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Disabling comments by news portals

Why are major news outlets (e.g. BBC, CNN, The Guardian) increasingly limiting or completely disabling article comments?

The growing trend of disabling comments on major news portals stirs strong emotions. Some see it as a reasonable step against the flood of hate, fake news, and online trolls; others – as a cynical attempt to silence the public voice. Once, the comment section was a vibrant forum for debate; today, it’s disappearing in the name of “safety” and “reader comfort.” Is it really about discussion culture – or narrative control? Conspiracy theories speak of censorship driven by advertisers or politicians. The question remains: who decides today what we are allowed to think and say online? Take part in the poll and share your opinion.

09/10/2025

Dog on a chain

Do you think keeping a dog on a chain is wrong and should be banned?

For many rural residents, keeping a dog on a chain is not cruelty but a traditional form of care. If the animal has a doghouse, water, food, and a long chain, and the owner takes good care of it and regularly releases it from the tether – is it really abuse? “City” animal activists warn that a chained dog suffers mentally, loses contact with humans, and often dies of cold or dehydration. Rural residents respond that a dog is not a pet toy but part of daily life, a guardian and a companion at work. In a world where everything is increasingly regulated by law, the question arises: can bans really replace common sense and human responsibility toward one’s own animal?

09/10/2025

Ritual slaughter

Do you think ritual slaughter (without stunning animals before death, in accordance with religious laws derived from the Old Testament and Muslim tradition) should be allowed?

Ritual slaughter without stunning animals is a topic that returns every few years like a boomerang, sparking heated debates between animal rights defenders, clergy, and politicians. Some see it as a sacred right to religious freedom, others as an archaic ritual that should disappear in a civilized world. The facts are clear: an animal killed without stunning feels pain, but followers of Judaism and Islam claim that this method has deep spiritual meaning and ensures the purity of food. Yet should spirituality justify suffering when humans have long known how to kill more “humanely”?

09/10/2025

The place of horses in the modern world

Do you think using horses for work, sport, and entertainment is morally justified today?

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The use of horses for work, sport, and entertainment has long symbolized cooperation between humans and nature, but today it raises increasing moral concerns. For some, it is a beautiful tradition and part of our culture; for others, an example of the heartless exploitation of animals for human comfort and profit. Critics point to horse racing, tourism, and carriage transport as examples of violence disguised as folklore and tradition. Opponents, however, forget that humans also work hard every day, often in much worse conditions, and no one calls for such work to be banned. So is it really about empathy toward horses, or rather an attempt to silence our own guilty conscience?

09/10/2025

Death of Princess Diana

How do you think Princess Diana really died?

The death of Princess Diana still divides public opinion more than any royal secret. Officially – a tragic accident after a wild escape from paparazzi. Unofficially – the stuff of a thriller about power and loyalty. Many believe Diana became inconvenient for the British establishment because she wanted to marry a Muslim or reveal compromising facts about the monarchy. Others are convinced she is still alive, hidden under a new identity, far from the spotlight. Was it then a random tragedy, a political elimination, or a perfectly planned disappearance?

09/10/2025

4-day workweek

Do you support the idea of introducing a 4-day workweek while maintaining current pay?

The idea of a 4-day workweek with full pay electrifies public opinion. Some see it as a revolution comparable to the introduction of free Saturdays, while others view it as a utopia that would make society lazy and ruin small businesses. Supporters point to studies from Iceland and the United Kingdom, where a shorter workweek improved efficiency and mental health. Opponents warn that such a model could lead to price increases and reduced competitiveness. Is a 4-day workweek the future of a modern economy or a utopian experiment we simply cannot afford?

09/10/2025