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.
✓ 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
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.
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.
common must be used by adults only, and is not directed at or intended for children. We have zero tolerance for child sexual abuse and exploitation (CSAE) of any kind, including child sexual abuse material (CSAM), grooming, or any behaviour that endangers a child. Any account found engaging in or facilitating this kind of activity will be removed immediately and permanently banned.
If you see anything on common that concerns you, including anything related to child safety, you can report it in the app directly from the post or conversation in question, or email us at hello@common-social.com. Reports are reviewed by our team and, where content or activity involves CSAE or CSAM, we remove it immediately and report it to the relevant authorities, including the Internet Watch Foundation and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children's CyberTipline, in accordance with applicable law.
Child safety point of contact: hello@common-social.com.
Posts that don't follow these guidelines will be removed. If you have questions, reach out to us at hello@common-social.com