Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)   

What is the definition of an opinion on TheOpinionPage.Online?

An opinion is a statement of a personal point of view that can be readily understood by other people.  

In my video, can I do something besides talking?

There is room for creativity. The method of expressing an opinion can be unique, novel or more than just direct speech.  For example, a User might sing, play an instrument to lyrics, recite a poem, or use a visual means such as a demonstration, chart, cartoon, drawing or painting.  However, all opinions must have a point of view others can readily understand in a video that is no more than two minutes long.

What if the presentation of my video exceeds two minutes?

Your video will be edited to fit the two minute maximum.  We prefer not to edit. The best practice is to rehearse your presentation in advance so that it stays within the two minute maximum length. 

What does TheOpinionPage.Online do with my information?

We do not sell or trade your personal information.  See Privacy Policy.

Where will the video session take place?

We will come to you to record your Opinion video. 

Natural light is best for video sessions so an outside location that is mutually convenient is preferred.  The location could be at your home or in a public place such as a post office, park, firehouse, parking lot or similar open space.  The noise level and visual distractions are considerations.  

Now that an appointment for a video session has been made, what do I have to do?

Your recording will go more smoothly if you have rehearsed and timed the presentation of your Opinion.

We will contact you again on the day of the video session to confirm the appointment and our expected arrival time. 

Reminder: You will have to sign the Release before we can record you. See Release.

Can another person be in the video?

Yes, on two conditions.  First, they are familiar with and accept the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and sign a Release.  Second, they contribute in a material way to the point of view of the video.

Can I make a follow up video?

Yes. This requires another signed Release for each video and will also depend on availability of video session appointments.

Are there limits on topics at TheOpinionPage.Online?

Our goal is to present:

“Local views and local voices on issues great and small.”

The expectations for Users are in our video on the website, are restated in the the printed video script, and in other documents also on the website. 

Can videos be submitted to TheOpinionPage.Online?

At this time the TheOpinionPage.Online only publishes videos produced by TheOpinionPage.Online. 

Why aren’t there pictures of you?

It’s not about us as providers of this service. It’s about you and your opinions. Our role as editors is behind the scenes. We want to keep the focus on public opinion. Also, we are private citizens maintaining our privacy.

TheOpinion Page.Online reserves the right to edit videos and to decline requests to make videos. Videos are archived by TheOpinionPage.Online and become the property of TheOpinionPage.Online.

Revised 12.11.2024