Community Guidelines & Commenting Policy

Welcome to Stepping In It

This newsletter exists for people navigating complex situations without a manual — blended families, workplace dynamics, and all the messy stuff in between. I write about real experiences with humor and candor, and I welcome comments that continue that spirit.

What I’m Looking For in Comments

• Sharing your own experiences and perspectives

• Disagreement that’s respectful and constructive

• Questions, insights, and “me too” moments

• Humor that doesn’t punch down

• Support for other readers navigating similar situations

What I Won’t Tolerate

Comments that cross the line include:

• Personal attacks on me, other commenters, or people mentioned in posts

• Insults, name-calling, or harassment

• Deliberately hurtful or mean-spirited content

• Spam, promotional content, or solicitations

• Sharing others’ private information

• Wildly off-topic content that derails the conversation

How Moderation Works

I monitor top-level comments (direct replies to the post) most actively in the first few days after publishing. After that, I check in less consistently. I don’t monitor nested replies or comment threads between readers.

If you see something problematic in the comments, you can flag it or email me directly, but I can’t guarantee I’ll catch everything or respond immediately.

My Response Policy

I love engaging with readers, but I can’t respond to every comment. I’m most likely to respond when:

• You’ve asked a direct question

• Your comment adds a new perspective worth exploring

• I need to clarify something from the post

Deletion, Blocking & Closing Comments

I reserve the right to:

• Delete comments that violate these guidelines

• Block repeat offenders

• Close comments entirely if a thread gets out of control

Questions?

If you have concerns about a specific comment or moderation decision, you can reach me at steppinginitsite@gmail.com. I’ll respond when I can, but I’m not obligated to justify every moderation choice.