Hi, everyone!
Based on the feedback and some of the reports we've received recently, we want to address the
What's Bothering You thread sooner, too.
This thread was initially created as a space for members to vent and share their feelings. However, we recognize that the nature of this space can also lead to misunderstandings, discomfort, hurt feelings, and tension.
To help the thread remain a safe and supportive outlet, we've discussed and are introducing additional guidelines alongside our existing ones when posting in it:
- Focus on your own experiences and feelings. Please avoid sharing personal details or issues about others to respect their privacy
- Do not make indirect statements about others. Making vague statements about a past or present relationship/friendship who are members of TBT can be harmful. Even when you don't include any identifying factors, the other person can figure out they're the target of your post, and we often can't verify or take action because we don't have any knowledge of the situation
- This also applies to posting about another person's situation, whether positive (e.g., concern, worry) or negative, as their situation is not yours to share
- Be mindful of sensitive content. Some topics may be triggering to others (e.g., mental health struggles, traumatic experiences, medical conditions and procedures, politics, or loss). We encourage using spoiler tags for such content to be considerate of everyone using the space.
As always, please continue to report rule-breaking posts for staff review.
Additionally, we've decided to close the
Pet Peeves thread. As it serves a similar use case to the
What's Bothering You thread, we believe it's best to keep such posts where additional guidelines are in place.
Thank you for sharing your feedback!
An edit was made to the wording in the second point for clarity.