At Overton Radio, we value your opinions, ideas, and feedback. Our website and social media platforms — including Facebook, X, Instagram, Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon — are spaces for discussion, debate, and shared enjoyment of what we do. To ensure our online community remains safe, welcoming, and engaging for all, we have established the following rules for commenting and interaction.
These rules apply to all users, including listeners, followers, contributors, and guest accounts. By participating in discussion on any Overton Radio platform, you agree to adhere to these guidelines.
1. Respect and Courtesy
- Always engage with respect. Disagreeing with someone is fine; attacking them personally is not.
- Harassment, intimidation, or offensive language directed at any individual, including Overton Radio staff, guests, or other community members, will not be tolerated.
- Avoid inflammatory language, name-calling, or derogatory remarks. Constructive criticism is encouraged, but keep it civil.
Example:
✅ “I think the show’s segment could have been structured differently.”
❌ “The presenter is completely incompetent.”
2. Language and Content Standards
- Comments must be free from obscenity, hate speech, slurs, threats, and discriminatory remarks based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or nationality.
- Defamatory or false statements about any person, organization, or business are prohibited.
- Any links to illegal content, malware, or scams are strictly forbidden.
Example:
✅ Sharing a link to a relevant news article or blog post.
❌ Posting spam links, pirated material, or content promoting harm.
3. Stay On Topic
- Comments should relate to the post, article, podcast, or discussion thread.
- Off-topic comments, repeated messages, or attempts to derail the conversation will be removed.
- Threaded replies should respond to the post or to other comments in a meaningful way.
Example:
✅ Discussing a podcast episode’s topic in the comment section.
❌ Posting unrelated personal updates or advertising unrelated content.
4. No Promotion or Commercial Activity
- Users may not use our platforms for self-promotion, advertising, or solicitation.
- Repeatedly posting links to external sites, products, or services is prohibited.
- Influencer or affiliate marketing without prior permission from Overton Radio is not allowed.
5. Privacy and Personal Information
- Do not post private information about yourself or others, including addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, or other sensitive data.
- Respect the privacy of guests, contributors, and fellow community members.
- Comments violating privacy may be removed and reported if necessary.
6. Legal Compliance
- Comments must comply with applicable laws.
- Posts that encourage illegal activity, contain libelous statements, or make threats of violence will be removed.
- Overton Radio may report criminal activity or threats to law enforcement authorities.
7. Moderation Policy
- All comments on Overton Radio platforms are subject to moderation.
- We reserve the right to hide, edit, or remove content that breaches these guidelines.
- Users who repeatedly violate these rules may be temporarily or permanently blocked from commenting.
- Moderation is at the discretion of Overton Radio staff, whose decisions are final.
8. Accuracy and Reliability
- Share information responsibly. Avoid posting unverified rumors or false claims.
- If referencing news or events, provide sources when possible.
- Misleading, intentionally false, or sensationalized content may be removed.
9. Tone and Community Spirit
- Overton Radio promotes a friendly, inclusive, and engaging community.
- Debate and discussion are encouraged, but should be conducted in a tone of curiosity, openness, and mutual respect.
- Humor and personality are welcome, provided they are not harmful or offensive.
Example:
✅ “Loved the latest show — the interview was insightful, though I’d love to hear more on X topic next time!”
❌ “This show is a total disaster and anyone who likes it is an idiot.”
10. Feedback to Overton Radio
- Constructive feedback for our shows, presenters, or content is welcome.
- Suggestions should be polite, specific, and actionable.
- Feedback that is abusive or aggressive will not be considered.
11. Reporting Issues
- If you see comments or content that violate these rules, please report them to our moderators or use platform-specific reporting tools.
- Do not attempt to engage in arguments with rule-breakers – let moderation handle it.
12. Our Commitment
- Overton Radio strives to maintain open, honest, and engaging dialogue with our community.
- We aim to respond to meaningful discussions and feedback, but cannot guarantee replies to every comment.
- Our goal is to make all our online spaces safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for every listener and follower.
By commenting on Overton Radio’s website or social media channels, you confirm that you have read and agree to these guidelines.
Failure to follow these rules may result in removal of your comments or blocking from participating on our platforms.
Thank you for helping us keep Overton Radio’s community spaces positive, respectful, and true to the spirit of local radio.