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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: I posted a comment. Why can't I see it on the site?
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Q: Why did my comment get blocked on WDEF.COM?
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1. A comment is abusive, off-topic, uses excessive foul language, is exceptionally incoherent, includes an ad hominem attack, racist, sexist, homophobic and other slurs or is soliciting and/or advertising.

2. A commenter has previously posted comments that include any of the elements listed in #1, we will more closely moderate your comments and it will take longer for them to get approved.

3. Although rare, we will ban accounts entirely if a commenter continually violates site policy.