Guidelines

If you were bullied, cyberbullied or thought of suicide and turned it all around here is your chance to Inspire and  advocate!

Share Your Stories and Videos About Bullying and Cyberbullying

You may talk about your experiences with bullying and cyberbullying but we want you to share your stories that have positive outcomes.
As a member of the STOMP Out Bullying™ community we ask that you participate with responsibility, honesty and safety.

Please post your stories in English.

Here are a few guidelines to get you started:

Be Nice, Respectful And Tolerant

•    Respect what others say, think and believe.
•    It's okay to share ideas and discuss issues but we expect you to be you, to be real and not to impersonate
     anyone else.

Be Honest And Accurate

•    It's okay to disagree. But it's also critical to justify your opinions with accurate facts and info, using sources
     and links to support your contributions.
•    No reposting

Be Legal

•    If you see a © or ™ mark that means the copy and art are trademarked and/or registered to someone else.
     Don?t upload any images, music or videos that isn?t yours or that you don?t have permission to use.
•    If you find something on someone else?s website or blog, give them credit and use their URL.
•    Avoid using anything that might harm the reputation of individuals and organizations,
     or materials that might damage them.
•    Never harass, threaten, abuse or offend anyone
•    Do not use obscene or indecent content or language.
•    Don?t encourage to hurt themselves or others.

If You Are Under The Age Of 13

•    Because of the Children's Privacy Protection Act you need to be 13 or over to use our site.

Important Things To Consider

The Share Your Story space is NOT intended to be used for getting help for personal problems.

•    We understand that being bullied hurts and can sometimes make us feel that we are at the point of wanting
     to end our life. Nothing is worth ending our lives but If you are feeling that bad please visit our HelpChat line
     on our web site at www.stompoutbullying.org. If you are in crisis -- immediately call  911 or the National
     Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
•    Do not post personal info, your last name, email address, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter or other social
     networking name, phone number or home address.

Posting Advice

•    The STOMP Out Bullying™ Video and/or Share Your Story space is not a place to post medical
     or legal advice nor does STOMP Out Bullying™. Should you do so you will be banned from the site.
•    NO selling, advertising or promoting of products and services is allowed.

Breaking the rules

•    All shared videos stories are subject to approval by STOMP Out Bullying™.
     If you break the guidelines, your content will not be approved.