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Policy
We encourage open, lively debate but the decision to publish comments received via this site remains at DFID’s discretion. The views expressed by any third parties on our comment boards are solely theirs and are not necessarily endorsed by DFID.
Comments that violate any of the following rules will not be published.
Personal identification
Anonymous comments will not be accepted. All comments submitted to this site must include your name and a genuine email address. Do not represent yourself as another person.
Conduct and use of language
Your comment should be within the scope of the topic under discussion. Comments should be civil and tasteful, and must not be malicious or designed to offend. Swear-words and profanity will not be accepted.
No reference should be made to the personality of other participants nor should attacks be made on an individual's character.
Staff safety
Any information that could jeopardise the safety of our staff, or others working in the field, will not be published. If we believe your comments have the potential to put people at risk, unknowingly or otherwise, we will contact you directly to explain our decision.
Direct requests
This website is a space for discussion, comment and debate on development issues. It cannot be used to make direct requests to our bloggers, for example, for funding, employment or personal meetings. Any such requests will not be published. The only exception is a request for more information or clarification.
Legal liability
You should remember that you are legally responsible for what you write. By submitting a comment you undertake to indemnify DFID against any liability arising from breach of confidentiality or copyright, or any obscene, defamatory, seditious, blasphemous or other actionable statement you may make.
Advertising, spamming and research
No advertising or promotion is allowed except where it is for an event, publication or similar item that has direct relevance to the subject of discussion.
Nuisance comments to the point of spamming will not be tolerated. We want to ensure everyone has the space to join the debate and will therefore block any users trying to monopolise comment boards with repeated and excessive submissions.
Information about locating and sharing knowledge and expertise is welcomed, but within the specific discussion provided.
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Propriety and moderation
This is a Government website and comments used for party political purposes will be removed.
We will not edit any of your comments, but we may contact you if your comments contravene these rules.
Use of your comments
This is a public website and by taking part in discussions here you accept that your comments are shared in the public domain. DFID may also promote individual comments received through this blog via its social media channels, for example, on Twitter and Facebook.
This page was last updated on 10 November 2010
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