Community Guidelines
myBackyard works because it's small and neighbourly. These few rules keep it that way.
Last updated: August 14, 2026
Be a good neighbour
Talk to people here the way you'd talk to them on the sidewalk. Disagree about the best fish and chips all you like — just keep it about the chips, not the person. Assume good intent, welcome newcomers, and remember there's a real person in your actual city behind every handle.
What's not allowed
Some things get you removed, no warnings:
- Harassment, bullying, or pile-ons
- Hate speech or discrimination
- Sexually explicit content — and anything sexualizing minors is reported to authorities
- Threats or encouraging harm
- Spam, scams, and impersonation
Reporting and blocking
See something that crosses the line? Open the ⋯ menu on any post or comment and report it — every report is reviewed within 24 hours.
You can also block any user from their profile. Blocked users disappear from your feed and can't interact with you. You never need a reason.
Consequences
Content that breaks these rules is removed. Accounts that break them are banned — immediately for the zero-tolerance items above. The full details are in the Terms of Use.