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Code of Conduct
At Around The Corner, we strive to create a safe and inclusive community for all members to connect and engage with one another.
To ensure a positive and respectful environment, we have established the following Code of Conduct:
Respect and Kindness
Treat every member with respect, kindness, and empathy. Be mindful of your words and actions, and avoid any form of harassment, discrimination, or offensive behavior.
Inclusive Community
Embrace diversity and inclusivity. We value different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Engage in discussions that foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all.
Confidentiality and Privacy
Respect the privacy of other members. Do not share personal information or any content shared within the community without explicit permission.
Constructive Communication
Foster open and constructive communication. Express your opinions and thoughts in a respectful manner, and be open to listening and understanding different viewpoints.
Accountability
Take responsibility for your words and actions. If any concerns arise, send a report to report@aroundthecorner.today. ATC will address the issue promptly and appropriately.
No Self-Promotion
While ATC encourages sharing knowledge and experiences, refrain from excessive self-promotion, spamming, or advertising. The focus should be on meaningful connections and conversations.
Compliance with Laws and Guidelines
Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and community guidelines. Do not engage in any illegal activities or encourage others to do so.
Treat every member with respect, kindness, and empathy. Be mindful of your words and actions, and avoid any form of harassment, discrimination, or offensive behavior.
Inclusive Community
Embrace diversity and inclusivity. We value different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Engage in discussions that foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all.
Confidentiality and Privacy
Respect the privacy of other members. Do not share personal information or any content shared within the community without explicit permission.
Constructive Communication
Foster open and constructive communication. Express your opinions and thoughts in a respectful manner, and be open to listening and understanding different viewpoints.
Accountability
Take responsibility for your words and actions. If any concerns arise, send a report to report@aroundthecorner.today. ATC will address the issue promptly and appropriately.
No Self-Promotion
While ATC encourages sharing knowledge and experiences, refrain from excessive self-promotion, spamming, or advertising. The focus should be on meaningful connections and conversations.
Compliance with Laws and Guidelines
Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, and community guidelines. Do not engage in any illegal activities or encourage others to do so.
By participating in the Around The Corner community, you agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. Any violations may result in appropriate actions, including warnings, temporary or permanent removal from the community, depending on the severity of the infraction.
Help
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Frequently Asked Questions
Around The Corner is a retro-inspired social networking place where two strangers connect over coffee through anonymous writing.
After you sign up, submit your application here. Around The Corner is an invite-only community. Your application will be reviewed by ATC moderators. After your application is reviewed, you will receive a notification by email. Once your application is approved, you can create your profile.
Application review takes no longer than 1 business day. After your application is reviewed, you will receive a notification by email.
We are looking for more information from you. If your story is not sufficient enough to understand who you are, your application is remained on pending while awaiting your update. Once you submit the updated application, your application will be reviewed again. Application review takes no longer than 1 business day.
If your application doesn’t meet our community guideline, your application may be rejected. If your application contains unethical, harmful, or dangerous content, your access to ATC may be permanently banned.
A match is created when two people send each other a coffee message. Explore stories on Around The Corner to find someone you would like to connect with. Click the "Coffee?" button on their profile and write a private message. If the person you're interested in does the same, you both will be matched. Once you get matched, you can exchange messages and coordinate an in-person coffee meet.
Express Mail is a quick messaging service that delivers your coffee message to your recipient within 24 hours. We offer Express Mail to members who contribute to our community through Buy Me A Coffee donations.
Donation
Around The Corner exists only because of member support. If you’d like to help us keep doing what we do, you can make a donation through Buy Me A Coffee. As a token of appreciation, Around The Corner would offer you 1 express mail per donation. Your donation will go to maintain our service infrastructure like AWS database, application, mail, image storage servers, and CDN service.
Event
We sometimes run events to offer free Express Mail. When? We don't know. We just do it when we feel it's time to do it again.
CH and Nicholas.
CH met two strangers for coffee every week between February and April in 2023 in SF Bay Area. It was like a group social experiment to think about how we can deal with loneliness in adulthood. In May 2023, as she got over +150 people on the waitlist, she turned the project into community building for Around The Corner. In June 2023, CH met Nicholas in So Cal.
Nicholas created an anonymous online platform in October 2018, focusing on topic-based, long-form, meaningful conversations between strangers. This initiative was influenced by his past life experiences, deep personal relationships, therapy, and a desire to gain a healthy global perspective on life. After five years, Nicholas ceased operations to focus on cultivating his local community. Following hundreds of conversations and a new focus on real-life, nearby connections, he found a connection to CH through a Reddit post in /r/Irvine about ATC.
In July 2023, CH and Nicholas decided to work together to replicate our unique, positive experience with strangers. Since then, Around The Corner has been run by these two strangers who later became good friends.
To help promote your safety, we encourage you to review the following tips for online chats and in-person meetings responsibly, in addition to using your best judgment:
Chat online
Be respectful, kind, and honest. Treat other how you want to be treated.
Meeting in person
When meeting your coffee mate, prioritize safety. Always choose public spaces for your meetings, preferably during daylight hours. Avoid private places or consuming alcohol on the first meeting. Create and share your meeting plan with a trusted friend or family member.
Protect your privacy
Do not share your unnecessary personal information or financial information with other members.
Do not respond to messages or emails that ask you to provide verification codes or account information, such as your email ID and password. Around The Corner will never ask you for your password.
Tell us if something is wrong
If someone makes you uncomfortable, report to help@aroundthecorner.today
We don’t make any yet! Need to figure out how this community can become self-sustainable. In the meantime, CH and Nicholas cover the majority of the costs, and awesome donors are pitching in to help us continue the community building 🌱
If you have any concerns regarding privacy, safety, and security, send us an email at help@aroundthecorner.today
If you have feedback or suggestions to share, send us an email at contact@aroundthecorner.today
Make a donation
ATC issues thank-you credits when you contribute donation to Around The Corner community. You can make donation via Buy Me A Coffee while writing Coffee Message.
Express Mail
Express Mail
is a quick messaging service that delivers your coffee message to your recipient within 24 hours.
We offer Express Mail to members who contributes to our community through Buy Me A Coffee donation. You can access Buy Me A Coffee donation page after you submit your coffee message.
Or you can later turn your previous messages into Express Mail in Messages > Awaiting Responses .
We offer Express Mail to members who contributes to our community through Buy Me A Coffee donation. You can access Buy Me A Coffee donation page after you submit your coffee message.
Or you can later turn your previous messages into Express Mail in Messages > Awaiting Responses .
Upgrade Coffee Message to Express Mail
You can use your credits to upgrade your Coffee Message to
Express Mail
.