# Policies

## Did you notice Harm ?

Therefore if there are any shows that are on the site which you feel [harm HPR](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2022-June/004492.html), first see if a [response episode](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2021-September/004250.html) is sufficient to address the grievance. If not then please bring it to the attention of the janitors at hpr, and we will see if the concerns are grounded based on the same criteria as if the show was been posted today.

## We don't tolerate Harassment, Trolling

Hacker Public Radio is dedicated to sharing knowledge in a welcoming community that offers positive feedback and encourages respectful debate.

[Harassment on HPR](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2019-December/003804.html)

## Schedule Guidelines

You must have your show recorded before you reserve a slot.

You must only post a show every two weeks.

[Changes to scheduling guidelines](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2025-September/004922.html)

## Community News

The Community News presenters may exercise discretion in what they read out and refer the audience to the skipped content.

[HPR Community News Comment Summaries](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2025-July/004873.html)

## Auditors

The Auditors role is to observe and report if necessary that the Janitors are been faithful in their communication.

[Auditors on HPR](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2025-September/004908.html)

[Permission to move out a show](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2022-March/004419.html)

## Permission to move out a show

[Permission to move out a show](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2022-March/004410.html)

Janitors can move shows on host permission as normal, but will always ask the mail list where the host cannot or will not move their show.

## HPR is not a podcast platform

[Is HPR a podcast or podcast hosting platform ?](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2022-August/004615.html)

There seems to be a clear desire to keep HPR as a podcast and not transition to a podcast hosting platform. What I came to realize was that the HPR setup could be adapted to become a podcast hosting platform with minor changes. For example, were we to not release the main feed, remove the HPR branding, and provide each show their own schedule, then each hosted podcast (now HPR series) would be their own entity. However it's not something that the community, janitors, or the HPR patrons are enthusiastic about implementing.

## Not everything that "could be of interest to hackers" is allowed.

[Rejecting a show on the grounds that it is "using HPR as a means to push a particular product or view"](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2025-July/004883.html)


## We promote other Creative Commons Works

[Various Creative Commons Works](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2013-April/001216.html)

Allowing people to to submit (a single) interesting/important creative commons works on a given topic to the queue. 
Prefixed with a short introduction as to why we should be interested. Submitted, under your own name to the queue. 

[Policy Discussion, removal of non free CC-BY-NC license](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2025-March/004853.html)

[Policy Change: Clarification that contributions are CC BY-SA 4.0 unless otherwise stated](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2024-October/004791.html)

## Search Page

[Boo, Hiss, a google search on top of the HPR webpage!](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2013-March/001145.html)

Why we do search like we do.

## Site Security stays with the Site admin

[Implemented a deny list on HPR](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2013-March/001112.html)

Attacks to our site get blocked, no discussion required.

## Avoiding background music

[Bed Music](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2012-November/000877.html)

It can be distracting so avoid if possible.

## Swearing is allowed but remember JWP's Granny is listening.

[Swearing?](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2012-April/000640.html)

Swearing is allowed when necessry but use the explicit tag. And don't go out of your way to be belligerent.

## Dropping the Non Commercial License

[HPR: RFC Changing show to CC-BY-SA](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2011-June/000384.html)


## What is a Syndicated show ?

[Syndicated shows](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2011-January/000214.html)

If a show is posted elsewhere prior to been posted to HPR then it would be considered to be a syndicated show.

## When to wind down HPR

[HPR RIP ?](https://lists.hackerpublicradio.com/pipermail/hpr/2010-September/000109.html)

After a period of intermittent posting, the community decided to continue posting HPR shows.
