Policy on Covid Discussions

WebmasterMaryJo

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The global COVID pandemic created unprecedented restrictions, disruptions and changes to our travel, work, shopping, schooling, social interactions and so many other aspects of our lives since the beginning of 2020. We’ve all been affected, and we have been inundated with news, information, mis-information, frustrations and opinions. We’ve heard them, we’ve shared them, we’ve argued about them.

The discussions, debates and arguments about the virus, distancing and masking policies, various politicians’ statements and actions have been overwhelming and divisive. Many threads on the DISboards have been derailed or devolved into arguments due to this topic. We understand the passion, but feel that we’ve let the discussions run their course. We are sure there are better places on the WWW to learn about and debate scientific, medical and political issues. The mission of the DISboards is to be a great travel resource and a friendly community.

Now that travel is opening up again, it’s time to refocus on that mission!

From this point on, we will welcome information on COVID policies RELATED TO TRAVEL. Things like the vaccination policies issued by venues or destinations, the cleaning or distancing procedures in use, practical tips for travelers or things they might need to know that are different from location to location are all valid topics. Any official policies issued by Disney, other travel destinations, cruise lines, airlines, etc. regarding requirements for visiting parks or cruising can be shared. This information needs to be on-topic for the specific forum and thread where posted.

We will NOT welcome debate or opinion about medical, scientific, or political aspects of the pandemic. There are a few often repeated trigger items that won’t be allowed: No statistics about infection rates, no ranting about individual rights, no “face-diaper” comments, no debate about whether vaccinations or masking are effective, no discussions about which governor or politician or news personality did or said what.

In summary: COVID related discussion should be limited to actual policy and practical application, and NOT veer into opinion or debate.

We understand that you may be passionate in your opinions on this topic and want to discuss or debate them, and appreciate your understanding that there are more appropriate places than the DISboards to do that.

Thank you,
DISboards Administrators
admin@wdwinfo.com
 
Thank you @WebmasterMaryJo
I appreciate all the work that you and the other admins/mods do hear on the DIS boards.
Eloquently said, @OKW Lover - highly deserved, and I totally agree, @WebmasterMaryJo!

P.S. What you posted was also very eloquently stated, and I'm sure (unfortunately) much-needed. At least now nobody can claim they weren't told!
 
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Eloquently said, @OKW Lover - highly deserved, and I totally agree, @WebmasterMaryJo!

P.S. What you posted was also very eloquently stated, and I'm sure (unfortunately) much-needed. At least now nobody can claim they weren't told!
The credit for the words comes from one of our webmasters who is much more eloquent than I am. However, we are all in agreement. (I agree with you. She has a such a good way with words.)
 



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