TheRedStranger

"STARS!" https://youtu.be/iFdIGYfYXJw Cool to have a fellow classic Resident Evil fan on the site! I hope to read some of your reviews in the future as well.

Welcome, ToaArcan. I'm a great friend of Wulfsbane as well. We already have a good friend in common. It's wonderful to have people with creative material and interesting opinions already joining the sight.

It's good to be back in the game, eh? For a Free Mobius!

We are super excited to have you with us VHS. In just supporting us over this period of development and such, you already have made one large step in doing just that.

Guidelines for Admins and Mods Welcome to the Brotherhood of Administration, Keepers of the Peace, and Garbage Men/Janitors/Maintenance on SoM! You have been granted the title of Moderator or Admin and all of the responsibilities, strictures, and perks that come along with it. We appreciate your willingness to look after SoM and to see to the safe and creative environment that we so enjoy. Please take the time to read over these rules and policies; this is very important that you read and understand them to the letter and spirit, so no scanning over it. We also have these rules posted in the Moderator and Admin forum that is hidden to regular members, so by all means, take your time to fully understand the letter and the spirit of the following rules: You are not above the laws and the rules of SoM -- On the contrary, you are held to a higher standard than normal members. You know the spirit of the rules of Conduct and Behavior to the letter both inside and out and represent the integrity of the site. Members will look up to you for guidance and protection; do not ever forget this. We do not micromanage the moderators or admins on SoM -- By gaining the rank of mod/admin you have already proven your quality, judgement, and most of all the trust of the administration and the members of the entire site. Don’t be afraid to exercise your judgement if something happens on the site; you have already proven that you are able to follow the Conduct and Behaviour Bylaws and we expect you to responsibly take care of the members on the site and to keep this a safe and creative environment for all. Most of all, remember that every person who is a moderator or admin is a member of a team, who will give advice and help one another . Never be afraid to ask for help from another team member, in fact we encourage it; you are never alone and you are still a valuable member of this community, not above it, below it, or separated from it. You will continue to contribute to the site and engage in creation of new works, be involved in conversations and debates, and most of all continue to grow SoM. There is no “Blue Wall” here. -- While it is expected for mods and admins to look out for one another and help each other out it is not okay for one mod or admin to “cover” for another’s wrongdoing or cover up an incident. Those with this position will give guidance to one another, keep each other honest, and always strive to better the community. Debating with members -- As stated above you are fully allowed to enter in debates with members and other mods/admins, but you are strictly prohibited from using your position or authority to “quiet” someone you are debating with. Just because you are a moderator or admin does not mean that you are perfect and your opinion is gold; you absolutely will respect other members, their opinions, and ideas. This does not mean you have to accept them, and you are fully able to utilize your well-honed and practiced master debating skills to disprove them, but again, you will not use your position as a mod/admin against another member. Inter-member conflicts with mods and admins -- If a conflict arises between a member (mod/admin or otherwise) and a mod/admin it is best to have another mod/admin present or if one is not online at the time you will need to take down proof (screen captures and such) to make sure your integrity is not questioned. All admins and moderator all must have the ability to store evidence collected externally off of your computer or device’s onboard storage. This can be anything from cloud storage, external hard drives, to flash thumb drives. This is to ensure that evidence does not get lost in case of a hardware failure. You just keep these files well organized to be both distributed and read quickly. Main responsibilities -- Being a mod or admin is not a glorious job. Most of the time you will be making order out of disorder; removing spam, correcting members as to the appropriate place to post certain things and such. While we place the utmost trust in our mods/admins’ judgement and morals, here are some general guidelines to go by: A. Inappropriate material -- If someone has posted inappropriate or copyrighted material, first privately inform him/her of the infraction and order him/her to edit the offending material out of the post in question. i. If he/she complies, you log the warning and report it. ii. If he/she is not online then you will send the user a message of the infraction along with a warning, then you will edit the material from the post. If the individual acknowledges and apologizes for the infraction, then log the warning like normal. iii. In the event that the user is online and he/she ignores and/or refuses to comply you should compile evidence of the infraction, delete the offending material from the post and issue a warning or suspension depending on your judgement and how the user treats you. If it is apparent that the user is blatantly showing showing disregard it is advisable to use harsher punitive action. B. Improperly placed post/material -- If something is posted improperly and material needs to be moved to a proper thread/forum then inform the user of the mistake and move it. This is not a warnable offence unless the user becomes belligerent or has a history of posting improperly, then it is up to the admin/mod’s judgement as to what kind of punishment is proper beit a warning, suspension or something else. Remember, always first attempt the “velvet glove” approach by talking with the user; don’t go to the warning or suspension as a first option. C. Threads -- As with in subparagraph “B” above, all misplaced threads should be treated exactly the same as an improperly placed post/material as long as the thread is appropriate and contains no inappropriate or copyrighted material within. i. If you feel the thread is inappropriate you should lock the thread, leave a message on the thread explaining why you have locked it and then contact another mod/admin about it and come to a decision as to what action to take. Then, depending on your consensus and judgement, take action by altering, deleting portions, or the entire thread and hand out punishments accordingly. If you both are unsure of what action to take, always talk to more mods/admins for advice. D. Punishment to rule breakers -- As already stated, the general