Comments Policy

This site is all about community, conversation, and interaction. I don't expect you to agree with me; you have every right to be wrong about everything. But when you disagree, I ask and expect everyone to keep things civil. If you can't do that, you're better off spending your time trying out for reality tv shows or running for public office.

Using Michael Hyatt's example, here is my blog policy:

1.  You may comment without registering. I'm not going to ask for a password, username, or even that you listen to my 20-minute pitch for reasonable beachfront timeshares.

2.  You may post anonymously. But you will be taken 68% less seriously than someone who reveals who they are.

3.  You may post follow-up questions. There are no stupid questions, only stupid people who ask questions. But surely that's not you. If you're wondering something, chances are you're not alone. So I'd rather you ask questions by comment than by e-mail. Then I can answer everyone at once.

4.  You are allowed to disagree with me. It's a free country. But again, be respectful. There is way too much rudeness online these days; the Internet was a much nicer place in our grandparents' day. Let's make it nicer for our kids.

5.  I reserve the right to delete your comments. This is my blog. If you have something you absolutely must say, you are free to post your comments on your own blog.

I will delete your comments if they are, in my opinion: rude, snarky, off-topic, libelous, defamatory, abusive, harassing, threatening, profane, pornographic, offensive,  false, misleading, spam, or which violates the sense of civility I am attempting to foster here. Please don't try to advertise in my comments section, unless you are posting something that is directly relevant to the discussion.

Though I have obsessive compulsive tendencies, I will try not to delete your comments solely for errors in grammar and spelling. But be warned that poor use of English diminishes your chances of looking like a smarty pants.

6.  You retain ownership of your comments. I do not own them (I have enough trouble owning my own thoughts) and I expressly disclaim any and all liability that may result from them. By commenting on my site, you agree that you retain all ownership rights in what you post here and that you will relieve me from any and all liability that may result from those postings.

7.  You grant me license to post your comments. This license is worldwide, irrevocable, nonexclusive, and royalty-free. You grant me the right to store, use, transmit, display, publish, reproduce, and distribute your comments in any format, including but not limited to a blog, a book, a video, a presentation, an interpretive dance, a yoga routine, or a one-man Broadway musical.

To sum it up, I want to host interesting and respectful conversations with kind, honest, and respectful people. I think this policy will help towards that end, and if you disagree, up yours! Just kidding.