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Non-Consensual Threats

Consent is the backbone of the kink community. Any threat a of non-consensual act toward another member is not allowed.

What is in violation of this guideline?

Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Telling someone you want to sexually assault them

What is not in violation of this guideline?

Examples include:

  • Consensual Non-Consent (CNC)
  • Victim statement recounting a personal experience
  • Intellectual discussions (e.g. topics in the media, research studies)

How do I report a potential violation of this guideline?

You can report potential non-consensual material as follows:

  1. Visit the page with the potentially offensive material
  2. Select "...", “more”, or “options”, then select “Report”
  3. Select "Content Not Permitted"
  4. Select "Next"
  5. Add any additional information that you think is important
  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 that they believe might fall under this guideline.

What happens if someone violates this guideline?

If someone posts non-consensual content, they get an instant three-day time-out.

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

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