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  • If you are part of the original group of Muggers and used the original site, it may look like a lot of the groups you joined have vanishe...
    If you are part of the original group of Muggers and used the original site, it may look like a lot of the groups you joined have vanished. They didn't! They're all still here.

    Our groups system works slightly different now, in order to provide ease of use for members and to keep adult content away from minors and those who don't wish to see it. Instead of making people browse through all the groups to find one they want, and then signing up and waiting for approval, we created a way to give you instant access to all of them and to search a list of just the adult groups.


    If you're missing groups right now, it's probably because you are not yet signed up on our adult network. You can click the "Join Adult Network" button in the main menu. After you have done this, all the adult groups will become visible to you and you'll see them in your group lists again. 


    You'll also get a tab added to your main menu that lets you browse all the adult groups at once. If you click it now, before you've opted into the adult network, you'll see a blank page. After you've opted-in, it will populate with all the different adult groups we have to offer.


    You may also note that we're reenabled group creation, so if you think of a group we don't have, but should, you can add it in.
  • There are four ways you can get credits.1) You can earn them by being active on the site. There is a full list of credit-earning opp...
    There are four ways you can get credits.

    1) You can earn them by being active on the site. There is a full list of credit-earning opportunities on the Credts FAQ page. This is Muggy's preferred method. 


    2) Someone can give you credits. All members can transfer credits to their friends, but visiting their Manage Credits page.


    3) An admin can give you credits. If you've been especially helpful around the site or win a contest, the site admin may choose to award you with any number of credits.


    4) You can purchase credits. If you'd like to send out a bunch of gifts to your friends and don't have enough credits to do so, you can purchase them with cash. answerMug uses PayPal to handle the transaction, so your data is secured by them and answerMug never receives any of your financial info. We'd really prefer that you earn them, but if you want to buy them, the funds go to site upkeep and development, which is super cool. You can purchasse them on your Manage Credits page.
  • Start by signing up.  There may be a brief period of time while your account is waiting authorization from an admin before you ...
    Start by signing up.  There may be a brief period of time while your account is waiting authorization from an admin before you can begin posting, but you will receive an e-mail as soon as you're approved. Once that happens, jump in wherever you'd like. It's not a bad idea to browse the FAQ some more and review the tutorials while you wait.
  • When you interact in the Q&A, you'll notice that members have a number below their profile photos. This represents the number of posts th...


    When you interact in the Q&A, you'll notice that members have a number below their profile photos. This represents the number of posts they've made.
  • At this point in time, the Mug does not make a profit and is not operating as a traditional business does. Our moderators are volunt...
    At this point in time, the Mug does not make a profit and is not operating as a traditional business does. Our moderators are volunteers and most of the site's funding is paid by the site admin. However, like any other "business" we have fees to pay to keep our lights on and keep up with development projects. 


    We earn revenue from a few different areas. At this point in time, our biggest generator is the Taboola ads, which link to content around the web. You'll often see them on the bottom or side of a page and we get paid each time someone clicks on a story.


    We also have banner ads that you'll see on the tops of pages, which work on a bidding system. Advertisers tend to look at our traffic and then decide what they're willing to pay for a day of advertising. So, in these cases, you help us pay our bills just by being here and using the site normally.


    Members may also purchase credits to buy virtual gifts. We don't encourage this, though- we'd prefer that people earn credits by using the site. However, the can be bought fairly inexpensively for those who want to help the Mug and spread some joy around the site.


    From time to time, we dabble in sponsorship as well. If you run a business and would like to advertise on answerMug or sponsor us, please use the link at the bottom of the page to contact the site admin.


    Lastly, we also accept donations. These are processed by PayPal, so it's safe and secure. They protect your data and answerMug never even sees your credit card information. You don't need to have a PayPal account to help, and any amount is greatly appreciated. You can access the donation portal here.


  • Although rare, sometimes people post things online that suggest they’re either suicidal, may harm someone else, or are in physical ...

    Although rare, sometimes people post things online that suggest they’re either suicidal, may harm someone else, or are in physical danger.

    Emergencies: Call 911

    If you believe it’s an emergency- that someone is in immediate danger- call 911.

    Non-Emergencies: Contact Admin/ Report to Us

    If you see something to this effect and it is not an emergency, please use the report button or send an email to Just Asking. You may also report anonymously by logging out of answerMug and using the Contact Admin link at the bottom of a page.

    In accordance with our privacy policy, we perform our own internal investigation and may make a determination to contact the authorities and supply them with information as needed. We also work with law enforcement agencies as they contact us for information.

    That said, we also value privacy immensely. We can’t tell you what actions we’ve taken, nor can we provide you with personal info about other Muggers.

