Post by Christina on Mar 20, 2018 4:50:00 GMT
Please read the rules below. The health of our community is reliant on good-natured, responsible people who have integrity and are respectful of our rules. This ensures that we maintain a lighthearted, enjoyable environment for everyone so please read the following carefully.
By joining Equus-Sims, you agree to follow all of the rules stated here and on our Discord. You acknowledge that being a member of this community is a privilege, not a right, so breaking any of the rules below may result in disciplinary action.
Forum Rules & Guidelines
Rules of Conduct
Posting Rules
Please note that your thread may be modified, removed, locked, or deleted entirely without warning if any of the following posting rules are broken.
Moderation
Additional Information
What to do if you're being bullied:
If you are being targeted or bullied on Equus-Sims by another member, please notify the Admin with screenshots of the interaction.
What to do if your thread has been modified, locked or removed:
If your post has been modified, locked, or removed, then it did not comply with our posting rules. That is our only reason for making changes or removing threads. If your thread has been modified, please do not undo the changes.
What happens to your content if you quit or are banned from Equus-Sims:
Please understand that your threads and content posted here will not be manually or automatically removed. This means that you should not post information on Equus-Sims that you do not want to remain even after you are gone. If you choose to leave, you may clean out your profiles or threads on your own if you want certain information removed.
Other community situations
Please understand that we are not responsible for and cannot moderate activity that occurs off of Equus-Sims. This includes off-site communities run by Equus-Sims members, Facebook and other social media, or any other third-party site/software that is not operated by our Admin directly.
Please be aware that our rules are subject to change at any time and may be added to in the future (rule additions or updates will be recorded below). It's also important for members to understand the potential for circumstances to arise outside the limits of our rules, which may be handled by a Moderator or Admin as they feel is appropriate for the situation.
By joining Equus-Sims, you agree to follow all of the rules stated here and on our Discord. You acknowledge that being a member of this community is a privilege, not a right, so breaking any of the rules below may result in disciplinary action.
Forum Rules & Guidelines
- You must be at least 18 years old to join.
- To maintain a community feel, your server nickname must be in the 'First Last' format. Please ensure your display name is the same here and on our Discord.
- Please do not use usernames, server names, or numbers in your display name.
- Your avatar shouldn’t be obscene, offensive, or inappropriate.
- Be friendly, courteous, and mindful of how you present your comments, thoughts, and ideas on the forum.
- No mini-modding. If you see something going on that is making you uncomfortable, report it.
Rules of Conduct
Come here with a community mindset.
Be mindful of including others and hold space for them to be seen, heard, and valued. We all come from different backgrounds and some of us may have special needs. Please keep this in mind by making the server a safe space for all.
Treat everyone with equal respect.
We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, witch-hunts, sexism, racism, and hate-speech. We are a LGBTQ+ safe community. Everyone has a seat at our table!
Take your drama outside.
This is not the right place for hosting heated debates, making incendiary comments, ranting and raving, bringing up sensitive topics, or starting public arguments. Also, always be mindful of how you correct misinformation. Be constructive, not critical.
We're here to learn and grow, together.
Not everyone here is going to be an equine expert. If asked, offer constructive feedback and always be supportive when people make mistakes. If someone is trying to help you, be open-minded and receptive to feedback. Overall, please do not give unsolicited advice to others.
Make this a safe place for creative expression.
Everyone is free to show up here as they are, feel supported in their ideas, and be celebrated for their originality without judgment.
Don't babysit other members.
The reason for the age restriction is because I expect everyone to act like adults while they're here. No mini-modding or tattling. Only @ the admin if someone is causing harm by breaking these rules.
Be mindful of how you're communicating.
Think twice before hitting the publish button and speak in the way you'd want to be spoken to.
Follow the posting guidelines.
Some of the boards have their own posting guidelines. In order to keep posts tidy, organized, and easy to browse, please follow the posting guidelines accordingly.
Be supportive & uplifting.
See someone's post not getting engagement? Be a friend and make their day with a thoughtful comment. 💬
Posting Rules
Please note that your thread may be modified, removed, locked, or deleted entirely without warning if any of the following posting rules are broken.
- Posts should always be in English. If you're sharing dialogue in another language, please always provide a translation.
- Name threads appropriately and professionally. Avoid using ALL CAPS or excessive ascii-code.
- Ensure accessibility by avoiding excessive use of CAPS, non-native text formatting, and by adding Alt Text to your images.
- Read board descriptions carefully to ensure your thread is on topic and in the right place.
- Double check your grammar and spelling before creating your thread.
- Direct insults, public accusations, or heated comments that serve no purpose other than to incite conflict will result in disciplinary action.
- Swearing is permitted in moderation so long as it is not directed at another member.
- Always post trigger warnings when applicable.
- Do not bump your post more than once a week.
- As a courtesy, please not advertise another site on Equus-Sims without asking the Admin first. This rule does not apply to your own personal stable websites or social media accounts.
- It is strongly recommended that you do not share personal or private information about your real life on Equus-Sims. We do not remove content from the forum in the event your account is banned or should you choose to leave.
- By posting on our forum, you acknowledge that Equus-Sims may share your content and images on its social media accounts as news and promotional material for the site. If you are worried about credit or theft, please tastefully watermark your images before posting.
- Follow our Crisis and Trauma Protocols.
- Respect creator T.O.U.'s and always cross-check before sharing or uploading files.
Moderation
- If someone is causing a problem and breaking the above rules, report the message. Mini-modding, attacking, publicly shaming, or ganging up on members will not be tolerated. Causing further harm will result in disciplinary actions for all involved.
- The admin does not enforce individual T.O.U.'s, but you may report a message and request to have it removed. Otherwise, creators must contact members directly to resolve T.O.U. infringement.
Additional Information
What to do if you're being bullied:
If you are being targeted or bullied on Equus-Sims by another member, please notify the Admin with screenshots of the interaction.
What to do if your thread has been modified, locked or removed:
If your post has been modified, locked, or removed, then it did not comply with our posting rules. That is our only reason for making changes or removing threads. If your thread has been modified, please do not undo the changes.
What happens to your content if you quit or are banned from Equus-Sims:
Please understand that your threads and content posted here will not be manually or automatically removed. This means that you should not post information on Equus-Sims that you do not want to remain even after you are gone. If you choose to leave, you may clean out your profiles or threads on your own if you want certain information removed.
Other community situations
Please understand that we are not responsible for and cannot moderate activity that occurs off of Equus-Sims. This includes off-site communities run by Equus-Sims members, Facebook and other social media, or any other third-party site/software that is not operated by our Admin directly.
Please be aware that our rules are subject to change at any time and may be added to in the future (rule additions or updates will be recorded below). It's also important for members to understand the potential for circumstances to arise outside the limits of our rules, which may be handled by a Moderator or Admin as they feel is appropriate for the situation.
