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"Safety is an ongoing conversation"
by Heather225
Last post
 Thursday
...See more I was having a chat with @PetiteSouris about the power of education in online safety and it got me thinking about how I view safety as an ongoing conversation. I think one of the most effective methods we have for keeping ourselves safe online is to be talking to each other, sharing experiences, lessons learned, and wisdom from our own research and experiences with safety. Some of have extensive experience, and others are still figuring out how to navigate the wide world of the internet, including 7 Cups. We prioritize safety, given the nature of our platform, and we want to empower everyone to take control of theirs. We can do this by sharing what we know! Here's where you come in: Please share some tips you've picked up on keeping yourself safe, especially as it relates to our community. There's no overcommunicating when it comes to upholding safety so let's keep talking!
The Community Guideline Series - Masterpost
by AnnaSilverberg
Last post
 May 20th
...See more Hay everyone✨! This post contains all the forum posts that are a part of The Community Guideline Series Feel free to explore them all, I hope you enjoy reading them😊 Part 1 - Our profiles [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/VISafetyMadeFunActivitiesandGamesSeries_2648/TheCommunityGuidelineSeries_318371/] Part 2 - Behavior on Cups [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/VISafetyMadeFunActivitiesandGamesSeries_2648/TheCommunityGuidelineSeriesPart2_318995/] Part 3 - Safety of our members [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/VISafetyMadeFunActivitiesandGamesSeries_2648/TheCommunityGuidelineSeriespart3_319688/] Part 4 - Boundaries and behavior [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/VISafetyMadeFunActivitiesandGamesSeries_2648/TheCommunityGuidelineSeriespart4_321224/] Part 5 - Safety for everyone [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/VISafetyMadeFunActivitiesandGamesSeries_2648/TheCommunityGuidelineSeriespart5_322104/] ✨Happy reading and a wonderful day to you all✨
Teen Safety Series: Tip #3- Take control of your 7 Cups experience!
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 April 2nd
...See more Hello and welcome to the Teen Safety Series [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/TeenSafetyTips_2661/IntroducingtheTeenSafetyTipsCampaign_325452/]. In today’s post, we will be learning one more step. At 7 Cups, we believe everyone deserves a safe and supportive space to connect.  That simply means giving you the power to control your experiences. If you are feeling uncomfortable in a chat/ group chat? You don't have to. You can shape your experiences. We offer a couple of handy tools to help you feel comfortable and in control. * Block Button:  In 1-1 chat with a listener, if a listener's behavior makes you feel uneasy, you can block them with a single click. This will prevent them from contacting you again. Listeners can utilize the same in case a member’s behavior is not respectful or appropriate.  * Mute Button: In the group support chats, sometimes you might just need a break from a conversation. The personal mute function allows you to hide messages from specific members/listeners without leaving the room entirely. Also, you can report/ block them if their behavior is causing discomfort to you.  Please know, you are in control of your experiences. And, please don't hesitate to use these tools to create a positive and comfortable experience for yourself.  We are here with you to support you in taking charge of your well-being on 7 Cups. Here are a few more steps you can take: Report inappropriate behavior: If something makes you feel unsafe, please report it through the "Report an issue" [https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us/requests/new/] link.    Take breaks: It is okay to step away from a chat or group chat if you need some time for yourself. Focus on positive interactions: Seek out listeners who make you feel supported and understood. Please know we are here for you. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to us for any support. And, let's work together to make 7 Cups a welcoming and supportive space for everyone.  ------------------------- Did you check out Tip #1 & #2? Find them here! * Tip #1 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/TeenSafetyTips_2661/TeenSafetySeriesTip1_325795/] * Tip#2  [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/TeenSafetyTips_2661/TeenSafetySeriesTip2_326184/]
Flagging Professional Titles!
by Rebekah
Last post
 Sunday
...See more Hello everyone! I hope you're all doing well 🌟 It has been brought to our attention that some of our safety patrol members are unsure of when to flag professional titles in bios and usernames. This is understandable, it's definitely a grey area -- so, we thought it would be a good idea to make a forum post about it so that any and all questions can be answered. Please feel free to ask questions in this thread, and I'll do my best to answer! Please keep in mind the following... Listener Usernames: We SHOULD FLAG profiles that include the following words in their username: - "Doctor" - "Therapist" - "Counsellor" - "Nurse" - "Psychologist" - "Psychiatrist" - "Dr" Listener Bios: Please note that for any reference to healthcare fields (saying they ARE a doctor, nurse, psychologist, counsellor or therapist etc., anything in the healthcare field), the listener MUST indicate they do not give advice and follow guidelines of the site. If they do not, feel free to send these profiles to a SPOT member, or flag the profile. *** We DO NOT flag students of any kind. If someone says they're a student nurse, a student studying for a degree in psychology or the like, we DO NOT flag it *** Our goal is to make sure that we never mislead members to believe that listeners can give professional guidance, advice or feedback. Please let us know if you have any questions! (A special thank you to @KindnessMatters2020 for writing basically all of this post 😛💙🌞)
Need advice!
