The Vampire Diaries - Shipper Threads Strikes Rule - Please Read and Respond

HappySquared · 07-17-2010, 03:54 PM

SHIPPER THREADS -- STRIKES

Tension between the shipper groups here at the The Vampire Diaries Board are quite high. As a result rules have been broken in the past. In an effort to curb the ongoing "shipper wars" the board will use a "3-Strike Rule."

The rule is pretty easy to understand. Each shipper group will be given a strike when a rule on the board is broken. Once the second strike has been issued, the moderators will consult with the Moderator Managers about a possible temporary thread closure. If a third strike occurs, the thread may be closed for 24 hours. All strikes expire 6 months after they've been issued.

We understand that this may appear to be harsh but it has gotten to the point where a simple slap on the hand will not to the trick. Everyone should be respected on the board.

Some of the strikes we will be looking for are the following:

Bashing of shipper groups and shipper threads (title, conversation, etc.)
Bashing and making fun of any couple. Constructive criticism and comparisons are fine, but it will be our discretion as to whether or not it crosses the line.
Bashing either fanbase or taking posts from their thread is not allowed.
Lurking in the other threads is strongly discouraged and members should leave it up to the moderators of that thread to control them (but by all means, if you see a rule being broken, report it)
Making fun of titles, or using titles that take jabs at the other fanbase is not allowed.

Threads With Strikes

???- 1 (issued: (insert date) | expires: (insert date))

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Please read and respond. This thread will be merged to the Navigation Thread after a week.

- your moderators

Drunk On You · 07-17-2010, 05:09 PM

Read and understood. It's a shame that it has come to this.

quin0611 · 07-17-2010, 05:51 PM

read & understood

foxyfreds · 07-18-2010, 03:44 AM

Read and appreciated.

MissDK · 07-18-2010, 04:00 AM

Read and understood ...
I know this is kind of very clear and it shouldnt even be mentioned, but what about being off-topic? Discussing non-TVD and non-ship related topics, that will give a strike as well or warning?

LiaRaye · 07-18-2010, 05:38 AM

Read and understood. I look forward to a hate-free board

HappySquared · 07-18-2010, 06:52 AM

Off-topicness should have a warning; but it isn't covered on this new rule. If being too off topic and/or frequent/excessively off topic becomes much of a problem, we might consider adding it here, too.

xobrwneyedgrl93 · 07-18-2010, 07:40 AM

Read and understood! Thanks for all the hard work you guys do on here...I think I speak for everyone by saying we appreciate it!

MissDK · 07-18-2010, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HappySquared (View Post)

Off-topicness should have a warning; but it isn't covered on this new rule. If being too off topic and/or frequent/excessively off topic becomes much of a problem, we might consider adding it here, too.

Ok thank you very much for clearing that up