rule will be “the velvet glove over the steel fist.” Banning and suspending should only be used as a final option in most cases. Warnings and discussing the problem with the member in private should always be the first option unless the infraction is egregious and/or the member is showing no respect for the rules and ignoring your warnings. People who commit egregious acts or are showing signs of incorrigibility should be dealt with a suspension immediately and all evidence brought before the admins/mods. In cases of threats against people and/or threats of illegal activities, they should be dealt with in a swift manner, the member being instantly suspended, their IP address logged and all evidence brought before the admins/mods for further action. E. Unruly, belligerent, and incorrigible users -- Users that have a history of or show no care for other users and the site, ignore you, respond to your advice and warnings with a bad attitude and foul language, and/or do not respect your authority should not be given the slightest quarter; do not not be shy about suspending the account of such a member. Please log all information and evidence to administration. 8. Banning/suspensions -- Besides being able to delete and move material, posts, and threads all moderators and admins have the ability to unilaterally suspend any member breaking the rules from SoM for 1 (one) week on the spot. The moderator/admin who first responds to a report or notices the infraction first-hand will then take all evidence of the misdeeds of the member and present it to all of the admins and mods for review. After the review a solution will be handed down to the offending member; be it a loss of privilege, an extended suspension, or all the way to a permanent ban from SoM. A. This should not be viewed as distrust to any admin or mod by the site, but rather it is a means of protecting the members of the mod/admin team from accusations of heavy-handedness and/or showing favoritism as well as SoM’s integrity. The moderating team at SoM stands as one unit and as one unit do we take care of and provide safety to our community. 9. Abuse of power -- As stated above in #1, you as a moderator/admin are charged with upholding your position to the highest standards possible. So, you may not use your power to suspend a member, lock or delete a post, thread, and/or any material therein at your own whim or reasons. Just because you do not like somebody or something that is posted does not mean that you have the right to go on a witchhunt/harass somebody and suspend a person without a valid reason. The report of wrongdoing of every incident and the evidence from it will be examined and if it is discovered that a mod/admin is merely harassing some member who is within the rules; that mod/admin can be banned, suspended, put on probation, and/or be stripped of title. In the event that the abuse of power is egregious that moderator or admin will be permanently banned from the site, and if the harassment includes any threats then he/she will be reported to the proper authorities. A. Furthermore, you are not allowed to share your account or lend it to anyone at anytime for any reason. Likewise, you are forbidden from letting someone use your moderator/admin tools including suspensions, deleting or the locking of posts/threads/material on the site. The same goes for doing favors for someone that includes you using your powers. We take the job of mod/admin very seriously and you should too. 10. Bribery/influence peddling -- Using your admin or moderation powers for favors and or personal gain is strictly forbidden and will result in the immediate dismissal from SoM. 11. Probation/suspension for mods/admins -- All new mods and admins must first go through a probationary period of XX days. During this time he/she will be monitored closely and given pointers by other mods/admins; once the period is completed and it is agreed upon that he/she is able to do the job good and fair then he/she will become a full-on mod/admin. A. In the case of the abuse of power if the offense is more than a minor one the mod/admin will be treated as a raw recruit and will have to complete the probationary period again. In the case that the infraction is extreme enough, causing the mod or admin to be suspended he/she will be stripped of all moderating or admining duties and will become a normal member of SoM; to regain mod/admin status he/she will have to be reviewed and then allowed back into the fold by a unanimous vote by the mods/admins; he/she then will enter the probationary period again. B. There are no third chances at SoM; if a mod/admin is suspended twice he/she will be barred from reentering as a mod/admin. However, he/she will be welcome to still be a member of the site as long as he/she obeys the rules. i. Again, if the infraction is egregious enough to warrant a full ban, then, like any member, he/she will be excused from SoM entirely and not be allowed to be part of the community. 12. Protecting Underaged Persons - If you discover by way of admission or evidence that any person is under the age of 13 on this site you are to report this to the rest of your fellow mods and admins. We will ban the account according to Laws of Admission-Rule Number Four. A. To keep to a high moral standing and to avoid any potential false accusations to your own character, we advise you to avoid sustained private messages with underaged persons. If it is necessary to privately contact an underaged person when it comes to an incident, there must be more than one admin or mod within the group PM as a third party witness. B. When warning or taking any kind of punitive action against an underage user a mod or admin must have another mod or admin present and viewing the conversation and all contact and both must keep perfect records independently and both will need to present evidence independently as well. This is to not only protect the underage user, but all members of the administrative team and the site from any accusations of wrongdoing. 13. When discussing an issue in private pertaining to an incident it is advisable but not necessary that you involve a second moderator or admin in the conversation for a witness. However, you must always keep screenshots and other evidence to cover yourself from any accusations; without evidence to corroborate your story it will be much harder to clear you or wrongdoing and to resolve the issue at hand. 14. When in doubt or conflicted always ask for help from another mod or admin; you are not alone, we are and always will be there for one another; we work as a team to keep SoM safe and clean. 15. Any instances of nonconformity to the above admin/mod bylaws, especially to those pertaining to the abuse of power, collecting/storing/presenting evidence, and dealing with underage users, will not be tolerated in the slightest. All questions, comments, and suggestions concerning the rules should be posted here.

