common

Guidelines & examples

Simple rules to keep common useful for everyone

If it's not a personal invitation to an activity you're also participating in, it doesn't belong on common.

Examples

✓ Belongs on common

✗ Doesn't belong on common

Going for a run around Highbury Fields

Personal activity, open to company

Free yoga classes every Sunday at our studio

Business promotion disguised as an activity

Come to this gig with me. Ticket link below.

You're going, looking for someone to go with

New music night - buy tickets here

Promoting an event, not a personal invitation

I run a writers' group at the pub - come write with us

You organise it and participate alongside everyone else

We host an arts and crafts night. Info and tickets here

Reads like you're only running the event, not participating as an equal

Don't do this

  • Commercial promotions, advertising, or selling things
  • Promoting events or gatherings you're organising but not joining as a participant
  • Dating or romantic meetup requests
  • Vague posts without a clear activity (e.g. "looking for friends")
  • Anything illegal, harmful, or discriminatory
  • Spam or repeated similar posts
  • Posts that don't include a time or location

Be a good human

When you connect with someone, be respectful and reliable. Show up when you say you will. Meet in public places. If plans change, let the other person know. Remember that everyone on common is a real person looking to do something fun or meaningful.

Staying safe

Always meet in public places for the first time. Tell a friend where you're going. Trust your instincts - if something feels off, it's okay to leave. You can report any post or conversation that makes you uncomfortable.

Posts that don't follow these guidelines will be removed. If you have questions, reach out to us at hello@common-social.com