As of late, the online comment sections have experienced an influx of irrelevant discussions and abusive behavior, which has impeded the potential for insightful debates and meaningful exchanges. In response to this issue, heraldscotland.com has opted to implement a policy whereby only subscribers are permitted to leave comments. This adjustment is designed to enhance the overall experience for dedicated readers and mitigate the risk of disruptive individuals or troublemakers causing disturbances on the platform.
By restricting comment privileges to subscribers exclusively, The Herald endeavors to establish a secure environment conducive to well-informed and respectful discourse. We maintain the belief that this strategy will afford our esteemed readers the opportunity to engage in discussions devoid of extraneous commentary, misinformation, and hostility. Additionally, cultivating a community of erudite and discerning readers will undoubtedly enrich the perspectives and insights shared on our platform.
Our decision to introduce subscriber-only commenting also reflects the dynamic landscape of journalism, where readers are empowered to influence and mold conversations. We urge our subscribers to share their knowledge and perspectives, thereby enabling heraldscotland.com to uphold its standing as an integral part of Scotland’s internal dialogue.
It is imperative to acknowledge that readers who choose to express themselves on our platform assume personal responsibility for the content they disseminate. Although we do not engage in pre-moderation or real-time monitoring of all comments, we do conduct post-moderation in response to grievances or when potential issues are brought to our attention. Concerns regarding comments can be reported utilizing the ‘report this post’ feature.
Our team undertakes post-moderation duties on a full-time basis from 9am to 6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outside of those hours. We are unwavering in our commitment to upholding the comments section of heraldscotland.com as an environment conducive to respectful and constructive discussions.
Here at The Herald, we hold in high regard the contributions of our readers and are dedicated to fostering a community that inspires informative and captivating debates. We express our gratitude for the support and cooperation of our subscribers, and eagerly anticipate their continued participation in the ongoing dialogue on heraldscotland.com.