#Welcome to r/AmITheCloaca!

A catharsis for the frustrated moral philosophercat in all of us, and a place to finally find out if you were wrong in a real-world argument that's been bothering you. Tell us about any **non-violent** animal-driven conflict you have experienced; give us both sides of the story, and find out if you're right, or you're the cloaca.

This is the sub to lay out an animal's actions and conflicts and get impartial judgement. Were you the cloaca in that situation or not? Posts should abide by the rules below.

**Visit our sister subreddit /r/AmItheAsshole for human-only conflicts.**

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#Voting Guide

If you are commenting, be sure to start your comment with the abbreviation for your judgment, i.e.

**YTC** = You're the Cloaca; 

**NTC** = Not the Cloaca; 

**ESH** = Everyone Sucks here;
 
**NCH** = No Cloacas here; 

**INFO** = Not Enough Info 

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#**Rules**

##1. Be Civil

Attack ideas, not people. The purpose of this space is to determine and explain who is in the wrong, not to eviscerate anyone. Treat others with respect while helping them grow through outside perspectives.

This rule applies to everyone (even those outside of Reddit). Don't insult others or get into prolonged spats in the comments. Don't lecture people about the rules (use reports).

Be respectful. Be nice. Don't be a cloaca.

##2. Voting Rules

Upvote posts that make for an interesting discussion. **DON'T** downvote if you think OP is a cloaca. **DON'T DOWNVOTE COMMENTS YOU DISAGREE WITH.** Downvotes should be reserved for off-topic discussions or spam. Report harassing comments, don’t engage. 

Don't participate in threads you have found through crossposts and links outside of this subreddit. In this sub, your comment is a vote. Brigading/Vote manipulation is against Reddit site wide rules. **Brigading will earn a permanent ban.**

##3. Accept Your Judgment

This sub is here for the submitter to discover what everyone else thinks of the ethics or mores of a situation. It is not here to draw people into an argument you want to have, or to defend your position. If people start saying you were the cloaca, do not take that as an invitation to debate them on the subject... accept the judgment and move on. If you have valid reason to think a commenter needs more information or misunderstood the facts of the conflict, you may give new information.

##4. No Violence

Don't even *mention* violence.

If your post or comment references even minor animal violence or abuse, don't share it here. **Any hint, mention, euphemism or suggestion of violence falls under this rule and isn't allowed.**

Comments and even jokes about violence are not tolerated. Encouraging self-harm, suicide, "bad karma," property damage, food tampering, or anything that wishes mental or physical pain on anyone is strictly prohibited. **Violating this rule will result in a permanent ban.**

##5. Post Animal Conflicts

Posts should be descriptions of animal conflicts. Describe both sides in detail. Make it clear why you may be "the cloaca."

Submissions must contain a conflict between an animal and something else. That's what we're here for. 

##6. Post from the Animal's Perspective

Posts must be truthful and presented as fairly and accurately as possible from an animal's perspective. 

##7. No Vet or Rainbow Bridge Topics

Posts related to putting pets to sleep, going to "the pokey place" (the vet office), or similar topics may be distressing to some members of our community and are not allowed. While we understand that pets may feel like their owners are The Cloaca for taking them in to get poked and prodded, this is a medical issue and not one that our community is equipped to judge.

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*Normal Rediquette applies*

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<div class="md"><h1>Welcome to <a href="/r/AmITheCloaca">r/AmITheCloaca</a>!</h1>

<p>A catharsis for the frustrated moral philosophercat in all of us, and a place to finally find out if you were wrong in a real-world argument that&#39;s been bothering you. Tell us about any <strong>non-violent</strong> animal-driven conflict you have experienced; give us both sides of the story, and find out if you&#39;re right, or you&#39;re the cloaca.</p>

<p>This is the sub to lay out an animal&#39;s actions and conflicts and get impartial judgement. Were you the cloaca in that situation or not? Posts should abide by the rules below.</p>

<p><strong>Visit our sister subreddit <a href="/r/AmItheAsshole">/r/AmItheAsshole</a> for human-only conflicts.</strong></p>

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<h1>Voting Guide</h1>

<p>If you are commenting, be sure to start your comment with the abbreviation for your judgment, i.e.</p>

<p><strong>YTC</strong> = You&#39;re the Cloaca; </p>

<p><strong>NTC</strong> = Not the Cloaca; </p>

<p><strong>ESH</strong> = Everyone Sucks here;</p>

<p><strong>NCH</strong> = No Cloacas here; </p>

<p><strong>INFO</strong> = Not Enough Info </p>

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<h1><strong>Rules</strong></h1>

<h2>1. Be Civil</h2>

<p>Attack ideas, not people. The purpose of this space is to determine and explain who is in the wrong, not to eviscerate anyone. Treat others with respect while helping them grow through outside perspectives.</p>

<p>This rule applies to everyone (even those outside of Reddit). Don&#39;t insult others or get into prolonged spats in the comments. Don&#39;t lecture people about the rules (use reports).</p>

