Clean-LDS is a resource for the support of those struggling to overcome pornography addiction or abuse, using the framework of the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Pornography, with its sleazy filth, sweeps over the earth like a horrible, engulfing tide. It is poison. Do not watch it or read it. It will destroy you if you do. It will take from you your self-respect. It will rob you of a sense of the beauties of life. It will tear you down and pull you into a slough of evil thoughts and possibly of evil actions. Stay away from it. Shun it as you would a foul disease, for it is just as deadly. President Gordon B. Hinckley, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Charter

Those who join the virtual support groups of Clean-LDS do so in order to associate freely with others and to discuss personal topics in the light of the revealed gospel of Jesus Christ. Though a wide range of discussion over how to deal with pornography addiction in light of our commitment to the gospel is encouraged, arguments intended to dissuade members from keeping covenants or otherwise undermining their commitment to the gospel and/or The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will not be posted. This in no way imposes a standard of perfection upon members of the group. We hope to share what we have learned and to learn from others so that we can be strengthened in our endeavors and to better serve the Lord and our fellow beings. In order to do so, we agree to the following guidelines:

1. Though you don't have to be Latter-day Saint to join these lists, it was founded to cater to those of the LDS church. If you are not LDS, we ask that you honor our belief that the Lord directs the Church and teaches us through modern revelation. All of us on these lists understand that the scriptures (including the Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price) and official statements of the First Presidency and other General Authorities of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints carry significant importance concerning the struggles in our lives. Those whom we have sustained as prophets, seers, and revelators are to be spoken of with respect. We hold the unique belief that there is a living prophet who has the authority to declare the mind and will of God and we have committed to follow this counsel.
2. We treat each other as equals and realize that no one, other than those mentioned in paragraph one above, holds more or less authority over matters of belief or church policy than any other. Support of our ideas is best attained through reference to scripture, publications by those in authority, personal experiences, and our own best reasoning.
3. We avoid contention. We never attack another or publicly question the motives of another member of a Clean-LDS list. We work under the assumption that all of our intentions are good. If there is a misunderstanding of interpretation or a disagreement on a subject, we approach the matter kindly and with humility. We admit the possibility that, even though our precepts appear to be founded in scripture and supported by the prophets, a personal idea we may have could be wrong through our own flawed understanding and experiences. We approach all such differences with courtesy, allowing each of us the right to our own opinion and the privilege of following the dictates of our own conscience.
4. We hold the Temple to be sacred and do not discuss in public that which is found in the Temple ceremony.
5. We do not use Clean-LDS as a means to convert another to our own set of beliefs. We recognize that good upstanding citizens can belong to any one of the political parties, choose to adhere to differing health practices and/or socio-political agendas, etc. We recognize that others have the agency to choose for themselves how to conduct their own lives. In conjunction with this idea of respecting the beliefs of others, we do not criticize the recovery methods practiced by others. We may suggest an alternative point of view, but do not in any off-hand manner criticize the methods employed by others. Discussion of different recovery methodology is best approached as in "what has worked for me has been...", not "I do not like...".
6. We also (with humor or not) do not use language that is socially regarded as coarse, blasphemous, or vulgar.
7. All are welcome on Clean-LDS making us a diverse group. We thrive on this diversity, seeing it as enriching and unifying, rather than as a means of division. We do not use remarks that could cause needless hurt to any group of people and we refrain from personal attacks.
8. Clean-LDS was created as a haven for those who are struggling. Due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter, confidentiality is of the highest priority. Violation of this provision is grounds for immediate removal from all Clean-LDS membership. Any information we have about another member, or his or her family, will be kept confidential at all costs.
• We will not contact anyone on these mailing lists via phone or house calls without express permission from that member.
• If a spouse of a subscriber is not a part of a Clean-LDS list, no member of a Clean-LDS list will share information with that spouse which was gleaned from the posts on the lists.
• Posts may not be distributed to anyone by anyone without the express written permission from the author of that post.
• Addresses obtained through a subscription to a Clean-LDS list shall not be shared by the moderator or any other person with other mailing lists for any purpose, including but not limited to marketing, research, or religious organizations.
9. If one of us feels wronged, slighted, or offended in any way, we try to communicate by personal E-mail if possible. If that does not seem to have an effect or we find that impossible to accomplish, we take the matter privately to the moderator of Clean-LDS through this site. Retaliation, sharp reproof, or cynicism is to be avoided in public posts. The moderator is avaliable to intervene in such matters if needed.