Whatsapp Chat Rules

Whatsapp Community Chat Rules

Welcome, Mama! This space was created to foster connection, support, and sisterhood among Black moms in the GTA and beyond. To keep our chat positive and organized, please follow these guidelines:

1. Respect the purpose and objective of the group.

This group exists to provide a safe space for us mamas to engage in collective conversation and share useful information. Don’t share irrelevant messages about other topics.

2. No marketing or promotion of products, services, or events in this group.

This includes your own business, another member’s business, or any third-party offerings. All product or service promotions, sales, and event announcements (other than Mamas Connect events) must be shared in the Mamas Marketplace subgroup. Only Mamas Connect events and offerings may be promoted in the main group chat.

3. Do not post in the group between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM unless it is an all-out emergency.

By emergency, we mean the “blood, floods, and broken bones” type of emergency — not the “I needed the scone recipe at 2 AM because I had the munchies” type of emergency.

4. Don’t use this group just to send memes, videos, pictures, and news without reading and reacting to the content shared by others.

5. Before sending a video, picture, meme, or any content, ask yourself if it will be of interest to the majority of members.

6. Avoid sending large files or long videos that take up phone storage or data unnecessarily.

7. No text bombing.

Condense and organize your thoughts rather than sending multiple messages consecutively. No one likes ten text alerts when just one would suffice.

8. Birthday shoutouts.

When member birthdays are announced, please keep your birthday wishes to a single reaction (emoji or sticker) on the main post rather than separate messages. This helps avoid flooding the chat while still showing love and celebration.

9. Never send content, information, or “news” that hasn’t been verified.

10. Please don’t send in a hundred “thank you” messages.

If you feel gratitude toward someone, tell them in a private message.

11. If someone asks a question and you don’t know the answer, don’t reply with “I don’t know.”

Just wait for someone who does to respond.

12. Don’t get angry if someone doesn’t respond to your messages.

No one is obliged to reply. If it’s important, send a direct message.

13. Be respectful.

No rude behavior, snapping, or arguing over silly matters. Never use the group to berate someone or air grievances. If you have an issue, address it privately with the relevant person or the admin.

14. When replying to a specific comment, use the “reply” function to keep the conversation clear.

15. If you’re having a one-on-one conversation, take it to direct messages.

The rest of the group may not be interested in reading your back-and-forth.

16. Keep your messages clear.

Your words can be interpreted in multiple ways, so use short, clear sentences to avoid confusion.

17. Use emojis wisely.

Some (like 😂 or 😭) are universal, but others (like 😬 or 🤤) can be misinterpreted.

18. No political or religious discussions.

Everyone has different beliefs — let’s avoid unnecessary debates.

19. No violent, explicit, or inappropriate content.

20. No spam, chain messages, or random forwards.

21. Don’t send complaints to the group.

If you have feedback or concerns, contact the administrator directly.

22. No racial slurs, hate speech, or discriminatory remarks of any kind.

Mamas Connect is an inclusive community that celebrates all mothers. Disrespect or discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, or background will not be tolerated.

23. If you feel uncomfortable for any reason, feel free to leave or mute notifications.

24. Don’t leave and rejoin the group frequently.

Re-entry is at the admin’s discretion and may not be granted.

25. Actively participate in the group.

Your participation reflects your engagement and attitude toward the community.

💛 Thank you for helping make Mamas Connect a safe, supportive, and uplifting space for all moms.