Respectful Language: Ensure that all vent posts use respectful and non-abusive language. Discourage any form of hate speech, harassment, or bullying.
No Personal Attacks: Prohibit personal attacks or targeting of individuals. Encourage users to focus on expressing their own feelings rather than blaming or attacking others.
Privacy Considerations: Remind users not to share personally identifiable information, either their own or that of others. Emphasize the importance of maintaining anonymity.
Content Sensitivity: While the platform is for expressing emotions, set guidelines on avoiding extremely graphic or triggering content. Encourage users to issue content warnings if their vents contain sensitive material.
Empathy and Support: Encourage a culture of empathy and support. Remind users that they are not alone and that the community is here to listen and provide support.
Legal and Ethical Guidelines: Make it clear that posts must adhere to legal and ethical standards. Prohibit any content that promotes harm, self-harm, or illegal activities.
Stay on Topic: Request that vent posts remain relevant to the purpose of the platform. Off-topic or spammy content may be removed to maintain the quality of the community.
No Promotions or Advertisements: Discourage users from using the platform for self-promotion or advertising. This ensures the focus remains on emotional expression and support.
Moderation Decisions: Communicate that moderators have the right to remove posts that violate the rules. Provide a system for users to report inappropriate content.
Positive Engagement: Encourage users to engage positively with each other's vents. Constructive feedback and words of support are welcome, but discourage negative or dismissive comments.