Effective Feb. 1, 2017, WTOP no longer offers the ability to comment on individual articles. Learn more.
Hubbard Radio LLC encourages site users to express their opinions by posting comments.
Our goal is to maintain a civil dialogue in which readers feel comfortable. We encourage thoughtful comments that have a positive and constructive tone; are on topic, clear and to-the-point; and are respectful towards others and their opinions.
At times, comment boards following articles, blog posts and other content can descend into personal attacks. Please do not engage in such behavior here. Hubbard Radio LLC reserves the right to remove comments and block users that do not follow these criteria.
Due to the large volume of comments posted, WTOP editors are unable to moderate the comment boards on a daily basis. Comments are automatically approved and posted to the website. Users may flag comments they deem unacceptable. WTOP will determine whether the flagged comments abuse our policy and if further action needs to be taken. This may include deleting the comment or blocking the user from commenting on our site in the future.
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- If possible, please check your spelling. Nothing kills your credibility like bad spelling.
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- Humor is welcome in appropriate situations as long as it follows the other guidelines.
- Mean-spirited sarcasm is discouraged.
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