by Fradiga
Last post
 Sunday
...See more Hello, Gentle Reader... I was wondering if there was a way on this website, that the listeners among us could discuss and learn something from one another. If you have been here long enough, you realize you use the same language mannerisms all the time, from your choice of greetings and reactions to the story you're reading. There may be good ideas among the whole group if this kind of communication is allowed. What do you think? What do you known about the rules? Thanks 😀
"Safety is an ongoing conversation"
by Heather225
Last post
 Thursday
...See more I was having a chat with @PetiteSouris about the power of education in online safety and it got me thinking about how I view safety as an ongoing conversation. I think one of the most effective methods we have for keeping ourselves safe online is to be talking to each other, sharing experiences, lessons learned, and wisdom from our own research and experiences with safety. Some of have extensive experience, and others are still figuring out how to navigate the wide world of the internet, including 7 Cups. We prioritize safety, given the nature of our platform, and we want to empower everyone to take control of theirs. We can do this by sharing what we know! Here's where you come in: Please share some tips you've picked up on keeping yourself safe, especially as it relates to our community. There's no overcommunicating when it comes to upholding safety so let's keep talking!
LGBT+ Lesson
by PokeGamerMaurice
Last post
 June 26th
...See more Why isn't there an LGBT+ lesson for listeners? We should have one to help listeners deal with the LGBT+ community better.
Safety Patrol: Cheers and Top 5 Flaggers! ✨
by Rebekah
Last post
 June 4th
...See more Hello everyone! I hope you're doing well 🌞 This will be our main forum thread detailing when cheers have been awarded, and our Top 5 Flaggers! It will be updated every so often with new Top 5 Flaggers (I'd like to aim for once a month, but I have a feeling it'll be a bit more sporadic than that), and when cheers have been awarded for flagging. So, this space is quite important for Safety Patrol team members. Maybe 'subscribe' to this page and keep an eye on updates from Safety Patrol leaders! PPC (Primary Points of Contact); - Community Manager: Heather225 [https://www.7cups.com/@heather225] - Admin: EvelyneRose [https://www.7cups.com/@evelynerose] - Ambassador: Rebekah [https://www.7cups.com/@Rebekah] - Mentor Leader: tommy [https://www.7cups.com/@tommy]
The Community Guideline Series - Masterpost
by AnnaSilverberg
Last post
 May 20th
...See more Hay everyone✨! This post contains all the forum posts that are a part of The Community Guideline Series Feel free to explore them all, I hope you enjoy reading them😊 Part 1 - Our profiles [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/VISafetyMadeFunActivitiesandGamesSeries_2648/TheCommunityGuidelineSeries_318371/] Part 2 - Behavior on Cups [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/VISafetyMadeFunActivitiesandGamesSeries_2648/TheCommunityGuidelineSeriesPart2_318995/] Part 3 - Safety of our members [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/VISafetyMadeFunActivitiesandGamesSeries_2648/TheCommunityGuidelineSeriespart3_319688/] Part 4 - Boundaries and behavior [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/VISafetyMadeFunActivitiesandGamesSeries_2648/TheCommunityGuidelineSeriespart4_321224/] Part 5 - Safety for everyone [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/VISafetyMadeFunActivitiesandGamesSeries_2648/TheCommunityGuidelineSeriespart5_322104/] ✨Happy reading and a wonderful day to you all✨
Writing Reviews
by Jenna
Last post
 May 18th
...See more As many of you know, we can leave reviews for listeners on our member accounts which helps them understand how you felt the chat went. You can leave a positive review when the chat went well and you can leave a constructive review when you felt the chat didn’t go well. Sometimes the reviews we leave aren’t transparent enough to tell how the chat really went or how we feel the listener could improve. What does constructive feedback mean? Constructive feedback is the type of feedback aimed at achieving a positive outcome by providing someone with comments, advice, or suggestions that are useful for their work or their future. Refer to here [https://www.valamis.com/hub/constructive-feedback#:~:text=Constructive%20feedback%20is%20the%20type,weaknesses%2C%20or%20providing%20new%20perspectives.]