Post by Persephone on Aug 13, 2015 23:27:33 GMT -5
In order to make this a safe and happy place for Real Vampires and Black Swans, we find it necessary to impose a little bit of order around the place. We don't like it any more than you do, but we don't have time to babysit and moderate every single post. So, without further ado, here are the Rules of Etiquette for The Sanctuary.
Thank you for reading this. Please indicate that you've done so by replying to the post. A simple "read and agreed" will do. Now, go have fun!
- RESPECT. First and foremost and without exception.
- Think before you post. If you wouldn't want it said to you, don't say it to someone else.
- No sexual harassment of any kind. Not every member of this board is an adult - many reading the board are likely adolescents who are in the early stages of awakening. Making sexually explicit or suggestive remarks in the forums will not be tolerated and will result in an immediate ban. This is a hard limit and non-negotiable.
- Back up your facts. Do not come into the forums and post something as fact unless you can give us reasons why.
- Trolling is not cool. Neither is flaming. If more than one of your posts needs to be deleted for this reason, you will be given a warning. Continued behavior in this vein will result in further action, up to and including IP banning.
- No smear campaigns. We're happy to have discussions, and we also realize that, no matter how hard we try, this community is and always has been prone to drama. With that said, we will not tolerate slander and libel. Your opinions are valued and valid, but we don't want any internet wars. If you don't like a person, whether they are a member of this board or a community member in general, please don't use this forum as a place to bash them.
- WE DON'T SERVE SPAM. Do not use this community to advertise unless you ask permission, in writing, of the moderators. If we have to remove your spam, we're going to remove YOU. It's tedious. Don't make us do it.
- No pornography. Again, members are not all of the age of consent. Don't post sexually explicit images or videos. If we feel the need to create an adults-only section in the future, we will do so. Your suggestions on this subject are most welcome but in the meantime, please be aware of who is reading and viewing your posts.
- No plagiarizing. If you use someone else's words or images, please give them credit. If we catch it, we'll remove it.
- Finally, the mods and admins are not your parents nor are they your babysitters. We are here to have fun and engage with the rest of the members, too. Try to work your problems out amongst yourselves, off the boards. We will, of course, step in to help if things can't be worked out, but please don't message us every time someone hurts your feelings or has a difference of opinion.
Thank you for reading this. Please indicate that you've done so by replying to the post. A simple "read and agreed" will do. Now, go have fun!