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The Rules
Topic Started: Sep 13 2015, 07:32 PM (49 Views)
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Rules. The big R-word. The things you have to do and NOT do depending on wording. The reasons we're civilized. The... yeah, I'll get on with it.

1. Respect the members of this site.

Regardless if a person is an admin, mod, member, or newbie... everyone deserves a basic level of respect. That doesn't mean you can't joke around, make a jab now and then, and have fun. It means you can't be a raging asshole and just expect to get away with it. If someone disrespects you, that doesn't mean you have free reign to be disrespectful right back. Report them if it gets bad, don't go off on them.

This also doesn't mean that staff is above you and capable of doing no wrong. We're people just like you. If WE fuck up hardcore... report us. Don't think we will ban you or penalize you for getting mad at us. That said, if you make reports simply for disagreeing with a member or staffer... well, you might be getting a talking to about it.

2. Sexual Content is a no-no.

If you're in a "mature" RP and things start getting steamy, you may not go into detail. This site has a "fade to black" rule. That is, a bit of lead-up is fine. Kiss, grope a bit, and so on. But no talking about ding dongs and hoo-hahs. I don't think I need to make a list of words and phrases to avoid, but if people consistently push the boundaries, I can and I will.

Similarly, pornographic material is forbidden and will result in instant penalization.

3. Offensive Content? Here's the nitty-gritty on it.

Before any member makes a post, they should consider the context and content of the post and consider the potential for other members to be personally offended by what said post contains.

In things such as In Character threads, so long as the content pertains to the current happenings, it will be allowed. So too shall it be allowed if the content is on-topic in a discussion. For example... If a topic is about 9/11 and someone posts conjecture about said topic, it will be allowed.

However, blatant flaming will NOT be allowed. Example being the 9/11 thread. If someone posts the meme of the Koolaid Man bursting out of the building, it might be removed.

On the flip-side... if a topic is something that offends a member, then that member should be mature enough to avoid the topic. If you intentionally went into a topic that you knew would be offensive to you. That aspect will definitely be looked at when a report is made.

We are all mature people here and should act like it. If something bugs you to that extent, don't look at it or read it. If you're in a discussion, don't take things out of context or post offensive things when someone counters your statements.

Long story short... don't be childish.

4. Flaming/Trolling.

Don't be a shit. A bit of debate is fine. Hell, even a HEATED debate is fine. But if someone says something that you can't get over... DO NOT turn around and blatantly troll or flame them. That is not cool and will get you a talking to. If a thread is all ABOUT trolling and messing around, then fine. Just don't take it too far.

FLAMING on the other hand... is not something that will be tolerated. For those of you who don't know or need an express example of flaming... Flaming is mockery and insults thrown at internet users back and forth. It's mostly used on forums and when people go to rant, others would just ignore or say "don't care," but others choose to make a war out of it.
Ranter: Dude I'm sick and tired of (blah blah blah)
Ignorer: Don't care
Flamer: Shut up and kill yourself, crying bitch

Just an example, of course. But situations like this will not be tolerated. Anyone caught flaming or reported for flaming will be talked to and likely penalized.

5. Piracy. No, not Jack Sparrow. Like DIGITAL piracy.

Its not cool. Linking to torrents and the like will get you talked to by staff and possibly banned. We here on this site don't want anything to do with your illegal activities.
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