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"Safety is an ongoing conversation"
by Heather225
Last post
 June 27th
...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/]
Teen Safety Series: Tip #6
by Heather225
Last post
 April 24th
...See more Our Community Guidelines [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/] play a vital role in fostering a safe and supportive environment. They establish expectations for respectful behavior and exist to protect you. Be sure to check out the Teen Community section! We have a dedicated section just for our teenies riiiiight here [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/Teen-Community-Guidelines-3be96c58c238418e8a2584592941d794]! Be sure to check it out! And if you're an ATL, please read through as well to refresh yourself on ATL etiquette! Question (to make sure you're paying attention 😜): Is there anything the guidelines you didn't know? Please share! 🌟 If you'd like to submit a tip to be featured in an upcoming post, submit via this form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzLkYr3ZLSs-b-HouzEwGkIo10iFiMJnHr1wZhCfv1vvKmHQ/viewform] or PM @Heather225. Subscribe to this community to stay in the loop (+Join button on the right side of the forum's page [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/]).
Teen Safety Tips: Tip #5
by AnnaSilverberg
Last post
 April 17th
...See more Hay you awesome sparkles of ✨ amazement ✨ ! Do you know what time it is? Yaaas you dooo! It is Teen Safety Tips Time! (Say that ten times fast 😂) This awesome series started with this legendary post, take a peek here [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/TeenSafetyTips_2661/IntroducingtheTeenSafetyTipsCampaign_325452/].      Today, we’ll chat about the nice public Wi-Fi that we can see available in so many places. It is so nice and we might think “Whatever, I’m getting that Wi-Fi” And that’s okay, because who doesn’t want free Wi-Fi, right? 🤷‍♀️ The thing about those public Wi-Fi's though is that they aren’t always safe 😯 So🤔 a good thing to keep in mind is to avoid accessing personal accounts or enter all that sensitive information when we’re connected to the public Wi-Fi.  🔔 An additional cool tip 🔔 Disable the location sharing feature 📵 🌎 Many apps and social media platforms offer location sharing features. So, be mindful of which apps have access to your location and disable it unless absolutely necessary. Thank you so much for checking out this fun Teen Safety Tip! Ouh! 😁 And check these fun safety tips out as well: Tip 1 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/TeenSafetyTips_2661/TeenSafetySeriesTip1_325795/], Tip 2 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/TeenSafetyTips_2661/TeenSafetySeriesTip2_326184/], Tip 3 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/TeenSafetyTips_2661/TeenSafetySeriesTip3Takecontrolofyour7Cupsexperience_326575/?post=3521030] & Tip 4 [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/TeenSafetyTips_2661/TeenSafetySeriesTip4_327054/]   ✨ [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/TeenSafetyTips_2661/TeenSafetySeriesTip1_325795/]💙✨ ✨ 
Teen Safety Series: Tip #4
by Heather225
Last post
 April 11th
...See more Did you know? We have a dedicated Community Team [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/Meet-the-Community-Team-II-10d106df0eed40c6bc0de5c07e4a6629] to help you, be it to answer questions or provide guidance on your teen Cupser journey. We all collectively look out for teen safety, but here's a rundown of what everyone's specialties are from this post about who to contact [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/TeenSafetyTips_2661/WhocanItellifsomethingsupReportingContacts_325589/]. Safety specialties: H (Heather225) [http://7cups.com/@Heather225] - General site safety Laiba (Hope) [http://7cups.com/@Hope] - Teen safety Rahul (ASilentObserver) [http://7cups.com/@ASilentObserver] - Groups/chatrooms concerns  Evelyne (EvelyneRose) [http://7cups.com/@evelynerose] - Listener Quality concerns Mango (CheeryMango) [http://7cups.com/@cheerymango] - Forums Moderation concerns Bookworm (Bookworm4) [http://7cups.com/@bookworm4] - Teen safety & ATL Ayesha (SoulfullyAButterfly) [https://7cups.com/@soulfullyabutterfly] - General safety concerns Ambassadors Our Ambassador Team are our highest-level volunteer leaders, ATLs (Adult Teen Listeners), and representatives of 7 Cups. Check out their bios on this page. [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/?badge=70] Don't forget that you are never alone. We've got your back! ⭐ If you'd like to submit a tip to be featured in an upcoming post, submit via this form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzLkYr3ZLSs-b-HouzEwGkIo10iFiMJnHr1wZhCfv1vvKmHQ/viewform] or PM @Heather225. Subscribe to this community to stay in the loop (+Join button on the right side of the forum's page [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/]).
