Guidelines

A community built on care.

A short set of principles that protect both writers and readers on Flickword.

Intro

Introduction

  • Be honest about who you are and what you know.
  • Disagree with ideas, not with people.
  • Cite your sources and credit your influences.
  • Don't post anything you wouldn't sign your name to.
  • Help newer writers feel welcome.
Conduct

Code of conduct

No harassment

Targeted attacks, slurs and personal abuse have no place on Flickword. We act on reports within 24 hours.

No spam

Stories written purely to drive traffic to unrelated products will be unpublished. We're generous, but not naive.

No deception

Don't publish under multiple identities, misrepresent expertise, or pass off others' work as your own.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Click the three-dot menu on any story and choose 'Report'. Our trust & safety team reviews every report.