FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I'm under 13 years of age. Why can't I use the chat room?

Unfortunately, we have determined that a majority of our users are uncomfortable with the thought of assisting someone 12 or younger to develop/maintain an eating disorder. We're very sorry that you feel excluded, and we will certainly welcome you if you decide to return once you are 13 or older.


I am a researcher or a journalist. Can I use the chat room for research purposes?

Yes, as long as you follow the instructions laid out in the "Rules for Researchers" page of this website. If you do not follow all of these rules, you may be banned at any time, and all of your observation of us will be conducted without our consent.


I am male. Can I use the chat room?

Yes! We have many male users, including some of our most beloved regulars and one of our former administrators. Please feel free to join.


I have a problem with soofat.

Soofat is no longer the administrator of the chat room. Therefore, your concerns should be discussed with the current administrator, bb-bones, through private message. Do not enter the chat room with a name targeting soofat, and do not post any issues you may have on the public chat.


I have a problem with bb-bones.

Please use the contact form on the homepage of this website to discuss any concerns with the current leadership of the chat room.


I am having technical difficulties with the chat room.

Oh no! We're very sorry about that. Please use the contact form on the homepage of this website to report technical problems.