As we update our in-house guidelines we will post them here.

The World’s Guidelines for Online Engagement

Journalism

• Verify source reliability and attribute it.
• Scrutinize content from crowdsourcing and elsewhere.
• Remember you are a journalist for The World.

Community

• Web 2.0 is a community, not just a one-way conversation, actively engage.
• Add real value to the conversations (e.g. additional info, facts, or resources).
• Be human; be honest; be open; be active.

Common Sense

• Think before you engage users.
• Don’t engage online while angry or drunk.
• Avoid racist, sexist, bigoted and otherwise offensive posting and never abuse a user.
• Don’t engage in an argument – remember add value

Transparency

• Be honest about your online identity.
• Avoid being partisan.
• Conduct yourself professionally in all your on-line activities. None of it is truly private.

Respect

• Show respect for The World and its people.

…When in doubt ask an editor