We value our community and strive for a positive and respectful experience on Jodel. Our guidelines embody our values and aim to create a safe, welcoming space for all Jodelers in our community. ✨
Tips for our Alpensheriffs 🤠
All content, whether you agree with it or not, must be moderated according to the guidelines. If the reported reason is wrong but the content still breaks the community guidelines, it must still be blocked.
Pay attention to the context, purpose, and comments when moderating. Consider if the user had bad intentions or if the wording was simply not ideal. People sometimes express themselves poorly; in such cases, be a bit more lenient. If you’re unsure, it’s better to allow or skip.
If there is a more suitable channel for the content, move it there rather than reporting or blocking it.
§1 Sharing Personal Information 👤
We do not allow the sharing of personal information that can identify a private person, or the spreading of private information about a public figure. The right to privacy is our guiding principle at Jodel!
✅ Allowed
Names or nicknames of people of public interest or fictional characters.
Initials in a positive context, e.g., “Looking for the blonde S. from last night.”
Pictures/videos of groups of people or individuals/license plates in the background.
Contact information and social media accounts of organizations that can help users in need.
🚫 Not Allowed
Names or nicknames of private individuals, e.g., "Looking for the blonde Sarah from last night."
Private addresses and phone numbers.
Social media accounts or email addresses that include personal data.
Showing a person who clearly does not want to be in the photo/video or is unaware of it.
Pictures/videos focusing on fully visible license plates.
§2 Discrimination and Violence 🤬
Jodel is all about lively discussions and different opinions. It's important for us to protect free speech but also to set clear limits for discriminatory or illegal content. Always be polite and respectful to other Jodel users – Jodel is and will stay a safe space for everyone!
💡 If a post is unfriendly but doesn’t break our guidelines, downvote it instead of reporting.
✅ Allowed
Hashtags used in a positive context or that don't negatively identify a Jodel user, like "#disasterarchive" or "#topjodel."
Strong criticism of public figures, like politicians, as long as it doesn't get insulting.
🚫 Not Allowed
Attacking or putting down a person or group, e.g., based on their ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
Attacks, insults, harassment, threats, defamation, hate speech, or bullying against other Jodelers.
Misusing hashtags or words to negatively identify Jodelers.
Calls for violence or threats.
Pictures/videos showing violence against living beings with the intention of shocking other Jodelers.
§3 Spam 🤐
Local spam is often hard to spot because moderation happens regionally. If you're unsure whether something is spam or not, ask in the @moderation channel or contact our support.
✅ Allowed
Daily posts that positively contribute to our communities, like weather forecasts, local news, or uplifting quotes.
🚫 Not Allowed
Posting the same content multiple times in different cities.
Posting the same content, hashtags, or topic in the feed or comments multiple times within a few hours.
Daily posts meant to annoy other Jodelers.
§4 Trolling and Disruptive Behavior 🤡
✅ Allowed
Humorous posts that are not meant to hurt other Jodelers.
Quotes and song lyrics, as long as they are clearly marked as such and relevant to the conversation.
🚫 Not Allowed
Trolling or off-topic comments under #serious and #jhj.
Persistent disruptive behavior in conversations, especially after being asked to stop.
Pretending to be someone else, especially to flirt with someone.
Spoiling content without warning, especially if it’s clear someone hasn’t seen it yet.
§5 Dating and NSFW 🌹
Asking for a date is only cool if it happens in the right channel. Share some info about yourself, what you are looking for and always stay polite.
💡 If a post is in the wrong channel but allowed in another, move it using the 3-dot menu → "Move" to the correct channel instead of reporting it.
✅ Allowed
Asking for a date in @dating.
Asking for a sex date or FWB (friends with benefits) in @sexdate and other NSFW channels.
NSFW (Not Safe For Work) = Content that might be too explicit for school or work.
General questions about sex are allowed everywhere. You can move more suggestive content to @sextalk.
General fetish discussions and sharing experiences only in @fetish & NSFW channels.
🚫 Not Allowed
Sexual remarks about other Jodelers or sending sexual content outside of NSFW channels.
Buying, selling, or seeking sexual services in exchange for payment, like sugardating, selling underwear, sex, or pictures.
Repeatedly asking to meet or chat after being asked to stop or being told no. Date requests are only allowed in @dating or NSFW channels.
Sexual harassment anywhere in Jodel, or making very sexual comments outside of NSFW channels.
Spamming chat requests for sex dates. Our guidelines also apply to private chats!
§6 Sexual Pictures and Videos 🌶️
✅ Allowed
Suggestive pictures are allowed in NSFW channels like @körperselfie or @nudesofgraz, as long as genitals and private areas are covered.
Content with sexual references is allowed in NSFW channels like @sextalk, @gay or @sex. Pornographic pictures/videos are still forbidden.
Pictures/videos from public situations without sexual context (e.g., streakers, underwear fashion shows).
Pictures of unused sex toys in NSFW channels.
🚫 Not Allowed
Pornographic content.
Genitals, whether visible directly, in shadows, or through clothing.
Pictures showing female breasts with exposed nipples.
§7 Other 🔄
✅ Allowed
Languages like Turkish are allowed in language or country-specific channels. English is allowed everywhere. If unsure, move non-English posts to @international.
Typical university surveys, local announcements, and self-promotions as micro-entrepreneurs can be boosted for visibility. 🚀 Just be sure not to violate §3, Spam.
If you are a business wanting to advertise on Jodel, feel free to check out our advertising options.
Discussions and sharing experiences about illegal substances. Please use appropriate channels like @420 for such conversations.
🚫 Not Allowed
Fake News: Please check your facts and sources before sharing! Disinformation will be removed.
Buying, selling, and distributing drugs, weapons, or animals.
Offers, requests, and advertisements for platforms that use Jodel content or imitate the Jodel concept.
§8 Illegal Content 🇪🇺
Illegal content, as well as the promotion or planning of unlawful activities, is prohibited in our community and will be removed in accordance with Article 16 of the DSA. Users are responsible for complying with applicable laws.
Emergency 🚨
If you come across an immediate danger on Jodel, please contact us as quickly as possible by using the report reason "Emergency." More details here. Misuse of this report reason for obvious non-life-threatening cases will result in your account being blocked.
Content is subject to change at any time.