the fine print

  • LAVA believes in supporting the empowerment of lesbians and other women all over the world. Linking to other websites is an expression of that support. However, LAVA is not responsible for the contents of the linked sites and does not necessarily endorse all of the views expressed within them. Since LAVA has no control over the linked pages we cannot guarantee that the links will work all of the time. We do, however, make an effort to keep them up-to-date.

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  • LAVA respects other women’s work. However, there’s a fine line between copyright and copywrong. Nina Paley has a lot to say about the subject. Check out this blogpost.

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  • For blog commenting the following rules apply:

    LAVA supports a lively debate about controversial issues. We won’t ever hesitate to defend our position if we see the need and will also defend everyone’s right to disagree. However, there’s an art to considerate disagreement.

    LAVA is dedicated to maintaining a respectful tone in the comment section and to that end we’re monitoring the fine line between an open and frank discussion and cyber bullying.

    LAVA won’t censor your opinion, but will moderate it for bad behaviour.

    LAVA is committed to integrity, truth and evidence-based materials. Make sure you to do us the same courtesy.

    Our house – our rules:

    • You can write whatever you like, but be as polite as you can.

    • Remember: Your comments are read by an actual person, and behind our stories and blog post are actual people. Treat them as you would like to be treated.

    • Try to be specific and stay on topic.

    • Don’t swamp us with copy-and-paste material. Post a link instead.

    LAVA will not tolerate hostility, personal attacks, threats, or defamation. All such comments will be removed and you may be banned from commenting in future. We reserve the right to take severe cases to NZ Police.

  • LAVA is a collective, so no one person is “in charge”. All members are responsible collectively for the content of this website (except for the external links). Most decisions are made by consensus. It’s fun, it’s hard, it’s creative, it takes time and effort. Give it a try.