Freethinkers International is a safe home for people who think for themselves. These guidelines apply to everything members publish here: articles, forum discussions, group posts and comments.

What belongs here

Freethought and religion, secularism, human rights, science and critical thinking, history, culture, personal stories, and practical help for people who are leaving religion or facing persecution because of what they believe or who they are, including LGBTQ+ people. Different views are welcome, as long as you argue with facts and respect.

You are also welcome to ask the community for advice, contacts or work, for example when you are building a new life after leaving your faith or your country. Please do not ask for money in public posts; contact us instead.

In a group, a post must fit the purpose of that group. You can find the purpose at the top of every group page.

What is not allowed

• Advertising, selling, affiliate links and links that only serve to promote another website
• Spam and repeated posts
• Asking for money or donations outside Stichting id Fix. If someone needs support, please contact us
• Personal information about other people, such as names, addresses, workplaces or photos that make someone recognisable
• Hate, threats, harassment or calls for violence, against anyone, including religious people
• Help with irregular migration, false documents or other illegal activities
• Copying whole articles from elsewhere. Quote briefly, name the source and link to it
• Sexual content
• Health or other claims presented as fact without a reliable source

Criticise ideas, not people

Questioning beliefs, including religion, is at the heart of this community. Attacking or mocking a person is not. Disagree as you would want others to disagree with you.

How we check posts

Posts from new members are checked before they appear, usually within an hour during the day (Central European Time). You will see a message that your post is being checked. The check uses automated tools, including AI, with people from our team overseeing the results. After a few approved posts, you can publish directly.

What happens if a post does not fit

• It does not fit the group or the site. The post is not published. You will see why, and where it might fit better.
• Advertising, spam, hate or personal information about others. The post is removed. If it happens a second time, your account is suspended.

If you think we made a mistake, please contact us. We read every message.

Stay safe

You decide how visible you are. Use an alias and no photo if being recognised could put you at risk, and never share your exact location in public posts. Read more in our privacy statement.

These guidelines build on the editorial principles of Freethinkers International, a project of Stichting id Fix. Last updated: 14 November 2026.