SITE RULES
Aug 27, 2020 14:54:25 GMT -6
Post by RAVENEYE on Aug 27, 2020 14:54:25 GMT -6
Play nice and you can stay.
We have a Ban Hammer, and we are very comfortable using it.
When you log in to LegendFire, think of it as stepping into a stranger's house. You do not own this space. We are very hospitable hosts. Please be respectful in return. Violating the following is like sauntering into a party and using the edge of the dining table to scrape dog poo off your shoe. Most likely you would not do this in person. Please leave the soiled shoes on the front stoop. Consider this when trying to decide if certain behavior or speech is appropriate, and whether or not it will be well-received.
NOTE: We are not a showcase forum. We are a critique exchange forum. We pride ourselves on in-depth critiques, thus the name we have chosen for our community. We expect members to post with the goal of receiving feedback and improving their skills. If your aim is merely to be read and seen, start a blog. If your goal is to receive a pat on the back for stringing two words together, there are plenty of writing forums where this is an acceptable form of feedback. LegendFire is not it.
The Rules of LegendFire
The following rules exist to ensure that as many people as possible enjoy a peaceful, friendly, encouraging environment while visiting LF. Below you will find our policies on:
Degrading Other Members
Flame Wars
Rating Your Posts
Foul Words
The Arena of Controversy
Spamming
Private Message Violating
Shoutbox Etiquette
New Thread Limitations
Back-seat Modding
School Assignments
Plagiarism and Copyright
Thread Necromancy
Degrading Other Members:
This is never tolerated.
* Good etiquette is vital when interacting with other members.
* LegendFire welcomes people of all walks of life, whatever their age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, or writing ability.
* Members may not, at any time, speak in such a way that diminishes others for their differences, nor for what they may perceive to be a lack of writing knowledge or talent.
* Keep your critiques constructive and polite. Most writers desire honesty, but this is no reason to be insensitive in the way you present your opinions or corrections. A writer will often learn nothing but a lesson in uncouth behavior when a critiquer is insulting or rude.
Consequence: Moderators will deal with violators promptly and severely. We have ban buttons, and we are not afraid to use them.
Flame Wars:
This is never tolerated.
Definition: ongoing, impolite bickering; verbal fights that have strayed beyond the boundaries of 'debate,' and/or personal attacks upon other members.
* Flame wars will get a thread shut down faster than a jack rabbit shot from a cannon. The safety and well-being of all our members are very important to us.
* Agree to disagree, should civilized debate no longer be an option.
Consequence: Offenders will receive warnings from the staff. Those who persist will be banned.
The Arena of Controversy:
LF provides a forum for the purpose of discussing today’s challenging topics.
* The Arena is the ONLY PLACE at LF where members may debate politics, religion, and all topics that tend to incite discord, arguments, flaming, and other ugly treatment of your fellow human-beings.
* Experience has proven to us that discussions on these topics almost never remain peaceful. Therefore, if controversial topics are posted outside the Arena, we will promptly move them to the Arena.
*The Arena comes with a special set of rules. Please read them and abide by them.
Rating Your Posts
We hope to be a haven for writers of all ages.
*While rating posts for maturity level is not currently required, it is considerate, as a warning to your critiquers.
* We understand that interpretations of the word 'offensive' vary greatly, so discretion rules the day.
* If your content contains potentially triggering scenarios, such as sexual violence or abuse, please notify us in your post. HERE IS A POST ABOUT TRIGGER WARNINGS.
* We host an erotica subforum for x-rated material. Please ensure you post it in the appropriate place.
* We have a horror subforum for your darkest, gore-centric, terrifying fiction.
* Moderators reserve the right to rate explicit material on your behalf, if they feel the content requires it.
* Moderators reserve the right to move your material to a different subforum, if they feel it’s more appropriate.
Foul Words:
We'll be fairly loose on this in most contexts. HOWEVER:
* Obscenities directed AT another member will be viewed as degrading that member (see info on Degrading Other Members above).
