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Be polite. While you may disagree with what others have to say, posts that are abusive or threatening, or those containing profanity, aren’t allowed.
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Take responsibility. You alone are responsible for your posts. Do not post defamatory comments or material that violates existing copyrights.
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Please feel free to start conversations and share news tips with us if there’s a story you want to shine a light on. If you witness a News4JAX follower or subscriber breaking the above rules, be sure to let us know so we can take action.
If an individual does not adhere to the guidelines above, News4JAX may block the account(s) not following the rules.
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