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Do not post somebody else's private address, phone number, medical records, or identifying information.
Only submit words and links you have the right to share.
Profanity is fine. Threats, targeted harassment, exploitation, spam, malicious doxxing, and illegal content are not.
Most ordinary stories can publish after the AI context check. Flagged stories wait for Josh to review.

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Your story 0 / 12,000 characters. Profanity is okay. Being a dick to somebody isn't. Optional media link YouTube, a public photo link, or another link related to the story. I have the right to share this material and give WhatTheFuh permission to publish it on the site. I understand the story is checked for context and may be held for Josh's review instead of publishing immediately.

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