Welcome to Trust Forums UK
Welcome to our UK-only forum - where real people share real, quality content without algorithms, fake engagement, or data farming. No toxicity, no distractions, no paywalls - just a safe, respectful space for meaningful conversations. Our closed but free registration keeps out bots and trolls, so you can focus on what matters. Join us for genuine content, not manipulated feeds.
Learn more below.
What we try to do better than other sites
These are common experiences, but of course may not reflect your own experience
- We actually don't tolerate toxicity, but we still allow controversial free speech where the intent is positive. No content removals based on a mods own opinions.
- We don't make it difficult to appeal anything you think staff have done wrong, even if you're not the post author. All members can see most moderation actions.
- We don't have ANY automatic chatbots, decisions or moderation. We cannot be paid to manipulate or remove content. We do not do any shadowbanning either.
- We don't collect, exploit, or sell any of your data, nor do we have any targeted advertising. We don't claim excessive rights of your data hidden deep in the terms.
- We don't have any algorithms, we don't manipulate content, and we don't run social experiments. Everything you see is genuine content from real fellow humans.
- We don't hide any content or features behind paywalls, or otherwise make poor anti-member decisions in the name of corporate greed. Members have full access.
Take look at these sites
Notice the common theme?
Bots & fake content
Censorship & gatekeeping
Clickbait algorithms
Greed & data collection
Inconsistent moderation
Rudeness & toxicity
Why you should join us
Core Values
- 4 core values
- Values will never degrade
- Not forced down your throat
UK Focused
- UK members
- UK discussions
- No more Americanisation
Wide Variety
- Reviews & social
- Forum content will expand
- Easy to navigate & organised
Anonymous Posting
- Safer discussions
- Abuse still prevented
- Anon usernames consistent
Actual Humans
- Direct human contact
- No automated bot replies
- No copy and paste answers
- Staff audited by management
No Manipulation
- No karma system
- No "AI" or algorithms
- No secret experiments
- Simple reactions system
Normal Staff
- Staff invited & vetted
- Staff can be disciplined
- Staff guidance is published
- Complaints process available
Super Public
- Public moderation
- Public feedback board
- Public staff information
- Written in plain English
We have 4 core values
We are called Trust Forums UK after all…
Accepting
- Most discussions allowed
- Everyone has right to reply
- Discussions without arguments
Independent
- Always independent
- We will never sell our site
- Will not be corrupted by greed
Listening
- You can shape our future
- Consultative management
- Vote on changes & feedback
Transparent
- No shadowbanning
- Appeals are not one way
- Visible human moderation
Accepting
- No gatekeeping or elitism
- Max freedom but no toxicity
- Different opinions are valued
Accountable
- No secretive shadowbanning
- Moderation actions are public
- Mod actions appealable by all
Authentic
- No algorthisms or bots at all
- Real verified human members
- Your opinion is actually valued
Autonomous
- Consultative decision making
- No data farming/monetisation
- No corporate greed/ownership
Why shouldn't you join us?
You should be aware of our flaws, so that your decision on whether to join us is an informed one.
Application Process
- Cannot register & go
- You have to follow a process
- Eliminates unwanted people
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You cannot simply register and start, because that is how all sites become spam and toxic infested hellholes, which we refuse to become. To join, you’ll need to follow a process, but don’t worry, we don’t need your bank details or ID. It’s also FREE!
Attachments Disabled
- Cannot upload files
- Must share links to other sites
- Keeps our hosting costs low
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We will be able to keep our hosting costs lower by disabling attachments, even though this comes with its own challenges. You just need to upload anything to another site (Imgur, YouTube, etc.) and share the link in your post.
Forum Software
- Doesn't look fancy
- May take getting used to
- Cheap, secure, and stable
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Posts in a forum are shown one after the other in chronological (time) order. You have the ability to quote a post, but you can’t directly reply under it like on Facebook and Reddit. Think of a forum post like a WhatsApp group. Take a look yourself on the link below – the forum is public.
No Mobile App (Ish)
- No app in the app store
- Pages could load slower
- "PWA" app still available
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With PWA, on most browsers, you can “install” an app to your device. Really, it’s just opening the site in your browser, but without the buttons and toolbars, so it makes it look like an app. It mostly functions the same as an app from the app store, and this includes receiving push notifications through it.