Comments

jp to maxxkatt wrote on Oct 27, 2009 5:09 PM:

" Indubitably Maxx, indubitably! "




MAXKATT from NY wrote on Oct 26, 2009 10:12 AM:

" Jp...I'm with ya on the ribbing, but it looks like it's going to have to be clean ribbing cleared by our censor/host from here on out. ;-(

I'd like to propose we take this a step farther as well. How about eliminating posts in ALL CAPS (virtual shouting)? While we're at it, let's also do away with messages that clearly demonstrate the author has a poor grip on the rules of grammar, punctuation, paragraph use, sentence structure, and/or spelling. These are things I find truly offensive. "




J.J. wrote on Oct 23, 2009 4:45 PM:

" David Hermann, you are skeptical of the neighboring putting the trash on the corner one day before the trash man comes. Well, that may be a reach, BUT, I suggest just deleting the crap out of the idiots and keep a lively discussion for the rest. As a past editor, I've had my fair share of eye rolling over this mess. Good on ya!! "




Pat wrote on Oct 23, 2009 9:31 AM:

" Thank You. Most people have forgotten the golden rule, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." Best wishes in this addressing this out of control task. "




Karin wrote on Oct 23, 2009 5:17 AM:

" Good luck on restoring civility.

George Wallace, the Governor of Alabama, was asked about improving the prison system, his reply "to have better prisons we need to first have a better grade of prisoners"

Same here. "




Calling it like it is... wrote on Oct 22, 2009 6:17 PM:

" Has anyone seen the movie "Idiocracy"? The movie wasn't a new concept, was a book in the middle of the last century, but don't remember the title. Words, that are going to be band, can and have been well deserved. Just look at student requirements from 50 years ago to now. If a person can’t call it like it is, why do you have the form? Are we to “play nice” and treat everyone with “kid gloves”? That type of policy helps create "Idiocracy" and bad behavior. "




EmmaLea wrote on Oct 22, 2009 7:40 AM:

" I sometimes wonder if letting commenters spout off online helps keep their anger off the streets and saves the public from suffering far worse actions. "




uncle jed wrote on Oct 22, 2009 4:00 AM:

" i wish jp was the boss of this paper. he is very wise and he is my hero. "




Lisnup wrote on Oct 21, 2009 8:31 PM:

" It's not a gift......it's censorship!! Anytime you monitor you are censoring. Get it! "




todd wrote on Oct 21, 2009 7:01 PM:

" This is what I found on another newspaper comment section - - We welcome comments. Please keep them civil, short and to the point. Obscene, profane, abusive and off topic comments will be deleted. Repeat offenders will be blocked. Thanks for taking part — and abiding by these simple rules.

It isn't that hard and totally ok. "




to Lisnup wrote on Oct 21, 2009 1:06 PM:

" You really don't get it, do you? You keep spouting "censorship" in place of what it really is...editorial priviledge. The governement is not censoring the paper. The PRIVATELY OWNED paper is excersising it's RIGHT to monitor what they print.

As somebody stated earlier, Lisnup sounds like the interesting folks at ACLU that think we don't have a responsibility to monitor anything. "




Lisnup wrote on Oct 21, 2009 8:36 AM:

" Alaskaveritas wrote - "If the newspaper decides that they like all of the rude repartee, then I respect that. However, it is not the stuff that I want my children to read. I am personally glad that the newspaper is attempting to clean up this aspect of their product. " Have your children walked the aisles of Walmart or Freddy's? they'll get a education and earful of foul, crude language. YOU hang out at a lunchroom or playground at school, your children don't have to read the paper to hear or read rude, and crude opinions. Censorship "




Gold wrote on Oct 20, 2009 8:52 PM:

" I had a great time reading around your post as I read it extensively. I am looking forward to hearing more from you.

