Community Rules & Guidelines

Creating a safe space for authentic, anonymous expression

Our Community Philosophy

Bluntly exists to give you the freedom to express your authentic self without judgment. These guidelines help us maintain a space where everyone feels safe to share their truth, while protecting the community from harm.

The Golden Rules

Be Authentic

  • • Share your real experiences and feelings
  • • Express yourself honestly and openly
  • • Don't fabricate stories for attention
  • • Let your true voice come through

Be Empathetic

  • • Remember there's a real person behind every story
  • • Offer support and understanding
  • • Consider how your words might affect others
  • • Practice compassion, even with difficult topics

Respect Anonymity

  • • Never try to identify other users
  • • Don't share personal details about yourself
  • • Protect everyone's privacy and safety
  • • Report attempts to breach anonymity

No Harm

  • • Don't threaten, harass, or bully others
  • • Avoid content that promotes self-harm
  • • No illegal activities or content
  • • Keep everyone safe and protected

Content Guidelines

What We Welcome

Personal Stories:

  • • Life experiences and lessons learned
  • • Relationship struggles and successes
  • • Mental health journeys
  • • Family and friendship dynamics
  • • Work and career challenges

Honest Expression:

  • • Confessions and secrets
  • • Rants about frustrations
  • • Unpopular opinions
  • • Social observations
  • • Personal growth stories

Sensitive Content (Approach with Care)

These topics require extra sensitivity and thoughtfulness:

Mental Health:

  • • Share your experiences, but avoid detailed self-harm methods
  • • Offer hope and resources when possible
  • • Remember others might be struggling too

Difficult Topics:

  • • Trauma (without graphic details)
  • • Controversial opinions (respectfully)
  • • Relationship conflicts (anonymously)

What's Not Allowed

Harmful Content:

  • • Threats or incitement to violence
  • • Detailed self-harm instructions
  • • Explicit sexual content
  • • Content targeting minors
  • • Doxxing or revealing personal info
  • • Illegal activities or content

Disruptive Behavior:

  • • Spam or repetitive posting
  • • Trolling or inflammatory content
  • • Attempting to identify users
  • • Commercial advertising
  • • Platform manipulation
  • • Harassment or bullying

Community Interaction Guidelines

Commenting and Responses

  • • Be supportive: Offer encouragement and understanding
  • • Be constructive: If you disagree, explain respectfully
  • • Be mindful: Remember the person behind the story
  • • Be helpful: Share resources if relevant

Voting Guidelines

  • • Upvote content that resonates or helps others
  • • Downvote content that violates guidelines
  • • Don't vote based on personal opinion alone
  • • Consider the impact on the community

Difficult Conversations

  • • Approach with empathy and openness
  • • Avoid judgment or unsolicited advice
  • • Focus on support rather than solutions
  • • Know when to step back from a conversation

Crisis Situations

  • • Report posts expressing immediate self-harm
  • • Provide crisis resources when appropriate
  • • Don't attempt to be a therapist
  • • Encourage professional help

Reporting and Moderation

When to Report Content

Immediate Dangers

  • • Suicide threats
  • • Violence threats
  • • Illegal activities
  • • Child safety concerns

Community Violations

  • • Harassment or bullying
  • • Doxxing attempts
  • • Spam or trolling
  • • Inappropriate content

Policy Violations

  • • Terms of use violations
  • • Privacy breaches
  • • False information
  • • Platform manipulation

Consequences and Enforcement

Our Approach

We believe in education and growth over punishment. Our goal is to maintain community safety while preserving the open nature of the platform.

Typical Actions:

  • • Content removal with explanation
  • • Community guidance and education
  • • Temporary posting restrictions
  • • Content warnings or labels

Severe Violations:

  • • Extended access restrictions
  • • Platform bans for extreme cases
  • • Law enforcement involvement if required
  • • Account termination for repeated abuse

Resources and Support

Crisis Resources

  • • US: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  • • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
  • • International: befrienders.org
  • • LGBTQ+: The Trevor Project (1-866-488-7386)

Platform Support

  • • Report inappropriate content
  • • Contact moderation team
  • • Request content removal
  • • Get help with platform issues

Building Community Together

These guidelines evolve with our community. Your feedback and participation help us create a safer, more supportive space for authentic expression.

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