TransHarbor exists to serve trans and nonbinary people. These guidelines help keep this space safe.

Core Principles

Trans and nonbinary centered. This platform is for us, by us. Trans and nonbinary experiences are centered here. Allies are welcome, but this is our space.

Safety first. Zero tolerance for harassment, discrimination, doxxing, or threats.

Respect everyone. Use correct names and pronouns. Treat all trans identities with dignity. Welcome newcomers.

Communicate constructively. Disagree respectfully. Listen. Practice empathy.

Prohibited

Harassment - Bullying, threats, targeted harassment, coordinated attacks

Hate speech - Against trans people, nonbinary people, or based on race, disability, or other identities

Doxxing - Sharing personal information without consent (real names, addresses, phone numbers, workplaces)

Sexual content - Explicit sexual content, unsolicited sexual messages

Spam - Advertising, scams, phishing, platform manipulation

Impersonation - Pretending to be someone else

Platform abuse - Multiple accounts to evade bans, vote manipulation, coordinated rule-breaking

Moderation

Front-line: Deirdre (our AI moderator) reviews reported content and flags violations. See Meet Deirdre for details.

Human review: Trans community members review Deirdre’s decisions and handle complex cases.

We understand context. Reclaiming slurs, venting about dysphoria, and community in-jokes are different from actual harassment. Our moderation team gets this.

Enforcement

Violations result in:

  1. Warning - First-time minor violations
  2. Content removal - Posts or messages deleted
  3. Strike - Recorded against your account (affects voting membership)
  4. Suspension - 1-30 days depending on severity
  5. Permanent ban - Severe or repeated violations

We may skip steps for severe violations like doxxing, threats, or coordinated harassment.

Reporting

See something wrong? Report it.

Use the report button on posts or messages. Reports are confidential and reviewed promptly.

Urgent safety issues: Contact emergency services immediately.

Appeals

Think we got it wrong? Email support@transharbor.org within 14 days. Include:

  • Your username
  • What happened
  • Why you think it was incorrect

All appeals are reviewed by humans, not AI.

Questions

Unclear about something? Ask at support@transharbor.org

We’d rather clarify than enforce.

We’re all responsible for keeping this space safe. Report violations, support each other, be kind.