Name of code
The Comment Rules of Heute Forum [Die Kommentarregeln im "Heute"-Forum]
Originator of code
Heute
Country
Austria
Original language
German
Year of creation
2021
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
The online forum of the free daily newspaper HEUTE established Comment Rules to promote respectful and constructive discussions among users. The Rules encourage users to stick to the topic and provide well-justified arguments to support their opinions. HEUTE strictly prohibits defamatory and insulting posts, as well as personal attacks, to foster a pleasant, objective, and fair interaction between participants. Users who repeatedly violate these guidelines may be blocked.
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