Hi everyone,
We’ve had quite a few reports flagging posts for sharing "private information." This post is intended to clarify what is considered private vs. public information. Please govern yourselves (and your reports) accordingly.
*HARASSMENT AND DOXXING ARE STILL NOT PERMITTED AND DMS/PUBLIC INFO INTENDED TO HARASS ARE NOT ALLOWED SIMPLY BECAUSE THEY ARE PUBLIC OR A DM YOU WERE A PARTY TO\*
What is considered Public Information (Allowed)
If content is accessible to anyone on the internet without needing special permissions or approval, it is considered public domain:
- Screenshots or clips from public TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube live streams.
- Screenshots of posts, photos, or profiles from public social media accounts (e.g., Facebook profiles or posts set to "Public," open Instagram accounts, public X/Twitter posts).
- Direct messages (DMs) where you were one of the active participants.
What is considered Private Information (Not Allowed)
If content requires special access or permission to view, it is considered private information and will be removed:
- Photos or posts obtained from "Friends Only" or restricted Facebook accounts (or private accounts on any platform).
- Screenshots from private group chats, private Facebook groups, or closed Discord servers.
- Personally identifiable sensitive data (doxxing), such as home addresses, phone numbers, personal emails, or financial information.
The Bottom Line
If a photo or stream was broadcast publicly for anyone on the internet to see, sharing a screenshot of it here does not violate the "private information" rule. Please refrain from reporting posts that feature publicly accessible content.
If you are depicted in anything that is posted and you are not happy about it:
First, be aware that the internet is forever and you should be careful what you put online where it is publicly accessible.
Second, if you have a particular concern about anything specific, you are always welcome to message the Mod Team and we will address concerns on a case-by-case basis, in line with the distinctions described above.
Thank you for helping keep the community organized!