Post by Dani on Aug 13, 2008 21:05:37 GMT -5
About Us:
I'm Dani, and I started TCG in response to the overwhelming conflicts amongst some boards in the therianthropy world. While I ideally hope to be partners with all administrators of their forums, I understand that can't happen. I also wanted a spiritually-based place to talk with other like-minded individuals that are curious and/or well versed in the topics.
1. Respect.
Respect implies that we will all speak in a fairly civil manner to each individual. I understand individuals are sarcastic (I, the Admin, am very sarcastic), and as such it is deemed neccessary to TELL an individual in a post if you are joking.
As for swearing, all swearing is allowed. Unless you are demeaning another member with curse words, you are free to use swears.
2. If you do not understand something, ask for clarification.
3. P-shifting
P-shifting discussion is allowed in the context of a) stories, b) making fun of individuals/trolls who claim to physically shift, and finally c) mythology.
There are to be -no claims- of actually physically shifting. That is grounds for automatic ban.
4. No RPG
Personal actions such as "*hugs insertnamehere* Dude it's going to be okay.." are okay. RPG implies you are creating a character outside of yourself and acting out that individual. That is not allowed. "*wagging your tail*" is allowed because it's in connentation of your phantom limbs.
5. One liners
A full complete sentence is allowed. However, posts that simply read, "LMAO!" is not allowed. Please add more context.
6. Grammar
Grammar and proper spelling is greatly encouraged. There will be no grammar/spelling nazism around the board. I often times mispell things due to being ESL, but netspeak/lyk omg lol constant speech is wrong.
7. 3 strikes you're out.
You will be issued three warnings at most. There's a difference between a warning and an FYI. FYI's are just a mod saying "Hey, someone might take this offensive" or, "You forgot to post an introduction " A warning will explicitly be said "Warning (insert number here): kgfsdfblahblah lecture".
Things That Call for Automatic Ban:
Racism
Misogyny
Bigotry
Homophobic/Transphobia/Queerphobia
Not following rules 3 and 10.
8. You are allowed to post outside links here.
Have your own forum, website, or something? Go ahead and share! Freedom of pimpage.
9. No Flaming/Bashing.
Please be constructive in your criticsm. If you're going to Bash, do it in the privacy of your home/livejournal. If anything happens here, even in PMs, we will take action. Our jurisdiction ends here.
10. We are all human
We are not super beings, Gods, demi-gods, cyborgs (though that'd be hot), genetically mutated beings, or anything else under that category. We are humans, and cannot have special powers. There's no way to be "bitten" by a vampire, or "turned" into a werewolf. Claiming any of the above will result in automatic ban.
11. Do -not- try to save us.
We are not evil-doers who need to see the light and gloriousness of Jesus. He may be a cool dude, and I don't mind playing the Wii with him, but we do not need to be saved for any reason. Hear that Mormons? Hands off the site.
12. Gender Identity and Profiles
Transgender/transexual individuals have the absolute right to put their desired sex down and NOT face persecution or be accused of "deception". They also have the right NOT to out themselves if they do not wish to be. Genderqueer individuals have the right to ask to be referred to any pronouns they prefer. If they even MAKE UP something, they have that right. They are also encouraged to add those made up personalized pronouns to the "Gender Terms" thread.
I'm Dani, and I started TCG in response to the overwhelming conflicts amongst some boards in the therianthropy world. While I ideally hope to be partners with all administrators of their forums, I understand that can't happen. I also wanted a spiritually-based place to talk with other like-minded individuals that are curious and/or well versed in the topics.
1. Respect.
Respect implies that we will all speak in a fairly civil manner to each individual. I understand individuals are sarcastic (I, the Admin, am very sarcastic), and as such it is deemed neccessary to TELL an individual in a post if you are joking.
As for swearing, all swearing is allowed. Unless you are demeaning another member with curse words, you are free to use swears.
2. If you do not understand something, ask for clarification.
3. P-shifting
P-shifting discussion is allowed in the context of a) stories, b) making fun of individuals/trolls who claim to physically shift, and finally c) mythology.
There are to be -no claims- of actually physically shifting. That is grounds for automatic ban.
4. No RPG
Personal actions such as "*hugs insertnamehere* Dude it's going to be okay.." are okay. RPG implies you are creating a character outside of yourself and acting out that individual. That is not allowed. "*wagging your tail*" is allowed because it's in connentation of your phantom limbs.
5. One liners
A full complete sentence is allowed. However, posts that simply read, "LMAO!" is not allowed. Please add more context.
6. Grammar
Grammar and proper spelling is greatly encouraged. There will be no grammar/spelling nazism around the board. I often times mispell things due to being ESL, but netspeak/lyk omg lol constant speech is wrong.
7. 3 strikes you're out.
You will be issued three warnings at most. There's a difference between a warning and an FYI. FYI's are just a mod saying "Hey, someone might take this offensive" or, "You forgot to post an introduction " A warning will explicitly be said "Warning (insert number here): kgfsdfblahblah lecture".
Things That Call for Automatic Ban:
Racism
Misogyny
Bigotry
Homophobic/Transphobia/Queerphobia
Not following rules 3 and 10.
8. You are allowed to post outside links here.
Have your own forum, website, or something? Go ahead and share! Freedom of pimpage.
9. No Flaming/Bashing.
Please be constructive in your criticsm. If you're going to Bash, do it in the privacy of your home/livejournal. If anything happens here, even in PMs, we will take action. Our jurisdiction ends here.
10. We are all human
We are not super beings, Gods, demi-gods, cyborgs (though that'd be hot), genetically mutated beings, or anything else under that category. We are humans, and cannot have special powers. There's no way to be "bitten" by a vampire, or "turned" into a werewolf. Claiming any of the above will result in automatic ban.
11. Do -not- try to save us.
We are not evil-doers who need to see the light and gloriousness of Jesus. He may be a cool dude, and I don't mind playing the Wii with him, but we do not need to be saved for any reason. Hear that Mormons? Hands off the site.
12. Gender Identity and Profiles
Transgender/transexual individuals have the absolute right to put their desired sex down and NOT face persecution or be accused of "deception". They also have the right NOT to out themselves if they do not wish to be. Genderqueer individuals have the right to ask to be referred to any pronouns they prefer. If they even MAKE UP something, they have that right. They are also encouraged to add those made up personalized pronouns to the "Gender Terms" thread.