Poetry in America is a multi-platform initiative and public television series created to bring poetry into classrooms and living rooms around the world. This Facebook page is a place for members of our community and new visitors to learn about and discuss our programming and poetry in general. We will be posting videos and other materials featuring poets and interpreters who represent a diversity of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We encourage you to approach their contributions with an open mind and respond thoughtfully.
As a fan of Poetry in America on Facebook, we ask that you respect the following community guidelines:
· Every commenter is encouraged to voice his or her experiences and opinions regardless of ideology, religion, or political affiliation – provided those opinions advance the conversation in a constructive way.
· Be honest about your online identity. Don’t misrepresent yourself or spread information that you know to be false.
· As a member of this community, look out for one another. If you see another commenting unfairly, contact us.
· Before jumping to conclusions in the comment thread, please watch/listen to/read the post that the comments refer to.
· Respect the fact that others might have different cultural values that you do.
· Avoid profane, racist, sexist, bigoted or otherwise offensive posts, and never abuse another commenter.
· “Trolling” or posting disruptive statements in order to hijack a comment thread is not allowed.
Poetry in America’s moderators reserve the right to hide any comments that fall outside of these community guidelines. Repeat offenders will be blocked from our page.