Community Standards & Submission Guide
Effective: March 6, 2026
Community Rules
To maintain a professional and safe environment for all participants, please adhere to the following standards:
- Anonymity and Privacy: Real names or identifying contact details must not be used. Use pseudonyms (e.g., 'Sarah', 'Mark') for everyone involved.
- Original Content Only: Submissions must be based on your own experiences or original creative work. Plagiarism from other platforms is strictly prohibited.
- Zero Tolerance Policy: Content promoting harassment, discrimination, or hate speech will be rejected immediately without a refund.
- Expectation of Feedback: By submitting, you acknowledge your story will be read publicly and discussed by the community. Respectful disagreement is part of the process.
- Content Rights: You retain ownership of your work, but grant us a license to read and archive the narrative as part of the live broadcast.
Submission Format
To ensure your narrative is clear and engaging for the audience, please structure your text using the following format:
- The Headline: A brief, one-sentence summary of the situation.
- The Context: Include relevant details such as ages and genders (e.g., 25M, 30F).
- The Narrative: Describe the events clearly, using paragraphs to break up the text.
- The Specific Question: End with your specific inquiry, such as "Was I in the wrong?"
Example Submission
Headline: I canceled the family dinner because my brother invited his ex without asking.
The Context:
I (32F) was hosting a graduation dinner for our youngest sister. My brother 'Leo' (28M) has a very high-conflict relationship with his ex-girlfriend.
The Story:
Ten minutes before dinner started, Leo texted saying he was bringing his ex. I told him no because she has caused scenes at family events before. He showed up with her anyway, so I told them both they couldn't come in and I ended up calling the whole dinner off because the mood was ruined. My parents think I overreacted and should have just let her stay for the sake of peace.
The Question:
Was I in the wrong for canceling the event rather than just letting them in?
Technical Tips
- Length: Aim for 300 to 800 words. Very short stories lack detail; very long stories may be summarized for time.
- Readability: Use standard capitalization and punctuation. Avoid excessive slang that might be confusing when read aloud.
- Updates: If this is a follow-up to a previous story, please mention that at the very beginning.