Name of code
Guidelines for Commenting
Originator of code
Alma Media Corporation - Iltalehti
Country
Finland
Original language
Finnish
Year of creation
2014
Type of code
Media users
Main frame of accountability
Market
Transparency
Public
Legal and regulatory context
Non-mandatory
Implementation and enforcement
Procedural
Diversity
Yes
AI/automation
No
The Guidelines for Commenting are rules produced by the Finnish tabloid Iltalehti for the newspaper’s readers who participate in discussions on its website or social media channels. Iltalehti produces content on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, and YouTube. On its own website, the paper uses pre-moderation before publishing comments. The Guidelines emphasize civilized and respectful discussion and prohibit offensive language as well as insults directed at individuals featured in the articles.
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