Commenting Code
We encourage comments expressing dissenting views, especially when they are informed and civil.
Many of the issues we discuss on this site stir up strong emotions for people who care very deeply about Notre Dame and the state of Catholic higher education in America. Our commenting code reflects our accord with the following request of Fr. Jenkins to the founding members of Sycamore Trust:
I applaud both your concern about Notre Dame and its mission, and your willingness to engage in serious discussion about important issues. I have just three requests, which are, I am sure, consistent with the spirit of your project. First, please make a good faith effort to report facts accurately. Some on both sides of this issue have shown a cavalier disregard for the facts. Second, in any discussion, please exhibit respect for others who disagree. Sometimes the acrimony of the discussion can be as damaging to the university as the problematic issue under discussion. Third, please keep me and the university in your prayers.
Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.
University of Notre Dame, President 2005-2024
We strive to post thought-provoking material that is well researched, of high quality, and civil in tone, and we will do our best to manage this site in a way that maintains these standards. We will exercise our right to remove comments that do not:
- Maintain decorum and civility.
- Tell the truth.
- Stick to the topic
- Avoid harassing, abusive, threatening, libelous, deceptive, inaccurate, plagiaristic and otherwise unacceptable language.
