Welcome to American Mensa Firehouse, American Mensa's unmoderated Facebook community for current Mensa members who are 18 years of age or older, and the staff of American Mensa.
This group is member-run and will remain unmoderated by American Mensa. In order to join, and remain in, this group, all members must be free of sanctions from any American Mensa administered Facebook group. This group, like Mensa, is very diverse and can range from Fluffy Kittens to items that will make you wish you could bleach your brain. The debates are spirited and lively, though as with any social media forum, they can turn ugly. There are no rules here beyond the “Facebook Terms of Service”. If someone upsets you, or posts things not to your liking, report it to Facebook, and/or block this person. The administrators will not take any actions to edit or delete posts.
Mensa membership is a portal to a whole world of smart people and the communities they create. There are hundreds — thousands, even — of physical and virtual Mensa gathering places, and the proclivities and conversations are as diverse as the members who create them. Passing the test and joining gives you the key to the door; it’s up to you to discover where it'll take you.
Please note we verify current membership via American Mensa's online member directory. Before requesting to join this group, please make sure you are a current Mensa member. Also, many people use a different name on Facebook than the one registered with Mensa, so it is essential to allow the administrators to be able to 'Message', since they need to ask for your Mensa membership number. I If you don't seem to get a response from an Admin by 3 days, please check your Other folder under Messages. The admins will not admit a member who was nominated to join through Facebook's 'Add a Friend' button. You must request membership yourself.
If you're seeking a more moderated environment, I encourage you to visit our moderated Facebook group American Mensa Hospitality (www.facebook.com/groups/AmericanMensaHospitality) or our online Community on the American Mensa Web site (www.community.us.mensa.org).
NOTE: A sanction from American Mensa Hospitality will affect your ability to join, or remain a member of, American Mensa Firehouse.