ReadUp.Social Content Policy

Guidelines for creating a safe and welcoming community for everyone

Last updated: September 4, 2025

Community Values

Respect

Treat all community members with dignity and respect

Authenticity

Be genuine in your interactions and content

Quality

Contribute meaningful, well-thought-out content

Safety

Help maintain a safe environment for all users

Prohibited Content

🚫 Illegal Content

  • • Content that violates local, state, or federal laws
  • • Copyright infringement or pirated materials
  • • Content promoting illegal activities

👤 Harassment and Abuse

  • • Bullying, threats, or intimidation
  • • Doxxing or sharing personal information without consent
  • • Targeted harassment based on identity or beliefs
  • • Impersonation of other users or public figures

🔞 Adult and Explicit Content

  • • Pornographic or sexually explicit material
  • • Content involving minors in sexual contexts
  • • Adult content must be marked NSFW and posted in appropriate communities

💰 Spam and Commercial Abuse

  • • Excessive self-promotion or commercial content
  • • Repetitive or low-quality posts
  • • Vote manipulation or artificial engagement
  • • Unauthorized advertising or solicitation

⚠️ Harmful Misinformation

  • • False information about health, safety, or emergencies
  • • Election misinformation or voting manipulation
  • • Conspiracy theories that promote harm

🎯 Hate Speech

  • • Content promoting violence against groups
  • • Slurs and derogatory language based on identity
  • • Symbols or imagery associated with hate groups

Community-Specific Rules

Community Guidelines

  • • Each community may have additional rules
  • • Read community rules before posting
  • • Respect community themes and topics
  • • Follow moderator guidance and decisions

Public Communities

Open to all, general content policy applies

Restricted Communities

Approval required, stricter moderation

Private Communities

Invitation only, community-specific rules

Reporting and Enforcement

How to Report

  • • Use the report button on posts and comments
  • • Select the appropriate violation category
  • • Provide additional context if needed
  • • Contact moderators for community-specific issues

Enforcement Actions

Warning
First-time minor violations
Content Removal
Violation of content policy
Temporary Ban
Repeated violations (1-30 days)
Permanent Ban
Severe or repeated serious violations

Appeals Process

If you believe your content was removed in error or your account was unfairly penalized, you can appeal through our Help system. Provide clear reasoning and evidence for your appeal.

Policy Updates

This Content Policy may be updated periodically to reflect community needs and platform changes. Significant updates will be announced platform-wide. By continuing to use ReadUp.Social, you agree to abide by the current version of this policy.

Questions about this policy? Visit our Help page or contact our moderation team.