Welcome to
General Chat! This board is for the purpose of discussing non-support related topics. The range of topics that are discussed in
General Chatvaries widely, but they all must stay within RYL's terms and conditions. Did you just buy a new puppy and want ideas on what to name it? Feel free to post about it here. Are you pondering over something you just read about in a magazine? You can post that too. You will find that the discussions here range from light-hearted to more in-depth. Whether you prefer discussing kittens, or you prefer discussing the meaning of life, you'll find something of interest in
General Chat However, triggering material is NOT allowed. Your first step might be to browse through the stickied topics. They are easy to skip, but remember that sometimes new and important topics are added, so check often.
What to post here:
-Thoughts and questions on non-triggering topics.
-Non-political stories from the news that you'd like to share.
-Interesting events that happened during your day.
-Lighthearted humor and stories.
-Things you have accomplished and you are proud of doing.
-Amazing "epiphanies" you feel you've had about life.
-Announcements that you will be leaving RYL, so long as it does not include flammatory remarks about RYL or any of its members. (see
RYL's Terms and Conditions of Posting.)
What NOT to post here:
-Threads seeking advice on any Self Harm related issue (these are best posted in
Serious Discussion)
-Threads discussing Events or Meets (members are discouraged from posting arrangements to meet, in a place where such plans would be so publicly viewable - this poses safety concerns)
-"I'm new to RYL" Threads (these are best posted
Introductions)
-Threads describing serious abuse or bullying (these are best posted in
Abuse and Bullying Support)
-Thoughts and questions on any triggering material (these are best posted in
Serious Discussion
-Any questions you may have about the main site or forum (these are best posted in
Forum and Community Questions)
-Triggering rants for which you do not expect replies (these are best posted in
Ranting/Venting Forum)
-Threads seeking advice on piercings or tattoos (these are best posted in
General Support and Advice)
If you have any more questions, please direct them to the moderators. (see
staff listings).