Comment Policy

Welcome to The Scoop Community!

We believe in free speech, robust debate, and the passionate exchange of ideas. Our comment section is a place for patriots to gather, discuss, and share perspectives on the issues that matter most to America.

✅ ENCOURAGED:

1. Spirited Debate

  • Challenge ideas vigorously
  • Defend your positions with facts
  • Engage in heated but respectful arguments

2. Patriotic Expression

  • Share your love for America
  • Support for conservative values
  • Biblical perspectives welcome
  • Prayer and faith-based comments encouraged

3. Calling Out Corruption

  • Expose government overreach
  • Question mainstream narratives
  • Share alternative news sources
  • Discuss concerns about deep state activities

4. Humor and Memes

  • Conservative humor welcome
  • Relevant memes that make a point
  • Satire and sarcasm (when clear)

❌ PROHIBITED:

1. Illegal Content

  • No threats of violence against any person
  • No doxxing (sharing private information)
  • No instructions for illegal activities
  • No copyright infringement

2. Spam and Commercial Activity

  • No repetitive posting
  • No unrelated product promotion
  • No pyramid schemes or scams
  • Relevant affiliate links must be disclosed

3. Explicit Hate Speech

  • No racial slurs or ethnic attacks
  • No calls for violence against any group
  • Criticism of ideologies is allowed; attacking people for immutable characteristics is not

4. Disruption Tactics

  • No intentional derailing of discussions
  • No impersonating other users or public figures
  • No posting in ALL CAPS repeatedly
  • No flooding threads with off-topic content

⚖️ MODERATION GUIDELINES:

First Offense: Warning or comment removal Second Offense: 24-hour timeout Third Offense: Permanent ban

Immediate Ban Offenses:

  • Threats of violence
  • Doxxing attempts
  • Illegal content
  • Severe hate speech

💡 TIPS FOR GREAT COMMENTS:

  1. Back up claims with sources when possible
  2. Read the article before commenting
  3. Engage with specific points others make
  4. Use the voting system to promote quality content
  5. Report violations using the flag button

📝 CONTENT RIGHTS & LICENSE

By posting comments on The Scoop, you grant us:

  1. A perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, non-exclusive license to:
    • Use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, and distribute your comments
    • Create derivative works from your comments
    • Display your comments publicly across all media formats and channels
    • Sublicense these rights to others
    • Use your comments for commercial purposes without payment to you
  2. You retain ownership of your original content
  3. You represent and warrant that:
    • You own or have the necessary rights to all content you post
    • Your content does not violate any laws or regulations
    • Your content does not infringe on any third-party rights
    • You have the right to grant us this license
    • Your content is not defamatory, fraudulent, or deceptive
  4. You agree to:
    • Indemnify and hold harmless The Scoop, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any claims arising from your comments
    • Not hold us liable for any use or misuse of your comments
    • Accept that we may edit or refuse to publish your comments at our discretion

🛡️ LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

User comments do not represent the views of The Scoop. We are a provider of an interactive computer service under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and are not liable for user-generated content. We make no warranties about the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of user comments.

📢 APPEALS PROCESS:

If you believe you were unfairly moderated:

  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Include your username and comment
  3. Explain why the action was incorrect
  4. We review appeals within 48 hours

🔒 PRIVACY & DATA

  • We use Disqus for our comment system
  • You must verify your email to comment
  • New users may experience brief moderation delays
  • Your comments and associated data are subject to our Privacy Policy
  • We may use your comments and username in our marketing materials

⚖️ DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Any disputes arising from these terms shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. These terms are governed by the laws of Idaho, without regard to conflict of law principles.

🙏 FINAL THOUGHTS:

We’re building a community of informed patriots who aren’t afraid to speak truth. Help us maintain a space where iron sharpens iron, truth defeats lies, and America First values flourish.

“Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” – Colossians 4:6 KJV

BY COMMENTING ON THE SCOOP, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT POST COMMENTS.

This policy is subject to updates without notice. Users are responsible for reviewing these terms regularly. Last revised: 8/2/2025

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