Community Guidelines
AnakTok is a supportive space for parents and caregivers. These guidelines help us maintain a safe, respectful, and evidence-based community.
Our Community Values
Supportive
We lift each other up through the challenges of parenting
Evidence-Based
We prioritize accurate, well-sourced information
Inclusive
We welcome all families and parenting styles
Be Kind and Respectful
Treat every community member with respect, regardless of their parenting choices.
Do
- Use welcoming and inclusive language
- Respect differing opinions and parenting styles
- Offer support and encouragement
- Assume good intentions
Don't
- Personal attacks or name-calling
- Mom-shaming or dad-shaming
- Dismissing others' experiences
- Aggressive or hostile language
Share Evidence-Based Information
Help maintain the quality of our knowledge base by sharing accurate, well-sourced information.
Do
- Cite reputable sources when sharing medical or safety information
- Distinguish between personal experience and professional advice
- Update or correct information when new evidence emerges
- Encourage consulting healthcare professionals for medical questions
Don't
- Share unverified medical claims
- Present personal opinions as facts
- Discourage others from seeking professional help
- Spread misinformation about child safety
Protect Privacy
Respect the privacy of children, families, and other community members.
Do
- Ask permission before sharing others' stories
- Use discretion when sharing photos of children
- Keep personal information private
- Report any doxxing or privacy violations
Don't
- Share identifying information about others without consent
- Post photos of other people's children
- Share private messages publicly
- Collect or request personal data from members
Keep Discussions Constructive
Contribute to meaningful conversations that help parents and caregivers.
Do
- Stay on topic in discussions
- Ask clarifying questions before making assumptions
- Share your experiences to help others
- Accept constructive feedback gracefully
Don't
- Derail conversations with unrelated topics
- Post repetitive or spammy content
- Engage in flame wars or trolling
- Use excessive caps or aggressive formatting
No Spam or Self-Promotion
Keep the community focused on helping parents, not promoting products or services.
Do
- Share product recommendations when genuinely helpful
- Disclose any affiliations or sponsorships
- Contribute valuable content beyond self-promotion
- Ask moderators if unsure about promotional content
Don't
- Post affiliate links without disclosure
- Repeatedly promote your own products or services
- Send unsolicited promotional messages
- Create fake accounts to boost content
Content Safety
Help us maintain a safe environment for all community members.
Do
- Use content warnings for sensitive topics
- Report concerning content immediately
- Support members who may be struggling
- Follow product recall and safety alerts
Don't
- Share content that endangers children
- Post graphic or disturbing images
- Promote dangerous practices or products
- Ignore safety concerns raised by others
Reporting Violations
If you see content that violates these guidelines, please report it:
- 1Use the Report button - Click the three-dot menu on any post, comment, or user profile and select "Report"
- 2Select the reason - Choose the category that best describes the violation
- 3Add details - Provide any additional context that helps our moderation team
All reports are reviewed by our moderation team within 24 hours. Your identity is kept confidential.
Moderation Actions
We take a graduated approach to enforcement, considering the severity and frequency of violations:
First-time or minor violations receive a friendly reminder about guidelines.
Violating content is removed. Repeated issues may result in posting restrictions.
Serious or repeated violations result in temporary account suspension.
Severe violations or continued misconduct result in permanent removal.
Appeals Process
If you believe a moderation action was taken in error, you can appeal:
- Contact our support team within 14 days of the action
- Provide your username and details about the situation
- Explain why you believe the decision should be reconsidered
- Appeals are reviewed by a different moderator than the original decision
We're committed to fair and transparent moderation. Our goal is always to maintain a supportive community, not to punish members.
These guidelines may be updated periodically. Last updated: February 2026.
Questions about our guidelines? Contact us at support@anaktok.com