Knowing what others can see helps you speak freely where it's safe and hold back where it matters. Here's the plain version.
What's public
- Your posts and comments on open conversations can be read by anyone, even people without an account.
- Your profile shows your display name, picture, and public activity. See your profile.
- How you voted can show. When someone opens the trust score details on a post or comment, they see a list of who voted and whether each person voted up or down.
What's private
- Your scores are yours. The trust scores you see are figured out just for you, based on who you trust. Nobody else sees your view of a score. See how trust works.
- Direct messages stay between you and the other person. See direct messages.
- Your Mirror is a private space only you can see.
- Private groups keep their posts inside the group. See join a group.
Tip
Before you vote on a public post, remember others can see that you voted and which way. If you'd rather keep an opinion to yourself, a direct message is the private option.