Post by ~=†Solaris†=~ on Apr 28, 2016 2:17:13 GMT
These conduct guidelines apply to everyone on the forum.
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Welcome to SITS! If you're reading this, chances are you're a new member wanting to acquaint yourself with the guidelines of this forum, or a familiar face wanting to brush up. Below is a handy table of contents to help you get started. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask one of the moderators (or even the members!) - we'll be happy to help you out!
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General Forum Rules
- Post Content.
SITS is a PG-13 forum. Explict topics such as (but not limited to) illegal material, drug use, underage drinking, and sexual activies aren’t allowed. Any discussion above PG-13 must be marked ‘mature’ in the thread title.
- Pornographic or sexually-oriented artwork: If there's any chance that it may be seen as offensive or inappropriate, give a warning on the original post or thread title. Alternately, you may use links directed outside the forum or utilize spoiler tags.
- Flaming and Harassment.
Don’t personally attack anyone publicly or incite to start a “flame war” – there are people you might not like for one reason or another, but have some tact about it. Harassment over private messages will also not be tolerated and may result in a ban if reported.
- Do not beg artists for artwork.
If they open requests, it’s perfectly fine to ask, but if an artist is closed, please leave them alone. This is a form of harassment and will not be tolerated.
- Double Accounts.
‘Secret’ accounts used for personal gain (more hellhounds, more leader characters, etc.) will not be tolerated. ‘Persona’ accounts - that is, accounts used to roleplay/organize things for any particular character – do not fall in this category. Anyway, don’t do it. A warning will be issued the first offense and a permanent ban for the second.
- Grammar and Spelling.
Proper grammar and spelling is encouraged both in and out of character – but basically, don’t use “leet speak” or an outrageous amount of icons in a way no one can understand!
- Profiles and Signatures.
You may decorate your profile any way you wish, however, please be aware that inappropriate images are not allowed as icons or signatures.
Signatures have a total MAXIMUM height of 300 pixels and a MAXIMUM width of 600 pixels. This includes BOTH text and picture.
Personal title images have a total MAXIMUM of 300 and a MAXIMUM width of 100 pixels.
- Video Content.
Due to this forum being PG-13 rated we do not allow members to post videos of graphic content. Posting a direct link to explicit content will result in punishment, in which will vary depending on its severity. Repeat offenses will lead to a ban.
- “Grave Digging”.
Please don’t bump old threads (ones that haven’t been posted on for at least several days)! It makes things hard to organize when outdated threads are posted on, especially when an issue or question in the topic is already solved. When in doubt, just private message the member who wrote the original post.
- Angst.
Threads created for the sole purpose of “angst,” whining, or argument will not be allowed. Any thread displaying a strongly worded rant of things happening off-forum or elsewhere will be locked and deleted, as they have no place here. Please use another outlet (Tumblr, LiveJournal, etc.) for those sorts of things. However!
Acceptable Angst Includes:
• Death of a pet, family member, friend, etc.
• Dire need situations that may be harmful to yourself or others. (Contact a staff member for more help)
• Serious family illnesses.
Unacceptable Angst Includes But is Not Limited To:
• Relationship/Friendship Break Up.
• Bad day.
• General whining about how “life sucks”.
• Forum related issues. Contact a staff member.
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Copyrights, Art Theft and Plagiarism
- Art/Writing Theft.
If you are not sure you have permission to post something, when in doubt - always ask the creator.
If you find stolen material posted without credit DO NOT call the thief out on the forum. Please PM a Mod. We will take care of it ASAP.
The following falls under the category of theft...
1. Taking another's artwork or writing and posting it as your own.
2. Taking another's artwork or writing and posting it, even if not claiming it as your own, without written permission.
3. Tracing another's artwork or writing and posting it as your own, without written permission and credit.
4. Posting google/other website images without written permission and credit.
5. Using another's character and role playing them without permission and credit.
6. Using templates without following their creator's rules. (i.e. Not giving proper credit.)
7. Collaborating/trading and not giving credit for either the character, coloring, or line art. (Depending on what is applicable.)
8. Plagiarism - stolen writing. That even includes stealing these rules for your own website.
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Roleplaying and Characters
-OOC & IC.
Common terminology used on forum to determine the differences between roleplay and player conversation. Meaning Out of character and In character.
- Our General Roleplaying Rules.
No packs in the neutral zones - either join one that's already existing, make one in the marshlands, or roleplay as a wanderer. Any threads pertaining to such 'pack-like' activities will be locked. This includes claiming territory, using rank names (alpha, beta, etc), and accepting new members into packs. We do not allow this.
