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

Exchange of Drugs

For both the protection of the community and FetLife, we can’t allow anyone to offer or solicit drugs in exchange for money, goods, or services.

What is considered a drug?

Drugs include, but are not limited to:

  • Marijuana
  • Poppers
  • Mushrooms
  • Prescription drugs
  • Illegal drugs (e.g. cocaine, LSD)

What is in violation of this guideline?

Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Offering or soliciting drugs for sale or trade (directly or using euphemisms)
  • Looking for a drug dealer

What is not in violation of this guideline?

The following is not in violation of this guideline:

  • Stating that you are drug-friendly

How do I report a violation of this guideline?

You can report potential Exchange of Drugs for Goods and Services as follows:

On Desktop & Mobile:

  1. Visit the page with the potentially infringing content
  2. Select "...", “more”, or “options”
  3. Select "Report"
  4. Select "Content Not Permitted"
  5. Select "Next"
  6. Add any additional information that you think is important
  7. 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 we believe the content is in violation of the guideline, the content is removed, and the person is given a one-day timeout.

For each subsequent violation, the person's time-out increases in length, up to a maximum of a two-week timeout. They also risk permanently losing their account.