* Obscenities in thread titles will be edited with asterisks.
* Obscenities in usernames will be edited with asterisks. Alternative spellings for obscenities in usernames will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Moderators reserve the right to request username changes. If this request is not complied with, moderators reserve the right to change a member's username.
* Obscenities and inappropriate images in signatures will be edited with asterisks. Though you may find an image or word "pleasing" or "humorous," this doesn't mean the rest of us should be forced to stare at it every time you post.
* Inappropriate (x-rated) avatars will be replaced at the administrator’s discretion.
* Obscenities in your stories, poems, and non-fiction will never be altered.
* Feel free to post whatever you like on your profile page, but be warned that x-rated material is not permitted there either and will be deleted at the administrator's discretion.
Spamming:
We have zero tolerance for spammers. If you are a spammer, go away, or we will escort you out the door.
* DEFINITION: any person who registers and immediately posts a pitch about or link to an outside product, whether writing-related or not.
* Representatives of magazines or contests who wish to inform our authors of events and publication opportunities may do so HERE.
* Websites whose owners/administrators contribute to LegendFire as a whole over an extended period of time stand a far better chance of surviving our Anti-Spammer Sword of Doom. LF's staff will decide whether to keep or delete an ad. Our blades are well-honed.
* Links to your own writing are permitted in your signature and profile page and are NOT considered spam, provided that the links do not lead to other critique sites.
* Members’ adverts for books/stories that are available for sale go in the Boasting Wall forum.
Private Messaging (PM) Violating:
* We do not tolerate harassment, spamming, or any other illicit use of our messaging system.
* If someone is breaking this rule by sending you spam, pestering, or abusing you through Private Messages, please contact a moderator immediately. Send a copy of the message the member is sending you, and that person will be contacted and issued a warning or banned, depending on the severity of the infraction.
* The administrator reserves the right to remove the Private Message privilege from any member for infractions. Persistent violators will be banned.
Shoutbox Etiquette:
We love our shoutbox. All members may post in the shoutbox. We welcome questions, advice, random personal anecdotes. But there are some shouts that we frown upon and others that will not be tolerated.
* Do not use the shoutbox to beg for critiques. Let your contributions in the Feedback Forums earn you critiques instead.
* Do not use the shoutbox to advertise your personal website or offsite activities. This will be considered spam.
* The shoutbox is not your personal therapy session. While we value you, posting hours of shouts about your woes hogs the shoutbox and renders it useless to anyone else. Please refrain. Please find a therapist. Please continue such discussions through private messages or in a post in the appropriate forum.
* Flaming, slurs toward people groups or individuals, and obscene comments are NEVER permitted in the shoutbox. These will be deleted if they are found and the offender warned or banned.
Consequence: Members who persistently misuse the shoutbox will earn a suspension from the shoutbox for a specified number of days, depending on the severity of the infraction. Continued obnoxious behavior will result in a ban.
New Thread Limitations:
We know how exciting it is to present your work for feedback. However, posting too many stories/poetry/essays in a short amount of time will reduce your chances of receiving quick and in-depth feedback. You may post no more than:
* Posts that exceed this numbers will be locked until the appropriate time limit has passed.
* Remember: we expect you to critique as many pieces as you post, to keep the system functioning properly.
Back-Seat Modding:
You’ve heard of back-seat drivers, right? Back-seat modding is the same idea. Members see a problem on the forum and hit the brake when it’s the moderator’s job to do the driving. This is where helping can actually hurt.
* We value your good intentions. We love seeing that members value the community enough to protect it and make sure people are in an environment that fosters growth and friendly exchange.
* But when you see a member committing something you deem an infraction or undesirable behavior, please refrain from dealing with it yourself.
* Please send a moderator a private message (PM) explaining the situation, so that the moderator can take appropriate steps.
* Why is this important? Moderators are assigned their job for a reason. They’re not fluff just sitting around adorning the forum. If there’s a problem, the moderators will soon find it and address it. If you take this task upon yourself, that’s two people jumping on a member (usually a new one who hasn’t learned the ropes), and what happens? That person feels ganged-up on, oppressed, and likely intimidated. We want members to stick around, not flee the building.
