Community Guidelines

A Civilized Place for Public Discussion

 

Treat this forum with the same respect you would a public park. Salem News Channel is a community resource — a place to share ideas, perspectives, and interests through open conversation.

These are guiding principles to help maintain a respectful, well-lit space for meaningful dialogue.

Please note: comments expressed here do not necessarily reflect the views of Salem Media Group or its staff. We welcome open discussion within our Terms of Use.

Improve the Discussion

Help us keep conversations valuable. Every comment should add something — even in a small way. If you’re unsure your post contributes, consider refining it before publishing. Respect both the topics and the people involved, even when you disagree.

 

If You See a Problem, Flag It

Moderators are here to support the community, but you play a role too. Don’t respond to disruptive behavior — it fuels negativity. Instead, flag it for review.

Reasons for Removal or Ban

 To keep the discussion safe and constructive, moderators reserve the right to remove content or accounts at any time. Common reasons include, but are not limited to:

• Personal attacks, harassment, or hate speech
• Excessive profanity or offensive language
• Spam, scams, or excessive self-promotion
• Misinformation intended to mislead
• Obscenity, graphic or violent content
• Disruption of conversations (trolling, flooding, etc.)
• Repeated violation of community guidelines

 

 

Moderators do not pre-screen comments and are not responsible for community-generated content. Comments are generally reviewed Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. ET.