Editorial Policy

At Madreperla.mx, our mission is to provide NFL fans with accurate, engaging, and timely sports news. We adhere to strict editorial guidelines to ensure that our content maintains the highest level of integrity and reliability.

This Editorial Policy outlines the standards, values, and procedures that guide our reporting and content creation.

1. Independence and Integrity

Madreperla.mx is an independent sports news publication. We are not owned by, affiliated with, or funded by the National Football League (NFL) or any specific NFL team.

  • No Pay-for-Play: We do not accept payment in exchange for favorable coverage of teams, players, or products.

  • Unbiased Reporting: Our loyalty is to our readers. While our writers may be passionate fans of the sport, our news reporting aims to be objective and factual.

2. Sourcing and Verification

Accuracy is the cornerstone of our reporting. Given the fast-paced nature of sports news, rumors often circulate quickly. Our policy regarding sourcing is as follows:

  • Primary Sources: Whenever possible, we rely on primary sources, including official team statements, direct player interviews, and press conferences.

  • Attribution: If we report information originally broken by another outlet (such as ESPN, NFL Network, or a local beat writer), we will clearly credit the original source.

  • Rumors: We clearly distinguish between confirmed news and unverified trade rumors or speculation. We will not present a rumor as a fact.

3. Originality and Plagiarism

We have a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. All content on Madreperla.mx must be original or properly attributed.

  • Original Analysis: We strive to add value to every story through unique analysis, statistical breakdowns, or historical context.

  • Quotes: Direct quotes are always enclosed in quotation marks and attributed to the speaker.

4. Opinion vs. News

We believe it is important for readers to know when they are reading a factual report and when they are reading an opinion piece.

  • News Articles: Focus on the facts (Who, What, Where, When, Why) without personal bias.

  • Opinion/Editorial: Articles that express the personal view of the writer (such as “Draft Bust Predictions” or “Power Rankings”) will be clearly identified as analysis or opinion.

5. Hate Speech and Harassment

Sports are for everyone. Madreperla.mx does not publish content that promotes hate speech, violence, discrimination, or harassment against any individual or group based on race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. This applies to our articles as well as the community management of our comments sections.

6. Conflict of Interest

Our writers and editors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest. If a writer has a financial or personal connection to a subject they are covering (outside of normal fandom), they must disclose it or recuse themselves from the story.

7. Feedback and Accountability

We are accountable for our work. If you believe we have violated these editorial standards, we encourage you to contact us.

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