How this works

If it is bad right now, reach someone. UK: Samaritans 116 123 (free, 24h). Elsewhere, or prefer to text: crisis support lines.

Standing Orders

FM 99-1 / REV 3
Code of Conduct

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
  1. 01Post anonymously. Keep it that way. Do not ask others who they are.
  2. 02No jokes about partners or wives. Not even clever ones.
  3. 03Distress signals are for fathers in difficulty. Do not mock them.
  4. 04If someone is clearly struggling, point them to the crisis line at the top of the page.
  5. 05Disagree about gear, schedules and methods. Do not attack the person.
  6. 06No advertising, no selling, no recruitment.
  7. 07Keep it legal. Keep it kind enough.
  8. 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)
All crisis support lines
Dad Reckoning — FM 00-0 / REV 1