User Guide 

Play the Game take part is an open forum where we debate, blog, comment and express opinions on topics such as transparency and democracy in sport, freedom of expression, governance, health, anti-doping, development and all other aspects of contemporary sports journalism.

Please behave responsibly on this website!

How do I use the Play the Game take part?

It is very simple! The weblog contains a space for debate and dialogue: Open debate. It works as a normal blog where you can add comments and start new threads yourself.

The open debate works like this:

In the space Open debate at Play the Game take part, we invite you to join the ongoing debate. If you would like to start a new topic, just click "start debate" in the menu at the right side of your screen.

The news discussion works like this:

You now have the opportunity to debate and comment on all new articles on Play the Game's website. You simply click "comment" at the bottom of the article you wish to comment to have your say. Your comment will be published on Play the Game take part.

How do I start a debate?

You simply start a new debate by clicking on the “Start new debate” button in the menu at the right side of your screen. Here you can add your text.

You can also send your text to Play the Game and get it published on Play the Game take part. Send your text to us at info@playthegame.org.

Our readers will have the opportunity to debate and comment on your post.

Play the Game reserves the right to edit or not to publish unsuitable texts in order to ensure a fruitful and safe environment for dialogue.

I have an idea, what do I do?

If you have proposals or ideas for the Play the Game take part or perhaps ideas for new subjects for debate, we would like to know about it. Contact us at info@playthegame.org.

You are also welcome to post your ideas by starting a new debate.

How do I post a comment?

Add your comment simply by clicking on the “add comment” link at the bottom of the posting you wish to comment.

Should you have problems using this forum, do not hesitate to contact Michael Herborn at michael@playthegame.org

Do I have to post my name?

When you start a new debate or make a comment we ask you to provide us with your name and e-mail address. Your name will be shown on the post but your e-mail address will not. However, the administrator of Play the Game take part will have access to your e-mail address in case there are any problems with your posting.

In the interest of fairness and democracy, we do not publish anonymous comments and reserve the right to delete comments and replies that are posted without a name or a name that is obviously false.