Post by Prince Orian on Dec 30, 2020 3:50:39 GMT -5
THE CBOX RULES
"This is not a democracy."
--The almighty words of MindlessInvalid
Beneath the Dragon Bones is a diverse and loving community for members of all ages, literacy levels, and diversity. Although we are not an overbearing and strict community, we do ask for some common courtesy both in and out of shoutbox (hereby known as cbox). Failure to conform to any one of these rules will be dealt with according to the Warning Procedure section in THE RULES.
Rule #1: Play Nice, Dragons
You are expected to be polite and courteous in cbox at all times. Be respectful to all members and moderators, and do not respond if you feel offended or if you feel like something can be taken the wrong way. If you’re unsure if something can be taken offensively, do not post it. If you have any issues you need addressed, do not bring it to Cbox, or even the Q&A shoutbox. PM the individual you have a qualm with, or a staff member if you really need them. BtDB is a very understanding community, and we understand you may feel upset, but please do not bring any issues here .
Rule #2: Spam is Worse Virtually Than As Food.
Please do not purposely spam and crash our cbox. We like this place to talk, so if you’re constantly posting or spamming material, written or linked, no one else can enjoy the banter. Please be polite and do not dominate any part of Cbox on a single conversation and ignore everyone else. Let everyone talk, be nice, and get along. Please do not exclude anyone. This is not Survival of the Fittest, where only the strong survive. We aren’t trying to starve anyone of attention. So, please, be respectful.
Become disrespectful and try to get around our filters, our banning you, or anything, you will be under discussion for banning from the site.
Rule #3: RP Discussion Does Not Exist.
This is not the place to talk about your roleplaying. Please do not plan a roleplay here, or discuss the future of your characters. We don't need to know everything about your character in cbox. You can post all of this on Discord, or all over our boards in the appropriate section. Simply stating you posted is allowed.
Rule #4: No Advertising.
Do not post any links to other forums anywhere in this cbox. You can advertise on Discord, if you must.
Rule #5: Truthfulness Always.
Do not impersonate our staff or members. Ever. If we find out you are using another member’s name, or another staff’s name, Heaven forbid, there will be serious consequences that will far exceed simple banning from cbox. See top most section pertaining to choosing a username for the cbox.
Rule #6: SILENCE – I KEEL YOU.
Cbox should not, and will not be used as a medium for debating, arguing, slandering, bullying, or any other form of improper use of stating opinions. Just be nice, everyone. You know how to behave.
Rule #7: I Am The King, I Will Lead.
We understand and are grateful for you trying to help us solve issues within the site. However, please refrain from trying to moderate when you are not staff. This keeps all boundaries in the clear and no one feels belittled by anyone else. Backseat moderating can become more of a problem than a solution if not dealt with in the right way. And, believe me, we’re trained professionals. We will handle the situations that arise, but it’s perfect to let us know about them. PM a staff member, message them on Discord, whatever you need to do. We will take care of it.
Rule #8: We Will See No Profanity Or Mature Content.
Filters will go on if we see people using profane and vulgar language. Do not go there. None of us care how much of a sailor you are in real life. Be respectful here. This is a tool for you all to enjoy. Please do not make us take it away so you cannot use it. We are required by Probards (PG-13 be nice to everyone ToS). Just be respectful, be fair to everyone, and don't go around saying or doing things you know will get us in trouble.
Rule #9: This Is Not Zelda. Be Careful What You Link.
NO: Links to other forums, inappropriate or graphic images/artwork/articles/videos/music/etc (you should understand what this means), or anything else that may offend another member of our Pg-13 site. (Required by Proboards to tell you about this). A simple rule of thumb: if you are unsure if it’s inappropriate or not, do not post it. If you do have a question, feel free to ask staff if your content is appropriate or not.
You WILL respect Staff:
You should understand by using BtDB at all, you will be expected to follow the rules of staff. They are here to help the site and make it a better place for everyone. If you do not listen to staff, there will be consequences. We’re all here to help you, not to hurt you, so we expect common courtesy and respect as the caretakers to the site that you love.
Should something be asked to cease in Cbox, it should be ended. There will be no backtalk, you will not demand something, you will simply leave quietly and accept that you were asked to stop. If you talk back, or try to harass a staff member, you will be temporarily banned from cbox. If you have any issues with a decision or do not understand something, always feel free to message any staff, even the one who asked to disperse. They will be happy to clarify anything you wish to ask – but you need to be respectful about it.
It is your RIGHT to personal message a staff member if you feel you have been treated unfairly. But continuing a conversation that was requested to be ended on the cbox puts YOU in the wrong. Please personal message one of the admins to avoid these situations.