The Maniac Lounge
Community Guidelines
A safe space doesn't happen by accident. These rules help keep the lounge welcoming, fun, and genuinely supportive for everyone.
Respect first — always
Treat everyone like a real person sitting next to you. No harassment, hate speech, slurs, doxxing, threats, or sustained targeting of any kind. We don't debate anyone's humanity here.
No advice-shaming, no diagnosing
Support is welcome. Unsolicited medical advice, diagnosing others, or shaming someone for their treatment choices is not. If someone is in crisis, point them to the 988 Lifeline or Crisis Text Line instead of playing therapist.
Keep game talk fun and spoiler-free
Use spoiler tags for story-heavy games and respect when others ask to change the topic. Trash talk is fine; toxicity is not. Keep it about the game, not the gamer.
This is a community, not a marketing channel
No self-promotion, spam, crypto/NFT projects, unsolicited DMs, or bot invites. If you want to share something with the community, ask a moderator first.
Protect your privacy and others'
Don't share personal information you aren't comfortable making public, and don't share other people's private information either. What's shared in a vent or support thread stays there.
Crisis? Point to real help, fast
If a member is in immediate danger, encourage them to contact 988 or text HOME to 741741. Moderators are not trained professionals and will not be able to provide a crisis response.
Enforcement & moderation
Moderators may warn, mute, restrict, or remove anyone who repeatedly breaks these guidelines. We don't enjoy removing people, but one person's comfort can't come at the expense of the community's safety. If you're unsure whether something crosses a line, ask a moderator before posting.
Report concerns privately through the contact form or by tagging a moderator in the Discord. Please do not start public call-out threads.