Post by Virtuoso on Nov 3, 2014 10:46:37 GMT -5
Just to be clear about what is not allowed on the site under any circumstances I've written up a brief blacklist. Infractions on this list will result in the loss and lives and a possible ban to be placed on your account.
I. Homophobia, Genderphobia, Racism, Religious Slurs
- On the list of things that are not okay, these four things are ESPECIALLY not okay.
A. Homophobia
1. This rule does not only apply to hatred/discrimination towards homosexuals but pansexuals, bisexuals, transsexuals, asexuals, whatever sexuality a person may be as well. If you show any persecutory behavior towards anyone who identifies as the above or another sexuality, you will be banned for a week no questions asked.
a. The exceptions towards this rule is if you honestly don't understand the concept and you don't know any better. In this case, ask politely about it or do your research. Blatant discrimination, however, will not be tolerated.
b. The same goes for vice-versa. Discrimination or hatred towards anyone regardless of who/what you are will result in a ban.
B. Genderphobia/Otherkinphobia
1. First of all, I'm not sure if these are the politically correct terms or not, but send me a message if you find the right terms and I'll change it right away. This rule is a bit more complicated, so let me explain.
a. Genderphobia is discriminatory hate against someone for the gender they identify themselves as.
i. A person who identifies as the gender they were born as are known as cisgender, however someone who identifies as the opposite gender are transgender. There are other kinds as well, known as nonbinaries. A nonbinary is someone who doesn't identify as either of the binary genders, male or female, and may identify as something else entirely. Do NOT pester someone about their chosen gender as it may make them uncomfortable, even if you were only trying to understand them.
ii. Sometimes someone will ask to be called a specific name, like Sam or Alex or what have you. Don't ask questions and just call them by that name. Also, if someone specifies certain pronouns they prefer such as he/him/his, she/her/hers, or they/their pronouns, use those to refer to them with. Identity is very important to some people and it's important for them to feel that they are accepted for who they are. I myself prefer male pronouns even though my gender is currently genderfluid. Please just use my preferred pronouns.
b. Otherkinphobia is discriminatory hate against an otherkin, or someone who identifies as something non-human such as a plant or an animal.
i. I am not an expert on this subject, but if someone states that they are otherkin, don't bother them about it. Don't make snide remarks like "Oh that's so weird," or "Why would you identify as that?" These remarks are very hurtful and you will face consequences for them. However, as stated with the exception to the homophobia rule and you honestly don't know any better or you don't understand, please ask them politely to explain or do research on the subject.
C. Racism
1. I feel like I shouldn't even have to explain this. I certainly hope everyone knows what racism is but also know that this rule applies to every race. Every single race, including whites. If I or any mod catches you being racist either in the RP or in the chest, we will first give you a warning, then penalize you with loss of lives, and if you continue you will be banned. Sorry but that's how the rules work.
D. Religious Slurs
1. Religious intolerance falls under this category as well. I will first start by saying I am guilty of having done this in the past and I am striving to prevent it in the future. Religious intolerance is when you persecute someone for their religion or lack thereof. If someone's religious choices make you uncomfortable, please keep it to yourself and at most refrain from speaking with them. Do NOT make your discomfort public because no one needs that in the chat or the RP. Honestly, it's best if you just don't talk about religion here because it always ends in a fight.
II. Harassment, Threats, and Intimidation
A. Cyberbullying
1. If I or any of the mods catches anyone on the site harassing, threatening, or intimidating another, they will be reported and penalized. Everything in this section falls under the broader category of Cyberbullying, which will not be tolerated here.
2. Types of harassment include harassing someone about their sexuality or gender (as explained above), sexually harassing them, or pressuring them into doing something they don't want to do.
I. Homophobia, Genderphobia, Racism, Religious Slurs
- On the list of things that are not okay, these four things are ESPECIALLY not okay.
A. Homophobia
1. This rule does not only apply to hatred/discrimination towards homosexuals but pansexuals, bisexuals, transsexuals, asexuals, whatever sexuality a person may be as well. If you show any persecutory behavior towards anyone who identifies as the above or another sexuality, you will be banned for a week no questions asked.
a. The exceptions towards this rule is if you honestly don't understand the concept and you don't know any better. In this case, ask politely about it or do your research. Blatant discrimination, however, will not be tolerated.
b. The same goes for vice-versa. Discrimination or hatred towards anyone regardless of who/what you are will result in a ban.
B. Genderphobia/Otherkinphobia
1. First of all, I'm not sure if these are the politically correct terms or not, but send me a message if you find the right terms and I'll change it right away. This rule is a bit more complicated, so let me explain.
a. Genderphobia is discriminatory hate against someone for the gender they identify themselves as.
i. A person who identifies as the gender they were born as are known as cisgender, however someone who identifies as the opposite gender are transgender. There are other kinds as well, known as nonbinaries. A nonbinary is someone who doesn't identify as either of the binary genders, male or female, and may identify as something else entirely. Do NOT pester someone about their chosen gender as it may make them uncomfortable, even if you were only trying to understand them.
ii. Sometimes someone will ask to be called a specific name, like Sam or Alex or what have you. Don't ask questions and just call them by that name. Also, if someone specifies certain pronouns they prefer such as he/him/his, she/her/hers, or they/their pronouns, use those to refer to them with. Identity is very important to some people and it's important for them to feel that they are accepted for who they are. I myself prefer male pronouns even though my gender is currently genderfluid. Please just use my preferred pronouns.
b. Otherkinphobia is discriminatory hate against an otherkin, or someone who identifies as something non-human such as a plant or an animal.
i. I am not an expert on this subject, but if someone states that they are otherkin, don't bother them about it. Don't make snide remarks like "Oh that's so weird," or "Why would you identify as that?" These remarks are very hurtful and you will face consequences for them. However, as stated with the exception to the homophobia rule and you honestly don't know any better or you don't understand, please ask them politely to explain or do research on the subject.
C. Racism
1. I feel like I shouldn't even have to explain this. I certainly hope everyone knows what racism is but also know that this rule applies to every race. Every single race, including whites. If I or any mod catches you being racist either in the RP or in the chest, we will first give you a warning, then penalize you with loss of lives, and if you continue you will be banned. Sorry but that's how the rules work.
D. Religious Slurs
1. Religious intolerance falls under this category as well. I will first start by saying I am guilty of having done this in the past and I am striving to prevent it in the future. Religious intolerance is when you persecute someone for their religion or lack thereof. If someone's religious choices make you uncomfortable, please keep it to yourself and at most refrain from speaking with them. Do NOT make your discomfort public because no one needs that in the chat or the RP. Honestly, it's best if you just don't talk about religion here because it always ends in a fight.
II. Harassment, Threats, and Intimidation
A. Cyberbullying
1. If I or any of the mods catches anyone on the site harassing, threatening, or intimidating another, they will be reported and penalized. Everything in this section falls under the broader category of Cyberbullying, which will not be tolerated here.
2. Types of harassment include harassing someone about their sexuality or gender (as explained above), sexually harassing them, or pressuring them into doing something they don't want to do.
Everyone, if you feel like you are being harassed, report it to a mod! We'll take care of it for you!
III. Plagiarism and Idea Theft
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