Rules

We welcome everyone interested what was, what is, and what might be, but have no patience for foolishness, and that means this place has some rules.

1. Dignity, common courtesy and simple respect aren’t just a good idea, here. They’re the law. Those who make ad hominem personal attacks will receive a ban, and Rationalist may permanently bar anyone for anything, at any time, based solely upon his judgement. Consider this fair warning!
2. Anyone who screams that such a ban violates his or her rights under the “First Amendment” will earn a permanent ban for sheer stupidity. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution prohibits government from censorship or retaliation. The government does not own this site — Rationalist does, and that means commenters can no more make posts without his permission, than they could put a sign on his lawn or scrawl graffiti on his wall without his okay.
3. We welcome rational debate, but have no patience for lies or propaganda, and those who wish to discuss conspiracy theories need to take it elsewhere. Support arguments with cites from reputable sources solidly based in scientific fact or the established historical record.
4. Arguments parroted from talking heads have no place, here. Just because somebody on TV said it doesn’t make it so, and winning an elected office never made anybody an expert on anything. Rationalist will not tolerate the use of this site to spread disinformation, and will reject links to sites that do so.