House rules
AskTod works because neighbours look out for each other. These rules apply to everything: what you search, the whispers you start, your replies and the guides you write.
- Be a good neighbourBe kind, even when you disagree. No insults, threats, hate or harassment.
- Talk about places, not peopleShare what worked for you. Don’t name staff, and don’t post claims about someone that you can’t back up. Serious claims are checked by a person first.
- Keep private things privateNo phone numbers, emails or home addresses, yours or anyone else’s. Tod hides them automatically.
- No ads or spamNo links, promo codes or selling. Business owners can claim their page instead, for free.
- Real help onlyNo medical, legal or money advice. In an emergency call 911. For health questions call Health811 (811).
- Stay on topicAsk about local places, getting things done and life around Ontario. Tod moves off-topic posts.
How Tod keeps it friendly
- Phone numbers and emails are hidden before anything is posted.
- Links, ads and hateful posts are stopped automatically.
- Serious claims about people, anything that sounds like a threat, and questions about private people wait for a person to review them.
- The same rules apply to searches. If a question breaks them, Tod says so kindly instead of searching.
- Not every search becomes a whisper. Quick lookups stay private. Only open questions that neighbours can help with get a “Start a whisper” button, and only when you press it.
See something that breaks the rules?
Email tod@asktod.ca with a link to the post and Tod will take a look, usually within a day. In an emergency, call 911.