Post by .w. >.< .w. on Dec 5, 2006 23:09:41 GMT -5
Because "Code of Conduct" is an aliteration and it sounds much nicer then "Rules".
General
-Respect is key! Respect the staff members, respect the other members, respect yourself. Respect the site. Respect other's beliefs and opinions. Respect can prevent alot of problems.
-No bashing/flaming/hurtful comments- we want this site to be user-friendly. If someone disagrees with you, fine, we can all agree to disagree, but don't chew them out about it...be polite. Don't try to force your opinions onto another person, and don't tell them anything along the lines of "Your wrong and I'm right!" Also, don't bash yourself. Seriously. Respect yourself, and then you will be respected. *Nods*
-No cussing/profanity/vulgar language of any sort. Don't try to go around the cencors, either. Saying mild words like "heck" or "dang" are alright, but please, don't let it get any worse then that. Saying stuff from various fandoms such as "By the Lion's Mane!" or "Varda!" or "Low-down, Stuck-up, scruffy-looking nerfherder!" is perfectly fine...as long as it isn't meant in a mean way.
-No vulgar images/pornography...no one appreciates that junk. Please, keep the site clean.
-No discrimination/racial slurs/prejudices/sterotypes...again, common sense, courtesy, and respect.
-Follow the Golden Rule...treat others how you want to be treated. =)
-No one-word posts/posts with just emoticons...very annoying and pointless.
-No double-posting unless otherwise stated.
-Try to post in the correct board for things, just to steer clear of hassle and confusion.
Roleplaying
-Keep your IC posts to a minimum of three sentances. It doesn't matter whether it's serious or realistic, but keeping the posts as three sentances ensures that the other members can have something to reply to. And no matter your difficulty, three sentances is really easy. =) So no one can complain.
-Try to keep posts under 1,000 words...I know some of you may want to flaunt your literacy and writing skills, which isn't a problem, but sometimes it can be a hassle to read /really/ long posts. If you break this rule only a few times, though, it's ok...everyone has their moments of muse.
-No graphic sex. One word: Ewwwww.
-Please try to keep the gore to a minimum...your paw can be chopped off with a vibroblade, but try not to describe the blood and stuff...some of us have sensitive stomachs, myself included, and alot just don't appreciate that stuff.
-No powerplaying/godmoding. Powerplaying is when you control someone else's character. You can control your character, and your character only. If your fencing, for example, you can't say that you hit the other character -just say you were trying to hit them. It's up to the other player whether they are hit or not, and what the damage is. On the other hand, though, godmoding is when your character is invincible or all-powerful. Sorry, you can't dodge every attack all the time. And you don't rule the world/galaxy/universe. Not even me.
-The general rules basically apply to RP also.
-Have fun. =)
General
-Respect is key! Respect the staff members, respect the other members, respect yourself. Respect the site. Respect other's beliefs and opinions. Respect can prevent alot of problems.
-No bashing/flaming/hurtful comments- we want this site to be user-friendly. If someone disagrees with you, fine, we can all agree to disagree, but don't chew them out about it...be polite. Don't try to force your opinions onto another person, and don't tell them anything along the lines of "Your wrong and I'm right!" Also, don't bash yourself. Seriously. Respect yourself, and then you will be respected. *Nods*
-No cussing/profanity/vulgar language of any sort. Don't try to go around the cencors, either. Saying mild words like "heck" or "dang" are alright, but please, don't let it get any worse then that. Saying stuff from various fandoms such as "By the Lion's Mane!" or "Varda!" or "Low-down, Stuck-up, scruffy-looking nerfherder!" is perfectly fine...as long as it isn't meant in a mean way.
-No vulgar images/pornography...no one appreciates that junk. Please, keep the site clean.
-No discrimination/racial slurs/prejudices/sterotypes...again, common sense, courtesy, and respect.
-Follow the Golden Rule...treat others how you want to be treated. =)
-No one-word posts/posts with just emoticons...very annoying and pointless.
-No double-posting unless otherwise stated.
-Try to post in the correct board for things, just to steer clear of hassle and confusion.
Roleplaying
-Keep your IC posts to a minimum of three sentances. It doesn't matter whether it's serious or realistic, but keeping the posts as three sentances ensures that the other members can have something to reply to. And no matter your difficulty, three sentances is really easy. =) So no one can complain.
-Try to keep posts under 1,000 words...I know some of you may want to flaunt your literacy and writing skills, which isn't a problem, but sometimes it can be a hassle to read /really/ long posts. If you break this rule only a few times, though, it's ok...everyone has their moments of muse.
-No graphic sex. One word: Ewwwww.
-Please try to keep the gore to a minimum...your paw can be chopped off with a vibroblade, but try not to describe the blood and stuff...some of us have sensitive stomachs, myself included, and alot just don't appreciate that stuff.
-No powerplaying/godmoding. Powerplaying is when you control someone else's character. You can control your character, and your character only. If your fencing, for example, you can't say that you hit the other character -just say you were trying to hit them. It's up to the other player whether they are hit or not, and what the damage is. On the other hand, though, godmoding is when your character is invincible or all-powerful. Sorry, you can't dodge every attack all the time. And you don't rule the world/galaxy/universe. Not even me.
-The general rules basically apply to RP also.
-Have fun. =)