Standing Orders
FM 99-1 / REV 3
These are the rules of the field. They exist so the place stays usable when you are tired and short on patience.
Section 1 · Conduct
- 01Post anonymously. Keep it that way. Do not ask others who they are.
- 02No jokes about partners or wives. Not even clever ones.
- 03Distress signals are for fathers in difficulty. Do not mock them.
- 04If someone is clearly struggling, point them to the crisis line at the top of the page.
- 05Disagree about gear, schedules and methods. Do not attack the person.
- 06No advertising, no selling, no recruitment.
- 07Keep it legal. Keep it kind enough.
- 08The moderation team can hide, delete and ban. They will use it sparingly.
Section 2 · Crisis support
If it is bad right now, reach someone.
- UK — Samaritans: 116 123 (free, 24h)
- South Africa — SADAG: 0800 567 567 (24h)
- Australia — Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24h)
- US and Canada — call or text 988 (24h)