    Suicide Risk

    We’re not mental health professionals, so we cannot advise on mental health concerns. However, you may find the following resources helpful…

    24-Hour Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

    Suicide Prevention Lifeline Website: www.SuicidePreventionLifeline.org

    Lifeline Live Chat: www.SuicidePreventionLifeline.org/Chat

    Links for Someone Considering Suicide: www.Metanoia.org/Suicide, www.HelpGuide.org

    Non-Emergency Online Counseling (Discount Rates for Low-Income Individuals): BetterHelp.com           

    Global Directory of Emergency Resources: www.BetterHelp.com/GetHelpNow

    Risk to You or Others

    Don’t assume someone is trolling if they’re talking about causing harm to others or say they’re in danger. If someone is threatening you or you have details on the individual making worrisome remarks, it may be beneficial for you to get in touch with a local law enforcement agency in addition to notifying answerMug. You may also find the following resources helpful…

    Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

    National Network to End Domestic Violence: (NNEDV) Safety Net Project: www.nnedv.org/safetynet

    Safety Net Resources on Online Safety: www.techsafety.org/resources

    Safety Net’s Technology Safety Materials: www.nnedv.org/safetynetdocs

  • The easiest way to accept a friend request is by clicking the friend alert icon in the black bar at the top of the page and then selectin...
    The easiest way to accept a friend request is by clicking the friend alert icon in the black bar at the top of the page and then selecting the "confirm" button.
  • If you don't want the world to know that you've sent someone a gift, be sure to select "Private" when you send it.
    If you don't want the world to know that you've sent someone a gift, be sure to select "Private" when you send it.

  • No. In fact, we hope that you earn them. There are four ways you can get credits.1) You can earn them by being active on the site.&n...
    No. In fact, we hope that you earn them. There are four ways you can get credits.

    1) You can earn them by being active on the site. There is a full list of credit-earning opportunities on the Credts FAQ page. This is Muggy's preferred method. 


    2) Someone can give you credits. All members can transfer credits to their friends, but visiting their Manage Credits page.


    3) An admin can give you credits. If you've been especially helpful around the site or win a contest, the site admin may choose to award you with any number of credits.


    4) You can purchase credits. If you'd like to send out a bunch of gifts to your friends and don't have enough credits to do so, you can purchase them with cash. answerMug uses PayPal to handle the transaction, so your data is secured by them and answerMug never receives any of your financial info. We'd really prefer that you earn them, but if you want to buy them, the funds go to site upkeep and development, which is super cool. You can purchasse them on your Manage Credits page.
  • We try to keep the main areas of the site friendly for everyone, so we hide all of our adult content in an area that's restricted to adul...
    We try to keep the main areas of the site friendly for everyone, so we hide all of our adult content in an area that's restricted to adults who opt-in. We refer to this as our "adult network," but it's really just a hidden part of answerMug. You don't need to sign up for a special account or pay to access it, but you do need to tell the system that you're an adult who wants to see it.


    To join the adult network, adults may go to the "Muggers" section of the main menu and select "Join Adult Network." Follow the instructions there- it's a quick process that will have you up and running in 20 seconds or less... unless you read all the legal notices, in which case, get yourself a pot of coffee first. 


    Once you opt-in, a new button will appear in your menu that says "Adult." This will take you to a directory of all our adult groups, which you will have instant access to. You'll also notice that your activity feeds and notifications also contain content from the adult groups. 


    Please keep in mind that, although answerMug may look pretty raunchy to you after this, only you and the other Adult Network members see it this way- the rest of the folks will still see a clean Mug. So, please be sure to monitor yourself, and know when you're posting in an adult section, versus the main areas of the site, which still need to be kept clean. If at any point, you change your mind and don't want to see the adult content, you can leave the Adult Network by going back to the page you joined it on. *poof* answerMug will appear to be wholesome and clean again.
  • Benedict Arnold was a no-good, dirty, rotten, traitor who deflected during the Revolutionary War.Ooh... you mean here on answerMug? That'...
    Benedict Arnold was a no-good, dirty, rotten, traitor who deflected during the Revolutionary War.


    Ooh... you mean here on answerMug? That's the account name that becomes associated with content when someone closes their account or gets deleted by an admin. Sure, we could just call them "deleted members" or "former members," but where's the fun in that?


    If you'd like to read more about the traitor, feel free to browse the Wikipedia page about him: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benedict_Arnold


  • If you look at someone's photo on their profile page and see an icon or image in the lower right corner, it's probably a gift.Members can...
    If you look at someone's photo on their profile page and see an icon or image in the lower right corner, it's probably a gift.


    Members can earn credits to send their friends virtual gifts. The member can choose to highlight one gift they've received by adding it to their profile photo.


  • The best place to learn all of the rules is on our Terms of Service page, but here's a quick rundown to get you started:   Please ...

    The best place to learn all of the rules is on our Terms of Service page, but here's a quick rundown to get you started:

     

    Please respect all other muggers and their beliefs. Yes, we're a diverse bunch, but there's no reason we can't get along peacefully.  It's ok to disagree- perhaps even healthy, but it's never ok to attack or belittle any individual or group.

     

    All of the main areas are intended to be fun for everyone. This is why we don't allow cursing, discussions of a sexual nature or discussions promoting illegal drug use in the Q&A, the Main/clean chat, the blogs, the pictures or the videos. Pornography and nudity is not permitted either. Yet, we understand that muggers sometimes need to let loose and this is why we offer adultMug and Free-for-All.