- No godmoding or power playing.
Godmoding includes:
1. Having an overly powerful character with no weaknesses.
2. Thrill killing.
3. Controlling the actions of another character including injuries and death.
4. Using OOC knowledge for IC responses.
5. Controlling another character in general.
- Roleplaying pornographic scenes IS NOT ALLOWED. Anyone caught WILL BE BANNED without question.
1. Roleplays should consist of a minimum of 1 paragraph of 8 sentences or more.
2. Should you need help, refer to the Practice Grounds or contact a Moderator.
- Original Character Adoptions.
Each individual who puts their characters or designs up for adoption have their own set of rules. Please abide by them; some can and will take away characters if you do not fulfill their wishes.
- Reserving Character Names.
A name can be reserved in one of two ways:
1. By creating a profile for the character.
2. Posting the name in the character trading section (ex. Offspring of characters)
*In order to create a profile to reserve a name, it must be COMPLETED! This means having the basic information in the profile (such as Name, Breed/Species, Height, Weight, and History if needed for accessories). Fancy fonts and layouts can always be edited in later for aesthetic purposes.
**If you have a name that is no longer in use, delete the account so others can use it.
***If you have a question about a certain name or account, contact a mod or directory organizer and they can investigate whether or not the name can be used. If you know the owner of the character and wish to share a name, feel free to contact the owner and ask!
- Pack Ranking, etc.
To avoid power hoarding, a person is usually only allowed to play one leader character. This means you may only play one character that is in charge of a pack, pride, herd, or any other form of official group. This allows for dispersal of power and allows everyone a greater chance of playing one. The Marshland packs are also included into this rule.
If you wish to play a second alpha, you may send a request to the staff explaining why you are interested and would be a suitable candidate for another leader position.
- Paw Dexterity
Wolves created in this realm have a certain extent of paw dexterity! What does this mean? They are able to grasp certain objects (not necessarily well, but helpful nonetheless) in order to make simple items. Nothing elaborate like weaving a whole ship together out of seaweed... but your typical necklace, tattoo adding, and such are fine. If you have any questions about what this means, or what your character can or cannot do, just PM a Moderator and they'll be happy to help!
________________________________________
Welcome to SITS! If you're reading this, chances are you're a new member wanting to acquaint yourself with the guidelines of this forum, or a familiar face wanting to brush up. Below is a handy table of contents to help you get started. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask one of the moderators (or even the members!) - we'll be happy to help you out!
________________________________________
General Forum Rules
- Post Content.
SITS is a PG-13 forum. Explict topics such as (but not limited to) illegal material, drug use, underage drinking, and sexual activies aren’t allowed. Any discussion above PG-13 must be marked ‘mature’ in the thread title.
- Pornographic or sexually-oriented artwork: If there's any chance that it may be seen as offensive or inappropriate, give a warning on the original post or thread title. Alternately, you may use links directed outside the forum or utilize spoiler tags.
- Flaming and Harassment.
Don’t personally attack anyone publicly or incite to start a “flame war” – there are people you might not like for one reason or another, but have some tact about it. Harassment over private messages will also not be tolerated and may result in a ban if reported.
- Do not beg artists for artwork.
If they open requests, it’s perfectly fine to ask, but if an artist is closed, please leave them alone. This is a form of harassment and will not be tolerated.
- Double Accounts.
‘Secret’ accounts used for personal gain (more hellhounds, more leader characters, etc.) will not be tolerated. ‘Persona’ accounts - that is, accounts used to roleplay/organize things for any particular character – do not fall in this category. Anyway, don’t do it. A warning will be issued the first offense and a permanent ban for the second.
- Grammar and Spelling.
Proper grammar and spelling is encouraged both in and out of character – but basically, don’t use “leet speak” or an outrageous amount of icons in a way no one can understand!
- Profiles and Signatures.
You may decorate your profile any way you wish, however, please be aware that inappropriate images are not allowed as icons or signatures.
Signatures have a total MAXIMUM height of 300 pixels and a MAXIMUM width of 600 pixels. This includes BOTH text and picture.
Personal title images have a total MAXIMUM of 300 and a MAXIMUM width of 100 pixels.
- Video Content.
Due to this forum being PG-13 rated we do not allow members to post videos of graphic content. Posting a direct link to explicit content will result in punishment, in which will vary depending on its severity. Repeat offenses will lead to a ban.
