Posted January 19, 2012 So, I've gone through and expanded upon the post content rules. The updated policy is as follows: Post Content PG-13 as defined by the MPAA is a good reference for what is appropriate, but by no means is well-defined enough to fully govern the forums. As such, the following list explicitly and exhaustively defines what is considered inappropriate. Posts may neither contain nor link to any of the following content: Adult material (Nudity, pornography, or explicit sexual acts) Extreme violence Viruses, spyware, or malware Illegal downloads/piracy Accounts of illegal activities Threatening, harassing, or obscene content. Swearing/censor bypassing (links are allowed if a disclaimer is included) Note that this list refers to direct references; high-level discussions are fine. Thus, a topic on the use of extreme violence in video games is okay, while links to or detailed descriptions of specific instances of violence are not. Anything not forbidden by the above list is fine for discussion. If you have any questions about these revisions, please ask them now. I would like to make sure that there are no oversights in the new policy before it goes into effect. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) Ohlawd dat clarification Now I know just how far I can go in my trolling! Edited January 19, 2012 by grimace Share this post Link to post
Posted January 19, 2012 Well its good to have a clarification. Thanks TJ Share this post Link to post
Posted January 19, 2012 I see nothing wrong with those updates, nor can I include anything. Thanks for the notice, TJ. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 19, 2012 I'd like to clarify one thing: Adult material (Nudity, pornography, or explicit sexual acts) Not allowed. That's cool by me. But you also specify that high-end discussions are fine, while specific examples are not. By THAT, does that mean non-flaming debating about oh, abortion would be acceptable, in the fact that it's discussing about the pros and cons of an action, not discussing stuff that could lead to abortion. I couldn't think of a better example... sorry. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 19, 2012 Adult material (Nudity, pornography, or explicit sexual acts) Does this include nudity in art? I know no one has posted any yet, but I just want to be sure if posting images drawn in a life drawing class are not okay. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 19, 2012 I hold these rules to be self-evident... Etc. etc. Well, they should be. But if they aren't, then thank you for the clarification. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 19, 2012 I hold these rules to be self-evident... Etc. etc. Well, they should be. But if they aren't, then thank you for the clarification. Have you been in General Discussion anytime in last few months? Share this post Link to post
Posted January 19, 2012 Does this include nudity in art? I know no one has posted any yet, but I just want to be sure if posting images drawn in a life drawing class are not okay. I know nudity has a valid place in art, but for simplicity's sake, I'm going to say "no nudity" means "no nudity," whatsoever. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 19, 2012 I'd like to clarify one thing: Not allowed. That's cool by me. But you also specify that high-end discussions are fine, while specific examples are not. By THAT, does that mean non-flaming debating about oh, abortion would be acceptable, in the fact that it's discussing about the pros and cons of an action, not discussing stuff that could lead to abortion. I couldn't think of a better example... sorry. Abortion isn't listed anywhere in the list of topics that are "not allowed," so discussion is allowed. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 19, 2012 Well, you know what they say... "the more you know, the better". Thanks for clarifying! Share this post Link to post
Posted January 19, 2012 I know nudity has a valid place in art, but for simplicity's sake, I'm going to say "no nudity" means "no nudity," whatsoever. So posting it directly is out of the question, but are links to images with a warning also not okay? Share this post Link to post
Posted January 19, 2012 thx for clarifiying! (also don't u know there's a edit button TJ? jk ) Share this post Link to post
Posted January 19, 2012 Awesome, thanks for giving out the details TJ <3 Share this post Link to post
Posted January 19, 2012 Could be just me, but I really thought this already was a rule.. But anyways, it's always good to have a reminder! Share this post Link to post
Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) Could be just me, but I really thought this already was a rule.. But anyways, it's always good to have a reminder! There was an enormous amount of confusion about just how far we could go, this is actually a huge help. Hopefully this will let GD recover and get back to how it used to be ETA: As a rather out of practice DC debater who's stuck through just to see this, I'd like to say thank you. I was fairly certain this was the overall intention of the rules, and now that it's completely spelled out by you, I can only hope that it'll bring back a few people we lost from the last clarification war. GD was, and still is, a lesser place without them. Edited January 19, 2012 by Dr. Paine Share this post Link to post
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