These answers cover common account, publishing, discovery, and moderation questions. For a problem specific to your account, use the Help Center.
Who can use OutSized?
OutSized is an adults-only community. You must be at least 18 years old and meet the age of majority required in your jurisdiction.
Why is my post not visible yet?
Most post types go through staff review before publication. Check whether the composer shows the work as a draft, submitted for review, or published. Forum threads publish directly but still remain subject to moderation.
What is the difference between a label and a tag?
Labels are curated site categories used for content classification and filtering. Tags are creator-supplied terms for details that do not need a dedicated label. Do not repeat a label as a tag on the same post.
Are likes, follows, and bookmarks public?
Likes and follower relationships are public. Bookmarks are private and are stored in your personal collection.
How do I organize related posts?
Use a collection for a curated set of posts. Use a series for related stories where order matters.
How do licenses and asset credits work?
A post's license explains what other people may do with it. If your work uses one or more community assets, add those source assets in the composer. Their attribution will appear with the finished post. Asset posts default to CC-BY-NC-4.0; other post types use your account's default license.
How do reports work?
Reports go to staff with the content and reason you select. You can follow the status and staff replies from your reports. Reporting does not guarantee removal; staff review the report against the site policies.
Can I collaborate on content?
Yes. Supported post types can have multiple contributors or editors. Access and publishing controls vary by post type, so review the contributor role shown in its composer.
How do I find something specific?
Use advanced search to combine ordinary words with filters for post type, author, label, tag, date, engagement, and profile fields.
Can I change the license on my work?
Yes. Read Choosing a License, then choose one while composing or editing a supported post. You can also set a default license in Settings and, after confirmation, apply it to your existing posts.
Where should I ask for help?
Use the Help Center to choose the correct route. For private account support, email support@outsized.social.