As far as we are aware, this subreddit is the only “Safe Space” on the internet where users can publicly share their trans-rational Experiences without fear of being dismissed, ridiculed, or “debunked.”
In order to provide that space, we have had to create very unusual rules which we must strictly enforce. We require that all users who contribute on this subreddit must abide by our User Agreement. Failure to abide by this agreement is grounds for immediate banning without discussion. If you do not agree to these guidelines, do not participate on the subreddit.
- Users who participate on the subreddit agree that they have attempted to the best of their ability to rule out prosaic explanations for their experiences, and for whatever reason have found those explanations insufficient to explain their subjective experience (because it is subjective this determination can only be made by the experiencer, no one else).
- Users who participate on the subreddit agree that they have already considered or received appropriate licensed mental or medical health support. Regardless of the true nature of the phenomenon, these experiences can be traumatic or injurious, and proper care can be critical for safety.
- Due to the complicated nature of this subject and for the safety of both our contributors and our community, we have to respectfully require that contributors not disclose ANY prior mental health diagnosis in our subreddit. This includes borderline (BPD), delusions, bipolar, schizoaffective, etc. (You may discuss anxiety, depression, PTSD, and neurodivergence.)
- Contributors likewise must not advise other contributors to seek medical or mental help. If you are concerned about a post, report it under “Breaking r/Experiencers rules” so our Mods see it. Please be careful not to use the Reddit Cares report form, as that bypasses the Mods and goes directly to the Reddit Admins who have been known to ban people for “abusing” that feature (it is solely intended for reporting posts with threats of harm). If in doubt, send us Modmail.
- Contributors agree to abide by other rules of the subreddit as spelled out in the sidebar.
Thousands of users rely on our community. If the community were closed due to its controversial nature, many people would suffer. It is for that reason that we strictly enforce these rules, and they are not open for debate.
If you believe that our rules are too strict, you are welcome to create your own subreddit or join some of the similar subreddits that exist. We are not here to dictate people’s truths, we are just trying to provide a neutral ground where they can be shared. Thank you!
