Post by pixie on Jul 31, 2011 16:46:40 GMT -5
RULES:
So like every other properly functioning site, we need rules, don’t we? And yes, that was a rhetorical question, though if you did answer, we’ll hope you said yes. But moving on. we just want orderliness on this site, and orderliness is establish on a clearly stated set of rules. They’re very simple and easy to follow:
ACTIVITY:
[/b]So like every other properly functioning site, we need rules, don’t we? And yes, that was a rhetorical question, though if you did answer, we’ll hope you said yes. But moving on. we just want orderliness on this site, and orderliness is establish on a clearly stated set of rules. They’re very simple and easy to follow:
ACTIVITY:
We know that all of you have lives outside of RPing, as do we. That’s why we try to be perfectly reasonable when it comes to activity.
1. Please post at least once a week. We think it’s fairly reasonable to ask for that from an active member, and it also keeps the thread active and allows for reasonable progression.
2. Sign in at least three times a week. It’s really not very difficult to type in a username and password, now is it?
3. in reference to rules 1 (one) and 2 (two) under activity, if you have any concerns in regards to the minimum requirements for posting and signing in, then please contact a staff member, and we’ll do our best to suggest a compromise.
4. If you know beforehand that you will be away for an extended period of time (like say two weeks), then please post a notice in the LOA boards to let us know. It allows us to differentiate between inactive users or users who are temporarily away, the former being the one that gets deleted.
5. A daily activity check that usually takes place at the beginning of every month and spans one week will be the ultimate method of deciding whether an account is deleted or not. Everyone must post in the activity checks, the only exception being members who have posted in the LOA boards or those who have let a staff member know about their absence.
POSTING:
This is essential for every RP site, isn’t it?
1. Each post should meet a minimum requirement of 300 words. It’s not very difficult, however if you find that you are at a loss of words, think of your five senses: See, smell, taste, touch, hear.
2. Let it be noted that a post is a few paragraphs of at least 300 words. Plotting on relationship threads and interacting in the Communications and Games boards do not count as a post.
3. Each post should be detailed and descriptive. Do NOT write a post that contains mostly dialogue.
4. Do NOT begin posting or ICCing until your character has been accepted.
5. Remember that ICCing is not a substitute for threading. If we find that activity becomes lacking because of the c-box, then it will promptly be removed.
6. Post in the correct boards. There’s nothing confusing about that.
7. No god-modding or powerplaying is accepted under any circumstances. Character deaths are allowed, but only if the person RPing the character allows for permission. Afterward, please let a staff member know so we can avoid any potential confusion.
8. Be realistic. Sure a lot of things can happen, but keep in mind that we are in a realistic high school/town setting. Just think. What’s the likelihood of a puny bookworm of a freshman beating up a large, steroid-packed quarterback in a fistfight? Or maybe a girl suddenly sprouting wings out of her back and flying off the Empire State building?
9. We are a PG-13 site, which means that no sexual intercourse or graphic violence may take place in the roleplays. If you insist upon writing it out, then do it off the site.
CODE OF CONDUCT
An RP site may mostly be about roleplaying, but socializing is important too! There’s just a few things one should keep in mind while doing so.
1. Be polite, courteous, respectful, and friendly. A hostile, rude attitude toward another member or staff will not be tolerated.
2. Be active in the community. Do not focus only on interacting with a select few members because this may lead to the formation of cliques, and cliques are not tolerated.
3. Do not cause drama or pick a fight outside of a plot. No one likes it, and in the chance that it does take place, do not hesitate to contact a staff member. We will immediately take the appropriate actions to resolve the matter.
4. Each member gets three chances, and each time a rule is broken, the following consequences will be more severe. The first time a rule is broken, a warning will be issued. The second time this occurs, all accounts belonging to the member will be banned for two weeks. The third time this occurs, all accounts belonging to the member will be suspended indefinitely. If a member picks a fight or causes drama, no second or third chances will be granted. The accounts will immediately be suspended.
5. The rules are subject to be updated or changed at any time. When such changes are made, a mass PM will be sent out to ever member to inform them of what has taken place, and afterward it is the member’s responsibility to be kept up-to-date. If a rule is broken, the I-didn’t-know excuse will not be accepted.
ENROLLMENT
Isn’t this essential to every site? And it should be no surprise by now that there are rules dictating this also.
1. Under no means may a mary-sue or gary-stu be made. If one is made, the application will be rejected immediately.
2. After creating an account, each member has one week to complete the application. Additional time may be granted if the said member gets permission from a staff member, but keep in mind that the additional time will just be one more week and no more.
3. Mark applications accordingly. if the application is incomplete, then put a WIP (work in progress) or UNF (unfinished) tag in the subject title. If there is a FIN (finished) tag of no tag at all in the subject line, then staff members will assume that the application is complete and will begin to complete it.
4. Do not nag a staff member to take a look at your completed application. Be patient. We staff members are eager to allow new members to get to RPing, but occasionally, we are preoccupied by other things. Each member is granted one reminder when their after their applications are completed and posted.
5. Do not change the application sheet at all, and complete all areas accordingly.
6. Members may create as many characters as they please as long as each and every character is actively used, otherwise the inactive characters will be deleted. In addition, make sure there is only one character per account.
7. After your character is accepted, you must post in all claims. Failure to post in claims may lead to confusion and double claims.
8. Change your display name to your character’s full name in first middle last order (all in lowercase) right after you have completed and posted an application.
GRAPHICS
Beautiful and sometimes annoying.
1. Templates or posting tables are not required, but they are pleasant to see, so please use them as often as possible. You may find codes for templates on Caution 2.0.
2. Do not stretch the boards. The maximum size for avatars are 100x100, and the maximum size for signatures are 475x500.
3. An avatar is required, though signatures may be optional. Make sure that they are images of your character’s play-by.
CHAT-BOX
I promise that this is the last section of rules you’ll have to read! The code is: Shouldn't you make this less obvious? Congrats on getting so far!
1. Do not spam or advertise in the chat-box. There are proper threads created for the purpose of advertising, and spam is just plain annoying.
2. The chat-box is not a replacement for roleplaying. If a staff member sees that members are spending more time chatting rather than roleplaying, a warning will be issued. if the problem is not resolved, the chat box will be removed.
3. Be polite and welcoming in the chat box.
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