We have so many warnings and disclaimers, already, that people have not read or not understood. People who thought that the invite code requirement means this site is private and only available to people who have been vetted - neither is true.
This is a huge reason I don't want to make "member only" circles. It is really easy for people to get a false impression of how the site works, and disclaimers and info splashed in front of people do nothing to help. It is not hard for someone to sign up, and people need to take all their posts as seriously as if the stalkers were going to see it, every time. The invite code requirement is also temporary.
This is a general interest discussion community for women. Women can discuss most topics here. Rants, raves, interesting links, career advice, relationship advice, hobbies, interests, chit chat, pet pics, as long as you're a woman and it's not disallowed below it's all free to go here.
Our goal is to provide a friendly and supportive space for the women of Ovarit. This circle is not a "safe space," but it is and will always be a female-only space. This means if you are not female, you will be banned.
This circle is not for general politics or election topics - arguments about politics do not fit within this circle’s mission. This is not a debate circle.
Before posting, please check the list below of other women-only circles to make sure there isn't a community that is dedicated to the topic. Also, please use the feminist circles for feminist topics, such as /o/WomensLiberation and /o/GenderCritical. Posts about male violence belong in /o/NameTheProblem. This circle is not for news about violence.
If you post about trans topics in o/Women your post may be locked and / or deleted. We cannot move posts around.
This is a friendly and supportive community for general topics which are not contentious. Posts which start arguments, or which devolve into arguments in the comments, are extremely likely to be removed. This is a friendly and supportive general chat community, not a debate or argument board.
Examples of topics which belong here:
Rants, raves, advice seeking, or discussions about your relationships, jobs, family, pets, hobbies, travels, etc.
Links to random media like music, or funny, silly, or uplifting things like alpaca videos.
Links to various news or articles which don’t fit in other circles and are not about violence, male depravity, the oppression of women, and contentious topics including politics which either belong in other circles or do not lend themselves to friendly, supportive discussion in an ideologically diverse community.
If you are having a mental health or medical emergency, we unfortunately cannot help you. Please call a crisis helpline or use another qualified service.
Advertisements for Discord chat rooms or other private groups are only allowed to be posted by users who are level 7 or above and have been on the site for more than six months. Never give anyone sensitive information that could be used to de-anonymize you without first vetting them yourself. Be careful!
Some other circles on Ovarit are also women-only and are focused on specific topics:
/o/WomensHealthLounge: a women-only community to talk about all health topics, including mental health
/o/Fitness: a women-only community to talk about personal fitness
Perhaps have a warning to that effect in the circle?
We have so many warnings and disclaimers, already, that people have not read or not understood. People who thought that the invite code requirement means this site is private and only available to people who have been vetted - neither is true.
This is a huge reason I don't want to make "member only" circles. It is really easy for people to get a false impression of how the site works, and disclaimers and info splashed in front of people do nothing to help. It is not hard for someone to sign up, and people need to take all their posts as seriously as if the stalkers were going to see it, every time. The invite code requirement is also temporary.