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Below is an FAQ explaining how commenting works, where you can do it and how you can use a pseudonym when sharing your thoughts.

Commenting FAQ

• How do I comment on the FT.com site?
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• What sort of comments work best on FT.com?
  • We welcome comments that are relevant to the subject at hand, constructive, concise and written in English. Our guidelines are below.
• What are your guidelines for commenting on FT.com?
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• Which parts of the FT.com site take comments?
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• Can I write under a pseudonym?
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• Why would I want a pseudonym?
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• I want to report an abusive comment on FT.com. What should I do?
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• Do you moderate comments on FT.com?
  • Our moderators review certain comments posted on the site by users, and make their decision based on our guidelines above.
• What changes do you make to comments?
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• What should I do if FT.com removes my comment?
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• Can I delete my comment?
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