Post by Mari on May 26, 2020 11:51:42 GMT -8
Yo! We've made some updates to Rules 1 and 2 which you can find here. These updates are clarifications rather than changes. Namely, we've had a couple of incidents throughout the years of people joining the site and then engaging in abusive behavior toward other members. Recently, we had an ex-member privately harassing other members unprovoked for apping characters they don't approve of. With any luck, you weren't even aware of that because the staff put their foot down immediately.
As always, we try very hard to avoid handing out punishments to people unless we feel like we have to. It is always our preference to talk things out instead. However, occasionally we do run into people who simply refuse to follow the rules when we try to talk to them. We do suspect that perhaps they did not realize they wouldn't be able to get away with that type of behavior.
Thus, it's our hope that these clarifications to the rules will help prevent future issues of this nature by more directly and explicitly outlining types of behavior that are unacceptable in the community.
The following new terms are outlined in the rules and clarified:
Thought Policing:
Powerplaying: Previously called bunnying. Updated to specify that OOCly trying to coerce people into playing their character a certain way falls under this. Note: Asking people if they would be okay avoiding certain themes or playing a certain way is fine. It's refusing to respect someone's autonomy / not accepting no for an answer that elevates this to a rule offense.
Deadpooling:
As always, we try very hard to avoid handing out punishments to people unless we feel like we have to. It is always our preference to talk things out instead. However, occasionally we do run into people who simply refuse to follow the rules when we try to talk to them. We do suspect that perhaps they did not realize they wouldn't be able to get away with that type of behavior.
Thus, it's our hope that these clarifications to the rules will help prevent future issues of this nature by more directly and explicitly outlining types of behavior that are unacceptable in the community.
The following new terms are outlined in the rules and clarified:
Thought Policing:
Unduly trying to control how other people think and feel, as opposed to co-existing with people you don't vibe with. Examples: Guilt-Tripping, Unfair/Unconstructive Criticism
Powerplaying: Previously called bunnying. Updated to specify that OOCly trying to coerce people into playing their character a certain way falls under this. Note: Asking people if they would be okay avoiding certain themes or playing a certain way is fine. It's refusing to respect someone's autonomy / not accepting no for an answer that elevates this to a rule offense.
Controlling other people's characters on their behalf without IC justification or OOC permission. This includes OOCly trying to force or coerce someone to play their character a certain way.
Deadpooling:
Excessive 4th wall humor that makes it difficult for others to retain immersion / respond to a post without also breaking the 4th wall
