"This is the Marriage Ref on steroids!"
- random internet user
Will anyone see our names if we air out our differences here?
Your information is completely anonymous on SideTaker.com. Unless you tell someone it's your story they're reading, they won't know.
What's a side?
There are 2 sides to every argument. Each person in the relationship gets to tell theirs :)
How do you create a side on this site?
Simply click the 'Add Your Side' link above, create a free account, and begin entering your story. Once you're satisfied with your side, you save it and a unique invitation link is generated which you email to the person you wish to enter side 2. The link allows them access to enter their side of the argument. Once both sides are entered, the story is published live for people of the world to decide on until they or you consider it resolved.
I don't respond well to criticism. Should I add my side?
The commenters will judge their decision based on what you write, not who you are. If you're in the wrong, they will call you on it. It's not like a friend sugarcoating; you will get people's honest opinions of your situation and if you don't think you can handle it, don't post it. Then again, they'll never know your real identity anyway.
Where's all the stories?
It takes both sides to have a story go live. Many initial sides are added and await the second side to come on and add theirs. If the second side decides against it, the initial side will be publicly available as an 'orphan story' after 10 days.
Why do you not allow for photos of the two sides?
This is strictly anonymous. A person listing their troubles/arguments on SideTaker.com is looking for an impartial jury of people they don't know. A photo may sway their decision if both parties don't match up in the photo on the number scale (i.e. guy is a 4 dating a girl that's a 9.5). Plus, a photo links you to the story.
Is this site only for major fights?
Definitely not...this site is designed for any argument! Even the smallest of fights can turn into major problems. If you think you're right and your significant other disagrees, let the people decide!
What if we make up before the users decide?
Wouldn't that be great? But then, someone may have already owned up to being in the wrong. Was it, though, the person everyone thinks it should be? That's the best part about SideTaker.com. If you wanted, you can even go back to your first girlfriend/boyfriend and post the story of why you broke up...just to see who was really at fault!
How long does my story run?
The side starter gets to choose how long to run the story (between 7 and 365 days) unless both sides change the story setting to resolved within their accounts. If you end early, the person with the higher vote total gets the credit of being right.
Should I ask a question or start a side?
If you think the person you are having the argument will respond to your inivitation and add their side to your story then by all means start a side. If you don't, tell your side by asking a question. Either way your side will be told, but if your invitation is not responded to, you will have to wait 10 days before your side goes public.
Why no video?
This site is anonymous...your mug in a video doesn't exactly express that point :)
What is the idea behind SideTaker.com?
Some are just, but far too many divorces, break ups, and separations happen over non-critical disputes. Over 50% of American marriages end in divorce. In a fight, each person has their side and are usually backed by their friends (on either side). When you can create a jury of anonymous peers to decide who is right or wrong in an argument, then the bias is gone.
Do you guarantee results?
SideTaker.com is not meant to be the primary resolving factor for an argument, so no. It's just a tool that can show what people you don't personally know to be right about your current state of affairs.
Will you be adding anything else?
Actually, yes. There are much bigger plans for SideTaker. For now, it is what the users make of it. If your stories are extremely over the top, you'll get wild comments. If you are looking for sage advice, you will get people willing to help (with probably a touch of the former as well).