. ------------------------- Here are some ideas for leaving a constructive review vs a nonconstructive review (C for constructive and NC for Nonconstructive): C: This listener didn’t show any empathy or validate how I felt. NC: This listener didn’t help. C: This listener asked me personal questions like my home address and social media accounts. NC: This listener asks for personal information. C: This listener did a great job at empathizing with me and asking questions to help me open up. NC: Good. C: This listener said they wanted to kiss me and be my boyfriend/girlfriend. NC: This listener flirted with me. C: This listener made me feel judged and said my problems were small compared to others. NC: Unprofessional C: This listener allowed me to open up about my situation and feelings which was a big relief. NC: Amazing. C: This listener stopped responding to me in the middle of our chat /or/ This listener never responded to me after picking up the chat. NC: No response. ------------------------- Examples of Positive Reviews: This listener did excellent with helping me manage my emotions. They empathized and validated how I felt. The listener helped me understand my emotions a little better. I feel like I can breathe. This listener gave me adequate support and helped me feel less alone. ------------------------- Examples of Negative Reviews: This listener jumped straight into giving me advice and didn’t listen to what I had to say or how I felt. This listener made my situation into a joke and said people have it worse than me. The listener took a really long time to respond back to me making me feel like I was bothering them. ------------------------- You are important to this community and we appreciate you having the courage to reach out for help when you need it most. We depend on you to let us know how you think our listeners are doing. You play a big role in our listener quality and we can keep working on improving that with members like you leaving a clear review of how you felt the chat went whether it was a positive or negative experience for you. We encourage you to write a review for these reasons. Without you, we couldn’t do it. Thank you!
Guidelines on Soliciting Monetary Transactions
by Heather225
Last post
 May 17th
...See more It has come to our attention that there have been instances of listeners attempting to offer money to members. While we understand and sympathize with the financial struggles many may be facing, it's important to note that accepting and soliciting money are both strictly prohibited by the Community Guidelines. This rule applies to both listeners and members. This is also a critical matter of safety and we take our community's very seriously. If you encounter anyone trying to offer you money or ask for links or emails to send funds, please report them to our Help Desk [https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us/requests/new] or tell an Admin so we can take prompt action. You can quickly access the Help Desk by clicking Report an issue under your settings: Thanks for your understanding and for looking out for one another!
Anti-bullying Awareness Month: It can be intimidating to ask for help because....
by ASilentObserver
Last post
 May 9th
...See more Hello everyone, I hope you are taking it easy on yourself.  Last week we attempted: Anti-bullying Awareness Month: Take the Quiz [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/IVSafetyResourcesEvents_1059/AntibullyingAwarenessMonthTaketheQuiz_317363/]. I appreciate everyone who attempted it so far, if you haven't yet, attempt the quiz here! [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/IVSafetyResourcesEvents_1059/AntibullyingAwarenessMonthTaketheQuiz_317363/] Asking for help is often seen as a sign of vulnerability or weakness, leading many individuals to hesitate before seeking assistance. The fear of judgment, rejection, or burdening others can make it intimidating to reach out for support. Additionally, self-reliance and the desire to maintain independence can hinder individuals from seeking the help they need.  So, today I want us to simply participate to complete this prompt.   Prompt: It can be intimidating to ask for help because.... -------------------------
A member you are chatting with is being rude and inappropriate towards you, what do you do?
by goldenLion1121
Last post
 May 5th
...See more A member you are talking with in PMs is being rude and Inappropriate towards you. How do you handle this situation? 😮😮 (Learning is so much more enjoyable when we do it all together, so tag a listener and invite them to come join us to share their opinions!) Thank you to @sunisshingingandsoareyou and @LavenderHere for this awesome forum thread idea! ❤️
Negative Text Reviews
by Hermitlight
Last post
 April 27th
...See more Is there a place on our member profiles where our negative text reviews for Listeners are recorded? Or can we only see past text reviews we have given on our profile if they were positive? 
Is it against the rules to link to Putlocker?
by Hopeful0001
Last post
 April 26th
...See more hhey I have a question I tried making a thread linking to a disney movie and it was on putlocker and It got denied by the server or something is that against the rules or something or is putlocker spammy?