Regards,
Gold "




Alaskaveritas wrote on Oct 20, 2009 10:28 AM:

" But the rude and sometimes cruel comments are not healthy for all readers. I do appreciate the attempts to bring civility to some of what is posted.
If the newspaper decides that they like all of the rude repartee, then I respect that. However, it is not the stuff that I want my children to read. I am personally glad that the newspaper is attempting to clean up this aspect of their product. "




Alaskaveritas wrote on Oct 20, 2009 10:27 AM:

" If the newspaper decides that some of the lack of civility is not consistent with what they expect or want, then they should limit it. It may be a moral decision. It may be a decision that is supported by the interests of their advertisers.

I can tell you that some of the nasty things that have been written in the blogs on this paper are things that I don’t want my young teenage children to read. I do encourage them to read the online news. It has for the most part been a good thing for them. "




alaskaveritas wrote on Oct 20, 2009 10:21 AM:

" It occurs to me that censorship is quite a flag to fly when people can’t say what they want. In this case however, it is not censorship in that this paper is an expression of someone (i.e. the newspaper) saying what they want. They can do this by inclusion or exclusion. If someone does not like what is said or wants to say something different, then by all means they should do so. There is nothing stopping them from creating their own paper. Freedom works both ways. This paper has every right to editorialize. "




PT wrote on Oct 20, 2009 10:06 AM:

" Hey, maybe a story about street construction does relate to the president. I mean he's always blabbing about "shovel-ready" jobs, isn't he? "




what a joke wrote on Oct 20, 2009 2:25 AM:

" Are we all that stupid that we cant decide for ourselves if something is worthy or not. You should only have 2 rules no swearing and posting should be on topic other than that let people say what they want and let the reader decide. I dont like Hiltler but in a free society some idiots do. Thats freedom.
If someone goes personal well I can figure that out and have to brains to discard thier comments if I want to. Or maybe it helps me feel like Im not alone if I agree with them. "




mMichael wrote on Oct 19, 2009 9:48 PM:

" Signing your name will make less comments and hold back some people from making comment at all "




Duh wrote on Oct 19, 2009 8:38 PM:

" Love all the howling, hand-wringing and other silliness over 'censorship' and 'free speech'. As if a private enterprise doesn't have the right or obligation to monitor what it prints. These must be the same ACLU-types that think libraries should be stocked with adult magazines. "




Oops wrote on Oct 19, 2009 6:05 PM:

" So long Frontiersman........don't believe in censorship..........you don't change the rules mid-stream........you are a dead paper "




Chicago wrote on Oct 19, 2009 3:10 PM:

" This debate has gone beyond unbelievable to the absurd. The point has been made already. Move on to something of substance. Man, it's right out of Mayberry. Did Floyd the barber cut Barneys hair too short above the ears??
I was subjected some pretty hairy remarks by the locals and when I responded in kind guess what. Three of my responses were not printed. No vulgarity, no swearing, just responded in kind. It became very evident that the censoring of the paper goes beyond trying to keep it clean. "




John wrote on Oct 18, 2009 7:27 PM:

" Those of you who keep trying to inform these people about not violating freedom of speech, just give it up. Those who keep throwing out the freedom of speech thing just don't get it. If you think you right to free speech is being violated, go somewhere else. "




Jake Masters wrote on Oct 18, 2009 7:23 PM:

" Ok as others have said. You are not being censored. Just asked to voice your opinion in a civil non libelous manner. Keep it clean. That is all. "




Todd wrote on Oct 18, 2009 5:41 PM:

" I see nothing wrong with the Frontiersman's request. Everyone is allowed to disagree but is doesn't have to be done with hate.
Currently, the comment blog area is where everyone wants to say the things they can't say out loud for fear of someone judging them. It is usual better left unsaid.
Don't be so hateful and live a better life. Probably will reduce how often you get sick too. Encourage others to be better citizens.
Remember, at least we don't live overseas where there are more restrictions on everything. "




lee wrote on Oct 18, 2009 5:17 PM:

" this sounds more like a politicaly written opinion, where no opinion should be excepted unless it so benefits the story in favor of the they said...Opinions are just that personal exsperiences, positive or negative, outlandish or rude may not be considered publishable but it is of the opinion of the individual, so I ask? where will the line be drawn? and will it be drawn in favor of one side? when it comes to that then you can no longer call it "Opinions" but censoring "




