Post by Zanathanicxanathein on May 29, 2011 22:41:54 GMT -5
I know i repeat some of these in the other rules, but i just want to group all of the chatbox rules here. they should be obvious, but, well, there is always that one someone who doesn't fallow the rules that ruins the pleasure for everyone else. don't you just HATE that asshole? i know i do. so, if you don't wanna be that person, please browse these rules!
Basic:
Basic:
- DO NOT SPAM! I cannot stress with rule as much as I want to. Spamming will result in a warning, kick, kick ban (for an hour). This includes posting a lot of random garble, extensive texts from stories/posts/whatever, not letting others speak, or causing extreme ruckus. It will not be tolerated.
- Be respectful. This should be obvious but I’ve had more than a few chatbox "divas" try to move in and start things. Granted, I will be honest: I start things sometimes and I know that things can and will often get carried away. But that’s no reason not be respectful. The others are here to have fun just like you.
Note: I know some things that my characters do may seem very disrespectful and...Well, not to put excuses out, but that’s just their personality. I myself will always try to apologize if I or they step out of line. Most of the "disrespecting" I do is to people I have been chatting to for a while and I know their characters basics. Like which string to pull for a specific reason. (example: Rita's Phantom, likes his hair, so someone nomming the hair will earn either disgust or outrage. another is Metal's Nyx/Seraph, mentioning of half-breed, impure blood or other such terms will normally garner the anger or even outrage reaction. the point is: know who you’re talking to and know them enough that they know you personally are not trying to be mean. - Sexual themes, violence, gore, swearing, etc IS allowed, but please keep them MINIMAL. I personally do not have a problem with these things, but I know others who may.
Note: Private Chat (often just PC) is between two people. You may use pc to speak with another or go into more detail about the above mentioned themes. Just be sure to make sure that you’re on the right chat..... - The world changes. Simple as that, I think we've got a cliff, a river, a poll, a few bathrooms, a castle, a hell, a library, multiple dimensions, a forest, a mountain chain and a dance floor going on right now. Oh, and bottomless pits.......gotta have bottomless pits. But, the point is, do not assume that your characters are in a certain place because the setting is constantly changing.
- Differentiate yourself from your characters. This is very simple and you will see others do it all the time. Whenever I say something myself, I just say it. But if I have a character, (let’s take XaE) say something, I’ll go: XaE: Don't use me as an example, GTFO!
Note: sometimes in large dramatic "stories" going on where characters are interacting one after another for a long time, when I want to say something, I’ll put them in (). I’ll also do this for questions. - The chatbox is an extended freer RP. That said, nothing is cannon. The chatbox can be used to establish personalities and to get a feel of your character in a more personal environment. XaE used to be totally different.
Note: dramas sometimes turn cannon but most often they don't. As well, some character relations have been canonized in the chatbox. The point is, everything starts out not cannon but it can turn cannon if you so wish. When it involves other characters from other people, be sure to let them know if you want to make something cannon. - Text speech is NOT permitted. I’m sorry, but I despise it greatly and I can never understand people who use it. Words are used for a reason. That said, minor terms like lol, brb, ty, wb, imo, and "facial" expressions ARE allowed because they are so commonly used and everyone knows what they mean.
- Things will get chaotic. Especially if there are a lot of people and a drama going on. It is easy to ignore others unintentionally. Try to make user that everyone gets the chance to participate as much as they want.
Admin/Mods: - Admins and mods are upholders of these rules. While I myself may be absent, I give my mods and admins full responsibility when I am gone. They can kick and ban you just as well as I can.
- Do not ask to be an admin/mod. You will lose that chance if you do. I will choose who I trust enough to aid me in running it. Please don't take this the wrong way, but I see asking a form of impatience.
- We may extend your banning to as long as we wish if you continue to harass our members somehow. It’s best to wait your sentence patiently and quietly. It will be over eventually.
- If you are banned in the chatbox, you can still do things on the site. This will be rue unless you do something to REALLY make me not like you/uncomfortable. In that case, you'll be banned from both.
- I have the authorization to demote my mods and admins if they themselves do not abide by these rules. no ands, ifs, or buts. You can attempt to redeem yourself, but it is ultimately my choice if you are promoted again or not.
- Just because you’re a mod or admin on the chatbox does not mean I’ll make your a mod or admin on the site. I may trust you with one but not the other. This is normal.
- Combustible lemons. Something good will happen if we get enough.