Mindful and Prideful – Community Guidelines & Terms of Service

Welcome to Mindful and Prideful. This is a space rooted in vulnerability, compassion, and the shared experiences of navigating mental health and LGBTQIA2S+ identity. In order to maintain a safe and supportive environment, the following terms of service and community guidelines apply to everyone who engages with this platform—whether through reading, commenting, or contributing in any form.

1. Respect Above All

• Treat all members of this community with kindness and dignity.

• Disagreements are welcome—disrespect is not. Comments that are rude, condescending, dismissive, or harmful will be removed.

• Intentionally inflammatory or provocative language will not be tolerated.

2. Zero Tolerance for Hate

• Discrimination or hate speech of any kind—including but not limited to homophobia, transphobia, racism, sexism, ableism, or xenophobia—will result in a permanent ban from this platform.

• Personal attacks, slurs, or attempts to invalidate someone’s identity or lived experience will not be tolerated.

3. Be Mindful of Mental Health

• Some posts may contain personal accounts of mental health struggles, including anxiety, depression, and trauma.

• Please engage with care and avoid language that could traumatize or minimize someone’s experience.

• If you or someone you know is in crisis, please seek support from a licensed mental health professional or local support service. This space does not provide professional or emergency mental health assistance.

4. Privacy and Consent

• Do not share personal information (yours or others’) in the comments unless you are comfortable doing so and it is relevant to the discussion.

• Always get consent before sharing someone else’s story, name, or identity—even in a supportive context.

5. No Spam or Self-Promotion

• Comments and contributions should be relevant to the content and conversation.

• Self-promotion, marketing, or linking to unrelated sites is not permitted without prior approval.

6. Constructive Engagement

• Readers are encouraged to share their own stories, ask questions, and offer support.

• Keep contributions on-topic, thoughtful, and rooted in good faith.

7. Content Ownership

• All written content on Mindful and Prideful is the intellectual property of Ryan Shaw unless otherwise credited. Do not copy or reproduce content without permission.

8. Moderation

• Comments are subject to moderation. Ryan reserves the right to remove comments or ban users who violate these guidelines.

• These guidelines may evolve over time to better serve the needs of the community.

By subscribing to and engaging with Mindful and Prideful, you agree to abide by these terms.

Thank you for being here, for showing up with empathy, and for helping to build a space where we can all feel seen, supported, and safe. 🌈🧠