* When you moderate from the back seat, we actual moderators must send apologies to the hounded member, and suddenly you are the bad guy. Send a PM and receive our gratitude instead.
School Assignments:
It is our absolute pleasure and purpose to help writers hone their craft. HOWEVER:
* We do not permit college or high school students to post their class assignments for feedback until they have been graded by the teacher/professor.
* The assignment is yours to do for an official grade. Posting it here may be perceived as cheating.
* After the material has received its grade, feel free to post it for further feedback.
Consequence: School assignments will be locked or deleted at the moderator’s discretion and the offender notified.
Plagiarism and Copyright:
* Plagiarism is a criminal offense and will NEVER be tolerated at LegendFire.
Consequence: Offenders will be banned immediately. We do not fool around with this.
* LegendFire does NOT assume the rights of any story, poem, or non-fiction posted here. The authors retain all rights to their work.
* We protect your material as much as we can by having all original works posted in password-protected forums, but we cannot guarantee that unscrupulous members will not steal your material. We are not responsible for stolen material.
* If you discover that a member has plagiarized from another source or has stolen your material, report them to a moderator immediately. While we do not have the resources to take legal action, offenders will be banned from LF.
Thread Necromancy:
Definition: posting in old, “dead” threads. Please consider any feedback thread or introduction older than two months as "dead."
* Each post is dated with a timestamp. Inspect this before responding to a thread.
* This is especially obnoxious in the feedback forums where plenty of new work needs comments.
* Resurrecting old stories and poems is a waste of your time; likely the author has edited the content and moved on.
* The only forums where members may resurrect old threads are Writing Questions, Resources, Prompts & Challenges, and Writing Games. (If an old challenge catches your interest, by all means post there. If a writing or publishing resource is of interest to you, we welcome your contributions.)
Consequence: resurrected threads will be locked at the moderator’s discretion.
We have a Ban Hammer, and we are very comfortable using it.
When you log in to LegendFire, think of it as stepping into a stranger's house. You do not own this space. We are very hospitable hosts. Please be respectful in return. Violating the following is like sauntering into a party and using the edge of the dining table to scrape dog poo off your shoe. Most likely you would not do this in person. Please leave the soiled shoes on the front stoop. Consider this when trying to decide if certain behavior or speech is appropriate, and whether or not it will be well-received.
Remember, YOU control how you are received at LegendFire.
NOTE: We are not a showcase forum. We are a critique exchange forum. We pride ourselves on in-depth critiques, thus the name we have chosen for our community. We expect members to post with the goal of receiving feedback and improving their skills. If your aim is merely to be read and seen, start a blog. If your goal is to receive a pat on the back for stringing two words together, there are plenty of writing forums where this is an acceptable form of feedback. LegendFire is not it.
The Rules of LegendFire The following rules exist to ensure that as many people as possible enjoy a peaceful, friendly, encouraging environment while visiting LF. Below you will find our policies on:
Degrading Other Members Flame Wars Rating Your Posts Foul Words The Arena of Controversy Spamming Private Message Violating Shoutbox Etiquette New Thread Limitations Back-seat Modding School Assignments Plagiarism and Copyright Thread NecromancyDegrading Other Members:
This is never tolerated.
* Good etiquette is vital when interacting with other members.
* LegendFire welcomes people of all walks of life, whatever their age, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, or writing ability.
* Members may not, at any time, speak in such a way that diminishes others for their differences, nor for what they may perceive to be a lack of writing knowledge or talent.
* Keep your critiques constructive and polite. Most writers desire honesty, but this is no reason to be insensitive in the way you present your opinions or corrections. A writer will often learn nothing but a lesson in uncouth behavior when a critiquer is insulting or rude.
Consequence: Moderators will deal with violators promptly and severely. We have ban buttons, and we are not afraid to use them.
