Etiquette for the Internet
Onetz.de, a popular German news and discussion platform, is a place where users engage in thoughtful and constructive discussions. The platform takes community guidelines and commenting rules seriously to ensure a respectful environment for all.
To maintain a positive and inclusive atmosphere, Onetz.de has established a set of rules for commenting. Here are some of the key rules:
- Respectful Language: Avoid using offensive, insulting, racist, sexist, or discriminatory language.
- No Hate Speech or Incitement: Comments promoting hatred, violence, or discrimination against individuals or groups are not allowed.
- No Personal Attacks: Personal insults or attacks against other commenters or third parties are not appropriate.
- Stay on Topic: Comments should be relevant to the article or discussion at hand.
- No Spam or Advertising: Posts containing unsolicited advertising or spam are forbidden.
- No Illegal Content: Comments must not contain illegal content, including copyright violations or defamation.
- Data Protection: Avoid sharing personal data of yourself or others.
- Moderation: Comments violating rules may be edited, deleted, and users may be banned.
It's essential to be mindful of ironic and sarcastic remarks, as they may not always come across well. Potential violations reported include use of symbols of unconstitutional organizations, threats, incitement to hatred, severe cases of insult, public incitement to commit criminal offenses, instruction to commit criminal offenses, display of violence, rewarding and approving criminal offenses, and more.
Onetz.de encourages users to discuss controversially, as long as the tone remains polite and mutual respect is maintained. Severe or repeated violations of the netiquette may result in users being excluded from the discussion by blocking their access.
The platform values user comments as they enrich and complement content. However, user contributions that potentially violate the Criminal Code are documented by Upper Palatinate Media and reported to the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Onetz.de also collaborates with the initiative "Justice and Media - consistently against hate" to combat hate speech and promote a positive online environment.
Links can be used, but Onetz.de is not responsible for the linked content. Non-verifiable suspicions and accusations without credible arguments or sources will be removed. Political comments from groups/organizations/parties will be scrutinized and deleted if necessary.
Pseudonymous use of Onetz.de is possible, but correct contact details must be provided during registration. Onetz.de reserves the right to publish individual comments with names. Respect copyright and only post content for which you have the rights.
In conclusion, Onetz.de is a platform that values respectful and constructive discussions. By adhering to the platform's rules, users can contribute to a positive and engaging online community. For the most precise and current rules, it’s best to consult Onetz.de’s official commenting guidelines, often found linked near the comment section or in the site's terms of service.
- Users are encouraged to share their thoughts and opinions on a variety of topics, including 'lifestyle', 'home-and-garden', 'social-media', and 'entertainment', as long as they do so in a respectful and constructive manner that aligns with Onetz.de's community guidelines.
- To foster a positive and inclusive online 'community', users are urged to avoid engaging in discussions that promote hate speech, violence, or discrimination, even if discussing controversial topics such as 'lifestyle', 'home-and-garden', 'social-media', or 'entertainment'.
