Inclusion Policy: Updated 05.01.22

[Meredith Quill]

Our forums are moderated to nurture and sustain tv-related discussions that are civil, inclusive and apolitical.

It's very important to us that all members and visitors feel welcome and heard. That means everyone is welcome, but we insist that bigotry of any nature is left at the door.

Hate speech – a statement that carries no meaning other than an expression of hatred, which is intended to stigmatize and/or silence another – will result in an instant ban. Posts containing slurs or insensitive language about a (real or fictional) person’s race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, capacities, age or body type will be removed and the member issued moderation measures, up to and including a ban. In first instances, where the member’s intent is not clearly malicious, the member will receive a moderator message of explanation rather than a warning.

This policy is purposely broad to ensure that all communities enjoy the same level of protections. At a fundamental level, we expect everyone to be respected equally.

Useful Links:

• The National Equity Project
• Teaching Tolerance
• GLAAD Media Reference Guide
• National Association of Black Journalists Style Guide

If you see a post that may violate this or any Primetimer forum policy, please remember to report, not retort. Do not engage; bring it to our attention using the warning triangle icon situated at the bottom of each post and allow the moderation team to handle it.

If you have a concern about an instance where you believe reported hate speech or insensitive language wasn't dealt with appropriately, please bring it to our attention by emailing either: 

communitymanager@primetimer.com

feedback@primetimer.com

Thank you

[Meredith Quill]

In addition, given the current circumstances around the global pandemic, please see below for our policy on terminology.

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The virus itself should only be named as Coronavirus or Covid-19 or variations thereof, i.e. C19, CV etc. 

The following moderation measures are now in effect:

• Posts that use other terminology in an inflammatory fashion will be removed and moderation measures applied to the member.
• Where other terminology is used without malice, the post will be removed and the member sent a PM to advise them of the rules and given an opportunity to edit their post.
• Discussion of Wuhan as the place of origin in a reasonable and non-inflammatory manner, is permitted.

Thank you in advance for your consideration during this difficult time. Stay safe all!

[Meredith Quill]

As an addition to our ever-evolving Inclusion policy; moving forward, a number of offensive words will be auto-censored by the board software, like so - 'c***'.