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Post by Nachtkern on Nov 10, 2021 15:22:40 GMT 1
- FORUM RULES - This thread contains all the forum-wide rules, so read it carefully!
Additionally, some boards have board-specific rules in a sticky, so read those too, before posting in them. CONTENTS:
Depending on the situation, and how often a rule was broken, moderators may choose to warn you, remove or edit content you have posted, temporarily ban you, or remove you from the forums permanently. If you have any questions about the rules, you can contact a moderator for more explanation. |
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Post by Nachtkern on Nov 16, 2021 13:11:04 GMT 1
GENERAL RULES: - This forum is 13+.
You should be at least 13 years old to use the forum.
If you are younger than that, you will be banned until you turn 13.
- 18+ content is not allowed.
Everything on the forum (posts, messages, user profiles and usernames, etc.) should be safe for work.
Do not link to NSFW websites or content, even with a warning.
(An explanation of what is considered 18+ content is here.)
- Don't do anything illegal.
This includes sharing or discussing piracy, rom sites, and illegal streaming websites.
- Follow basic internet safety and use common sense.
Do not click on strange links, especially not ones promising gifts or money.
Do not fill in account info or personal details anywhere it's not meant to go, or tell it to others.
Don't share personal information, like your real name, phone number, location, school/workplace, or medical information publicly.
Don't share information that can put you or others at risk, such as mental illness, history of drug use, etc.
If I catch you doing any of that crap, I will come to your house and kill you.
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Post by Nachtkern on Nov 16, 2021 13:16:26 GMT 1
BEHAVIOR ON THE FORUM:
- Be kind to others.
Bigotry, hate speech, harrassment, flaming, or trolling is not allowed.
This includes fetishism, stereotyping, white-washing and other racist tropes, bootlicking, and inappropriately acting victimized.
- Respect boundaries.
Don't ask for personal information, flirt, or make sexual remarks to other users.
Don't attempt to circumvent blocks in any way.
- Don't use slurs.
Swear words are allowed, but not excessively or towards other members.
Don't use sexual language while swearing.
- Don't use the forums to vent or be overly negative.
Don't guilt-trip, fish for pity, or otherwise act in a way that is uncomfortable to others.
Don't vaguepost, or use the forums to shittalk others, even if they aren't on the forum.
- Don't mini-mod or impersonate moderators.
If you see someone breaking rules, or have a problem with someone, report it and let the moderators do their job.
Be kind when correcting others, and don't add on if someone has already corrected them before you.
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Post by Nachtkern on Nov 17, 2021 1:36:11 GMT 1
FORUM USAGE:- Make sure you read board-specific rules, and post in the right boards.
Board-specific rules are sticky'd in their respective boards.
If you post in the wrong board, please delete your thread, or report it so a moderator can move it.
- Posts should be thoughtful and clear.
Your posts should be in English, comprehensible, and formatted accessibly.
Don't post one-word replies, keysmashes, react in memes, or leave thoughtless or inconsiderate replies.
Don't over-use abbreviations, acronyms, and internet slang, especially ones that haven't yet withstood the test of time.
Don't spam, double-post (except for setting up a multi-post thread) or excessively bump threads.
- Thread titles should be descriptive.
Someone else should be able to tell what your thread is about before clicking on it.
Your thread title should also show if your thread contains spoilers, or sensitive material.
- Use spoiler tabs and content warnings.
If something is allowed, but is potentially gross, upsetting, or eye-straining, put it inside a spoiler tab, and give a warning for its contents.
If your post is excessively long because of a large amount of text, or long images, those should sometimes go in a spoiler tab, too.
Be mindful of what shows up in the preview text of a thread (displayed on hover).
- Self-promo is only allowed in a couple of places.
You can link to your socials or work outside of the forum in your signature, the Welcome board, the Galleries board, and the Art Shops boards.
Don't make posts only to link out of the forum. For example, a post with just a twitter link isn't allowed, but sharing a twitter link alongside a drawing is allowed.
Do not link to accounts that contain 18+ material, or can be used to dox you.
- Don't make your signatures evil and fucked up.
Don't make them longer than seven lines of text (at 10pt), or taller than an image 120px in height.
Don't put in flashing, eye-straining, gross, or potentially upsetting images.
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Post by Nachtkern on Dec 29, 2021 0:05:51 GMT 1
IMAGES & ARTWORK: - Don't post or use uncredited work by others.
This includes photography, art assets made by others, memes using someone else's artwork, and picrew and dollmaker-generated images.
If a part of your profile was made by someone else (for example, your display picture, or signature) credit them in your signature.
Make sure you have permission to use or share work beforehand.
- Don't steal work.
Don't trace or copy other people's artwork to take credit for yourself.
Don't plagiarize written works.
Don't heavily reference other people's designs.
- Don't make posts that are very image-heavy, or embed gigantic image files.
Your posts shouldn't crash the browser of someone with slower internet.
If you have too many images, link to them instead of embedding them all.
If your images are very large files, either link to them, or compress them.
- Don't leave unsolicited, or unconstructive critique.
It's fine to offer critique, but don't just start digging into someone's work without their permission.
When offering critique, aim to be helpful and kind. Telling people what you don't like about a piece is not critique.
Be kind when responding to work, and respect not everyone is looking for critique.
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