Safety on GigPigeon
We want you sharing gig stories, not dealing with nightmares. Reporting and blocking keep that space safe.
Reporting content
You can report any check-in or comment you believe is illegal, harmful, or against our rules, and any user whose username or profile picture is offensive — just tap the flag. When you report someone you can block them at the same time. A reported check-in or comment is hidden from public view immediately, then reviewed by our moderators — it's either permanently removed if it's upheld, or reinstated if not. We have a non-retaliation policy for reporting, though malicious abuse of the reporting system can result in account removal.
Friend requests, on your terms
Anyone can send you a friend request — no matter how many festivals you apparently "definitely met" at. You don't have to accept it, and nobody sees your feed until you do. You can remove a friend at any time, which stops you seeing each other's feeds (you can re-add them later if you choose).
Choose who sees your reviews
Every review you write — its rating, notes and photo — has its own visibility. Everyone shows it on the artist's and venue's pages to anyone using GigPigeon, Your Friends keeps it to the people you've accepted, and Just You keeps it private. Set your default in Profile → Review visibility and change it on any show whenever you like.
Comments, among friends
Only the person who wrote a review and their friends can comment on it, so strangers can't turn up in your replies. A comment can be seen by anyone who can see the review it's on. On your own reviews you're in charge: delete any comment, or turn comments off for that review altogether. If you @mention a friend who can see the review, we'll let them know.
Blocking
Blocking goes a step further than removing a friend: it stops you seeing each other's feeds and prevents either of you from sending a new friend request — a clean break, no group chat required.
More information
Full detail on data handling is in our Privacy Policy, and the rules for content and conduct are in our Terms and Conditions. If something concerns you, reach us via the Contact page.
