02. General Rules
11-25-2014, 06:21 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-27-2017, 06:52 PM by Nyx.)
Cbox rules
1. The Cbox is a privilege, not a right. The Cbox is there for your convenience only; by no means do we have to have it. If you abuse the chat box you will lose the privilege of using it. It is a social center and you are expected to treat everyone with respect and kindness at all times.
2. Please keep inappropriate or mature conversations out of the Cbox. If you feel the need to discuss anything that may seem mature in any way please take it off-site or to private messages. Staff will not tolerate inappropriate conversation in the Cbox. This includes adult language, references to drug use, etc. Please realize our Cbox is public and that we have players who are as young as 13 years old. It is the first thing many visitors see when browsing our site and they should not be subjected to foul language and mature topics. You will be warned, but if you do not listen you will be temporarily banned from the Cbox.
3. No spamming or impersonating others. Spamming is irritating and flushes out chat logs we sometimes need to reference. You also risk being banned from the Cbox by doing it. Impersonating people is also not allowed, especially if you are impersonating another on-site member in bad spirit.
4. Keep interpersonal issues out of the Cbox. Similar to our public forums, the Cbox is not a place to discuss personal matters, whether you are having a difficult time at home or have an out-of-character dispute with another member. It is understandable when members feel the need to reach out during a difficult time but it’s best to do so through Skype or through on-site private messaging.
5. There is zero tolerance for arguing or mean behavior in the chat box. Rude messages will be deleted without warning and members will be warned twice before receiving a temporary ban. Please use an off-site messaging system or private messages to resolve conflicts in a mannerly order. If an admin is alerted that you are treating members disrespectfully off-site you can expect not only to be banned from the Cbox, but to be banned from the site as well.
6. Please refrain from commenting on other peoples' posts and/or their characters actions in the cbox. This goes along with keeping IC separate from OOC. If you do not like or agree with a character's actions, or you believe they are acting in a manner that is based on out of character feelings, first remember that no one knows a character better than their player, and it is their choice what the character does. Commenting on it in the Cbox strongly borders on breaking rule #5 above. Comments like "Jivi is being pretty evil, I don't know why his profile says he's neutral if he'd do something like that" or "Mana is acting pretty weak" only serve to upset or anger the character's player. Comments denigrating someone's pack rules also border on bullying. Even if you are joking keep in mind that text does not convey humor easily and jokes at another person's character/post/pack's expense can still cause hurt feelings. If you truly believe there is a problem or you want to share an opinion on someone else's character's actions, please take it to a private chat or discuss it with a staff member.
7. No advertising other sites in the Cbox. If you feel the need to share off-site forums with other members please do so privately.
8. Staff are to be obeyed at all times. If a staff members asks you to stop talking about a certain subject or to take the subject elsewhere, their word is final. Not only should you obey a staff order, but you should refrain from speaking in any spiteful or passive-aggressive notion. As with arguing or mean behavior we have zero tolerance for drama or clique-like behavior. If you feel you need a mediator to help you sort out a dispute with another member please contact an administrator. Note that any back-talking will not be tolerated. If this rule is not followed, you will be banned from the Cbox temporarily with no questions asked
9. Staff are also not to be asked to perform staff functions in the Cbox. This includes but is not limited to requests for characters to be accepted, maintenance requests to be completed, or purchases and refunds to be completed. All staff functions are performed regularly by staff on their own time, reminders and nudges are not necessary.
10. Feel as if you are being treated unfairly? Take a screenshot and report it to staff. Do not be afraid to take screenshots and report misbehavior, even if it involves another staff member. We desire for all of members to have a respectful and friendly environment in which to have positive experiences.