Forum Laws

[Demi]

Forum Laws
Because we could throw a giant book at you... but we won't.

1. Respect is a full circle, here.
   Treat everyone with respect, no matter their age, seniority, gender, race, sexual orientation, etc. on the site. There will be absolutely no flaming, bashing or degrading anyone of any status on the site, no matter if you believe you're in the right. You may think you have to be confrontational... but you don't. Simply report it.
   
   
2. Surprisingly, the sex is good.
   To an extent. We will allow heavy sensuality, and only allow sex to a certain extent. As long as it is not graphic, you can participate in the act. However, please note that you are not allowed to put any detail to what is between the person's legs. Breasts, buttocks, chest, thighs, and such are allowed though.
   
   
3. Don't be a prude.
   Assume that all threads here may contain sexual content, even if they don't. Please, don't act like some moral guardian and chastise people for performing sex in a thread. If it is, however, spontaneous and unneeded; this is when you can ask. Let's be mature, here.
   
   
4. Shock and Illegality...
   There will be no circulation or posting of shock images/sites, gore, bestiality, child pornography etc. You are not able to post anything illegal, lest you risk yourself permanently banned from the site. There will be, under no circumstances, any posting of pornography or pornographic imagery/sites. No linking to viruses or trap links.
   
   
5. Dishonesty is the root of all evils!
   Dishonesty will give rise to an immediate severe warning. Attempting to cheat with your stats, money, techniques, skills, and such are disallowed in every way, shape, and form. Frankly, it would be very foolish to think that we would allow you to do so :P Lying on any members, or falsifying anything needed, will result in a ban. No questions.
   
   
6. The staff amongst you.
   We, the staff, would like to live among you all simply as the forum's workers, rarely its enforcers. However, know that when a staff member puts on their working hats, they supersede all of you. The Administrator, for instance, has the absolute authority over the forum - whatever they say goes, no questions or arguments. As such, please don't think that this gives staffers the right to attack anyone of non-staff positioning. That is never the case, actually.
   
   
7. Drama is not allowed.
   This isn't primetime, nor is it your local high school. Don't think that by posting something in the Complaints forum, for the public to see, you are garnering any attention and pity for your problems. Ones that can be solved by... I don't know, PMing the higher staff? If it is a personal problem, do so over PM. If you post it in the Complaints forum, we will verbally warn you. We all know how that escalates.

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Character Laws

• Three's company; four's a party...
  There is a four character limit per user. This is to ensure that the characters remain active, all the while keeping the variety. Even then, some may find this a bit hard to maintain. However, know that your character possibilities are practically limitless.
  
  
• Stats are your saviors...
  Every character will begin with a straight-100 stat spread. However, after choosing their Character Type, they will be able to not only gain experience, but also begin utilizing the wonderful world of permanent stat rises. Know, however, that all stat rises will not happen until the character has been verified and all active RPs with them have been concluded in some way. If not, you will not be capable of ascending.
  
  
• Take as much as you can carry!
  We do not have a limit on the amount of plots a user can be in at once. Actually, it really doesn't matter to us; so long as you are happy. However, if you are not able to balance it, don't attempt to make multiple. You'll make a lot of people angry if you skip out on them.

[Demi]

Forum Disciplinary Action

• The System
  
• The Listings
  
• Verbal Caution
  
• First Level Warning
  
• Second Level Warning
  
• Severe Warning
  
• Temporary Banning
  
• Permanent Banning
  

The System
When you receive a disciplinary action, know that it is because you've failed to follow one or more of the laws. The members that are capable of handing out disciplinary actions are Moderators, Global Moderators, and the Admin.

All of your disciplinary actions will be recorded on your Account Notes. These can only be seen by the Staff members. These notes will never be deleted or removed. All of notes are your record on Pokemon Summit.


The Listings
The Listings are a list of members who frequently gain warnings and/or bans. If they always seem to break the rules or defy the instructions of the Staff, they will be put down.

These people are incapable of becoming Staff members, Game Masters, creating a storyline, or gaining any MP. This period will last until the higher Staff Members feel more comfortable with the user.

• Verbal Caution
  This is only for first time offenses. You have gained this caution because you did not know the rules and are new to the site. You will only be told the rules, but no disciplinary action has to be taken.
  
  However, for offenses such as Trolling, full out flaming, or Pseudo-Trolling, there will be a First Warning.
  
  Once you've gained at least three months of experience, this rule will not apply to you. You would've been acquainted with the rules, as well as understand what is right and what is wrong.
  
  
• First Level Warning
  When a member is experienced, they will receive first warnings automatically. If a member with a Verbal Caution continues their actions, the Verbal Caution will become a First Level Warning. These last for 7 days.
  
  Should this escalate, it will become a Second Level Warning offense.
  
  Your Warning Level will be put to 30% after this.
  
  
• Second Level Warning
  These Warnings are the next level. If one was to continue something that would've given them their First Level Warnings, it will become a Second Level Warning. These last for 14 days, and the user will be Listed.
  
  Should this escalate, it will become a Severe Warning offense.
  
  Your Warning Level will be put to 60% after this.
  
  
• Severe Warning
  These Warnings are the highest level. If one were to blatantly continue through their Second Level Warnings, they would be put into the Severe portion of the Warnings. These Warnings will go away after a month.
  
  Should this escalate, it will lead into the Temporary Banning.
  
  Your Warning Level will be put to 90% after this.
  
  
• Temporary Banning
  These are the one of the more severe punishments. A user will be banned for a while, depending on the severity. It will be discussed among the Staff. No Temporary Banning will extend past two weeks, and none will be under three days. The banning will not be lifted early unless someone can prove that you did not do something.
  
  In the case of a user(s) vs user(s) type of argument, the users who instigated the fight will receive double the time as the ones on the receiving side, should both sides retaliate in the argument. This isn't to be discussed or negotiated.
  
  Should you continue to push the rules after your temporary banning or attempt to come back before your banning is up, you will be Permanently Banned.
  
  
• Permanent Banning
  These are the most severe of punishments. A user will be banned indefinitely from the forums, and are disallowed to return. A permanent banning is only given after a temporary banning.
  
  In the case of a user(s) vs user(s) type of argument, the users who instigated or both sides of the fight may receive this punishment if they already have temporary banning history. This isn't to be discussed.