What's this effin' website?

Fmylife.com is a collection of everyday anecdotes and stories likely to happen to anyone and everyone, sent to us exclusively by our users, which we then publish on the site. This is a space where you can let it all out and unwind by sharing the little things that screw with your day, and maybe realize that you are not alone in experiencing day-to-day crap. There now, don't you feel better?

Who's behind fmylife.com?

All this stuff began on an IRC channel which allowed a few friends (us) to exchange our FML stories with each other. The IRC channel then became a microblog in January 2008. As the general interest in the stories reached a wider audience, it was a pleasant surprise to see FML stories coming in from all over the world. Therefore, we have already been able to scientifically prove that a new form of life has appeared on earth: an F my life! (BTW, the original site's concept is all thanks to Maxime Valette's work. Go Maxime!)

What's this site all about?

Fmylife.com contains a daily dose of short anecdotes, based on a simple recipe: in a few sentences, users can tell everyone the shitty moment which ruined their day. These short stories must begin with Today and end with FML. On top of being a huge release for the person telling their story, delightfully proving that screw ups happen to everybody every day, fmylife.com also aims to be funny for everyone involved, as well as a way to share your misfortunes with other unlucky individuals, bearing in mind that a sense of irony is essential.

How does it work?

Quite simply: each user can contribute to the site and submit their own story by clicking on the Submit your FML link in the menu at the top of the page. Posts must start with 'Today' and end with FML. To be published, your story will have to be approved by the users' votes (you can vote at the Moderate the FMLs link, and then by our team). This subject is explained in the next point. As soon as your story is online, visitors can vote for it in two different ways: I agree, your life sucks when they agree or You totally deserved it when they reckon you put yourself into that situation on your own. These votes allow us to rank your stories in the 'Top FMLs' category, which can be found in the menu at the top of the page. Also, if you want to see the comments from other users, simply click on the story number (ex: #56665).

Why has my FML not been approved?

Each day we receive several hundred stories. We want the site to remain as diverse as possible, covering loads of themes, so we have to select a limited amount of stories a day. To do so, we follow a few guidelines and criteria. A good FML should seem fresh, well written, plausible, and has to be humorous.

Does the site contain fake stories?

It's possible. Even though we try our best to avoid posting something fake, there's no real way to check that the stories we receive really did happen. We look at it like this: as long as a story makes us smile and seems convincing and plausible, we believe it would be a great shame to deny them a chance to be published. You must remember that a lot of people visit the website, that sometimes fact is stranger than fiction, and crazy things happen all over the world. Just because something seems totally insane and could never happen to you doesn't mean that it never happened... Life sometimes is a bitch.

Why should I create a member's account?

We suggest that you to take a look at our page about the benefits of becoming an FML member. However, even if you do not sign up to become a fully fledged fmylife.com member, you can still submit a FML, moderate the stories, and vote for the anecdotes so they can climb the Top and Flop charts.

How can I find an FML or another member?

You can use the search box at the top right hand corner of the page. To find an FML, if you know its number, type # in the search box, followed by the number (ex: #56665). If you don't remember the number, or you want to find a member, you can use the advanced search to try and find what you’re looking for.

How do I keep in touch with fmylife.com wherever I may be?

You could say that we've thought of everything! The website is also available:
-for iPhones: http://iphone.fmylife.com
-for mobile phones: http://mobile.fmylife.com
-for iPhones and Android application. There you go -> http://www.fmylife.com/applications/official

How can I contact you guys?

There's only one address you need to know to send us anything about the website, as well as your love and compliments: support@fmylife.com.