Moderation Policy

Mad Honey Space is moderated to keep discussion safe, respectful, and credible.

Moderation here is not about forcing positivity.
It’s about preventing harm, reducing misinformation, and maintaining a calm public narrative that doesn’t collapse into hype or fear.

If you disagree with the mission, you’re still welcome: as long as you follow the rules.

Moderation goals (what we optimize for)

We moderate to protect:

Public safety (no risky “how-to,” no stunt culture)
Credibility (no medical claims, no misinformation as fact)
Cultural respect (no exoticizing Nepal, no dehumanizing communities)
Healthy debate (skeptics welcome; harassment not welcome)
Community usefulness (threads that teach, clarify, and improve understanding)

What we encourage (yes-zone)

respectful skepticism (“I don’t believe this, prove it calmly”)
evidence-aware discussion (sources encouraged for strong claims)
quality literacy (COAs, traceability, red flags)
calm experience sharing (non-sensational, template-based)
culture and ethics discussions (fair pay, sustainability, impact)
corrections of headlines and misinformation
practical user questions (newbie-friendly)

What we remove (hard no’s)

1) Illegal facilitation

We remove content that helps people break laws or regulations, including:

smuggling/concealment tips
bypassing customs
evading restrictions
“how to get around” legality

2) Stunt culture & misuse facilitation

We remove content that turns mad honey into a dare, including:

“challenge” posts
“push it further” encouragement
content designed to intensify experiences
sensational “trip” framing meant to attract risk-taking

3) Medical advice or treatment claims

We remove:

diagnosis (“you have X”)
prescriptions (“do Y”)
advice about medication (“stop taking…” / “replace…”)
claims of curing, treating, preventing disease
“guaranteed outcomes” phrasing

4) Misinformation presented as fact

We remove:

fearmongering absolutes (“one spoon will kill you”)
hype absolutes (“it always causes X”)
strong claims with no basis, especially safety/legal claims

5) Harassment, hate, or personal attacks

We remove:

insults, bullying, threats
doxxing, stalking, posting personal info
racist/exploitative language about Nepalese people
dogpiling or targeted harassment

6) Spam, stealth marketing, and manipulation

We remove:

unsolicited sales DMs
brand promotion disguised as “discussion”
affiliate spam
coordinated review manipulation
“brand rep” posts without disclosure

What we may edit, move, or lock

Not every issue is a deletion issue. Mods may:

edit titles for clarity or to reduce sensational framing
move threads to the right category
merge duplicates (common in growing forums)
lock threads if they devolve into hostility, repetition, or unsafe content
add mod notes to correct framing or add safety context

Experience posts (allowed, but structured)

We allow experience posts only when they are:

non-sensational
non-instructional
written in calm language
honest about uncertainty and variability

Recommended template:
Why I’m sharing → context/setting → what I noticed → what I’d do differently → safety note

We remove:

glamorized “extreme” stories
advice on maximizing intensity
content that invites reckless mimicry

How reporting works

If you see something risky, misleading, or disrespectful:

use the Report button
don’t escalate publicly
don’t dogpile

Mods will review and take action.

Enforcement steps

Depending on severity:

Gentle reminder / redirect (for framing issues)
Post removal + explanation
Temporary posting restriction
Ban (repeat offense, harassment, illegal facilitation, spam)

Transparency

We aim to be predictable and consistent. When recurring issues appear, we update:

pinned rules
templates
this moderation policy

If you believe a moderation action was wrong, message the moderators calmly.
We’re human; we’ll review.

Our goal is not perfect enforcement; it’s a forum that becomes safer, smarter, and more trustworthy over time.