The SAV community is unique and diverse. We are all here because we share the same frustration with anti-vaxxers and we believe that the Covid 19 vaccine is safe, effective, and a life-saver. The forum and comment section of this site should be a safe place where our readers can express themselves on a variety of topics that are Covid and non-Covid related. It's wonderful to see the way that friendships and camaraderie have developed in the SAV community.
We come here from all around the globe and we have a lot of different opinions. We don't expect everyone to share the same opinion or always agree but we do expect that differing opinions be met with respect. From the beginning of SAV we've let our readers comment pretty freely and openly, depended on our members to be respectful and use their best judgement on what is right, reasonable, and fair since we are all here because we share a central interest and we didn't want to make everyone follow a specific set of rules. However, some members have taken advantage of that freedom and have started attacking other members. It's one thing to go after trolls and anti-vaxxers but we don't need attacks on each other. It's causing valued, SAV members to quit the site and that's not right.
In an effort to keep SAV a safe place for our pro-vax community of readers, members who are abusive in the SAV comment section or the forum may have their comments deleted, be temporarily blocked from commenting, or have their account banned. This is at the sole discretion of the SAV team.
Please use the "Report Member" button to alert the SAV team of any issues you see. We will try to respond promptly.
A humble request to make browsing comments easier...
Ya know, if the BLOCK function WORKED RIGHT, we might not need moderation. But, it doesn't. Instead of blocking a peckerwood, it just removes their handle, makes them "Unknown Member". You still see their idiot comments. So, I don't block. I'd rather see the name and know who to ignore.
My old boss used to say "rifles out" as in, don't attack part of your own team. Good to remember.
I removed a comment regarding an issue between two members.
If someone has an issue with a member, first, please block that user. If that doesn't help, use the Report Member button, or you can message SAV and your issue will be addressed privately. It's absolutely impossible for us to try and make everyone hold hands and get along. That's not going to happen with a community this large. However, if you think that you are unfairly being abused, attacked, or harassed by another member then that can be addressed.
It's some of the long-term members who are the worst culprits in my opinion.