Editorial Policy

Revised 11/15/06

Twin Cities Indymedia is an open-publishing website. The Editorial Policy is not designed to censor, but rather help maintain a community of mutual respect where all users can express themselves freely. To this end, the editorial collective reserves the right to 'hide' articles that violate the site's mission.

Examples of such material include:

1. Malicious code designed to hack the site or visitors

2. Spam, commercial messages, and repeat postings

3. Hateful and inflammatory material that stifles interaction by perpetuating oppression of marginalized groups

If a member of the Editorial Collective hides an article, they must make a note of its *specific* policy violation in its place and post a link to the hidden article. Currently, all hidden articles can be viewed here.

The Editorial Collective will gladly consider any challenges to a specific editorial action, and hopes to engage in an ongoing dialogue with site users on the Editorial Policy as a whole. We would like to avoid authoritarianism at all costs. E-mail the editorial collective if you have such a concern.