- “Grave Digging”.
Please don’t bump old threads (ones that haven’t been posted on for at least several days)! It makes things hard to organize when outdated threads are posted on, especially when an issue or question in the topic is already solved. When in doubt, just private message the member who wrote the original post.
- Angst.
Threads created for the sole purpose of “angst,” whining, or argument will not be allowed. Any thread displaying a strongly worded rant of things happening off-forum or elsewhere will be locked and deleted, as they have no place here. Please use another outlet (Tumblr, LiveJournal, etc.) for those sorts of things. However!
Acceptable Angst Includes:
• Death of a pet, family member, friend, etc.
• Dire need situations that may be harmful to yourself or others. (Contact a staff member for more help)
• Serious family illnesses.
Unacceptable Angst Includes But is Not Limited To:
• Relationship/Friendship Break Up.
• Bad day.
• General whining about how “life sucks”.
• Forum related issues. Contact a staff member.
________________________________________
Copyrights, Art Theft and Plagiarism
- Art/Writing Theft.
If you are not sure you have permission to post something, when in doubt - always ask the creator.
If you find stolen material posted without credit DO NOT call the thief out on the forum. Please PM a Mod. We will take care of it ASAP.
The following falls under the category of theft...
1. Taking another's artwork or writing and posting it as your own.
2. Taking another's artwork or writing and posting it, even if not claiming it as your own, without written permission.
3. Tracing another's artwork or writing and posting it as your own, without written permission and credit.
4. Posting google/other website images without written permission and credit.
5. Using another's character and role playing them without permission and credit.
6. Using templates without following their creator's rules. (i.e. Not giving proper credit.)
7. Collaborating/trading and not giving credit for either the character, coloring, or line art. (Depending on what is applicable.)
8. Plagiarism - stolen writing. That even includes stealing these rules for your own website.
________________________________________
Roleplaying and Characters
-OOC & IC.
Common terminology used on forum to determine the differences between roleplay and player conversation. Meaning Out of character and In character.
- Our General Roleplaying Rules.
No packs in the neutral zones - either join one that's already existing, make one in the marshlands, or roleplay as a wanderer. Any threads pertaining to such 'pack-like' activities will be locked. This includes claiming territory, using rank names (alpha, beta, etc), and accepting new members into packs. We do not allow this.
- No godmoding or power playing.
Godmoding includes:
1. Having an overly powerful character with no weaknesses.
2. Thrill killing.
3. Controlling the actions of another character including injuries and death.
4. Using OOC knowledge for IC responses.
5. Controlling another character in general.
- Roleplaying pornographic scenes IS NOT ALLOWED. Anyone caught WILL BE BANNED without question.
1. Roleplays should consist of a minimum of 1 paragraph of 8 sentences or more.
2. Should you need help, refer to the Practice Grounds or contact a Moderator.
- Original Character Adoptions.
Each individual who puts their characters or designs up for adoption have their own set of rules. Please abide by them; some can and will take away characters if you do not fulfill their wishes.
- Reserving Character Names.
A name can be reserved in one of two ways:
1. By creating a profile for the character.
2. Posting the name in the character trading section (ex. Offspring of characters)
*In order to create a profile to reserve a name, it must be COMPLETED! This means having the basic information in the profile (such as Name, Breed/Species, Height, Weight, and History if needed for accessories). Fancy fonts and layouts can always be edited in later for aesthetic purposes.
**If you have a name that is no longer in use, delete the account so others can use it.
***If you have a question about a certain name or account, contact a mod or directory organizer and they can investigate whether or not the name can be used. If you know the owner of the character and wish to share a name, feel free to contact the owner and ask!
- Pack Ranking, etc.
To avoid power hoarding, a person is usually only allowed to play one leader character. This means you may only play one character that is in charge of a pack, pride, herd, or any other form of official group. This allows for dispersal of power and allows everyone a greater chance of playing one. The Marshland packs are also included into this rule.
If you wish to play a second alpha, you may send a request to the staff explaining why you are interested and would be a suitable candidate for another leader position.
- Paw Dexterity
Wolves created in this realm have a certain extent of paw dexterity! What does this mean? They are able to grasp certain objects (not necessarily well, but helpful nonetheless) in order to make simple items. Nothing elaborate like weaving a whole ship together out of seaweed... but your typical necklace, tattoo adding, and such are fine. If you have any questions about what this means, or what your character can or cannot do, just PM a Moderator and they'll be happy to help!