Etiquette [Die Etikette]

Name of code

Etiquette [Die Etikette]

Originator of code

Republik

Country

Switzerland

Original language

German

Year of creation

N/A

Type of code

Media users

Main frame of accountability

Market

Transparency

Public

Legal and regulatory context

Non-mandatory

Implementation and enforcement

Voluntary

Diversity

Yes

AI/automation

No

Abstract

Republik’s Etiquette presents principles for appropriate content from users. The paper states that the news organization aims to promote dialogue among users. The paper states what is not allowed in comments (e.g. discrimination, comments that are against the law or providing advertising). The paper also states that private information should not be made public and that the privacy of other users is to be respected. The paper invites users to be honest and transparent about their perspectives, check sources and explain if external links are added. Users are also invited to use an appropriate and respectful tone for conversing with other people. The space for comments is seen as a space for discussions and a diversity of opinions.

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