Content Policy

To ensure a good experience on ShareSphere, it is vital to exclude illegal, malicious and other problematic content, as well as properly label sensitive content.This page documents which content are forbidden or sensitive, as well as how sensitive content should be labeled.

Banned Content

The following contents are strictly prohibited on ShareSphere. It will be immediately removed and lead to a permanent ban.

sexual, abusive or suggestive content of minors or individuals that did not give their consent
human trafficking
paid services involving physical sexual contact
personal or confidential information of other individuals
impersonating other individuals
trade of stolen goods
falsified documents or currency
phishing, scams and other fraudulent schemes
malware or viruses
promotion or support of terrorism, hate crimes or any other violent ideologies

Sensitive Content

Mature Content

Content that is not suitable for minors, such as sexually explicit, graphic, violent or offensive contents must be labelled with the 'NSFW' tag:

18+

Spoiler Content

Content that could spoil information to other users, such as the content of a book or movie must keep any information out of its title and has to be labelled with the 'Spoiler' tag:

The labelling rules for different content types are as follows:

Any plot relevant information of books, movie, games, TV shows must always be labelled as spoiler.
Results of competitions (sports, e-sport, games, etc.) and other live events must be labelled as spoiler in the week following the result.

In addition, the title must make it clear spoilers will be contained in the body of the post. Spoilers in comments should be hidden using markdown formatting. Communities can also set stricter rules for spoilers.

Welcome to ShareSphere!

ShareSphere is the place to exchange with other people about your hobbies, news, art, jokes and many more topics.

ShareSphere is a non-profit, add-free, open source website with a focus on transparency, privacy and community empowerment. You can find more information on the website and its rules below.

Treat all members of the community with respect. Healthy debate and differing opinions are welcome, but personal attacks, insults, or hostile behavior will not be tolerated. Always aim to contribute constructively and make ShareSphere a space where everyone feels safe to participate.

Post in the appropriate communities and follow their rules. Make sure to use accurate titles, tags, and categories to help others understand the topic of your post. Stay on-topic and contribute in good faith on topics where you have a genuine interest - this helps keep communities organized, relevant, and welcoming for everyone.

Furthermore, mature content that is not suitable for children (sexually explicit, graphic, violent or offensive) and spoilers must be labelled as NSFW and Spoilers respectively. You can find more details in our Content Policy.

Any illegal content, content advocating or soliciting illegal acts or transactions and malicious content that aims to cause harm or negatively impact other users is strictly prohibited. More detail can be found in our Content Policy.

Violating this rule will lead to immediate removal of content and a permanent ban. Depending on the infraction, it can also be reported to authorities.

Do not engage in any activity that harms, disrupts, or undermines the platform or its users. This includes (but is not limited to) inserting malicious code, exploiting bugs, evading bans, bypassing security measures, or helping others do so. Do not attempt to deceive users, manipulating votes or reputation systems, or make the site harder to use through spam, flooding, or disruptive behavior. Keep the platform safe, fair, and accessible for everyone.