Flame Wars:
This is never tolerated.
Definition: ongoing, impolite bickering; verbal fights that have strayed beyond the boundaries of 'debate,' and/or personal attacks upon other members.
* Flame wars will get a thread shut down faster than a jack rabbit shot from a cannon. The safety and well-being of all our members are very important to us.
* Agree to disagree, should civilized debate no longer be an option.
Consequence: Offenders will receive warnings from the staff. Those who persist will be banned.
The Arena of Controversy:
LF provides a forum for the purpose of discussing today’s challenging topics.
* The Arena is the ONLY PLACE at LF where members may debate politics, religion, and all topics that tend to incite discord, arguments, flaming, and other ugly treatment of your fellow human-beings.
* Experience has proven to us that discussions on these topics almost never remain peaceful. Therefore, if controversial topics are posted outside the Arena, we will promptly move them to the Arena.
*The Arena comes with a special set of rules. Please read them and abide by them.
Rating Your Posts
We hope to be a haven for writers of all ages.
*While rating posts for maturity level is not currently required, it is considerate, as a warning to your critiquers.
* We understand that interpretations of the word 'offensive' vary greatly, so discretion rules the day.
* If your content contains potentially triggering scenarios, such as sexual violence or abuse, please notify us in your post. HERE IS A POST ABOUT TRIGGER WARNINGS.
* We host an erotica subforum for x-rated material. Please ensure you post it in the appropriate place.
* We have a horror subforum for your darkest, gore-centric, terrifying fiction.
* Moderators reserve the right to rate explicit material on your behalf, if they feel the content requires it.
* Moderators reserve the right to move your material to a different subforum, if they feel it’s more appropriate.
Foul Words:
We'll be fairly loose on this in most contexts. HOWEVER:
* Obscenities directed AT another member will be viewed as degrading that member (see info on Degrading Other Members above).
* Obscenities in thread titles will be edited with asterisks.
* Obscenities in usernames will be edited with asterisks. Alternative spellings for obscenities in usernames will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Moderators reserve the right to request username changes. If this request is not complied with, moderators reserve the right to change a member's username.
* Obscenities and inappropriate images in signatures will be edited with asterisks. Though you may find an image or word "pleasing" or "humorous," this doesn't mean the rest of us should be forced to stare at it every time you post.
* Inappropriate (x-rated) avatars will be replaced at the administrator’s discretion.
* Obscenities in your stories, poems, and non-fiction will never be altered.
* Feel free to post whatever you like on your profile page, but be warned that x-rated material is not permitted there either and will be deleted at the administrator's discretion.
Spamming:
We have zero tolerance for spammers. If you are a spammer, go away, or we will escort you out the door.
* DEFINITION: any person who registers and immediately posts a pitch about or link to an outside product, whether writing-related or not.
* Representatives of magazines or contests who wish to inform our authors of events and publication opportunities may do so HERE.
* Websites whose owners/administrators contribute to LegendFire as a whole over an extended period of time stand a far better chance of surviving our Anti-Spammer Sword of Doom. LF's staff will decide whether to keep or delete an ad. Our blades are well-honed.
* Links to your own writing are permitted in your signature and profile page and are NOT considered spam, provided that the links do not lead to other critique sites.
* Members’ adverts for books/stories that are available for sale go in the Boasting Wall forum.
Private Messaging (PM) Violating:
* We do not tolerate harassment, spamming, or any other illicit use of our messaging system.
* If someone is breaking this rule by sending you spam, pestering, or abusing you through Private Messages, please contact a moderator immediately. Send a copy of the message the member is sending you, and that person will be contacted and issued a warning or banned, depending on the severity of the infraction.
* The administrator reserves the right to remove the Private Message privilege from any member for infractions. Persistent violators will be banned.
Shoutbox Etiquette:
We love our shoutbox. All members may post in the shoutbox. We welcome questions, advice, random personal anecdotes. But there are some shouts that we frown upon and others that will not be tolerated.
