Venting & Drama Forum Topic is Back

**FIRST:** There is a new forum topic called *Happy Highlights*, suggested by *@browniebass227*, and is intended for you to post your personal achievements, moments of joy, and anything that gives you a reason to celebrate or be happy! \----- **SECOND:** The Venting & Drama forum topic is back **on a trial basis**. With this there are new restrictions and safeguards in place, including: - **Stricter auto moderation on posts.** No more talk about self harm, suicide, or hurting yourself. There are places far more fit and appropriate to handle topics of that magnitude (*SEE BELOW*). - **15 year old age limit.** You must be at least 15 to view the Venting & Drama forum topic. If you suspect a user is not old enough and has intentionally provided a fake birthdate please report them. - **Limited Notifications.** Your followers will not receive notifications of new posts in the venting and drama topic. The only notifications in this topic will be sent for direct replies to the thread or comments. Your posts under this topic will be hidden from public view in your profile. **SIMPLY PUT:** You will have to directly and intentionally go to the Venting & Drama forum topic if you want to participate in any venting and/or drama. - **Keep your venting and drama to this specific topic** - **I reserve the right to ban anyone not following these rules.** \----- **I want you all to be able to express yourselves and get help from your peers in tough times**, which is why I have reinstated the Venting & Drama forum topic. THAT BEING SAID, this is back on a trial basis for right now. If it starts becoming a problem again it will be gone for good. Why tho? *Because I said so*. And also because it becomes a liability to your peers, as things tend to spiral, and to the site as a whole, which could potentially result in the end of Kandi Pad, which would most definitely mean the end of your Venting & Drama topic. So PLEASE follow the rules and if anything is serious enough that it can't be shared here, please seek professional help. Thank you, and love you all. ❤️ Derek ## If You're In Crisis and Need Help Right Now (24/7 Professional Support) If you or someone you know is really struggling, please reach out to trained professionals immediately. These services are free, confidential, and they're available around the clock. They are the experts who can provide the help the Kandi Pad forum simply can't. - **Dial 988**: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US/Canada). Call or Text 24/7. - **Text HOME to 741741**: Crisis Text Line (US/Canada). - Outside US/Canada: Please search for "crisis line" followed by your country name, or visit the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) for a directory.