These are standard rules about comments posted to this website. They are designed to ensure visitors feel safe and welcome, and to ensure that the deliberations keep to the objectives of the 2011 census output consultation.
Please note that the views expressed on the website are those of the contributors and may not represent those of the Census offices who are carrying out this consultation and pilot.
- Debate between users should be lively but also respectful. Taking part should be a positive experience.
- Stay on-topic. Don’t post messages that are unrelated to this website.
- Do not incite hatred on the basis of race, religion, gender, nationality, sexuality or any other personal characteristic.
- Do not swear, use hate-speech or make obscene or vulgar comments.
- Do not break the law. This includes libel, condoning illegal activity and contempt of court.
- Please do not post personal information – addresses, phone numbers, email addresses or other online contact details, either those relating to yourself or other individuals. Such details supplied by you when taking part will be kept private.
- Please do not impersonate or falsely claim to represent a person or an organisation.
- Do not advertise products and services.
- Do not post in a language other than English.
- If you are aged 16 or under, please get your parent/guardian’s permission before participating in this website. Users without this consent are not allowed to participate or provide us with personal information.
Comments by unregistered visitors are moderated before going live. Comments will go live as soon as possible within a 48 hour period. If a comment contravenes the discussion rules above, it will not be published or will be removed from the website.