* Do not use the shoutbox to beg for critiques. Let your contributions in the Feedback Forums earn you critiques instead.
* Do not use the shoutbox to advertise your personal website or offsite activities. This will be considered spam.
* The shoutbox is not your personal therapy session. While we value you, posting hours of shouts about your woes hogs the shoutbox and renders it useless to anyone else. Please refrain. Please find a therapist. Please continue such discussions through private messages or in a post in the appropriate forum.
* Flaming, slurs toward people groups or individuals, and obscene comments are NEVER permitted in the shoutbox. These will be deleted if they are found and the offender warned or banned.
Consequence: Members who persistently misuse the shoutbox will earn a suspension from the shoutbox for a specified number of days, depending on the severity of the infraction. Continued obnoxious behavior will result in a ban.
New Thread Limitations:
We know how exciting it is to present your work for feedback. However, posting too many stories/poetry/essays in a short amount of time will reduce your chances of receiving quick and in-depth feedback. You may post no more than:
- 1 story or non-fiction piece per day
- 1 excerpt in 200 Words per day
- 3 poems per day
* Posts that exceed this numbers will be locked until the appropriate time limit has passed.
* Remember: we expect you to critique as many pieces as you post, to keep the system functioning properly.
Back-Seat Modding:
You’ve heard of back-seat drivers, right? Back-seat modding is the same idea. Members see a problem on the forum and hit the brake when it’s the moderator’s job to do the driving. This is where helping can actually hurt.
* We value your good intentions. We love seeing that members value the community enough to protect it and make sure people are in an environment that fosters growth and friendly exchange.
* But when you see a member committing something you deem an infraction or undesirable behavior, please refrain from dealing with it yourself.
* Please send a moderator a private message (PM) explaining the situation, so that the moderator can take appropriate steps.
* Why is this important? Moderators are assigned their job for a reason. They’re not fluff just sitting around adorning the forum. If there’s a problem, the moderators will soon find it and address it. If you take this task upon yourself, that’s two people jumping on a member (usually a new one who hasn’t learned the ropes), and what happens? That person feels ganged-up on, oppressed, and likely intimidated. We want members to stick around, not flee the building.
* When you moderate from the back seat, we actual moderators must send apologies to the hounded member, and suddenly you are the bad guy. Send a PM and receive our gratitude instead.
School Assignments:
It is our absolute pleasure and purpose to help writers hone their craft. HOWEVER:
* We do not permit college or high school students to post their class assignments for feedback until they have been graded by the teacher/professor.
* The assignment is yours to do for an official grade. Posting it here may be perceived as cheating.
* After the material has received its grade, feel free to post it for further feedback.
Consequence: School assignments will be locked or deleted at the moderator’s discretion and the offender notified.
Plagiarism and Copyright:
* Plagiarism is a criminal offense and will NEVER be tolerated at LegendFire.
Consequence: Offenders will be banned immediately. We do not fool around with this.
* LegendFire does NOT assume the rights of any story, poem, or non-fiction posted here. The authors retain all rights to their work.
* We protect your material as much as we can by having all original works posted in password-protected forums, but we cannot guarantee that unscrupulous members will not steal your material. We are not responsible for stolen material.
* If you discover that a member has plagiarized from another source or has stolen your material, report them to a moderator immediately. While we do not have the resources to take legal action, offenders will be banned from LF.
Thread Necromancy:
Definition: posting in old, “dead” threads. Please consider any feedback thread or introduction older than two months as "dead."
* Each post is dated with a timestamp. Inspect this before responding to a thread.
* This is especially obnoxious in the feedback forums where plenty of new work needs comments.
* Resurrecting old stories and poems is a waste of your time; likely the author has edited the content and moved on.
* The only forums where members may resurrect old threads are Writing Questions, Resources, Prompts & Challenges, and Writing Games. (If an old challenge catches your interest, by all means post there. If a writing or publishing resource is of interest to you, we welcome your contributions.)
Consequence: resurrected threads will be locked at the moderator’s discretion.
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