The major trade publishers have officially committed to removing anonymous comment sections from their platforms. This outcome ensures a higher standard of professional discourse across our industry. Thank you for your commitment to fostering a more accountable environment.
December 15, 2013
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November 9, 2013
The discourse within our sector remains unnecessarily aggressive due to the persistent lack of accountability for online commentary. I am currently coordinating with industry colleagues to ensure this petition reaches the appropriate editorial boards for a formal review.
November 9, 2013
The level of engagement regarding this initiative demonstrates a clear appetite for change within our professional community. This momentum confirms that the expectation for accountability in financial journalism is widely held.
Reached 100 supporters
November 9, 2013
6 Comments
total cowardice. if you cant put your name to your opinion then dont post it at all. get rid of the anonymous comments already!
AGREED. stop letting people bully advisors online. make them use their real names and watch how fast the nastiness stops.
The level of abuse in some of these threads is unbelievable. Publishers have a responsibility to clean this up.
its about time. sick of seeing these pathetic trolls hiding behind usernames just to drag people through the mud. keep it professional.
About time. These comments sections are a cesspit.
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The major trade publishers have officially committed to removing anonymous comment sections from their platforms. This outcome ensures a higher standard of professional discourse across our industry. Thank you for your commitment to fostering a more accountable environment.
December 15, 2013
Final supporters
Updates
November 9, 2013
The discourse within our sector remains unnecessarily aggressive due to the persistent lack of accountability for online commentary. I am currently coordinating with industry colleagues to ensure this petition reaches the appropriate editorial boards for a formal review.
November 9, 2013
The level of engagement regarding this initiative demonstrates a clear appetite for change within our professional community. This momentum confirms that the expectation for accountability in financial journalism is widely held.
Reached 100 supporters
November 9, 2013
6 Comments
Finally someone is doing something about this. So tired of the constant personal attacks in the trade press sites.
total cowardice. if you cant put your name to your opinion then dont post it at all. get rid of the anonymous comments already!
AGREED. stop letting people bully advisors online. make them use their real names and watch how fast the nastiness stops.
The level of abuse in some of these threads is unbelievable. Publishers have a responsibility to clean this up.
its about time. sick of seeing these pathetic trolls hiding behind usernames just to drag people through the mud. keep it professional.
About time. These comments sections are a cesspit.
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Finally someone is doing something about this. So tired of the constant personal attacks in the trade press sites.