Post by *Renskii on Nov 13, 2011 16:41:18 GMT -5
THE RULEBOOK!
[/font][/center]These are the rules of the site. Set in place to make sure things run smoothly! Please follow all of the rules and keep checking back for updates. C:
GENERAL RULES!
[/font] Be Respectful! - You know that golden rule they taught us all in school? Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you? Well, here we put it in use. We like to build others up, not tear em down. There's still a person on the other side of that computer screen! We have a ZERO TOLERANCY FOR BULLYING. If we catch you do it, there's no second chance. You're outta here. Respect others like you'd like to be respected.
No bashing! - I know it seems silly to warn people about this but trust me it still happens. This means don't bash people for any reason. Or their characters. Do not bad-talk about another site on this site. Basically, avoid all types of bashing. You will get one warning before you're out.
No fighting! - This goes along with respecting others and not bashing people/sites/characters. Just because your character hates another person's character doesn't mean you should hate them. Yeah, some people have really sucky attitudes. Don't like it? Don't talk to them! Keep all in character drama in character. If we catch you trying to start a fight, we'll give you one warning before you are outta here.
Do not mini-mod! - Basically, what mini-modding is according to Urban Dictionary ;
"A normal forum poster that takes it upon themselves to push forum rules and tell everybody how to conduct themselves instead of leaving it up to the mods."
Yes, the staff is occasionally busy. But if you think someone is being a bully, doing something wrong, ect contact a staff member instead of handling it yourself. Because honestly, no one likes an obvious tattle-tale.
SIGNING UP & THE APP
Display Names; We don't care what name you sign up with initially. Before you post your finished app we ask that you change your display name to proper upper and lowercase. This would be like Elliot Nathaniel Merrick. Not ELLIOT NATHANIEL MERRICK or elliot nathaniel merrick.
The Application; The app is pretty straight forward. You will pic any picture as long as it doesn't stretch the page. Keep it realistic though. No 1000 height, okay? Then in uppercase you will fill out your character's full name, their age, member group, playby and your alias. Then you'll put a secret. We accept original secrets as well as those on the list. Also, please make sure to use proper grammar and a period! This would be something like; "I was abandoned by my parents." It makes things easier on the staff.
Being Accepted; We ask you do not do anything else until you've been accepted. If there is a problem with your app a staff member will move it to the denied apps and PM you the issue, upon which you can fix it and we'll check it again.
A Note About Secrets; I cannot stress this enough guys. The whole point of having a secret is that it is a secret. If your character has a secret like "I like to dress in drag." and they run around in full drag all the time it's not a secret. Sure your character's immediate family or a few friends or even an enemy can know your secret. But if the whole town knows it, then it's time to get a new secret. Also, feel free to have your secret changed if it ever gets to be invalid.
IN CHARACTER INFO
[/center]Rating - In accordance with Proboards TOS this site has a rating of PG-13. That means no graphic sex (fade to black), no excessive swearing (1-2 words per paragraph max please!), no explicit drug use (basically if you think it's too graphic for a PG-13 movie content, don't type it out), no excessive drinking (your character can go on a drunken binge, just don't put it in detail).
Word Count; At SMHTL we do have a word count. We ask you can do a minimum of 300 words, which is usually about two good paragraphs. If you can write more please do! But 300 is the minimum.
No Perfect Characters; - Look, no one is perfect in real life. So why would your character be? Everyone has some dirty secret or flaw about them. No one is perfect! Now, you can have a character who is narcissistic and thinks they are perfect but they still need flaws.
No God-Modding! This basically means you need to discuss with your rp partner before what they consider god-modding. Everyone has a different opinion on this. Basically it means you can't continually dodge blows, not get injured (you'd still get scratches in most fights), no severely maiming, and no killing. UNLESS you BOTH get the admin's permission.
Pregnancy & Death; We ask you PM an admin if your character is planning on getting pregnant or you are bringing a pregnant girl to the site. This doesn't include secrets about pregnancy. Also if you plan to have your character commit suicide or die please PM an admin. We don't want 30 pregnant girls running around killing themselves, do we?
Image Sizes; - Please make sure your icons are no bigger than 150x200, and sigs are no wider than 500px. Thanks!
Character Limit; While we don't have a character limit we ask you keep all your characters as active as possible. We also do not believe in that silly old rule about making a girl after you make three boys or vice versa. Everyone has a gender they are more comfortable with.
Names; Hey guys! Try to keep semi-realistic with names please? Thinks like Messiah, Satan, Lucifer, Obi Wan. Rapunzel (unless nicknames) are not real names. If you are questioning whether a name is realistic enough, please PM an admin.
A FEW OTHER NOTES;
[/size]The staff members have the right to edit and change these rules without advance notice.
OUR CURRENT STAFF;
Renskii (Owner/Admin)
Mamabrig (Co-owner/Admin)
Tabby (Co-Owner/Admin)
Smashley (Admin)
Medicine (Admin)
Lizzie (Admin-In-Training/Mini-Admin)