Moderation policy

We welcome all opinions and contributions. Comments and ideas shared on this site are post-moderated. This means we may remove submissions if they do not follow this moderation policy. This is not about censoring views, but about ensuring discussion is respectful, safe and constructive.

You should:

• Respect others. Comments should not be malicious, offensive, or a personal attack on someone’s character.

• Avoid hate or discrimination. Do not incite hatred or target people based on race, religion, gender, nationality, sexuality, disability or any other personal characteristic.

• Keep it appropriate. Do not use swearing, hate speech or obscenity.

• Protect privacy. Do not share personal details such as private addresses, phone numbers, or email addresses.

• Stay within the law. Do not post anything that is libellous, condones illegal activity, or breaches copyright.

• Be concise and relevant. Avoid spamming or posting off-topic messages, including misinformation or disinformation.

• No advertising. Do not promote commercial products or services. You may mention relevant products or services if they help explain your comment.

• Be genuine. Do not impersonate others or falsely claim to represent a person or organisation.

If you are aged 16 or under, you must have your parent or guardian’s permission before commenting.

We reserve the right to remove comments and ideas at any time. If you believe your content was removed in error, or if you want to raise a concern about someone else’s comment, please contact us.

The views expressed by contributors on this site do not necessarily reflect the views of SEPA. SEPA cannot guarantee the accuracy, currency or reliability of content posted by external parties