Unless you're lying about your age on signups, we trust you either are or are over thirteen years old and know how to handle your situations in a mature manner. If something someone is doing happens to bother you for whatever reason, ask them kindly to stop. What you should not do is get into an argument and spam a board with obscenities. We would like to maintain a friendly and content atmosphere around the forums so if you absolutely must talk/argue with someone, we prefer that you take it to the PM system.

If this method of coping is taken, do keep in mind that the moderators are not responsible for your or their actions and may not waste their time depending on the severity of the situation. What we do not encourage, are private arguments sent to Security Moderators in fractions and having to play judge and jury and end up banning two people for one petty little thing. If you wish to settle your argument privately, then do so - Security Moderators or Administrators will not intervene.

In the event that serious threats are made (death, stalking, hacking etc.) please do not hesitate to contact a moderator. Threats, depending on how bad they are, are a bannable offense. We will not condone any threat on someone's life nor bank account or anything of that nature.

Arguing is like a rotten tooth, kids... It only hurts when you're chewin' on something sweet. Don't like the pain? Don't chew it.

(Note that this DOES NOT apply to friendly/heated debate. Mods will only get involved if they feel the situation is getting vulgar - we're here to mediate, not kiss your boo-boo's if you end up getting butt-hurt over something silly.)

Art thievery or plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any art you use must be done by yourself or given to you with permission from a different person. If it is found out that you have taken art without the consent of the respective artist, you will be asked immediately to take it down. If you do not comply with the requests, Security Moderators will take the appropriate course of action suitable to the crimes you have committed.

This does not apply to screen captures from the actual show itself.

Basically, we don't want you taking the images of a recognizable/named character from another series. Yes, you can use shots from anime or manga, but only if it's an unnamed/unrecognizable character. The same goes for images from other copyrighted mediums - comic books, cartoons, and other non-anime animated features.

You can use art from public galleries as long as you have permission from the artist and credit the image(s) back to them (again, as long as it's an unrecognizable character). Likewise, you're welcome to use modified stock images such as icons as long as you give credit where credit is due.

There is a word we should all know: Respect. You give respect and you earn respect, and there is no simpler code to know than this.

In no way, shape, or form will you attack or flame someone for who they are or what they believe in. You may not verbally abuse them for anything that they may have said or done. If their actions are breaking other rules or are questionable, please inform a mod. It is a known fact that backseat moderating, and flaming totally grinds Luckeh's gears - contact her or one of the security mods if something is bothering you and they will investigate and handle the situation. Don't try to be a hero.

First and foremost, all SPAM threads must be posted in Spamelot, and will not be tolerated elsewhere.

If any threads posted in Chat Circus begin to take a nonsensical turn, a Security Moderator will relocate them to the spam section.


So now that that's out of the way... We can explain what SPAM is...

Stupid
Pointless
Annoying
Messages

Put simply, SPAM is any topic that has no "real value." Random thoughts, silly conversations, funny Youtube finds, emoticon wars, etc, all count as SPAM. SPAM can also include personal reference lists that have nowhere else to go, such as character and thread listings.

So what constitutes as SPAM and what doesn't? In general, posting your opinion on a topic and then asking how other members feel, serious discussions, and debates belong in the Chat Circus board. Nonsensical discussions or debates (like which sock is better... hanes or goldtoe) should be posted in the Spamelot.

For example;
This exchange counts as chat.

Person A: "In my literature class we're reading the works of William Shakespeare; right now we're in the middle of Hamlet. I think that Laertes is the perfect foil to the vengeful but philosophical and slow to action title character."

Person B: "I agree. Laertes is quick to seek revenge and doesn't wax philosophical like Hamlet does."

This exchange belongs in the spam section.

Person A: I hate Hamlet, I bet he would have listened to My Chemical Romance and written with gel pens.
Person B: Hamlet:*dewdls with gel pen*
Person A: LOL.
Person B: *pokes* HAY
Person A: *bludgeons*HAY

As you can see... we're pretty anal about this. (It's because it gets ridiculous )

Though please Keep in Mind...

While, this is a spam board, please keep your spam to a minimal amount of intelligence. This means, there shouldn’t be any threads where half the posts are just ‘akjghsadgdjf’ or gibberish like that. Please remember that this is put here so that you can be silly but don’t’ go overboard and waste space with things that aren’t even words.

Of course, everyone is expected to exercise common courtesy and respect throughout the entire forum, the Three Ring Circus included. Flaming, bashing, or otherwise disrespecting players is unacceptable. Also, cursing should be done in moderation.

Happy Spamming!