Correio da manhã Updates Commenting Policy to Enhance Reader Experience

Lisbon, Portugal – Correio da Manhã, a leading Portuguese news publication, has announced revisions to its commenting policy, effective immediately. The updated guidelines aim to foster a more constructive and respectful environment for online discussions, ensuring a positive experience for all readers. The move comes as news organizations worldwide grapple with managing online discourse and combating misinformation.

Key Changes to the Commenting Policy

The updated policy emphasizes several key areas to promote responsible commenting:

• Registration Requirement: Only registered users and Premium Morning Morning subscribers can participate in the comments sections.
• Content Ownership and licensing: Readers retain ownership of their comments but grant Correio da Manhã a broad license to use the content.
• Prohibited Content: Comments must not be obscene,offensive,or violate intellectual property rights. Commercial content, hate speech, and defamatory statements are strictly prohibited.
• Moderation Rights: Correio da Manhã reserves the right to moderate comments and remove those that violate the policy.
• comment Visibility: Comments are automatically hidden one week after publication.

Did You Know? Online harassment and abusive comments have led to increased stress and mental health issues for journalists and public figures, according to a 2023 study by the Columbia Journalism Review.

Reader Responsibilities and Rights

Correio da Manhã emphasizes that commenters are solely responsible for their contributions. By posting, readers affirm that they hold all rights to the content and authorize the publication to disseminate it across all available platforms. Readers are also liable for any fines, costs, or penalties arising from their comments.