<p>Be respectful. Be nice. Don&#39;t be a cloaca.</p>

<h2>2. Voting Rules</h2>

<p>Upvote posts that make for an interesting discussion. <strong>DON&#39;T</strong> downvote if you think OP is a cloaca. <strong>DON&#39;T DOWNVOTE COMMENTS YOU DISAGREE WITH.</strong> Downvotes should be reserved for off-topic discussions or spam. Report harassing comments, don’t engage. </p>

<p>Don&#39;t participate in threads you have found through crossposts and links outside of this subreddit. In this sub, your comment is a vote. Brigading/Vote manipulation is against Reddit site wide rules. <strong>Brigading will earn a permanent ban.</strong></p>

<h2>3. Accept Your Judgment</h2>

<p>This sub is here for the submitter to discover what everyone else thinks of the ethics or mores of a situation. It is not here to draw people into an argument you want to have, or to defend your position. If people start saying you were the cloaca, do not take that as an invitation to debate them on the subject... accept the judgment and move on. If you have valid reason to think a commenter needs more information or misunderstood the facts of the conflict, you may give new information.</p>

<h2>4. No Violence</h2>

<p>Don&#39;t even <em>mention</em> violence.</p>

<p>If your post or comment references even minor animal violence or abuse, don&#39;t share it here. <strong>Any hint, mention, euphemism or suggestion of violence falls under this rule and isn&#39;t allowed.</strong></p>

<p>Comments and even jokes about violence are not tolerated. Encouraging self-harm, suicide, &quot;bad karma,&quot; property damage, food tampering, or anything that wishes mental or physical pain on anyone is strictly prohibited. <strong>Violating this rule will result in a permanent ban.</strong></p>

<h2>5. Post Animal Conflicts</h2>

<p>Posts should be descriptions of animal conflicts. Describe both sides in detail. Make it clear why you may be &quot;the cloaca.&quot;</p>

<p>Submissions must contain a conflict between an animal and something else. That&#39;s what we&#39;re here for. </p>

<h2>6. Post from the Animal&#39;s Perspective</h2>

<p>Posts must be truthful and presented as fairly and accurately as possible from an animal&#39;s perspective. </p>

<h2>7. No Vet or Rainbow Bridge Topics</h2>

<p>Posts related to putting pets to sleep, going to &quot;the pokey place&quot; (the vet office), or similar topics may be distressing to some members of our community and are not allowed. While we understand that pets may feel like their owners are The Cloaca for taking them in to get poked and prodded, this is a medical issue and not one that our community is equipped to judge.</p>

<hr/>

<p><em>Normal Rediquette applies</em></p>

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Yes. Yes you are. 

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A catharsis for the frustrated moral philosopher-cat in all of us, and a place to finally find out if you were wrong in an argument that's been bothering you and your favourite human. Tell us about any non-violent conflict you have experienced; give us both sides of the story, and find out if you're right, or you're the cloaca.

<div class="md"><p>A catharsis for the frustrated moral philosopher-cat in all of us, and a place to finally find out if you were wrong in an argument that&#39;s been bothering you and your favourite human. Tell us about any non-violent conflict you have experienced; give us both sides of the story, and find out if you&#39;re right, or you&#39;re the cloaca.</p>
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**Post layout:** AITC for [situation]?
(Unless `meta`)

***REMEMBER***, commenters may ask questions, and answers are expected. Be prepared to give your **age**, **gender**, etc. If this troubles you, use a throwaway. 

**YOU MUST BE CLEAR WHO IS OP AND WHO IS 2^nd OR 3^rd PARTY.** Naming people 'X' or 'Y' is forbidden. Come up with a fake name. 

**You are restricted to 3000 characters.**

**USING A THROWAWAY?** Feel free to use a throwaway, but be aware that Reddit's auto-moderator silently blocks a lot of posts by new users, and we may not notice until a day has already gone by on it.  If you post with a throwaway, log in with your regular account and see if your post shows up in the sub.  If not, message the mods and we'll approve it so you can be seen.

<div class="md"><p><strong>Post layout:</strong> AITC for [situation]?
(Unless <code>meta</code>)</p>

<p><strong><em>REMEMBER</em></strong>, commenters may ask questions, and answers are expected. Be prepared to give your <strong>age</strong>, <strong>gender</strong>, etc. If this troubles you, use a throwaway. </p>

<p><strong>YOU MUST BE CLEAR WHO IS OP AND WHO IS 2<sup>nd</sup> OR 3<sup>rd</sup> PARTY.</strong> Naming people &#39;X&#39; or &#39;Y&#39; is forbidden. Come up with a fake name. </p>

<p><strong>You are restricted to 3000 characters.</strong></p>

<p><strong>USING A THROWAWAY?</strong> Feel free to use a throwaway, but be aware that Reddit&#39;s auto-moderator silently blocks a lot of posts by new users, and we may not notice until a day has already gone by on it.  If you post with a throwaway, log in with your regular account and see if your post shows up in the sub.  If not, message the mods and we&#39;ll approve it so you can be seen.</p>
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AITC for no like dog?