Community Guidelines

Together, we create a sanctuary for authentic storytelling and meaningful connection.

Our Commitment to You

PaTan™ is built on the belief that every story matters and every voice deserves to be heard. These guidelines exist not to restrict, but to protect — ensuring that everyone in our community feels safe to share their most authentic selves.

By participating in PaTan™, you agree to uphold these principles and help us maintain a space where hope, healing, and human connection can flourish.

1Share Authentically

Tell your own story in your own words. Authenticity creates genuine connection.

Do

  • Share personal experiences
  • Use your authentic voice
  • Be honest about your journey

Don't

  • Fabricate stories
  • Plagiarize others' experiences
  • Misrepresent yourself

2Respect Everyone

Our community includes people from all backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives.

Do

  • Celebrate diversity
  • Listen with empathy
  • Disagree respectfully

Don't

  • Discriminate or harass
  • Attack others' beliefs
  • Use hate speech

3Protect Privacy

Honor the privacy of yourself and others mentioned in your stories.

Do

  • Get consent before sharing others' stories
  • Use discretion with identifying details
  • Respect anonymity choices

Don't

  • Share others' personal information
  • Reveal confidential details
  • Identify people without consent

4Encourage, Don't Compare

PaTan™ is about lifting each other up, not competing.

Do

  • Celebrate others' milestones
  • Offer genuine encouragement
  • Focus on growth over perfection

Don't

  • Make comparisons
  • Diminish others' experiences
  • Promote competitive dynamics

5Maintain Emotional Safety

Be mindful that others may be in vulnerable moments when reading stories.

Do

  • Use content warnings when appropriate
  • Write with compassion
  • Consider your audience

Don't

  • Post gratuitously graphic content
  • Trivialize trauma
  • Exploit vulnerability for engagement

6Support Mental Health

While we share our struggles, we also prioritize wellbeing.

Do

  • Share resources when appropriate
  • Encourage professional help when needed
  • Check in on community members

Don't

  • Provide medical advice
  • Discourage professional help
  • Exploit mental health struggles

Reporting Violations

If you encounter content or behavior that violates these guidelines, please report it using the report button on any story or profile. Our moderation team reviews all reports within 24 hours.

For urgent concerns or questions about these guidelines, contact us at safety@PaTan™.site

Ready to Join Our Community?

By following these guidelines, you help us maintain a space where everyone can share their story with confidence.