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Content & Sharing Guidelines

How to share thoughtfully on Ping

The Golden Rule

Only share what others would be comfortable with. When in doubt, ask first or leave it out.

Why Guidelines Matter

Ping is built on trust. When you share stories or moments, you're often including information about other people. These guidelines help ensure everyone feels respected.

Sharing About Others

Do

  • Share experiences you both participated in and would both enjoy remembering
  • Use general descriptions when specific details aren't necessary
  • Consider how the other person would feel seeing this shared
  • Ask permission for sensitive or personal moments

Don't

  • Share private conversations without consent
  • Include embarrassing or unflattering details about others
  • Share information others told you in confidence
  • Post content that could harm someone's reputation or relationships

Privacy Controls

Ping gives you granular control over what you share:

  • Audience selection: Choose "Just me," specific people, or subscribers
  • Content toggles: Hide notes, images, or venue names per item
  • Place privacy: Show neighborhoods instead of exact locations
  • Name controls: Use first names only or anonymize entirely

What's Not Allowed

Prohibited Content
  • • Harassment, bullying, or threats
  • • Content that stalks or intimidates others
  • • Sexually explicit content
  • • Hate speech or discrimination
  • • Content that violates others' privacy rights
  • • Impersonation of others
  • • Illegal content or activities
  • • Spam or commercial solicitation

Subscriptions & Following

When someone subscribes to your stories:

  • They only see what you explicitly publish to subscribers
  • They can't see your contacts, notes, or private data
  • You can remove subscribers at any time
  • Subscribers can mute, unsubscribe, or block you

Reporting Issues

If you see content that violates these guidelines or makes you uncomfortable:

  • Use the report function on any shared content
  • Block users who make you uncomfortable
  • Contact us at [email protected]

Enforcement

We take violations seriously. Depending on severity, we may:

  • Remove the offending content
  • Warn the user
  • Temporarily suspend sharing privileges
  • Permanently suspend the account

A Note on Intent

Ping is designed for people who want to be thoughtful about their relationships. These guidelines aren't about policing every word — they're about creating a space where people feel safe sharing meaningful moments.

If you're using Ping with good intentions and respect for others, you're probably doing fine. When in doubt, err on the side of privacy and kindness.