The Pacific Tribune values an engaged readership, and we believe thoughtful discussion adds real depth to the stories we publish. Whether you’re commenting on a breaking news article, submitting a story tip, or contributing content through our Write For Us program, we want these interactions to reflect the same standards of respect and quality that define our newsroom. These guidelines exist to keep our community a place where genuine conversation can thrive, free from the noise and hostility that too often dominate online discussion spaces.
- Respectful Engagement. When commenting on articles across sections like Business & Finance or Entertainment, we ask that all participants engage respectfully, even when discussing topics that spark disagreement. Personal attacks, harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory language of any kind will not be tolerated, and comments violating these standards will be removed without prior notice.
- Relevance and Quality. Comments and submissions should remain relevant to the article or topic at hand. We encourage substantive discussion that adds value, whether that means sharing additional context on a Technology development or offering a thoughtful perspective on a Science breakthrough, rather than comments that simply add noise without contributing meaningfully.
- Accuracy in Submissions. If you submit a story tip, correction, or contribution related to our Sports or Lifestyle coverage, we ask that you provide accurate information to the best of your knowledge. Deliberately submitting false or misleading information undermines the trust our readers place in us and may result in restricted access to submission features.
- Prohibited Content. Users may not post content that is unlawful, defamatory, infringing on intellectual property rights, or that promotes violence, illegal activity, or harm to others. This applies across every part of the site, including comment sections tied to our Entertainment and Technology coverage.
- Moderation Rights. The Pacific Tribune reserves the right to moderate, edit, or remove any comment or submission that violates these guidelines, at our sole discretion. Repeated violations may result in temporary or permanent restriction from commenting or submitting content to the site.
- Reporting Violations. If you encounter content that violates these guidelines, we encourage you to report it through our Contact page so our team can review and take appropriate action. Reader reports play an important role in helping us maintain a respectful community.
- Changes to Guidelines. These guidelines may be updated periodically to reflect evolving community standards or legal requirements, and continued participation on the site constitutes acceptance of the most current version.