Your Rates, Your Voice
Our mission has always been to give Mossel Bay residents a fair, open, and effective platform to raise their voices. But for that to work, we need shared values. A code of conduct helps keep discussions on track, ensures everyone feels welcome, and sets the tone for positive collaboration. In short—it’s about respect, transparency, and making sure our energy goes into solving problems, not creating new ones.
We’re all passionate about our community, and strong opinions are part of healthy debate. But we also value kindness. That means:
No personal attacks or name-calling.
Critique ideas, not people.
Keep discussions constructive, even when you disagree.
If we hold ourselves to this standard, our collective voice becomes stronger and harder to ignore.
What we publish on MossRates reflects our values. To keep things fair and factual:
All articles, updates, and posts will be vetted for accuracy.
We avoid sensationalism and stick to facts.
Contributions from members are welcome, but must follow the same standards of respect and truth.
This way, residents can trust that what they read here is reliable and balanced.
Mossel Bay is home to people from all walks of life. We want everyone—regardless of age, background, or beliefs—to feel safe joining the conversation. Discrimination, hate speech, or exclusion of any kind has no place in our community.
Our code of conduct only works if we hold ourselves accountable. That means:
Owning up to mistakes when they happen.
Respecting decisions made by the community and moderators.
Understanding that repeated violations may lead to posts being removed or, in extreme cases, members being suspended.
The Code of Conduct and Publication Standards aren’t about limiting voices—they’re about amplifying them. By setting a respectful tone and committing to accuracy, we can focus on what really matters: building a stronger, fairer Mossel Bay.