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/]
Teen Safety Series: Tip #2
by Hope
Last post
 March 25th
...See more Welcome to the second installment of our Teen Safety Series [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/TeenSafetyTips_2661/IntroducingtheTeenSafetyTipsCampaign_325452/]! Throughout this series, we'll be covering a range of topics to educate and empower you to take safety into your own hands. This week we are highlighting an existing helpful place to get help! It is our trusty 7 Cups help center! [https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us]You may also know it as support desk! Where is it located? You can access it by clicking on your profile picture in the right top corner of your screen then clicking either ‘Report an issue’ or ‘Support’ buttons, both of which will lead you to the 7 Cups help center. On the website you can do the same, click on profile picture in the top left and then click on ‘support and feedback’ What is it for? As the name implies, it is to help you with all things 7 Cups. There are FAQs pages that answer common questions regarding 7 Cups practices and policies along with ‘submit a request’ option for any additional queries that are not found in FAQ or any support requests such as making a report or an inquiry.  What are some ways you can get safety support on 7 Cups? Subscribe to this community to stay in the loop (+Join button on the right side of the forum's page). [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/]
Teen Safety Series: Tip #1
by Heather225
Last post
 March 20th
...See more Welcome to the first installment of our Teen Safety Series [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/TeenSafetyTips_2661/IntroducingtheTeenSafetyTipsCampaign_325452/]! Throughout this series, we'll be covering a range of topics to educate and empower you to take safety into your own hands. This week, we're kicking things off with a new feature that's put safety at the forefront: We now have a “Report an Issue” link to take you directly to our support desk [https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us/requests/new/]! You can find it in the dropdown on your profile picture, in the Group Rooms and private chats (the three dots), and on the right-hand side of your dashboard: https://www.7cups.com/dashboard/  [https://www.7cups.com/dashboard/] We'd like to explore as many subjects as we can and your input can help us decide what tips to weave in: 🔻 What online safety concerns do you have? 🔻 What topics would you like us to cover in this series? If you'd like to submit a tip to be featured in an upcoming post, submit via this form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzLkYr3ZLSs-b-HouzEwGkIo10iFiMJnHr1wZhCfv1vvKmHQ/viewform] or PM @Heather225. ⭐ Subscribe to this community to stay in the loop (+Join button on the right side of the forum's page [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/]).
“Who can I tell if something’s up?” - Reporting & Contacts
by Heather225
Last post
 March 15th
...See more So something’s come up, you’re feeling a little uneasy, and you want to tell someone. What do you do? We’ve got you covered! “Report an issue” We now have a link to take you directly to our support desk! This is our main channel for reporting inappropriate behavior, safety concerns, and Community Guidelines violations. You can find the link in the dropdown on your profile picture, in the Group Rooms and private chats (the three dots), and on the right-hand side of your dashboard [https://www.7cups.com/dashboard/]. When in doubt, submit a ticket! Below is a quick reference list of people you can trust to reach out to: Trouble in the rooms? Call a Community Moderator. [https://www.7cups.com/forum/groupmod/CommunityModeratorsLounge_2143/CommunityModSchedule_318786/] If you need intervention in the rooms, fill out the Emergency Mod form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6mgwzVCA-TTDzahtCH7mXdmxE5jTakstcQDWoQ_nXk2CfdA/viewform] linked in the Group chat rules (#13). Admin Our Community Team is here for you. See a rundown of what they all do here. [https://www.7cups.com/community-guidelines/Meet-the-Community-Team-II-10d106df0eed40c6bc0de5c07e4a6629] Safety specialties: H (Heather225) [http://7cups.com/@Heather225] - General site safety Laiba (Hope) [http://7cups.com/@Hope] - Teen safety Rahul (ASilentObserver) [http://7cups.com/@ASilentObserver] - Groups/chatrooms concerns  Evelyne (EvelyneRose) [http://7cups.com/@evelynerose] - Listener Quality concerns Mango (CheeryMango) [http://7cups.com/@cheerymango] - Forums Moderation concerns Bookworm (Bookworm4) [http://7cups.com/@bookworm4] - Teen safety & ATL Ayesha (SoulfullyAButterfly) [https://7cups.com/@soulfullyabutterfly] - General safety concerns Ambassadors Our Ambassador Team are our highest-level volunteer leaders, ATLs (Adult Teen Listeners), and representatives of 7 Cups. Check out their bios on this page. [https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/?badge=70] And remember the motto: “if you see something, say something.” We’re here to help!
Introducing the "Teen Safety Tips" Campaign!
by Heather225
Last post
 March 14th
...See more Staying safe is crucial, but we can do it together as a strong, informed community! Every week, we (Community Team and Ambassadors) will be sharing one valuable tip to help you navigate everyday situations with more awareness and confidence. Look for the new category in our first post next week: Teen Safety Tips here in the Safety and Knowledge [https://www.7cups.com/forum/safe7cups/]community, which you should subscribe to by clicking the (+Join button on the right-hand side of the page. Upholding safety is a community-wide responsibility, therefore we want to include you! Do you have a teen safety tip you'd like to share? If you'd like to submit a tip to be featured in an upcoming post, submit via this form [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzLkYr3ZLSs-b-HouzEwGkIo10iFiMJnHr1wZhCfv1vvKmHQ/viewform] or PM @Heather225. Teens and ATLs encouraged to participate!