MAP Resources Content Guidelines

When evaluating a resource, we will consider:

• The content of the resource

• Other content created by the resource provider(s)

• Content created by groups or individuals associated with the resource

• Statements made by staff members, advisors, and affiliates of the resource provider(s)

Resource providers must:

• Take reasonable measures to ensure the privacy or anonymity of users

• Be resistant to societal pressures that conflict with supporting MAPs

Resources may not:

• Promote actions that could harm someone or the people they care about

• Use fearmongering or other manipulative tactics to promote a service

• Encourage or promote illegal activities or contain illegal content

Information must be accurate, up-to-date, and well-cited, particularly on these subjects:

• Minor attractions, minor-attracted people, and the MAP community

• Sexual health topics, such as paraphilias and paraphilic disorders

• Sexual outlets, such as fantasies and fictional content

• Sexual offenses, recidivism rates, and risk factors for offending

Terms for MAPs (or subcategories) may not be used interchangeably with terms for offenders

Harmful “treatments” may not be promoted or used, including any of the following:

• Thought suppression

• Conversion therapy (including reconditioning techniques)

• Chemical castration (when forced, coerced, or prescribed unnecessarily)

When discussing unchosen traits or harmless actions:

• Moral judgements may not be applied

• Self-acceptance must be promoted if it is discussed

• Bigotry may not be present