Forum Rules

[Amethyst]

To everyone's amazement these haven't been posted anywhere before- we generally just say that our rules are a mesh of our server rules and typical forum etiquette. If you know both of those things, then you should be just fine. However, so that everyone is clear, here are some guidelines:

• Be respectful
• No chatspeak
• No trolling
• No derogatory language
• No advertising
• No overtly sexual content
• English only

• Necroposting: If new information comes to light in an old topic and it's useful to post, then this is okay. However, there's no reason to post a casual remark, such as a greeting or agreement, in a topic that's more than a couple months old.
• Double posting: If there is a reason people need to see the topic again after a long period of time after your old post, this is okay. For instance, suppose you were the last post in an Art thread but made a new drawing several days later and want to post it- fine. However if you're making several posts in a row all at once, there's no reason those shouldn't be kept to a single reply.
• Signature length: Our general rule is two-trainer card heights (not counting your trainer card). If it's longer than that, consider a Scroll or Spoiler tag.
• Quality of replies: Make sure each reply is on topic and has a purpose beyond simply saying you agree with something or think it's cool. If you must post those sorts of things, at least elaborate on why you agree, etc. You earn $R for each post, so make sure your post is worth the $R.

If there are any questions on exactly what these mean, you are, of course, free to ask for clarification.

[acstaton99]

Ame, Thank you for doing this post.

[Tenshine]

If there wasn't a need to make this thread previously, then I guess that means the majority of forum users are respectful which is a pretty good sign for the community. Well, that or others are very diligent in policing others. Anyways, thank you for clearly outlining the rules

[Nyrias]

Our users are generally respectful, yes. Before, the forum rules were just the same as server rules, but we figured we needed to highlight some other things that could be worked on. Glad we finally have this post.

[Yoshi]

I understand thanks Ame

[Absol-lutelty awesome!]

No trolling... No loopholes... I've been reduced...

I guess as of now... I have.. To... Shape up to respect...around here? ;_;

[Shanco]

Unfortunately, yes...

[Nyrias]

Respect has been an overall rule, whether set in a thread or not. So yes, we expect all of our members to respect one another..

[Godot]

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.! Show us what it means to you!

*continues to sing as he shakes his hips*

[Tempest]

Godot, I really will never understand you.

[Godot]

I was always taught to treat others how you wish to be treated. So if you show others respect you'll get respect back. And if I don't get shown respect then it will be difficult for me to respect them, I just have a more cartoony way of telling the story. Cuz why not

[Arkhi]

Impatient and trigger-happy people need a drive-thru version of this. Because I have a feeling this isn't being read fully

[Tempest]

There's no question that it isn't being read by most people.

[Sapphire]

"Ignorance is not an excuse."

[Tempest]

I really wish there was a way to get more people to read these before they post.

[Sapphire]

enforce reading before any other posts?

[Tempest]

People just ignore them, and I normally do as well. Unless I'm serious about staying awhile. Maybe bring them to the page automatically?

[Godot]

That's similar to what we do on the server. Our lord and savior Nyusus, gifted us the commands of /rules and /reborn1-4

[Arkhi]

There's one pet peeve I have.
When people don't follow this:

Signature length: Our general rule is two-trainer card heights (not counting your trainer card). If it's longer than that, consider a Scroll or Spoiler tag.

[Tempest]

I know who your talking about. Give me a couple of hours to get home and I'll take care of it.

[Arkhi]

I don't mean to be specific, but just anyone in general.