Account and verification requirements

To comment on Troy Media, you must provide:

  • First name
  • Last name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (for verification purposes only)

Important:

  • Your telephone number is never published, displayed, sold, or shared.
  • It is used solely to verify that commenters are real individuals, not bots, sock-puppets, or coordinated campaigns.
  • Failure to provide accurate information will result in comment removal and possible loss of commenting privileges.

Anonymous and pseudonymous comments are not accepted.

Transparency and accountability

  • Comments reflect the views of the commenter, not Troy Media.
  • Troy Media does not edit comments for content. Comments are either approved as-is or rejected.
  • Moderation decisions are final. Troy Media does not engage in public arguments about moderation.
  • Repeated violations may result in permanent commenting bans.

Moderation policy

All comments are moderated to maintain a lawful, readable, and constructive discussion environment.

Comments will be removed if they include:

  • Personal attacks, insults, or harassment
  • Defamatory statements or unproven allegations against individuals or organizations
  • Hate speech, threats, or incitement to violence
  • Obscene, vulgar, or sexually explicit content
  • Racist, antisemitic, or discriminatory language
  • Repetitive posting, spam, or promotional material
  • Coordinated or copy-paste campaigns
  • Deliberate misinformation presented as fact
  • Attempts to derail discussion away from the article’s subject

Troy Media may also close comments on any article at its discretion.

Clear scope guidelines

Comments must:

  • Address the specific topic of the article
  • Add substance, insight, or a reasoned viewpoint
  • Remain focused and concise

Comments must not:

  • Turn the comment section into a general political forum
  • Re-litigate unrelated grievances
  • Target other commenters rather than the argument
  • Be posted in multiple parts to evade moderation
  • Attempt to crowd out discussion through volume

Articles dealing with legal matters, criminal allegations, or ongoing investigations may have restricted or closed commenting.

Legal and safety notice

Troy Media cooperates with lawful requests from authorities where required. Comments that expose Troy Media to legal risk will be removed without notice.

Final note to readers

We want debate. We do not host chaos.

If you want to argue ideas, challenge facts, or offer informed disagreement, you are welcome. If you want to vent, insult, or grandstand, take it elsewhere.