Brass Tacks
The dreaded Rules
This group is rated 17+
There will be violence, harsh language, and dark themes. There will be warnings before things that include potentially triggering content, but we want you to know what you're getting into beforehand, so you don't end up blindsided.
Do not use derogatory terms and slurs! This should speak for itself.
Discrimination, racism, and LGBT+ phobic behavior will not be tolerated and will result in an instant ban!
Like always, please avoid godmodding, powerplaying, and metagaming! Just because you know something OOC doesn't mean your character will share that same knowledge.
Respect your fellow players! If there is a disagreement that can't be resolved first between the people taking part, please take it to the moderators and we will help you. We would also like to keep politics and too many vents out of the server. We're here to have fun!
Do not steal!!!! That's just plain rude. Similarities and inspiration is fine! But we'll catch you if you steal. You don't need to steal to be cool.
Three strikes and you're out!If a member violates the rules, depending on the severity, they will be given a gentle warning the first time around. If these things continue, a strike will be given, and the third time around, there's no going back. The moderators have the right to ban members from the group with no second chances if they're stirring up a big enough problem with no resolve.
Please separate IC problems from OOC, and vice versa. You're allowed to have mean and rude characters! But please do not create excessively abusive characters who are only here to stir up drama with others. These kinds of constant interactions tend to be more uncomfortable than fun, and leaves a nasty feeling in the server.
Use Common Sense! We all say dumb things on accident sometimes, but try to think before you speak! Don't make jokes about serious topics like cancer or depression. Or give too many details about a pet's death, or what was in that vomit. Don't vent too much in the public server like we're your therapists, or talk about political stuff that might cause a fight. Even things that aren't on the trigger list can be disturbing and inappropriate. Even if you do slip, you have the power to catch yourself, delete the post, apologize, change the subject, or take any other such actions! If someone catches you, and politely corrects you, please accept the correction and take the actions required to fix it!
No means NO! Do not harass other members for headcanons, RPs, art, ships, or anything alike. If someone is persistent on asking when you've already said no, you may DM a moderator and we will give them a warning.
Please do not share anything NSFW anywhere it's not meant to be. Nobody wants to be slapped in the face with a boob while they're at their mother's house when they look in the casual OOC channel. We will have channels for that. But we ask you to please keep it classy. This is not a porn server.
Please try to keep things in the correct channels! Meaning, keep OOC chatter in the OOC chats, and keep Art in the Art chats and so on! This is so people always know where to go for their needs, and wont feel like they can't use a channel if it's being used for something it's not meant to be used for. If only you and another person are talking for an extended period of time, it may be best to take the conversation to DMs so it won't get lost or interrupted, and so others may part take in group conversations!
It is important that we pay attention to the #trigger-list. There are some heavy topics that can cause some members mental distress, and we would like everyone to be comfortable here. If something falls too much in the lines of the triggers, please keep it out of the server. If it is mildly triggering however, please put a spoiler tag over it and give members a warning.
If someone expresses discomfort with something going on, please respect their wishes and take it elsewhere. This includes DMs. Make sure you know what someone is comfortable with before springing a heavy topic on them!
Please don't use characters that haven't been approved in the server! We want to focus on the ones that are here! You can brainstorm about them! But try not to go overboard with them and make it seem like they're already an accepted character.