MOG360 is a space for serious debate about Somalia, the Horn of Africa, and the forces shaping our region. We want every reader to feel safe contributing — and every contributor to be held to a standard worth keeping.
Our editorial team reviews every comment before it is published. We are not censoring opinion — we are protecting the quality of debate. Strong disagreement is welcome. Personal attacks, hate and spam are not.
What we encourage ✅
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Argue the point, not the person
Disagree with ideas as strongly as you like. Challenge arguments with evidence. But keep your criticism directed at what someone said — not who they are.
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Bring knowledge and context
The best comments add something — a fact, a perspective, a first-hand experience. If you know something our readers don't, share it.
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Engage in good faith
Assume the person you are responding to is trying to understand, not trying to offend. Start from there.
What we do not allow 🚫
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Hate speech and discrimination
Comments that attack people based on ethnicity, religion, gender, nationality, clan, or any other identity will be removed immediately. This is a firm line with no exceptions.
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Threats and incitement to violence
Any comment that threatens harm to individuals or groups, or that incites violence, will be removed and may be reported to relevant authorities.
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Impersonation
Do not pretend to be a public figure, journalist, official, or another reader. Comments submitted under false identities will be rejected.
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Spam and self-promotion
Unsolicited advertising, repeated identical comments, and irrelevant links will be removed. This includes political campaign material not related to the article.
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Private information
Do not share private details about other individuals — addresses, phone numbers, financial information — without their consent.
⚖️ Consequences for violations
- First violation — comment removed, no further action
- Repeated violations — all future comments held for review
- Serious violations (threats, hate speech) — permanent ban from commenting
- Illegal content — reported to relevant authorities
Our commitment to you
MOG360 will not remove comments simply because they disagree with our editorial positions. We will not favour one political view over another. Our only standard is whether a comment contributes to honest debate — or undermines it.
If you believe a comment has been removed unfairly, contact us at hello@mog360.com. We will review it.
These guidelines were last updated on 28 July 2026.
