What is

It is a spontaneous and personal initiative endorsed by local politicians and administrators to promote the use of respectful and non-hostile language in political debate, focusing on content and ideas oriented towards the common good. It rejects the idea of the Internet as a free zone where everything is permitted, and seeks to raise users’ awareness of the need for responsible behaviour. It offers practical guidance on tones and styles to be adopted during discussion and debate with opponents, whether online or offline.

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