Anker Hanson wrote on Oct 18, 2009 1:32 PM:

" You must make the rule that people sign their real name to comments. Rude and dimwitted people who post nasty comments are cowards hiding behind screen names. Very simple. "




VALLEY MAN wrote on Oct 18, 2009 6:38 AM:

" I think this will make for more intelectual comments. opinions stated are just that. people argue them as if they are facts. The bottom line is if that person feels that way, it is true to them, that doesnt mean you are wrong for disagreeing. Some times we just have to agree to disagree and be adults "




Silenced wrote on Oct 18, 2009 3:41 AM:

" The PC police have spoken. Is this really how the Frontiersman want to present itself? Suppression of divergent views is not what the media should be about. "




wasillabilly wrote on Oct 18, 2009 12:20 AM:

" Once again, the frontiersman, trying to control the voters. Hey Frontiersman, how about practising our first amendment rights. not for just YOU but everybody...........................no, we don't need names and phone numbers. just let us post from the heart. "




Calm down wrote on Oct 17, 2009 9:51 PM:

" Geez Dave...calm down and breathe! This site is no different than the hundreds of others that exist in newspapers all over the country. "




Dave wrote on Oct 17, 2009 1:24 PM:

" You created this mess and yes, I agree with your efforts to "clean up" what you have allowed to become a forum of anonymous hate.

You created the arena and the goons came to the party.You are completely to blame for what you allow on your site...People are jerks when they can remain anonymous in their attempts "making a point"...You allowed it to continue as long as it did for more "hits" on your site, simple as that.

I 'm glad, but skeptical of your intentions,

David Herrmann "




2bornot2b wrote on Oct 17, 2009 5:37 AM:

" The Frontiersman is a dead newspaper, don't even give it 2 yrs. "




Hg Wells wrote on Oct 16, 2009 6:19 PM:

" Bravo. Your editorial states your position well. And you're exactly correct. Perhaps there needs to be a link to a page that teaches basic courtesy in all situations, not just in this context. Too many people today have already grown up without that foundation. I might suggest that one or more GENERATIONS may already exist without understanding what courtesy and civility is, the purposes for it, and who don't have the ability to use it. "




odinsthunder wrote on Oct 16, 2009 6:08 PM:

" ADN and KTUU both have a process for signing up people to participate in their news blogs. People still have their personal handle, yet the paper or station still knows who they're dealing with and has control if they need it. Participating is a privilege given go people who follow a few basic rules. The other Anch stations may have them too, I just do the two I mentioned. It seems to work well. "




Absurdity abounds wrote on Oct 16, 2009 3:53 PM:

" Lisnup clearly doesn't understand the Constitution, law or free speech very well. The Frontiersman is a private business. They can print and withold whatever they want.

"To Alaskan" wants everybody to post thier phone number? Why? I have an unlisted number for a reason. If I want you to call me, I'll give it to you. Otherwise, what a foolish notion. The idea of your phone ringing off the hook at all hours of the night from wacko prank callers...sheesh.

Reality check, people! "




jp wrote on Oct 16, 2009 3:37 PM:

" you guys love me, you just won't admit it :) "




jp wrote on Oct 16, 2009 3:35 PM:

" Lisnup, you don't get this?, this is the "property" of the "frontiersman", "they" can post whatever "they" deem "worthy of posting"
at least they aren't re-posting the national news, that's what the local TV stations do, you watch the same story over and over.
Here, at least, we can read about "local" news and have the opportunity (thank you frontiersman) to interject our opinions and agree to disagree in a manner befitting to most of us. "




alaskamountainamn wrote on Oct 16, 2009 3:18 PM:

" Has the Frontiersman hired Sarah Palin as it's new editor or something? "




To Alaskan wrote on Oct 16, 2009 3:17 PM:

" I support your right to print and say whatever you want, as long as you have your real name signed to it and a phone number where you can be reached. You see, defamation and libel is still a crime. So go ahead and speak your mind. You won't do it unless you can remain anonymous. I would encourage the Frontiersman to let people write whatever they want as long as name and phone number can be verified first. "




