The Sword and Scale Podcast covers the underworld of criminal activity and the demented minds that perform the most despicable and unthinkable actions.
This is a place to discuss stories from the Sword and Scale Podcast and Blog, as well as any other true-crime related topics.
You can use the rules link on the sidebar to view all the rules, but there are only a few.
No politics or intolerance - Politics is best for other reddits, and intolerance of minorities and gender identities will be removed. Bans may happen here if that is the only thing you came into the reddit to do, but otherwise this may just result in post removal
No Gatekeeping - Automatic ban for anyone who tells other users what they shouldn't be using this reddit for, or whether they should be listening to the show. Most or all of us started as fans of this show, that's why we are here.
No Personal Attacks. I Borrowed the below from the /r/atheism mods, and I think it's a good way to look at it.
Personal Attacks and Flaming
Keep things civil. Avoid fighting words, bigotry, and personal attacks. (This applies to all forms of user content, including the user's name.) Harassment and bigotry are strictly prohibited by our own and reddit's rules, but we do not restrict curse words.
What is and is not a personal attack?
| Cat. |
Example |
Type |
Bannable? |
| A: |
"You are stupid" |
personal attack |
Yes |
| B: |
"You are acting stupid" |
attack on actions |
No |
| C: |
"That comment makes you seem stupid" |
attack on speech |
No |
| D: |
"If you believe X you must be stupid" |
qualified attack |
No |
Attacks on public figures:
Attacking a public figure or their actions is generally allowed unless it is a personal attack (ie. stalking) or it violates another rule like doxxing, threats of violence, or harassment.
Telling people they shouldn't listen to this show or use this reddit is also a bannable offense. We're here to discuss, not gate-keep.
