Community Guidelines

Together we create a respectful, safe environment for everyone.

Our Values

Talk With Strangers is built on the belief that everyone deserves a safe space to connect with others. These community guidelines exist to protect our users and foster positive interactions. By using our platform, you agree to follow these rules and help maintain a welcoming environment.

What We Encourage

  • Being respectful and courteous to others
  • Sharing interests, hobbies, and experiences
  • Learning from different cultures and perspectives
  • Supporting others who may be having a tough day
  • Ending conversations politely when not interested
  • Using the platform to practice language skills
  • Reporting behavior that violates guidelines

What We Don't Allow

  • Harassment: Bullying, threatening, or targeting individuals
  • Hate Speech: Discrimination based on race, religion, gender, orientation, or nationality
  • Adult Content: Nudity, sexual material, or sexually explicit conversations
  • Illegal Activities: Discussing or promoting illegal acts, including drug use
  • Spam: Advertising, promoting services, or sending repetitive messages
  • Impersonation: Pretending to be someone else or creating fake accounts
  • Privacy Violations: Sharing others' personal information without consent
  • Scams: Attempting to defraud or manipulate users for money or goods
  • Violence: Glorifying or inciting violence against any person or group
  • Self-Harm: Content that promotes or glorifies self-harm

Enforcement

Violations of these guidelines may result in:

  • Warning: First-time minor offenses receive a warning
  • Temporary Suspension: Repeated violations lead to temporary bans (1-30 days)
  • Permanent Ban: Severe or repeated serious violations result in permanent removal

Our moderation team reviews reports and makes final decisions. We may also use automated systems to detect violations. Appeals can be submitted through our contact page.

Reporting

If you encounter behavior that violates these guidelines, use the report function immediately. Provide as much detail as possible including usernames, dates, and descriptions. We review all reports within 24-48 hours and take appropriate action.

Good faith reporting is encouraged. False reports intended to harass others may result in consequences for the reporter.

Your Responsibility

By using Talk With Strangers, you're responsible for your own conduct and the content you share. You're also responsible for protecting your account credentials. Never share your password and use two-factor authentication when available.

Remember that while we moderate the platform, you ultimately control who you interact with. Block users who make you uncomfortable and trust your instincts.

Questions

If you're unsure whether something violates these guidelines, please contact our team before posting. We're happy to clarify and help you understand our expectations.

Last updated: January 2026