Discord Guidelines
DISCORD CONDUCT In the interest of keeping our server running smoothly, moderation will be primarily geared towards steering members away from potential problems. The intent is to ensure drama or arguments does not start, but being asked to change the topic or move on is not a mark against any participants. Discussions wander into troubling or controversial topics all the time, and that is perfectly okay. It is simply meant to serve as a gentle reminder.
Please do not argue about a ruling; if you would like to discuss a ruling or seek clarification on anything, you are welcome to do so in the #questions or #support-ticket channel.
That said, we have no desire to babysit. If a player continues to be disruptive after direct warnings or they lash out at other players or administrators in the process of carrying out Discord moderation duties, they will be asked to leave or banned outright.
EACH CHANNEL HAS A TOPIC Aside from the General channel, each channel serves a specific purpose. For the sake of keeping things organized, try to be aware of it, and while conversation may stray from one subject to another, if it is drawn out, consider moving your discussion to a channel that fits better.
NO UNSOLICITED DMS OR FRIEND REQUESTS Do not message or send friend requests to people out of the blue without first asking or establishing a rapport.
AVOID CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS This site has its focus: while we are playing in a real-world setting with characters encountering problems we may be familiar with, and there are many important conversations in terms of sexuality, religion, politics, etc., this is not the place for all of them. If you find you would like to continue a discussion or debate at length, please take it elsewhere.
NO ARMCHAIR DOCTOR/MEDICAL DISCUSSIONS We understand that you want to help each other, but we feel like this can do more harm than good. Ultimately, no one here can be verified as an expert in any field. When it comes to prescriptive medical advice (be it medicinal, dietary, related to mental health, or whatever else), that should be left to the professionals. This applies equally to those looking to offer that advice and those attempting to solicit it. We understand that you may be going through things and may be looking for help - but the fact of the matter is that this community is not equipped to provide that kind of support. We do not want to end up in a situation where inappropriate advice is given, and someone is harmed as a result.
NSFW CHANNEL Be conscientious and sensible about this. We're happy to have a saucy conversation so long as everyone is comfortable, but please do not post pornography, gore, or anything else of that sort. For other NSFW images, if you are unsure, or know that people may be on Discord at work, if you wrap a URL in < >, it will keep the image from embedding itself in your message.