r/me_irl • u/Mr_Wilfong • 9h ago
r/me_irl • u/GammaTainted • Nov 07 '24
Rule update: Don't be an asshole
We already had a rule that said "no posts that are sexist, racist, or otherwise demeaning." That's obviously up to moderator discretion to determine what counts, so let me just clarify this: This is not a free speech zone. This is a good times hangout zone for self-deprecating humor and pictures that make you go "mood". Read the room. Catharsis about current events is allowed, but if you fuck up the vibes, you'll get banned.
Gloating over the election is not allowed. Repeating disinformation is not allowed. And, to be frank, you can't say anything nice about Trump here, because he's an asshole. There are plenty of other places on the blasted hellscape of social media where you can talk about how you love the big strong president all day long. But if you do it here, you'll get banned.
In addition, the previous list is still in place:
No posts that are demeaning to women, people of color, religious and cultural minorities, those with disabilities, fat people, sex workers, survivors of trauma/abuse, and gender and sexual minorities, as well as posts mocking tragedies (including historical ones) and sexual abuse. We don't allow wiggle room for irony or reappropration, as we have no way of gauging someone's intent.
PS: We're a small mod team, so we don't always get to stuff as quick as we'd like. But if you see someone breaking this rule, please report them and we'll take care of it!