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COMMENTS
What kind of comments are suitable for Oye! Times?
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What is and isn’t acceptable?
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Be civil.
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Feel free to link internally within the Oye! Times site as many times as you would like. As for external web addresses, we allow three links per post.
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Insensitive comments regarding the death or injury of private individuals, especially children.
Posting your message in all CAPS (this makes it difficult to read and in online speak is considered yelling).
Posting press releases and commercial promotions.
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How are comments moderated?
Most comments to Oye! Times are pre-moderated. That means that we read them before they are published to make sure they adhere to our guidelines. We will do our best to get them up promptly. We won’t edit your comments but to ensure that your comment is posted, we do ask that you follow these rules to create a thriving conversation.
In cases where comments are post-moderated across Oye! Times, the comments will go up immediately and we review them after they are published.
In cases where comments are semi-moderated across Oye! Times, the comments will go up immediately and may be removed if they violate our submission guidelines.
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Your submissions may be published on various parts of Oye! Times, and may even be included in our stories. They may also be used on radio or television.
We reserve the right to identify you by name and city of residence when using your submissions (i.e. John Doe from Toronto says…).
By submitting your content, you grant us the non-exclusive right to use your content royalty-free.
PHOTOS and VIDEOS
What kinds of photos and videos are suitable for Oye! Times?
We want your engaging photos and videos that capture breaking news and/or compelling stories. In addition, we regularly solicit photos and videos on various topics.
What is and isn’t acceptable?
The material must be created and owned by you, including any music and artwork.
Always avoid:
Pornography or sexually explicit content.
Anything illegal.
Hate speech.
Threats, harassment.
In addition, all applicable COMMENT guidelines (above) also apply to videos & photos.
How will you use my submissions?
Oye! Times will post submissions but cannot guarantee that every contribution will be published. We may also edit the submissions for length, size or clarity.
We reserve the right to identify you by name and city of residence when using your submissions (i.e. John Doe from Vancouver says…).
By submitting your content, you grant us the non-exclusive right to use your content royalty-free.
We look forward to receiving your comments, photos and videos.
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