At moments like these, when news is breaking fast and emotions are running hot, it's more important than ever that we behave responsibly.
At Daily Kos, that means all of us—staff and community members alike—must share only what we know to be true, as reported by credible sources.
It also means that we reject false information or unfounded claims. This is a foundational policy for us, and one we have enforced rigorously for decades. Our Rules of the Road forbid spreading misinformation, disinformation, or conspiracy theories.
The penalty for sharing conspiracy theories on Daily Kos is clear and serious: You will be banned.
Daily Kos has always been and will always be an outpost of the reality-based community.
P.S. I also urge you to read and share this important reminder about how to cover (and consume) breaking news, which is also summed up in the image below.
