Frequently Asked Questions

No. You can submit a forgiveness message, browse messages, and react to messages completely anonymously — no account required.

No. Every submission is placed in a moderation queue and reviewed by a human moderator before it is published. This ensures the platform remains safe and positive.

We aim to review all submissions within 24–48 hours. During high-traffic periods it may take a bit longer.

Yes. The "Post Anonymously" checkbox is enabled by default on the submission form. If you post anonymously, your message will show as submitted by "Anonymous."

Messages of forgiveness, healing, reconciliation, hope, and compassion. Examples: 'I forgive my father after 20 years.' or 'I forgive myself for mistakes I made.' The message must be positive and safe for all ages.

Anonymous users cannot edit or delete submitted messages. If you create a registered account before submitting, you can edit or delete your submissions while they are still in the pending moderation queue.

Each published message can receive four positive reactions: ❤️ Inspired, 🙏 Thank You, 🌿 Peace, and 🤍 Hope. There are no negative reactions or downvotes — only encouragement.

Each published message has a 'Report' button. Click it, select the reason (e.g., Spam, Hate Speech, Personal Information), and submit. Our moderators will review it.

Yes, WeForgiveThem.org is completely free to use and ad-free. We rely on voluntary donations to keep the platform running. If you find value here, please consider donating.

We collect minimal data. We store a hashed (non-reversible) version of your IP for spam prevention, not your real IP. We never share or sell your data. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Not yet. A mobile app is on our future roadmap. For now, the website is fully responsive and works beautifully on mobile browsers.

Donations pay for server hosting, domain registration, email services, and ongoing development. Every dollar keeps this platform free and ad-free for everyone.