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Berlin Patch policy prohibits anonymous comments or pseudonyms.

 

Several articles have spurred great debate lately and that is what Berlin Patch is all about.

However, Berlin Patch policy is that if you want to comment on a story, you need to use your real name and have an active e-mail address. I had to delete several comments in the last few days that had anonymous names or pseudonyms. If you're going to comment, own it.

I left one-name comments under the "Best Pizza" article because it is just a fun unscientific poll. I did take out any one-name comments that were critical of a business or another comment.

Let's keep the talk and comments constructive.

 

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Jack Tomascak March 1, 2012 at 04:18 am
just as the suspended student is "fearing retribution from staff and administration," many students are fearing retribution if they post non-anonymously their opinions either in apathy towards or in disagreement with the protests. and they are fearing this retribution from what is arguably the most important group - their peers. the comments that have been deleted have been mostly constructive - including an eloquent and long counter-point to the arguments that have been so heavily made over the past few days.
Robert Mayer (Editor) March 1, 2012 at 04:40 am
I understand that completely Jack but it is our policy and some of the pen named comments were not constructive and that allows the discussion the spiral downward. One person who signed in as Honor Student wrote four parts on comments and they were very well-written but there were also two responses to him that were anonymous that were not in good taste. Berlin Patch tries to be a positive voice in the community and this policy has served us pretty well. Again, Jack, I understand your point and the writers fears.
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greta stifel June 13, 2013 at 09:38 am
very sad indeed; so who is to blame for not teaching them? it is no wonder that the sat scores inRead More the DRG for Berlin and other townships are what they are....mediocre; at this comes right from the State of CT educational tracking stats a very telling article in Connecticut Magazine as well! the magnet schools are kicking the proverbial scholastic butts of the public school system. for less pay as well....so, the relationship of salary increases to all around better education;...well, all i can say is.....
William Brighenti June 16, 2013 at 04:40 pm
Berlin teachers' median annual salary is nearly $80,000, plus family medical benefits costing overRead More $20,000, plus the ability to retire at 55 years of age with summers off, winter and spring vacations, and virtually ever holiday known to man and woman, and a work day at the high school ending mid afternoon: not bad. Perhaps teachers salaries have little, if any, correlation to quality of education...huh?
Suzanne Helm June 12, 2013 at 02:08 pm
Next meeting to voice your opinion is at 7pm Community Center 6/13 Thursday. Friends of Pistol CreekRead More and the
Suzanne Helm June 12, 2013 at 02:14 pm
Friends of Pistol Creek Facebook page now up and running. Looking forward to your posts andRead More pictures on how you use Pistol Creek and what you have seen or done on the trails. Anything positive to help save this beautiful open space.
William Brighenti June 12, 2013 at 04:49 pm
How about signing my petition? I'd be happy to return the favor.
John Elsworth June 10, 2013 at 01:50 pm
Bill, you are correct on the motor vehicle laws an what should happen to drivers who break it.Read More There is also no law that people should eat food, but if they don't they will die.
John Elsworth June 10, 2013 at 01:57 pm
Bill, pushed wrong button an send comment off before I was finished. My point is everyone has toRead More use common sense in all situations an that includes parents on teaching there children as well as motorists. There will always be motorists who disobey the law an that is why parents must teach there kids about how to be safe an sound an not just say well there are laws on that. Make kids aware that accidents can happen an motorists speed an just be careful.
William Brighenti June 10, 2013 at 02:50 pm
Of course. But drivers need to obey the laws. If they don't, enforce the laws and make them payRead More the consequences of their actions: fines and civil lawsuits and higher insurance rates; loss of license;, prison for hitting a child.
chris choinski June 8, 2013 at 10:59 pm
heres a fun fact for ya, listening to you makes people want the old Berlin back. free ofRead More progressives like you
William Brighenti June 9, 2013 at 11:44 am
Name calling? Progressives? What next? Pinko Commie? I thought obeying the law, driving slow,Read More loving family and children were conservative values?
chris choinski June 9, 2013 at 06:38 pm
ok, first i would like to apologize for going a little nuts, i was a little worked up last night.Read More again, i apologize. but i dont believe i called you any names, i did however refer to the word assume, which you did when you said people like me speed. one speeding ticket in 13 years of driving (when i was younger). and you are correct, loving family and children are values i have, thats why i try to take the responsibility of protecting them, and not leaving their protection up to someone else (speeders in this case). but i guess that liberals/sheep, wouldnt know about that, wanting and thinking that the govt or someone else will be there to protect them. like i said in the other comment section, dont rely on others for your or others safety, rely on yourself.
William Brighenti May 31, 2013 at 08:03 pm
Thank you for speaking out, Gail. Where are our town leaders on this topic? I don't hear themRead More speaking out: do you?
Debra Tubbs May 31, 2013 at 09:24 pm
I live on Patterson Way and it is like there is no speed limit on this road.
William Brighenti June 1, 2013 at 09:06 am
What is the purpose of posted speed limit signs in residential neighborhoods if speeders are allowedRead More to drive recklessly, threatening the lives of children, pets, bicyclists, and others?