Rules & Resources

RULES & GUIDELINES:

– No personal attacks allowed of any kind.

– No profanity or inapproptiate language.

– No degrading remarks towards any level or category of society of any kind.

– No bullying type of behavior allowed.

– All Hug members must be toughtful, respectful and supportive of each conversation.

– Do not maintain two separate accounts using other names or impersonate someone else.

– Do not repost private messages without permission or copyright material, nor promote commercial enterprise or business or spam, nor upload an avatar which contains nudity.

//Any user who misuses these guidelines may be temporarily banned from posting, or in extreme cases permanently banned from GroupHug.  If you have a concern regarding any user or the nature therof send GroupHug a note immediately.

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INFO. & RESOURCES

Local Meeting Groups are Encouraged, however....
GroupHug is NOT reponsible for such meetings. It is Strongly recommended to always meet in common Public Place, ie. Coffee Shop, park, or open area. Also, all must stay on topic and to be respectful of one another.// Post only City, location, topic, and time.

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//It is always recommended to seek evaluation and treatment from a professional medical or mental health provider when needed. GroupHug is a site for exploration, dialogue and support; GroupHug is not a substitute for professional help.

//In case any topic or forum has provoked  depression, crisis,  feeling of danger, or risk of self harm or harming another please call a hotline listed below:

National Suicide Crisis:   800-273-8255 (TALK)

Domestic Violence:   800-799-7233(SAFE)

Teen Dating & Violence:   866-331-9474

National LGBT:  800-246-7743(PRIDE)

Aids/ Disease Control:  800-232-4636

Teens & Adults Advocacy:  800-872-5437 / 800-USA-KIDS