Comments policy

This is largely a technical blog, and I welcome questions and comments on the technical matters explored here. A wide range of comments are most welcome:

• questions seeking to better understand what I have done or why I approached a problem in a particular manner
• comments on the technical elements of posts - we all learn from testing our ideas with others
• suggestions for new modes of analysis - I am always keen to explore new ways for slicing and dicing the data
• pointers to the ways in which others have tackled the matter explored in the blog - I am keen to see whether the analysis of others is consistent or inconsistent with the approach I have taken
• factual and mathematical corrections - I make mistakes from time-to-time and sometimes I just get things plain wrong. I am happy to make corrections when I become aware of my errors
• well argued and informed disagreement - don't just tell me that I am wrong, explain why I am wrong and what I need to do to fix things

If you chose to make a comment, you are expected to:

• write clearly and concisely
• be civil and courteous to others
• be positive and constructive in your approach
• be on topic to the post where you are commenting
• make comments in good faith without the intent to deceive
• refrain from repetition, sloganeering and dogpiling
• refrain from offensive language (such as swearing, racism, sexism, antisemitism and homophobia)
• refrain from offensive behaviour (such as name calling, personal attacks, bullying, harassment, trolling and cyber stalking)
• No advertising, marketing, etc.
  

Comments that don't meet this policy will be deleted.