One of the other discussion board groups has broadcast a policy regarding misinformation about COVID-19.
I think it is a good idea to get rid of the misinformation.
Their policy looks like this:
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Nemo, thank you for not being a tard like me and all alarmist and actually getting my point across properly. This is exactly what I was trying to ask, is OzPolitic going to do something like this to stop the spread of dangerous misinformation?
It can be dumped in the Fringe or the Mods can remove it, ban repeat offenders, whatever, I don't care, it would just be nice to know what the stance is.