Content Policy

Our Commitment

ThreadChain.io is dedicated to fostering meaningful, respectful discussions. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and civil discourse. This Content Policy outlines what is and isn't allowed on our platform to ensure everyone can participate in a safe and welcoming environment.

1. Content That Is Not Allowed

1.1 Threats and Violence

• Direct or implied threats of physical harm
• Encouragement of violence against individuals or groups
• Content that glorifies or promotes violence
• Threats to expose personal information (doxxing)

1.2 Harassment and Bullying

• Targeted harassment of specific users
• Personal attacks and insults
• Content designed to shame, intimidate, or demean others
• Stalking or following users across the platform to harass them
• Coordinated harassment campaigns

1.3 Hate Speech

• Slurs targeting race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability
• Content promoting hatred or discrimination against protected groups
• Dehumanizing language or comparisons
• Holocaust denial or glorification of hate groups

1.4 Self-Harm Content

• Encouraging suicide or self-injury
• Providing methods or instructions for self-harm
• Content that mocks or dismisses mental health struggles

1.5 Sexual Content

• Pornography or sexually explicit content
• Sexual content involving minors (zero tolerance)
• Non-consensual sexual content or "revenge porn"

1.6 Other Prohibited Content

• Spam, scams, or deceptive practices
• Copyright infringement
• Illegal activities or content
• Vote manipulation
• Impersonation of others

2. How We Moderate Content

We use a combination of automated systems and human moderators to enforce our policies:

2.1 Automated Detection

Our automated systems scan content in real-time to detect potential violations. This includes:

• Pattern matching for known harmful phrases and slurs
• Detection of threatening language
• Identification of harassment patterns
• Profanity and inappropriate content filtering

2.2 Three-Tier Response System

2.3 Human Moderation

Our moderation team reviews flagged content, handles appeals, and makes final decisions on borderline cases. Human moderators can overturn automated decisions when context warrants a different outcome.

3. Strike System

We use a progressive discipline system to address policy violations:

Strike Expiration: Strikes from severe violations expire after 90 days. Strikes from moderate violations expire after 30 days. Good behavior helps your record recover over time.

4. Username Policy

Your username is your identity on ThreadChain.io. To maintain a respectful community:

• Usernames cannot contain profanity, slurs, or offensive language
• Usernames cannot impersonate staff, moderators, or official accounts
• Usernames cannot contain threats or promote violence
• Usernames that are only numbers are not permitted
• We use advanced detection to catch attempts to bypass filters (e.g., using numbers or symbols to spell inappropriate words)

Username Changes

• You may change your username once per account
• Your old username becomes permanently retired (no one else can use it)
• Changing your username resets your points and tier level

5. Encouraging Positive Behavior

We don't just punish bad behavior—we reward good behavior. Users who consistently contribute constructive, thoughtful comments may receive:

• Bonus points for quality contributions
• Recognition for fostering healthy discussions
• Faster tier progression

Constructive comments typically include reasoned arguments, respectful disagreement, helpful information, or genuine engagement with others' perspectives.

6. Reporting Violations

If you see content that violates our policies:

• Use the "Report" button on any post or comment
• Select the appropriate violation category
• Add any additional context that might help moderators

All reports are reviewed by our moderation team. False or abusive reporting may result in action against the reporter.

7. Appeals

If you believe your content was incorrectly removed or you received a warning in error:

• Contact our moderation team via email at moderation@threadchain.io
• Include your username and details about the content in question
• Explain why you believe the decision was incorrect

Our team will review your appeal and respond within 48-72 hours. Decisions on appeals are final.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Content Policy as our community evolves. We will notify users of significant changes through the platform. Continued use of ThreadChain.io after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Questions?

If you have questions about this Content Policy or need clarification on what is or isn't allowed, please contact us at:

Email: moderation@threadchain.io