Editorial Standards

These principles govern what Kernel publishes and how. They are not aspirational; they are the build spec.

Sourcing & provenance

Every report is built on primary sources: code, filings, dockets, advisories, official statements, and named reporting. We link to them. Figures and quotes are attributed to their origin, and confirmed facts are marked apart from speculation in the text.

Independence

Coverage is never influenced by whether a company advertises with us, briefs us, or threatens us. We do not accept payment for stories. Vendor claims are treated as claims until verified. Commentary is labeled as commentary.

Accuracy & corrections

When we get something wrong, we fix it promptly and note the change in the story. Errors that survive are worse than errors acknowledged.

Security & harm

We report on exploits and surveillance without publishing what a reader would need to harm someone. Responsible disclosure timelines are respected; people in the blast radius of a story get a chance to respond before it runs.