Comments Policy

The online conversations at joyceharkness.com ought to spur the contributors and readers towards a better,  full and meaningful life.

I like robust, inspiring, constructive and thought-provoking conversations.

In the spirit of what I value and my aspirations for this blog, I am setting down this comments policy so that we have a common understanding and agreement on how I will moderate these pages. I consider your acceptance of this policy when you post on my blog.

1. I reserve the right to edit or delete your comments. I will do this based solely on my opinion and judgment because this is my blog.
   • I will edit for clarity, length and relevance.
   • I will delete comments that are overly self-promotional, mean-spirited or off-topic.
   • I will delete comments that violate or encourage others to violate my values or any law.
2. You may post follow-up questions that encourage conversation.
3. You may post answers to questions to promote the conversation and wider sharing of ideas, knowledge and experience.
4. You are free to disagree with me or other contributors. Be respectful even if you disagree.
5. Your comments remain your property. You are liable for what may result from your comments. You relieve me of any and all liability that may result from your comments.
6. You give me license to store, use, transmit, display, publish, reproduce, and distribute your comments in any format. This license is worldwide, irrevocable, non-exclusive, and royalty-free.

Thank you for joining in the conversations. May you benefit from these conversations, even as others are also blessed by you.