Lisnup wrote on Oct 16, 2009 1:23 PM:

" So where's the ex-gov fighting for our Constitutional Rights? I mean right here in Wasilla Alaska our Freedom Of Speech is being monitored. Where's the one woman mavericky freedom fighter and Constitution defender? And no don't deem this off subject, it's all about speech and freedom and it's Palins hometown so everything is apropos. "




Alaskan wrote on Oct 16, 2009 1:10 PM:

" "Freedom of speech" apparently isn't supported at MSVF. That concept means we accept ALL speech, not just that which with we agree. It seems social engineering is alive and well in the valley, and the newspaper is a wiling participant. What a disgrace to the history of print media in this country!! Go back to the lower-48 where sniveling and being cowardly is accepted. "




Bangor wrote on Oct 16, 2009 6:40 AM:

" Thank you for this editorial. Posting comments is done behind a shield of anonymity, so people are often less than civil. Hopefully we can disagree, hold public discourse, and treat each other kindly. Attacking a person is the mark of a tiny mind. Dealing with the issues, a mark of intelligence. Excellent editorial, and I hope that the Frontiersman requires registration. It will bring a slight bit of accountability. "




stepnorth wrote on Oct 16, 2009 6:32 AM:

" A "Gift" has no strings attached, if it does it is not a gift. Thus it is not a gift, it is a feature of the paper that is owned by the paper and provided by the paper and controled by the paper and can be taken away by the paper. It gives people a sense of empowerment that they think is theirs but it is not. It is the paper's empowerment. "




Mudbone wrote on Oct 16, 2009 4:46 AM:

" I believe that expressing your views and comments IS a right, but doing it in a civil manner is a gift. If you can't express yourself in a civil manner, then you have wasted a good education. The newspaper should be objective and fair and publish views that may not be the papers. I don't like the idea of printing real names because some people will automatically disagree with the comment because of the person who wrote it, even if it is a good idea. People are bias. "




two cents wrote on Oct 15, 2009 9:44 PM:

" The Frontiersman should be reading our blogs and decide if they are "worthy". If they are are slanderous don't publish them.

Obviously you aren't watching the content because "HELP MAKE MONEY FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS" wrote about "Box tops for education" and it was posted under "Posting comments on stories is not a right,it's a gift". You yourself mentioned that bloggers should be "on topic".
I concur that there are lots of lose lips and emotions in our blogs. Will watch my own mouth, we all should. "




Oops AKA The Gifted One wrote on Oct 15, 2009 6:47 PM:

" If blogging is a "gift" ,will I be considered "The Gifted One?"

I got it first!!! I am now officially changing to my new name. TGO "




Chicago wrote on Oct 15, 2009 5:28 PM:

" You can say what you want to when you say it the way we want you to with the words we want to hear in a way worth reading (according to us) if we want others to read it if we on the editorial board feel that what you have to say will increase readership and thereby perhaps increase add revenue and my salary. Exsquezze me?
Nah, don't think so Chachi. I don't recall ever seeing a publication actually advertise the fact that they are censoring blogs. Only in Wasilla. LOL "




Dusty wrote on Oct 15, 2009 12:26 PM:

" How sad that this is even needed "




fiberfinn wrote on Oct 15, 2009 7:54 AM:

" Civility in our society? Below are quotes about Glenn Beck made by well known individuals.
Discover Magazine-"Glenn Beck is an idiot"
Whoopi Goldberg-"A lying sack of dog mess"
Roseanne Barr-"A vampire..a death lover"
Vanity Fair-"A half-informed radio blowhard"
So, those we either see on the screen or whose material we read, should take heed. "




HELP MAKE MONEY FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS wrote on Oct 14, 2009 5:19 PM:

" Please cut the "Box tops for education" stubs from your certain food purchases and donate them to local schools. It is a great way to help the schools earn extra money. "




Stuart Thompson wrote on Oct 14, 2009 1:08 PM:

" Efforts to increase civility in public discourse is good. Name-calling and use of free speech to dominate or bully -- particularly if anonymous -- is actually direct Constitution lawbreaking. See Alaska Constitution's first article.

