Before doing anything, you should know the kind of behavior we expect to be followed everywhere on the site, be it during roleplays or posts in the general chat section.
• No Chat Speak: use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling
Sure, you might be in a hurry and type in out of character 'gtg', but please try to use proper sentence structure, grammar, and spelling when you can. "Dud3 thaz Aw3s0m!" will easily get you in trouble. If your grammar is a bit on the lacking side you're more likely to just get a message from a mod advising you to do a bit better, but if you're using all chat speak on purpose it's going to be an actual warning. This applies to both grammar and spelling: "hi im new here" is not acceptable - please take the time to type "Hi, I'm new here!". It makes you look much more intelligent and mature and is easier on the eyes and brain to read.
• Rating/Age Friendliness
Keep your threads age friendly! Even if it's something that could possibly be found in a PG-13 movie, it might be offensive to someone. Put a small tag in your thread if that's you're running a little close to the rating.
• No Swearing
There is a 0 tolerance swearing policy. There is a swear filter in effect on the boards, and attempts to circumvent it will be dealt with. No, posting something to the likes of 'F***' in a roleplay doesn't count. Alongside swearing, please do not use language that might be offnesive to someone; please don't call things gay, for instance. It makes a sad Ray
• No Harassment or Flaming
You don't need to be nasty to another player. Characters while roleplaying, sure, but leave your fellow players alone! If there is a disagreement between you and someone, either work it out civilly in PMs or bring it to one of the moderators to get some help. We'd like to keep everyone from hating on everyone, yes?
• No Whining, "Emoing" and Pity Parties
No emo emus! It might sound harsh, but we don't want to hear how sad your life is. It might lead to flaming, so please keep it to PMs if you and someone are discussing how horrible your life is. Our mods have a very, very.... very low tolerance for Pity Party threads, and they will be closed if spotted. You probably won't receive a warning for this, but please don't antagonize out staff in this way, as it is very unwise. Life sucks, then you die - we experience this just as much as anyone, but also know that whining never got anyone anywhere. If you really need a place to let loose, feel free to rant/whine in your journal. Those are personal, but do keep in mind that others may read them. Meaning, don't post something unless you don't mind others seeing it.
• Stay On Topic
Basically "follow the lead of the original poster", whether in a roleplay, auction or any other thread. If someone makes a thread in the General Chat section about music, don't go posting pictures of your cat in it. Common sense, really.
• No Spam
Related to the above rule - don't ramble in official threads or roleplay threads. If you want to just chat to someone, it can either be done through private messages, or you can talk as a group in the chatter section. Yes, talk freely in the chatter thread, but still at times you might be careful. Posting just 'okay' in a thread? Not really the best of things to do. It's not really talking. But we're not going to kill you for that. Now if you make a fully out of character post in a roleplay zone, then you'll receive an official warning. Since Inks is earned per-post in the RP zones, frivolous posts are cheating in a way.
• Theft and Plagiarism is Not Tolerated
Taking another's story, characters, art, or anything that you can think of (unless given permission) is against the rules! ((For that matter, you're highly likely to automatically be terminated from this site, seeing as how we do not put up with theft. If you're using something and have been given the okay, at least give the person credit or you'll still be taken out for theft/plagiarism))
• One Account Per Person
IP and behavior can give away your second account. If you're suspected of having a double account the admins can check through the different IP addresses you've used and see if you have the same as another user. If you disguise your IP your behavior will also give you away. Now this doesn't mean be afraid to have your sibling join you on Inkling. We'll be able to tell siblings from double accounts.
• Name Changes.
To get your username changed just message myself or Ray and we'll change it for you. Please be reasonable as to how many times it's changed, I do not want to be editing all the ownership topics over and over. Once your username is changed, you will have to log in with that, and not your old name. Don't freak if it won't seem to let you in, you just probably forgot to use the new name to log in. Your password will stay the same.
• Image Sizes
No images in posts are to be wider than 600 pixels! There's no limit on height, but be reasonable. If your image is ridiculously big, we'll ask you to resize it. If you cannot resize images, please post a link to the image rather than including it in your post.
• Consequences: Warnings
If you break rules, you will be given a warning or warnings. Warnings are like "strikes" - in the case of Inkling, five strikes and you're out. Out meaning banned, forever. Some offenses are worth more than one warning, so please be nice.
• No Religion
Yes, we understand. Your pets may be a devote monk and thus religion will turn up in your roleplay. What we mean by this is that in talking with other users, do not bring up any sort of religion from the real world. Sure your pet can worship it, but don't get in to a long conversation about different religions. We don't want to see any fighting over religion. Let your characters argue with each other(granted you don't upset the other roleplayer), but keep it away from everything else.
• No Politics
This is pretty much the same as religion. We do not want to see users arguing over politics, so just don't talk about it. We don't care if presidential elections are coming up, or if you think the Queen of England is a terrible person.
