Since we've opened back up, under a team-change. There are a few things you should know about the way the communities are being merged etc, and you can take this opportunity to ask any questions you need answered, drop them in the comments below and the mods will answer them.

1. Same rules - If you've been over on r/gaybdsmpersonal then you'll be familiar with all of these new rules already, we're keeping them the same across both communities to help make sure it's easy for everyone to understand.
2. Enhanced Support - We understand that most will be here to blow off some steam and enjoy finding partners, but for those who feel more connected to the scene than others, we've got plenty of support resources and more over on personals.bellproton.com - Including mental health support (worldwide), an overview of the rules between both communities, and guidelines on posting between spaces.
3. Industry Ads - You may have noticed a new flair option called "Industry Ad (Unverified" - This is a way you can flair your posts if you're advertising a community outside of ours (e.g. Discord), our moderation team independently vet all requests to advertise other communities to ensure they're relevant and age-appropriate for our space.
4. Active, vigilant moderation - We understand that an issue with the community as it was left, was a plain lack of moderation, leaving lots of reports sitting unattended. We will be actively addressing all concerns brought to our attention in the mod queue and will be keeping a close eye on content posted to make sure it is suitable, is age-appropriate and doesn't target any individuals.
5. Zero-tolerance policies - We're very clear about things we don't tolerate here; No Under 18s under any circumstances, No targeting others for personal gain, and basically nothing that causes or incites drama.

So that's us, we're back and ready to get this place off the ground again. Just make sure you reach out if there's anything you need.