Post by ℊℎℴst on Sept 27, 2010 7:28:30 GMT -5
these rules are simple. stick to them and you'll find yourself a welcome member of vivacious. don't stick to them, and you'll meet the wrath of fluffy.
general rules.
o1. Please be sure to only create an account here if you are planning on staying long term with us. Sure, we understand that situations change but don't join if you know that in two days, you'll have to leave. We understand that everyone goes through times when it’s difficult to get online, or you’ve temporarily lost your muse. This is perfectly acceptable. After all, this is supposed to be fun, not math homework.
o2. Listen to your superiors. That means respect them too. Our staff and leaders are chosen for a reason and they are here to do a job (that job is to make this a fun, friendly place for everyone) and under no circumstances to we accept disrespect for our staffers.
o3. Use your common sense; don't do anything to offend other people. Sure, you're entitled to your opinion but I think we'd all appreciate it if you didn't run around screaming ”I killZ babies!!!!1!”. Avoid sensitive issues such as race, religion or politics.
o4. Theft is not tolerated here. You will be reported if you steal anything. Your account will also be deleted and you will be banned indefinitely. No exceptions. Whatsoever. If you notice anything that has been stolen, please notify a senior staff member immediately.
beautification.
o1. Please make sure that all avatars are 120x420 exactly. Also, please keep them site-related.
o2. You are allowed symbols to beautify your user name but please don't *& mAK3 iT L1K3 Th1S &*. It just doesn't look classy, and we don't exactly like riff-raff.
o3. Everyone likes signatures. They're pretty and are just cool in general. However, please don't make them huge enough to stretch the board. They should be no larger than 600x400. And again, keep it site related.
o4. Basically, use as much formatting as you like when posting IC, just follow these rules. Please don't use eye-burningly bright coloured font that one needs a microscope to read. Just make it look pretty. But remember folks, it's what's inside the box that counts... not how pretty it looks on the outside.
o5. Please remember to always blockquote your writing, it makes it look pretty and it makes it slightly easier to read.
characters.
o1. Absolutely no mary-sues allowed. Imagine how boring it'd be if every canine walked around on rainbows and tra la la la la - NO. None of this allowed. On that subject, we don't exactly want a whole lot of evil kill-everyone-in-sight-characters either. Diversity is key.
o2. Originality is also key! Please don't go creating a character that there just happens to be fifty similar ones. Think of something original, and if you need help, just ask!
o3. The current character limit is seven characters per member; we don't want five billion canines running around. However, you can purchase more at the shop! We'd also prefer it if you kept all your characters on one account.
o4. This is a realistic site. That means no oddly coloured coats and no "freak of nature" designs. If it doesn't happen in real life, it doesn't happen here. The password for the character creation area is "ireadtherules".
in character.
o1. The word minimum is 100 words for main posts, we'll allow a little less but more is definitely encouraged.
o2. Please use proper grammar when posting. It makes it easier to read and just adds elegance to your writing in general. Oh and, spell check was invented for a reason.
o3. Mini-gangs are allowed to be formed, but only under the approval of me, vendetta.
o4. Absolutely no godmodding or powerplaying allowed. However, if you have permission from the other people in your thread, you can "set the scene". Just don't go overboard.
o5. Forced breeding is allowed, but only under strict allowance of the owner of the poor victim. This rule is very important.
o6.Mini scuffles are allowed to commence unmoderated, but larger fights have to be overseen by a leader. Territory disputes have to be moderated by an unbiased member of staff (that means someone who is not directly related to the pack / canine in question).
o7. Both with breeding and with fighting, please keep it relatively discreet. This site is pg 13, so don't make it graphic. On the same note, we expect our members to be mature enough to deal with the little violence, sex and bad language that there is.
On a side note, please just use your common sense. These rules are basically it, but don't try anything you wouldn't try on any other site.
And remember, these rules are just here to make Vivacious a fun and exciting place for everyone and if we all co-operate, it will be that way.