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FetLife's guidelines, privacy policy, legal info, etc.

Hate Symbols

Publicly sharing a hate symbol on FetLife, either used to promote actual hate or in a fantasy context, is not allowed.

What is considered a hate symbol?

We use multiple sources to determine if a symbol is hateful or not. We evaluate symbols that have multiple meanings on a case-by-case basis.

What is in violation of this policy?

Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Hate symbol to promote hate
  • Hate symbol in context of consensual roleplay

What is not in violation of this policy?

Examples include:

  • Religious symbols (e.g. Hindu swastika)
  • Hate symbol used in an anti-hate context
  • Political meme (e.g. comparing a political party to Nazis)

How do I report a potential violation of this guideline?

Report a potential violation as follows:

  1. Visit the page with the potentially offensive material
  2. Select "...", “More”, or “Options”, then select “Report”
  3. Select "Content Not Permitted" or “Other Reason”
  4. Select "Next"
  5. Add any additional information
  6. Select "Report"

For more information, you can refer to Submitting a Report.

Who can report a potential violation of this guideline?

Anyone who comes across content they believe might fall under this guideline.

What happens if someone violates this guideline?

If a hate symbol is found within the context of hate speech, the content is deleted and person is given a timeout. If the person continues to violate the guideline, they risk losing their account.

If a hate symbol is found within the context of consensual roleplay, the content is locked private.