At This Is Reno, one of our goals is to set a tone for civil and informed discussion of news and happenings in the Truckee Meadows. A few recent comments on the site, just as we expected, have forced us to examine how we should handle reader comments.
We do not have a specific comment policy in place, but what we strongly encourage is for readers to be transparent about who they are and to contribute to This Is Reno in a way that fosters better information and enhances dialogue.
Comments are generally approved if they are civil in nature and are posted by those willing to use their real first and last names.
Cam Warren of Reno has written a book about Amelia Earhardt and spent many many years researching for it, yet you have written nothing about his book. Please given him a call and discuss his book too. He has a huge collection of photographs, letters and interviews and it is a great book.
Thank you for your comment. Unfortunately, we have already published a similar article.
If this is the “Independent Voters Forum” as advertised on ESPN radio in the Reno market, this message is for you. What a crock when you advertise that you do not back negative voting campaigns. You have endorsed Harry Reid. What a sham. As a senior senator, he should be leading the way against negative campaigns. He is as bad as any other candidate today in slamming Sharron Angle. That is not what most voters are looking for. He should be a real leader and tell us what he stands for. In hundreds of TV ads, probably less than 10% are positive.
David,
We are not that group. However, I also have found their mentioning of not endorsing negative ads a bit funny when they immediately follow with an endorsement of a candidate who does advertise negatively. It’s an unfortunate consequence of the current political atmosphere that negative campaigning is as prevalent as it is. We appreciate any and all comments that are thoughtful, constructive, and conversational in tone. They should also be truthful. Thanks for your input.