Creating a Bantyr account is simple and anonymous:

1. Download the Bantyr app from the App Store or visit our web platform
2. Choose "Create Account" and enter only an email address
3. Select an anonymous username (no real names required)
4. Verify your email and start engaging in political discourse

No personal information, phone numbers, or ID verification required!

Common login issues and solutions:

• Forgot password: Use the "Reset Password" link on the login page
• Email not recognized: Ensure you're using the exact email from registration
• Account suspended: Check your email for notifications from our moderation team
• Technical issues: Try clearing your browser cache or updating the app

Yes! You can change your username anytime:

1. Go to Settings → Profile
2. Click "Change Username"
3. Choose a new anonymous username
4. Your post history remains intact with the new name

Bantyr is designed for complete anonymity with multiple layers of protection:

• No Personal Data: We don't collect names, addresses, phone numbers, or ID
• End-to-End Encryption: All communications are encrypted
• Anonymous Usernames: Only you know your real identity
• No Tracking: We don't track browsing history or personal behavior
• Secure Infrastructure: Industry-leading security protocols protect all data

We take safety seriously. Here's how to report issues:

1. Use the "Report" button on any post or comment
2. Select the type of violation (harassment, hate speech, etc.)
3. Our moderation team reviews reports within 2 hours
4. Block users to prevent further interactions

We have zero tolerance for doxxing, threats, or hate speech.

Absolutely! You have complete control:

• Go to Settings → Account → Delete Account
• All your posts, comments, and data are permanently deleted
• Deletion is immediate and irreversible
• No data is retained after account deletion

Bantyr's voting promotes quality discourse:

• Upvote: Content that contributes to thoughtful discussion
• Downvote: Content that's off-topic, inflammatory, or low-quality
• Ranking: Higher-voted content appears more prominently
• Anonymous: Your votes are completely private

Stay updated on issues that matter to you:

1. Browse topics or search for specific issues
2. Click "Follow" on any topic page
3. Get notifications for new discussions
4. Customize notification frequency in Settings

We maintain a respectful environment for political discourse:

• ✅ Encouraged: Thoughtful debate, sharing sources, asking questions
• ❌ Prohibited: Personal attacks, doxxing, hate speech, harassment
• ❌ Prohibited: Spam, misinformation, threats, illegal content
• Note: Disagreement is welcome; disrespect is not