RULE 6.5READING / 3 PARAGRAPHS
Misinformation, Hoaxes & False Emergencies
Do not knowingly spread materially false claims that are likely to cause panic, reputational damage, financial loss, unsafe action, or interference with an active moderation or safety response.
False death announcements, fabricated emergencies, fake breaches, invented accusations, and manipulated safety notices are prohibited. Clearly labelled fiction or satire must not be reasonably mistaken for a live event or target a real member.
Mistakes should be corrected visibly and promptly. Staff consider whether the poster knew or recklessly ignored that a claim was false, how widely it spread, and whether they cooperated with correction.