March 6, 2026

Community Comment Policy


Plimoth – Local News & Community Coverage
Effective Date: 12/10/2025

At Plimoth, we welcome discussion, community voices, and respectful debate. Our goal is to create a safe, informative, and respectful space for readers to engage with local news and one another.

By posting comments on Plimoth, you agree to follow this policy.


1. Be Respectful

We encourage: ✅ Civil discussion
✅ Constructive feedback
✅ Respectful disagreement

We do not allow: ❌ Personal attacks
❌ Harassment or threats
❌ Hate speech or slurs
❌ Discrimination of any kind


2. No False or Harmful Information

Comments that intentionally spread:

  • Misinformation
  • Defamation
  • Unverified accusations
  • Conspiracy claims presented as fact

may be removed to protect the community.


3. No Spam or Self-Promotion

The following are not allowed:

  • Spam
  • Repeated links
  • Promotional content
  • Business advertisements
  • Fundraising links without permission

4. Legal & Safety Standards

You may not post:

  • Illegal content
  • Threats of violence
  • Instructions for wrongdoing
  • Private personal information (doxxing)

Violations may be reported to proper authorities if required.


5. Moderation Rights

Plimoth reserves the right to:

  • Approve, edit, or remove comments
  • Close comments on any post
  • Ban repeat violators without notice

Moderation decisions are final.


6. Anonymous & Guest Comments

Anonymous commenting may be allowed, but:

  • Anonymous comments are still subject to moderation
  • Repeated abuse may result in IP bans

7. Responsibility of Commenters

All comments reflect the views of the individual commenter, not Plimoth. Commenters are solely responsible for the content they post.


8. Updates to This Policy

This policy may be updated at any time. Continued participation in comments means you accept these terms.


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