Butterfly Bureau encourages thoughtful discussion, responsible investigation, evidence based research, and respectful public engagement.
These Community Guidelines exist to protect contributors, readers, researchers, survivors, journalists, and members of the public participating in discussions connected to ButterflyBureau.com and affiliated communities.
Our Mission
Butterfly Bureau exists to support:
- investigative journalism
- public accountability
- evidence based discussion
- archival preservation
- responsible research
- ethical reporting
- survivor respectful investigation
We believe public interest work requires integrity, restraint, accuracy, and critical thinking.
Respectful Conduct
Users engaging with Butterfly Bureau content, submissions, comments, or community spaces are expected to:
- engage respectfully
- debate ideas without harassment
- avoid personal attacks
- remain grounded in evidence
- respect survivor dignity
- communicate responsibly
Disagreement is allowed. Abuse is not.
Prohibited Behavior
The following behavior may result in removal, restriction, or bans:
- harassment or intimidation
- threats of violence
- hate speech
- doxxing
- targeted harassment campaigns
- stalking behavior
- spreading knowingly false information
- fabricated evidence
- impersonation
- spam or malicious activity
- coordinated disinformation
- exploitation of survivors
- posting explicit abuse imagery
- unlawful activity
Butterfly Bureau reserves the right to moderate content at its discretion.
Evidence Based Discussion
Butterfly Bureau prioritizes documented evidence over speculation.
Users are encouraged to:
- cite sources where possible
- distinguish fact from theory
- avoid unsupported accusations
- question information critically
- engage responsibly with developing investigations
Appearance in records alone does not automatically prove wrongdoing.
Survivor Respect
Discussions involving survivors of abuse, trafficking, exploitation, or violence must remain respectful and non exploitative.
Users may not:
- mock survivors
- engage in victim blaming
- post graphic content irresponsibly
- weaponize survivor testimony
- harass vulnerable individuals
Human dignity matters more than internet engagement.
Public Figures And Allegations
Discussion involving public figures must remain grounded in:
- public records
- verifiable reporting
- documented evidence
- responsible commentary
Butterfly Bureau discourages:
- mob accusations
- guilt by association
- unsupported criminal claims
- reckless speculation
Research Integrity
Butterfly Bureau welcomes researchers, archivists, journalists, and investigators who approach information responsibly.
We encourage:
- verification
- documentation
- transparency
- accountability
- contextual analysis
- archival preservation
We discourage:
- conspiracy laundering
- fabricated narratives
- manipulated evidence
- sensationalism without evidence
Moderation
Butterfly Bureau may:
- remove comments
- restrict participation
- lock discussions
- delete abusive content
- ban users
- report unlawful behavior where appropriate
Moderation decisions are made to protect community safety, investigative integrity, and responsible discussion.
Third Party Platforms
Community participation may also occur through:
- social media
- newsletters
- podcasts
- external forums
- Discord servers
- collaborative research groups
Users must also follow the policies and rules of those third party platforms.
Reporting Concerns
Users may report:
- harassment
- abuse
- threats
- misinformation
- impersonation
- safety concerns
- moderation issues
Butterfly Bureau reviews concerns at its editorial discretion.
Our Philosophy
Butterfly Bureau believes:
- truth matters
- evidence matters
- accountability matters
- public memory matters
- responsible journalism matters
We are building a community focused on documentation, transparency, and public interest reporting rather than outrage, exploitation, or chaos.
Contact
Questions regarding these Community Guidelines may be directed through:
Butterfly Bureau
ButterflyBureau.com