     

    Should you be found in violation of policy, the following consequences apply:

     

    In Chat

    Unintentional (we all slip up sometimes): 1st time - warning, 2nd time- 15 minute chat suspension, 3rd time- 1 hour chat suspension, 4th time- 24 hour chat suspension, 5th time- 2 day site suspension.

     

    In regards to cursing in chat (drum-roll, please...): Censored cursing is permitted, provided you only use the first letter and asterisks on the rest and not to excess, excess being defined as no more than three times in a five minute period.  Not following these guidelines is subject to the aforementioned penalties and is considered an intentional violation of the chat rules.

     

    Intentional (all attacks on other users are considered intentional): 1st time- warning, 2nd time- 1 hour chat suspension, 3rd time- 24 hour chat suspension, 4th time- 48 hour site suspension. *Please note that if you are on a Main room/ Clean chat suspension, you are still permitted in the other chat rooms and on the rest of the site. However, should you continue to violate policy while already on a chat suspension, you will receive a 48 hour site suspension immediately.

     

    Elsewhere on answerMug

    We do not presently have the ability to move adult discussions to Adultia or Free-for-All. Please take this into consideration when you decide where to post your questions, as once a moderator has deleted content, it is gone forever.

     

    Posting inappropriate content- Your post will be deleted and you will receive a note to place the content in a more appropriate area. If we believe the offense was intentional or it becomes habitual you will receive:

    1st offense- Warning, 2nd offense- 48 hour site suspension, 3rd offense- suspension length will be determined by a vote of the moderators and may include permanent ban from answerMug.

     

    Kindly keep in mind that we're all here to enjoy each others' company and hopefully learn a thing or two. The moderation team would prefer to not have to enforce any policies and we ask that you monitor yourselves so we don't have to.

     

    It's also important to note that as answerMug grows, policies may change and moderators may have to make judgement calls and issue independent decisions as issues arise. Our moderators are volunteers who want answerMug to be a pleasant experience for everyone.

     

    Please enjoy your Mug responsibly.

     

     

     

  • Meet the Mods Just Asking Site Owner/ Admin Just Asking is available via email to answer questions and can help you ...

    Meet the Mods

    Just Asking

    Site Owner/ Admin

    Just Asking is available via email to answer questions and can help you with any issues you have around the site. She is the primary contact, no matter what issue you're facing. You can also use the report buttons by any piece of content or th Feedback tab to notify the admin if you see content that violates our TOS.

    answerMug also has volunteers who help moderate specific areas of the site when they are online. They are regular members who have kindly agreed to assist. From time to time, you may receive feedback from the following people:

     

     

     

     

    My2Cents

    Q&A Mod

     

     
       

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Because everyone you see pictured above volunteers their time, we don't ask them to monitor their inboxes, field questions, or be here at specific times. This is why it's always best to to use the reporting or feedback options you see on the site, so you can be sure that any issues you need assistance with will be taken care of promptly. It's also worth noting that our moderation team changes out from time to time as volunteers become busy with other projects or life circumstances require their attention to be redirected. 

    We do have a training program for moderators accept new "apprentice mods" as site demand necessitates. Tenured members with accounts in good standing (no suspensions or reprimands) who are interested in volunteering as a site mod may contact Just Asking to inquire about further requirements and present openings.
  • Of course freedom of speech applies on answerMug, but a whole lot of people don't understand what that really means. It is a right guaran...
    Of course freedom of speech applies on answerMug, but a whole lot of people don't understand what that really means. It is a right guaranteed to Americans in the First Amendment of the Constitution. It reads:

    Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

    In other words, the Constitution promises Americans that Congress won't prevent you from speaking freely, but there are still caveats to this. For example, you can't yell "fire" in a public place when there is no danger. You also can't use "fighting words" or threats. This has been upheld by the courts repeatedly. You can be charged with a crime if you call someone a name and you can face legal consequences for it. There's more information on the exceptions to the First Amendment here: https://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/95-815.pdf.



    With all that said, answerMug is a privately-owned site, and we're obviously not congress. We can place restrictions on the type of content we allow, and we do.


    Our rules are a whole lot like the exceptions to the First Amendment. You can speak freely, but you need to be respectful of others and focus on the topic, not the people involved in the discussion. More guidelines are provided in our Terms of Service.
  • Our Mission at answerMug: To bring people of different interests together from around the world while striving to surpass our members' e...

    Our Mission at answerMug:

    To bring people of different interests together from around the world while striving to surpass our members' expectations through peaceful interactions, integrity, innovation and trustworthy services.

  • AnswerMug is more than a question and answer website. We are a community dedicated to sharing knowledge through positive interaction. Ask...
    AnswerMug is more than a question and answer website. We are a community dedicated to sharing knowledge through positive interaction. Asking and answering questions is a given, but we also offer social networking, blogging, video/picture sharing chat (group chat, private instant messaging, video chat and voice chat), special-interest groups and more. Membership is free, though we do ask Muggers to remain respectful and help maintain the positive juju we have going on here.