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Why do you moderate readers' comments?

Our goal is to provide substantive commentary for a general readership. By screening submissions, we have created a space where readers can exchange intelligent and informed commentary that enhances the quality of our news and information.

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderating decisions are subjective. We will make them as carefully and consistently as we can. When necessary we may review individual moderation decisions with readers and generally cannot alter a comment once it is posted.

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We welcome strong opinions and criticism of our work and do not hesitate to approve critical comments. Personal attacks will not be permitted and any criticism should relate to the article in question. We don't want comments to become bogged down with discussions of our policies or personal attacks and we will moderate accordingly.

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We appreciate it when readers and people quoted in articles point out errors of fact or emphasis and will investigate all assertions. These suggestions should be sent by e-mail. To avoid distracting other readers, we won't publish comments that suggest a correction. Instead, corrections will be made at the bottom of an article.

Readers dissatisfied with a response or concerned about the Columbia County Observer's journalistic integrity may reach me at StewLilker@columbiacountyobserver.com  or (386) 454-4500.