Name and mailing or e-mail address for posters should be required.

I insist the Frontiersman respect my right to use english words to describe provable realiity. If I felt it was warranted to write that some politiician is a "political pervert," I am also declaring that I could prove the truth of it in a slander lawsuit.

Stuart Thompson
lookitover@worldnet.att.net "




Palmer Farm wrote on Oct 14, 2009 12:55 PM:

" I get a kick out of the folks hooping and hollering about thier "rights" and "free speech" and such. Well, actually it's kind of embarassing. The paper is a PRIVATE ENTERPRISE folks! They have the right to print (or not print) anything they want! This isn't a government document or anything like that! LOL "




Lee wrote on Oct 14, 2009 12:31 PM:

" “The right to swing my fist ends where the other man's nose begins.”
- Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes "




Alaska Dog News wrote on Oct 14, 2009 12:29 PM:

" The most civil blog I have ever seen is the ADN Dog Blog. The log in is authenticated not that you can't create a new fake name. Any rude posts are removed. It only takes a few events or brags and everyone knows who the Nickname belongs to and their dogs' names. Maybe dog people are just..... nicer people. "




To Matt Sill wrote on Oct 14, 2009 12:12 PM:

" Great Plan, will keep everyone straight and support our local newspaper. "




jp wrote on Oct 14, 2009 11:34 AM:

" what fun would that be???

for once i agree with Oops.

i never thought i would say that (sheesh)

i bet if this is instituted, the popularity will be down by 90% almost immediately.

if you can't take a little ribbing at times, you should be institutionalized!
right MaxxKatt? "




To Power Wagon wrote on Oct 14, 2009 9:29 AM:

" " I bet this sets off a storm with the myriad of folks that can't tell the difference between disagreeing and insulting. So many think that if you don't agree with them, you're 'insulting' them."

Spot on post and exactly what I was thinking when I read this editorial and many of the previous comments. "




Matthew Sill wrote on Oct 14, 2009 8:54 AM:

" The solution:

1. Require the use of real names, it's too easy to hide behind a pen name. Two points to those crying censorship: First, you are guaranteed freedom of speech, not the right to anonymous speech. Secondly, this forum is not a public space, it is owned by the frontiersman. They have a right to dictate the terms on their property.

2. Restrict posting to paid subscribers. This will restrict the boards to the most serious posters, but you can verify the poster's real name against the credit card records. "




no name wrote on Oct 14, 2009 5:58 AM:

" Some individuals who comment couldn't comment using their real name. They still work for MEA, MTA, MSB and the like. When a comment brings light to a story and their name has to be shared, they won't share. It's a double edged sword.
Only 5 of 29 individuals identified themselves with this article.
Anonymity, Isn't that the point of blogging. "




Uncle Jed wrote on Oct 14, 2009 4:46 AM:

" You should have it like the ADN. It goes on right away, and is taken off if needed later. jp would like it that way, I believe. "




Straight Talk wrote on Oct 13, 2009 9:54 PM:

" You seem to advocate a more civil and transparent policy on blogs,fair enough. Will you also greatly increase your number of reader polls especially those with yes/no answers? You called the sales tax as "too close to call" but it passed by almost 80%. Is it possible you were trying to influence the vote? A reader poll yes or no would have given your staff and we in the public better insight into the true feelings of the public on this issue. Sometimes a well thought out statement is hard to present in 100 words,how about an increase to 125? "




Jerry Jackson wrote on Oct 13, 2009 7:10 PM:

" You folks need educated. They are not taking away your freedom of speech. They are just saying you won't be doing it here. On the web site they pay for and own and let you on for free. If you do not like it then pay the money and start your own newspaper or web site so you can say what you want. Or stand on a corner and yell your thoughts to anyone who will listen. "




Oops wrote on Oct 13, 2009 6:15 PM:

" Totally agree with Power Wagon....if you can be called a rogue or maverick why not a moron? What's the difference? "




