Megan VerHelst
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On the Blog Post Do you realize how many rights you have already lost?
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On the Blog Post Do you realize how many rights you have already lost?
Megan VerHelst
8:19 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Enough with the nicknames. This goes for everyone. Consider this your only warning.
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On the article Class of 2013: When is Ankeny High School's Commencement?
Megan VerHelst
2:23 pm on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Graduation dates haven't been announced yet, as far as I know.
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On the article What Do You Want to See in Uptown?
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On the Blog Post Why Are We Afraid of Words? (Blog)
Megan VerHelst
6:23 pm on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
ReplyTo those participating in the discussion here, Rick's account as well as another user's have been temporarily suspended for an undetermined amount of time due to comments made on another article. I figured it would be a courtesy for you all to know why he'll be unable to engage with you further on this post. In the mean time, I'd encourage you all to take a break from this one and let it serve as reminder that on Patch, words DO matter.
Questions? Feel free to email me.
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On the article Iowa State Senator Says You've Been 'Bamboozled' Into Accepting Homosexuality
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On the Blog Post Why Are We Afraid of Words? (Blog)
Megan VerHelst
8:36 am on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
No one was deleting your comments, Maxine. As Stephen noted, we decided to moderate comments on this blog since it already resulted in one suspension and multiple other deleted comments. Expect a lag.
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On the Blog Post Why Are We Afraid of Words? (Blog)
Megan VerHelst
4:54 pm on Monday, April 22, 2013
ReplyAnd they will keep disappearing if they continue to be used, so I'd ask you refrain from actually using specific racial slurs. Contrary to some of the arguments here, I'm not a fan of using offensive terms and language to make a point, and I think it's safe to say none of my co-workers, not to mention our other readers that tend to avoid these threads that get this core group of people going, do either. So please keep the arguments general and thoughtful.
If not, I'll turn Stephen loose. ;)
Thank you.
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On the Blog Post Why Are We Afraid of Words? (Blog)
Megan VerHelst
4:53 pm on Monday, April 22, 2013
And they will keep disappearing if they continue to be used, so I'd ask you refrain from actually using specific racial slurs. Contrary to Rick's blog post here, I'm not a fan of using offensive terms and language to make a point, and I think it's safe to say none of my co-workers do either. So please keep the arguments general and thoughtful.
If not, I'll turn Stephen loose. ;)
Thank you.
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On the Blog Post Community Service: Not Just for Celebrity Convicts
Megan VerHelst
9:44 am on Monday, April 22, 2013
ReplyThis is a great blog post, Pete! What a useful resource for local residents looking to get involved in the community. Thank you for posting.
Megan VerHelst
12:26 am on Thursday, May 16, 2013
No more of that nickname either, Jack. Thanks!