First and foremost, this thread is a safe space for all forum members to vent or share their feelings, whether to get support or just as a means of catharsis. That said, there is now a zero-tolerance policy for any post(s) about another forum member, whether direct or indirect, and any instance of this will result in a formal warning and possible short-term ban from the forums. Anyone using this thread must abide by the following rules:

Guidelines last updated: March 24, 2025
- Do not post about other forum members, even if you're not mentioning them by name. If you have an issue with someone here, you should PM them to try and work it out privately, or make a thread in our Contact the Staff board so the staff can assist in taking care of the problem.
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- 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
- Focus on your own experiences and feelings. Please avoid sharing personal details or issues about others to respect their privacy
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- You may not discuss the suspension of another forum member. Talking about your own infraction or ban is fine.
- Remember to be respectful at all times, especially when responding to someone else.
- Troll/joke posts will be removed. Please only use the thread for venting about what's bothering you. We all love a good joke, but this thread isn't the place for it.
- Rule-breaking posts need to be reported. Do not take matters into your own hands by responding to posts that break the forum or thread rules.
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Guidelines last updated: March 24, 2025