Community Guidelines

Creating a safe and respectful environment for everyone to share their stories

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Content Standards

No Spam or Self-Promotion
Avoid posting repetitive content, advertisements, or excessive self-promotion. Focus on meaningful contributions to discussions. Good Example: Sharing a relevant resource that adds value to the discussion What to Avoid: Repeatedly posting links to your own website without context
Good Example
Sharing a relevant resource that adds value to the discussion
What to Avoid
Repeatedly posting links to your own website without context
Accurate Information Only
Share only information you believe to be true. If uncertain, acknowledge the uncertainty. Deliberately spreading false information is prohibited. Good Example: I think this might be the case, but I'm not entirely sure... What to Avoid: Making definitive claims about events without verification
Good Example
I think this might be the case, but I'm not entirely sure...
What to Avoid
Making definitive claims about events without verification
Content Warnings for Sensitive Topics
When sharing content about trauma, violence, or other sensitive topics, please include appropriate content warnings. Good Example: Content Warning: Discussion of mental health struggles What to Avoid: Sharing graphic details without any warning
Good Example
Content Warning: Discussion of mental health struggles
What to Avoid
Sharing graphic details without any warning

Community Behavior

Respectful Communication
Treat all community members with respect and kindness. Personal attacks, harassment, or discriminatory language will not be tolerated. Good Example: I respectfully disagree with your perspective because... What to Avoid: You're an idiot for thinking that way.
Good Example
I respectfully disagree with your perspective because...
What to Avoid
You're an idiot for thinking that way.

Privacy & Safety

Protect Personal Information
Never share personal information (yours or others') including full names, addresses, phone numbers, or private communications without consent. Good Example: Using only first names or usernames when referencing people What to Avoid: Posting someone's email address or home address
Good Example
Using only first names or usernames when referencing people
What to Avoid
Posting someone's email address or home address

Legal Requirements

No Threats or Violence
Content promoting violence, threats, or illegal activities is strictly prohibited. This includes veiled threats or encouraging harmful behavior. Good Example: Expressing disagreement through peaceful discussion What to Avoid: Threatening physical harm or encouraging dangerous activities
Good Example
Expressing disagreement through peaceful discussion
What to Avoid
Threatening physical harm or encouraging dangerous activities

Reporting Guidelines

Report Violations Appropriately
If you see content that violates our guidelines, use the report feature rather than engaging in public arguments. Good Example: Using the report button for inappropriate content What to Avoid: Starting a public argument about rule violations
Good Example
Using the report button for inappropriate content
What to Avoid
Starting a public argument about rule violations

Moderation Process

Appeal Process
If you believe your content was incorrectly moderated, you may appeal through our feedback system. Be respectful and provide specific details. Good Example: Submitting a detailed appeal explaining why the action was incorrect What to Avoid: Arguing with moderators publicly or making demands
Good Example
Submitting a detailed appeal explaining why the action was incorrect
What to Avoid
Arguing with moderators publicly or making demands
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