Weaponizing AMA Questions

AMA questions are meant to foster genuine curiosity and connection within the community.

However, the line is crossed when someone uses AMA questions to intimidate, bully, or attack another member while hiding behind anonymity.

What is in violation of this guideline?

Examples include, but are not limited to:

• Weaponizing the anonymity of AMA questions to intimidate, bully, or attack another member

What is not in violation of this guideline?

Examples include:

• Questions that are asked in good faith

How do I report a potential violation of this guideline?

Report a potential violation as follows:

1. Visit the page with the potential infringing content
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?

Only the member who receives the question can report it. This is because only the recipient of the question can give us the context needed to determine how we should act on a report. For example, sometimes what seems like an offensive question is actually an inside joke or a part of the recipient’s dynamic with another member.

The question must be reported before it is answered. Once a question is accepted and answered, it can no longer be reported.

What happens if someone violates this guideline?

If someone violates this guideline, the person is given a one-day time-out, the question is removed, and the identity of the person who asked the question will also be revealed to the member who it was sent to.

With each additional violation, the time-out length increases, and they risk losing their account.