Post by Meg Dickson on Oct 8, 2015 6:46:24 GMT
1. NO TROLLING. Trolls are instantly banned
2. Spam bots are instantly banned
3. Be respectful of each other and each other's opinions. We're here to discuss things not tear people to shreds. First disrespectful comment is a warning; second is an infraction; third is a ban.
4. In that vein, be kind when critiquing things such as paleoart. While constructive criticism is encouraged, cruelty is not. First disrespectful comment is a warning; second is an infraction; third is a ban.
5. If you feel yourself getting upset or heated take a step back, take a deep breath, and cool down. It's an internet boards, not life or death.
6. Discussions of sex, sexual behavior, and related topics are all NSFW no matter how scientific. Please label any threads about these topics as such. Two warnings, two infractions, and only then will you be banned.
7. Coming into the boards just to start arguments and rile people up on any side of an argument is not encouraged and will get you instantly banned.
8. Do not discriminate based on scientific knowledge level. We're all here to learn from each other and grow. Elitist behavior will give you two warnings, then two infractions, and then banishment.
9. No insulting people for what they like. Fandoms are a matter of opinion, and while discussions of the good things and bad things about a fandom is important, outright bullying someone for liking something is rude and will not be tolerated. First comment is a warning; second is an infraction; third is a ban.
10. No spam! Posts containing only one word, excessive emotes, or that have no relevance to the topic at hand are considered spam and this behavior will give you two warnings, then two infractions, and then banishment.
2. Spam bots are instantly banned
3. Be respectful of each other and each other's opinions. We're here to discuss things not tear people to shreds. First disrespectful comment is a warning; second is an infraction; third is a ban.
4. In that vein, be kind when critiquing things such as paleoart. While constructive criticism is encouraged, cruelty is not. First disrespectful comment is a warning; second is an infraction; third is a ban.
5. If you feel yourself getting upset or heated take a step back, take a deep breath, and cool down. It's an internet boards, not life or death.
6. Discussions of sex, sexual behavior, and related topics are all NSFW no matter how scientific. Please label any threads about these topics as such. Two warnings, two infractions, and only then will you be banned.
7. Coming into the boards just to start arguments and rile people up on any side of an argument is not encouraged and will get you instantly banned.
8. Do not discriminate based on scientific knowledge level. We're all here to learn from each other and grow. Elitist behavior will give you two warnings, then two infractions, and then banishment.
9. No insulting people for what they like. Fandoms are a matter of opinion, and while discussions of the good things and bad things about a fandom is important, outright bullying someone for liking something is rude and will not be tolerated. First comment is a warning; second is an infraction; third is a ban.
10. No spam! Posts containing only one word, excessive emotes, or that have no relevance to the topic at hand are considered spam and this behavior will give you two warnings, then two infractions, and then banishment.