Yes they are in a similar wording to another, much more well known RP site. I was given permission to use them here~ <3
• No Chat Speak: use proper grammar, punctuation and spelling
Sure, you might be in a hurry and type in out of character 'gtg', but please try to use proper sentence structure, grammar, and spelling when you can. "Dud3 thaz Aw3s0m!" will easily get you in trouble. If your grammar is a bit on the lacking side you're more likely to just get a message from a mod advising you to do a bit better, but if you're using all chat speak on purpose it's going to be an actual warning. This applies to both grammar and spelling: "hi im new here" is not acceptable - please take the time to type "Hi, I'm new here!". It makes you look much more intelligent and mature and is easier on the eyes and brain to read.
• Rating/Age Friendliness
Keep your threads age friendly! Even if it's something that could possibly be found in a PG-13 movie, it might be offensive to someone. Put a small tag in your thread if that's you're running a little close to the rating.
• No Swearing
There is a 0 tolerance swearing policy. There is a swear filter in effect on the boards, and attempts to circumvent it will be dealt with. No, posting something to the likes of 'F***' in a roleplay doesn't count. Alongside swearing, please do not use language that might be offnesive to someone; please don't call things gay, for instance. It makes a sad Ray
• No Harassment or Flaming
You don't need to be nasty to another player. Characters while roleplaying, sure, but leave your fellow players alone! If there is a disagreement between you and someone, either work it out civilly in PMs or bring it to one of the moderators to get some help. We'd like to keep everyone from hating on everyone, yes?
• No Whining, "Emoing" and Pity Parties
No emo emus! It might sound harsh, but we don't want to hear how sad your life is. It might lead to flaming, so please keep it to PMs if you and someone are discussing how horrible your life is. Our mods have a very, very.... very low tolerance for Pity Party threads, and they will be closed if spotted. You probably won't receive a warning for this, but please don't antagonize out staff in this way, as it is very unwise. Life sucks, then you die - we experience this just as much as anyone, but also know that whining never got anyone anywhere. If you really need a place to let loose, feel free to rant/whine in your journal. Those are personal, but do keep in mind that others may read them. Meaning, don't post something unless you don't mind others seeing it.
• Stay On Topic
Basically "follow the lead of the original poster", whether in a roleplay, auction or any other thread. If someone makes a thread in the General Chat section about music, don't go posting pictures of your cat in it. Common sense, really.
• No Spam
Related to the above rule - don't ramble in official threads or roleplay threads. If you want to just chat to someone, it can either be done through private messages, or you can talk as a group in the chatter section. Yes, talk freely in the chatter thread, but still at times you might be careful. Posting just 'okay' in a thread? Not really the best of things to do. It's not really talking. But we're not going to kill you for that. Now if you make a fully out of character post in a roleplay zone, then you'll receive an official warning. Since Inks is earned per-post in the RP zones, frivolous posts are cheating in a way.
• Theft and Plagiarism is Not Tolerated
Taking another's story, characters, art, or anything that you can think of (unless given permission) is against the rules! ((For that matter, you're highly likely to automatically be terminated from this site, seeing as how we do not put up with theft. If you're using something and have been given the okay, at least give the person credit or you'll still be taken out for theft/plagiarism))
• One Account Per Person
IP and behavior can give away your second account. If you're suspected of having a double account the admins can check through the different IP addresses you've used and see if you have the same as another user. If you disguise your IP your behavior will also give you away. Now this doesn't mean be afraid to have your sibling join you on Inkling. We'll be able to tell siblings from double accounts.
• Name Changes.
To get your username changed just message myself or Ray and we'll change it for you. Please be reasonable as to how many times it's changed, I do not want to be editing all the ownership topics over and over. Once your username is changed, you will have to log in with that, and not your old name. Don't freak if it won't seem to let you in, you just probably forgot to use the new name to log in. Your password will stay the same.
• Image Sizes
No images in posts are to be wider than 600 pixels! There's no limit on height, but be reasonable. If your image is ridiculously big, we'll ask you to resize it. If you cannot resize images, please post a link to the image rather than including it in your post.
• Consequences: Warnings
If you break rules, you will be given a warning or warnings. Warnings are like "strikes" - in the case of Inkling, five strikes and you're out. Out meaning banned, forever. Some offenses are worth more than one warning, so please be nice.
• No Religion
Yes, we understand. Your pets may be a devote monk and thus religion will turn up in your roleplay. What we mean by this is that in talking with other users, do not bring up any sort of religion from the real world. Sure your pet can worship it, but don't get in to a long conversation about different religions. We don't want to see any fighting over religion. Let your characters argue with each other(granted you don't upset the other roleplayer), but keep it away from everything else.
• No Politics
This is pretty much the same as religion. We do not want to see users arguing over politics, so just don't talk about it. We don't care if presidential elections are coming up, or if you think the Queen of England is a terrible person.
Yes they are in a similar wording to another, much more well known RP site. I was given permission to use them here~ <3
