Our rules for comments on SMN News, so discussion stays respectful, honest and useful.
Ground rules
We welcome discussion. To keep it useful for everyone, comments must follow these rules:
- Be civil. Disagree with ideas, not with people.
- Stay on topic and add something to the conversation.
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