Post by Whimsical||MUSE; on Jun 13, 2011 20:30:10 GMT -5
So here we are again, and the rules need to be written even if I find it taxing and boring, and I realize that much like myself, everyone is just skimming through this monstrosity. Oh my! What a run-on. So, let's make this easy, and take a breath between sentences!
001. I actually have no problem with temper tantrums as long as you're fully aware that anything you do say you will be held accountable for. If in a fit of temper you start to bash someone unnecessarily, well that's that -- and the wrath of C!RCE will be unleashed. I have enough of a temper to appreciate being angry, and enough of a reasonable mind to know when enough is simply enough.
002. We should all follow the TOS provided by our lovely friends, proboards. I would like to keep this site alive and kicking and not, preferably, smoldering at my feet in a pile of ash and soot. If they delete the site because of something you did, C!RCE will not be happy at all D8
003. Activity! Well, actually, this rule is more for ...un-activity? Basically, I loathe activity checks and constant email badgering and the like so don't feel like you have to give up time to make sure everything is squared away here. Yes, I fret, but you know what? I gotta learn to deal xD So yah.
004. If you have an idea that you think would make AH more enjoyable, I'm just a pm away. I may sound really crazy right now, but I'm really really REALLY open to ideas (whether they turn out to be crappy, reasonable, or just downright epic).
005. I would like you guys to give as much as you take from this site; we're a writing community here, a little niche of words, y'know? I love to read poetry, but I think it would be awesome if you guys responded to other people's poems and stories. Besides, if you respond to someone else, won't that make them want to respond to yours as well? It's a really good thing, you know?
006. Punishments. I really can't do anything to you, so please don't be scared T^T
007. Critiques are meant for those who want to improve and are ready to take criticism on their pieces. Please be aware that the moment you post there you're opening yourself up to the slightest bit of "you should change this" "this part doesn't make sense" etc etc. If you're not up for it, please don't put anything in there -- but that doesn't mean you're not allowed at all! If you want to read other people's pieces and give your opinion please feel free to do so! What I will not have is personal attacks on people using their critiquing as an excuse. It is a scumbag move and will not be tolerated. RAWR.
008. WE HAVE NO SIDEBARS! So no OTMs of any kind. I'm sorry. We WILL have bi-monthly (hopefully) contests that you can feel free to enter, and I'll try to come up with crazy prizes for that too. If you have ideas on prizes, pm me!
009. We do not affiliate. Buttons are ugly things, I'm sorry to say, and they crowd the board, and they serve as distractions etc etc. Basically, C!RCE doesn't like them, therefore they will not be allowed -- but we do have a lovely board for advertising. Feel free to post there at your leisure.
010. I've run out of things to say, so HAPPY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU! And have fun here ^_^