What are the rules?

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Everybody has something to give: your first post must be an item giveaway.

• You must post something at least every 3 months in order to claim any items on Twoshirts.org.

• Everything must be free: no marketing materials or solicitations of any kind.

• No stolen items, illegal items, or firearms may be posted.

• No profane or disrespectful posts or discussions.

Is it safe to meet people for a giveaway?
In hundreds of giveaways we’ve never had an incident of violence. However, there are certainly people in this world who may not be safe, so it’s best to take common-sense precautions whenever connecting with a stranger. Here are some recommended guidelines:

• Protect your online privacy: Never divulge personal contact information such as home phone, address, social security number, credit card information, etc. when communicating online.
• Don't invite strangers to your house:Arrange to meet in a safe, neutral, public place. Meet at a church, a park, a cafe, or shopping area close enough to be convenient for both of you.
• Don't meet strangers alone:Don’t go alone. Take someone with you just to be safe. If you drop items off at someone's house, don't go into a strange house alone.

If you feel someone you've met through Twoshirts isn't safe, e-mail the administrators at info@twoshirts.org and inform them of your concerns.

Why must I post something to share before receiving something?

Twoshirts.org is an attempt to cultivate an economy of generosity, which means everyone participates in giving. We believe everybody has something to give. Furthermore, we believe participation in the community is healthy and affirming. Therefore, in order to keep the community healthy and viable we ask everyone to contribute. You need not give in equal value according to what you have received, only according to what you have extra.

How do I sign up?

Click here to register. You will create a username and password which you'll use to log into twoshirts.org. You'll also be required to fill out a simple user profile so other twoshirts members know a little bit about you. We encourage you to post something to give away immediately after registering, as this ensures that your account is fully active and you'll be able to use all aspects of twoshirts.org.

How do I post an item to giveaway?

First, click here to sign-up. It’s free, we will never spam you or sell your information to anyone, ever. Once you are a twoshirts member, you can post items and claim items from the my twoshirts or items pages. We’ll walk you through every step.

How do I request an item that is listed?

Simply click the “request” button at an item’s listing page. This will take you to a contact form for that item. Simply fill out the form, letting the item's owner which item you're contacting them about, along with any necessary information. This will send an e-mail to the owner, who will respond to you directly. Once you have connected, it’s up to the two of you to make the exchange. Simply work out the details for meeting and exchanging privately. This is a great chance to meet someone new!

What if I don’t see a category for what I need or want to share?

Post it in the next closest category. Then, contact us and recommend we start a new category. We do this all the time in order to make the forums more user friendly. Or, go to the “discussion” forums and make a suggestion.

If everything is free, how do you guys cover your costs?

The technology that makes twoshirts possible does have significant costs, so we rely heavily on your generous support. There are several ways you can help keep twoshirts up and running, which are all available in our propaganda section:

You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for only $36 a year. In return, you’ll receive monthly articles on how to live a life of generosity, simplicity, and frugality and thereby promote justice, sustainability, and mercy in the world. Subscribe now! It’s cheap and you won’t be disappointed!

You can buy cool twoshirts stuff like t-shirts, bumper stickers, and coffee mugs that help spread the word, and

you can make a tax deductible donation.

What if I’m not a Christian?

Twoshirts is an open community. Though we believe taking Jesus seriously and following his teaching is the way to live a truly eternal kind of life, everyone is welcome to join and benefit from the community. We think Jesus was the most hospitable person ever.