Welcome to the Dad’s Talk!

This forum is a space for dads to connect, share experiences, offer support, and have some laughs. We encourage open and honest communication in an adult manner. To ensure a positive experience for everyone, please follow these rules and guidelines:

General:

  • Be respectful: Treat each other with courtesy and kindness, even when you disagree. Avoid personal attacks, insults, and hateful language. Using slurs or anything meant to put someone down is what we consider hateful language.
  • Stay on topic: While we welcome a bit of humor and friendly banter, please keep discussions relevant to the forum’s themes of fatherhood and related topics. There are some sub forms that will go into other topics.
  • Be mindful of your language: Avoid excessive profanity or vulgarity. This forum is intended for a general audience.  There might be young people (kids) looking to get advice from a dad about something.
  • No spam or self-promotion: This forum is for genuine conversation and support, not commercial purposes. (unless you are in the self-promotion section, if you do it anywhere else you get one warning.)
  • Respect privacy: Do not share personal information about yourself or others without their consent.  Don’t ask or pressure others for their information.
  • Report any violations: If you see someone violating these guidelines, please report it to the moderators immediately.

Discussions:

  • Start threads with clear and concise titles: This helps others find relevant discussions and participate effectively.
  • Use search before posting: Before creating a new thread, check if your question or topic has already been discussed.
  • Contribute meaningfully: Share your thoughts and experiences in a way that adds value to the conversation.
  • Be open to different perspectives: Remember, there is no one “right” way to be a dad. Respect the diverse experiences and opinions of others.
  • Offer support and encouragement: This forum is a place for dads to lift each other up, not tear each other down. Be kind and empathetic in your responses.

Humor:

  • Keep it clean and appropriate: The humor should be enjoyable for everyone, avoiding offensive jokes or topics.
  • Use humor responsibly: Remember, not everyone shares the same sense of humor. Be mindful of how your jokes might be perceived by others.
  • This is important, remember you are an adult. If you don’t like the joke or you are bothered, just go read something else.  As long as it is not

Giving advice:

  • Share your experience: Offer advice based on your own knowledge and experiences, but avoid presenting your opinions as absolute facts.  Facts are facts and can be shown with examples.  Opinions are part of your beliefs, or simply its what you think.
  • Be respectful of other dads’ choices: Recognize that there are different ways to approach parenting, and not everyone will agree with your advice.
  • Acknowledge limitations: If you are unsure about something, be honest and admit that you don’t have all the answers.
  • Encourage professional help: If you are dealing with a serious issue, encourage seeking professional help from qualified experts.

Moderation:

  • Moderators are here to help: We have moderators who will monitor the forum and ensure that these guidelines are followed.
  • Moderators reserve the right to remove content: Content that violates these guidelines will be removed at the moderators’ discretion.
  • Moderators reserve the right to ban users: Users who repeatedly violate these guidelines may be banned from the forum. (if you feel you have been banned by mistake, contact the admins)

Additional notes:

  • These guidelines are subject to change at any time.
  • We encourage feedback and suggestions for improvement. Please contact the moderators if you have any questions or concerns.
  • By following these guidelines, we can create a positive and supportive community for dads to connect, learn, and grow together.