Power Wagon wrote on Oct 13, 2009 4:35 PM:

" I bet this sets off a storm with the myriad of folks that can't tell the difference between disagreeing and insulting. So many think that if you don't agree with them, you're 'insulting' them. Personally, I refuse to walk on eggshells to accomodate those with such fragile sensitivities. "




Oops wrote on Oct 13, 2009 3:34 PM:

" You're going to need to list EVERY WORD that's unacceptable for print, if not you will find yourself not only stifling our Freedom of Speech but of bias monitoring. What you monitor will become The Frontiersman's demise.......Plays well with others shouldn't be a requirement, sounds like a slanted publishing to me. "




Whos the Adult wrote on Oct 13, 2009 3:08 PM:

" Disipline the ungrateful, disrespectful kids, but let their parents be the mighty leaders in rudeness and thats okay. Right? That is the impression they are giving. How embarrasing for the kids. "




Tim Johnson wrote on Oct 13, 2009 2:52 PM:

" I agree with the direction that the Frontiersman is taking. I also agree that the Frontiersman could use
some proof reading also. Here's an example:
On page A8 of today's Frontiersman, under the
heading "From the Blotter", the article titled:
"Fun on Train Turns Ugly", the incident was cited
as being at the Palmer Depot.
Tsk! Tsk! (I hope I can say that) - Your writers messed up. The incident was at the Talkeetna Depot, NOT the Palmer Depot. I witnessed it and applaud the action of the Railroad and Wasilla
deputies and reserve officers. "




99 percent... wrote on Oct 13, 2009 2:22 PM:

" 99% would not write the stuff they do if their mother was aware they were writing it. Blogging is the ultimate "see what I can get away with" sport. When I read the comments of some people I just visualize Bozo the clown at the keyboard. In pajama's. "




Tara Wreyford wrote on Oct 13, 2009 2:16 PM:

" I can only echo the gratitude expressed by others that civil discourse (with the emphasis on civil) will return to the paper's online forum. Hopefully, your effort will elevate the kinds of discussions we have with another and respect for others' points of view. "




Dan wrote on Oct 13, 2009 12:38 PM:

" People do have rights and no one can argue with this. But to call ,what they are attempting ,close to illegal is wrong. If you think that this paper needs to have a comment area then all they need to do is remove this option. I would rather read the news then listen to the complaining. Especially when it is against teens or sports.

Good step forward for the Frontiersman! way to go! "




Palmer Farm wrote on Oct 13, 2009 11:51 AM:

" What is wasillaresident talking about? "ultra conservative editorialship?!" Gee..that contrasts with the other half of bloggers that complain about an ultra-LIBERAL editorial slant! LOL! I guess the paper must be doing it's job right if so many can't decide which way it's supposedly 'slanted'!

I found the tone of this letter to be rather condescending. More like an attempt by a middle-schooler to lecture than a letter written my an adult. "




Suggestion wrote on Oct 13, 2009 9:59 AM:

" Require a legitimate email address and require a name. The internet has created a great way to communicate, but it has also vanquished civility. "




Congratulation wrote on Oct 13, 2009 9:59 AM:

" Bout time civility ruled the day. Good for our local newspaper for taking a stand and reining in the hate and personal attacks! We can all look forward to more meaningful discussion on these comment boards! "




MREID wrote on Oct 13, 2009 9:23 AM:

" I AGREE!! IF IT'S NOT CONSTRUCTIVE IT'S NOT WORTH READING. IF IT'S MEAN WHY POST IT. RESPONSES SHOULD BE THOUGHT PROVOKING NOT CRUEL.

