How can I explore public walls and report inappropriate content on TextWall?

TextWall's Explore feature lets you search for and open public walls, and its Report feature lets you flag users or walls that break the rules — but you must be logged in to submit a report. Both tools are built into the site's options menu, so you can browse and moderate content without leaving the editor.

Exploring public walls

The Explore panel is described as the place where "you can explore public walls and discover content." Its stated purpose is to let you search for walls and get a result.

To use it:

1. Open the Explore option from the site's options menu.
2. Enter a search term for the wall you want to find.
3. Open a result to view that wall.

Two conditions shape what you'll actually see:

• Unlisted walls won't appear. Wall settings include an Unlisted (not shown in Explore) toggle, so a wall's creator can keep it out of Explore results entirely. If you can't find a wall by searching, it may simply be unlisted.
• Some walls carry an NSFW gate. A wall marked NSFW by its creator shows a warning that it "may contain content that is inappropriate for certain audiences," with I understand and No thanks buttons. You have to accept the warning before viewing.

Reporting users or walls

The Report panel is described as the way to "report users or walls that violate the rules," and it states plainly that "you can't submit a report if you're not logged in."

The form has two fields:

The key constraint: if you're browsing as Anonymous, the report won't go through. You need to Register (username, password, and a password confirmation) or Log in first. Note that the site warns not to forget your password at registration, so store it somewhere safe before you continue.

What to check before you report

Because reports are tied to your account, it's worth confirming a few things first:

• You're actually logged in. The interface shows "Logged in as Anonymous" when you aren't, so check that line before filling out the form.
• The wall isn't just gated, not broken. An NSFW warning is a creator-set label, not a rule violation by itself. The warning tells you the wall may be inappropriate for some audiences; it doesn't mean the content breaks the rules.
• You've identified the right target. The form accepts either a username or a wall name, so decide which one you're reporting and enter it exactly.

Practical notes

• Explore and Report are separate panels, so finding a wall and flagging it are two distinct steps.
• If a wall you expect to find doesn't show up in Explore, check whether it's unlisted rather than assuming it was removed.
• Reporting is the site's stated mechanism for maintaining community standards, and it depends on logged-in users to work.