Barq Platformed Someone Who Called for Violence. We Want Answers.

After Barq's July 3 panel, one of its guests posted that babyfurs should be killed. Barq later condemned "calls for violence," but hasn't said what happens next. That's the problem.

A statement is not accountability. Until Barq explains how this happened, what action it's taking, and how it will protect targeted communities going forward, we're asking people to delete the app.

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What Happened

On July 3, 2026, Barq hosted a community panel. After the panel, one of the guests posted violent anti-babyfur rhetoric on X.

Community members called it out publicly and asked Barq why someone with that view had been given a platform. Barq's original post promoting the panel was later deleted.

Barq eventually posted a short statement saying it does not support the guest's post and condemns calls for violence. That was good to hear, but it left the most important questions unanswered.

What Barq Still Hasn't Answered

Barq's own rules prohibit violent rhetoric. Those rules need to apply to everyone, including people Barq chooses to promote.

Why It Matters

This is not "just drama."

When a platform gives someone a microphone, that choice says something. When that person then targets part of the community with violent rhetoric, a vague statement is not enough.

Babyfurs are often treated as an acceptable target because people can dress up harassment as "concern" or "criticism of kink." But consensual adult communities deserve the same basic protection as anyone else.

The issue is simple: if Barq wants the community's trust, it needs to show that its safety rules are real.

What We're Asking For

Barq can end this by doing five things:

  1. Say whether the guest is banned from the platform, future panels, and Barq events.
  2. Apologize for platforming them, not only for the post that came afterward.
  3. Explain how panel guests will be vetted in the future.
  4. Name babyfurs directly as the community that was targeted.
  5. Stop deleting posts quietly. Corrections and accountability should happen in public.

If you want to raise these directly, Barq is volunteer-run — their team page lists who's responsible for each area, including Trust & Safety. Reach out through official channels: support@barq.app or their community Discord. If you contact Barq, keep it firm and civil — harassment helps no one and makes it easier for them to dismiss the issue.

How to Delete Barq

Takes a few minutes. Do it before you talk yourself out of it.

  1. Save what's yours. Chats, photos, handles, or contact info you want to keep — grab friends' handles too so you can find them elsewhere (see alternatives below).
  2. In the app: go to your profile, open Settings, and look for account deletion under account settings. Fair warning: users have documented that it's buried and easy to miss.
  3. Can't find it? Email them. support@barq.app — ask for full deletion, not deactivation.
  4. Include a short reason if asked: "I'm deleting my account because Barq platformed someone who called for violence against babyfurs and has not explained what consequences followed."
  5. Cancel any subscription separately in the App Store / Google Play settings — deleting the account may not stop billing.
  6. Uninstall the app.
  7. Send this page to someone who should know what happened.

Where to Go Instead

Leaving Barq does not mean leaving the community.

Mastodon

Mastodon has furry-run instances with local moderation and community accountability.

Bluesky

Bluesky has a large furry presence, strong moderation tools, and active community-run block and label systems.

Telegram

Telegram remains one of the main places furries actually organize, talk, and keep in touch. Find moderated groups with rules you trust.