THANK YOU. "




John Harkey wrote on Oct 13, 2009 8:53 AM:

" Good for you, those that use pen names to stir the pot need to go as well. There is little civility when one can go around saying this and that without consequence using the disguise of another. Thanks Frontiersman. "




Patriot wrote on Oct 13, 2009 8:48 AM:

" I agree there should be no swearing or name calling allowed in a public forum. A newspaper is supposed to be a champion of free speech, however freedom of speech has been replaced with political correctness in this country. Newspapers are being replaced by the internet and you will no longer have the ability to censure, you will no longer have a voice. "




David J Dahms wrote on Oct 13, 2009 7:29 AM:

" Yes, I agree with you completely and with your Frontiersman Editorial goal of establishing some guildelines for civility. What more difficult task could you possilbly tackle in a Republic where we rely on the Free Press to get the news and comments out than to try and pen guildelines so we can publically discuss our different points of view without getting personal and with intellegent speech? Keep up the good work. We need the Frontiersman--our local newspaper (Even when I disagree sometimes with your take on how Valley news should be covered! :) "




MAXKATT from NY wrote on Oct 13, 2009 7:28 AM:

" Wow. Good luck. I applaud the effort.

JP...You're on notice. :-) "




alaskan10 wrote on Oct 13, 2009 7:10 AM:

" Kind of late, for the past year you the frontiersman has not blinked one eye on all the hate that your stories has created. Not once did you bother. Someone at the paper get their feelings hurt? What about all the good people who had the courage to write in, knowing they would be drug through the mud and the frontiersman did NOTHING! "




Dan wrote on Oct 13, 2009 5:58 AM:

" Its about time!

Thank you "




Good idea wrote on Oct 13, 2009 5:41 AM:

" Maybe ADN and KTUU could follow your lead on this. They have some truly tasteless offensive comments posted. It has gotten to the point that I am not much interested in reading what others have to say about any article. "




Anonymous wrote on Oct 13, 2009 5:30 AM:

" Do you think 98 percent of this would clear up if people had to sign their name? "




Jill Showman wrote on Oct 13, 2009 3:43 AM:

" Bravo! It has been disheartening to see how mean community members can be to each other. We ought to work together rather than tear each other apart. "




Grammy8 wrote on Oct 13, 2009 3:34 AM:

" I don't live in Alaska, but applaud your decision. The hateful, vulgar posts do nothing to improve discussion. All they do is fuel hate. Kudos! "




anonomous wrote on Oct 13, 2009 12:48 AM:

" why not have people reigster, make email manditory, and use real names. Its real easy to hide behind a key board and be a tough guy when no one knows who is really making the comments. If it is worth saying people should have the guts to let people know who is saying it. I can say Im the mayor, the football coach or anyone else I want when I put my name on the comment board and that isnt right.
I really love the comments froim people that critisize the paper on here and read it everyday "




wasillaresident wrote on Oct 13, 2009 12:26 AM:

" I thought that free speech was a guaranteed right. While I agree with you in general (swearing) it is not apprpriate for you to censure someones opinon (if they aren't swearing). Be careful, your ultra conservative editorialship is dangerously close to being illegal. "




Scott Sez wrote on Oct 12, 2009 11:22 PM:

" What a relief! For quite some time I have been wondering when some civility would be enforced in these commentaries. It's really too bad that you (The Frontiersman) will be castigated thoroughly for perceived censorship, from both the left and right, but rest assured that at least one of us isn't going to stoop to that. It is unfortunate that base personal attacks aren't slated to be filtered, as well. The waiting period is a great touch---perhaps some grammar and spelling errors will be caught by commentary authors along the way... I, for one, support your stand! "




Brit wrote on Oct 12, 2009 11:12 PM:

" I agree that it is time to bring civility to the forum. I am glad you are taking that step. Disagreement is often a means to arrive at consensus, but opinions should be expressed with respect. Thank you for taking the lead on this.
One way to encourage civility is to ask people to register with you with their email address. Did you consider allowing only paid subscribers to participate in your forums? "




One solution wrote on Oct 12, 2009 10:25 PM:

" Anonymity. Take it away, and you take away all the useless posters. I think that if you can't submit a letter ot the editor without a name and contact, you shouldn't be able to post a comment here without it. Of course, I just did. Enough said. "




heman wrote on Oct 12, 2009 8:56 PM:

" GOOD "




thats your opinion wrote on Oct 12, 2009 8:10 PM:

" we call it how we see it.

now about your proofreading.... "