Guidelines for GM’s Ratings 1. Character Development and Narrative Arcs Plan ahead in the campaign for unique character development opportunities. Communicate with players on how they want their character to develop aside from the RP in a PM dedicated to the game. Be sure to bring up surprises both good and not so good to keep the predictability down. No Pet Characters; No Petty Bullying. Do not randomly insert characters you have previously made to bully and punish characters. If this character is not subject to any form of achievable defeat and gains more of the GM's focus than the players, this will double the offense. If you are found inserting "god-mod" pet-characters then you will be ranked rather sourly by an Admin as such. Do not expect to be respected in the RP section if such behavior continues. General Behavior Make it enjoyable and fun first and foremost. Never forget this. You are in a competitive creative environment. You might be making the game but on a larger scale you are competing with other GM's to be the best you can be. Your GM skills will be highlighted and ranked for better or for worse based on how much traffic you bring into the game section, how dependable and prolific you are, and how much fun players have in your game. We award great GM's. If you do a half-hearted job then expect a half-hearted reception of your work. When an RP is started make sure you have decided on the lore and universe you will be playing in and communicate it clearly to your players Communicate constantly with your players when they start character creation; this insures character creation goes smoothly. Make sure players abide by set rules to avoid future issues. Make a set of rules and stick to them; be consistent in all situations and with every player. Show no favoritism. Make sure your rules are clear and concise and understood by all players. Always keep an out-of-character line of communication open for all players via PM. Don’t let the players boss you around; you are the god of your realm. Absences and Admissions Show up to your own game. You are the GM, that means you have to make sure the game goes on. Players are counting on you to keep the game going, so don't quit on them. If you commit people to a game then bail out on them then you will be demerited accordingly, and possibly suspended from the RP section. You have exactly 48 hours, two days, to post for each players' turn. If you have a personal issue and can not continue your sessions, please inform an admin or mod as soon as possible. They will allow you an extension on the basis of the severity of your exigent circumstances. After this time-limit is exhausted and there is no new post, the the thread will be removed from the on-going RP's section. You can temporarily transfer control to another person if you so choose, with Admin's consent. You are not allowed to transfer control of your RP to any persons banned, suspended, or of an unacceptable rank. Admins and Mods are very accepting of your candidates because it is your game, but if this person is of low standing in the community expect to negotiate with moderators for better terms for the sake of the players. Anti-Obstructionist Eminent Domain Policy - A GM will be treated equally as an obstructive player when it comes to abandoning their RPs. If an RP is deemed significantly popular by petition to a mod or admin yet the GM has abandoned his responsibilities, continually, refused to negotiate, and has been warned accordingly, he/she will be relieved of us his/her duties and will forsake creative control of the material given. The concepts and narrative strictly within the context of the RP will be considered eminent domain and public intellectual property of SoM. A new GM will be appointed by players' vote and administrative consent. Consider this your only warning if you wish to maintain control of your creative material specifically pertaining to the RP's you wish create. The game will go on, with or without you. This is your world and game, you have the final say if a player is allowed to join or not. Don’t be afraid to enforce your gamerules with punitive action, especially if someone will be a miscreant and steal the fun. Don’t be afraid to break up people who are “buddying” and breaking immersion for the rest of the players. If players start to go off into left field and pull the RP off course don’t be shy about cracking the whip to pull them back. You have the final say as to what characters and types to be used However, don’t be too heavy handed when it comes to this; again, fun is the prime objective. GMs withhold the right to make their RPs invite-only and establish submission process for their threads. A GM has the right to deny a character and player ideas. A player has two days to perform a move. If not, players are obligated to make an arrangement with the GM if they are to keep control of their character. If this is not done then the GM reserves the right to temporarily take control of the character within reason. The character automatically falls into the GM’s care and the RP moves on without the original player’s interaction. A player cannot stop the game; it will keep on going with or without that player. After a player is warned by the GM about his/her continual uninformed absence, the GM can remove or write-out the player’s character from the RP. This is done by the GM’s full discretion to the extent but not limited to "permadeath." Of course if a player is having problems with his/her schedule or internet then the player should be able to make an arrangement with the other players and the GM. Someone else can be then permitted by the absent player to take control of the characters or have the GM perform a quick, temporary "writeout" until the problems pass. If a player is found to be an obstructionist, willfully abandoning RP’s that he/she has become crucially involved within then he/she will be subjected to denial from future RP’s. If that player is found to joining RP sessions to just “troll” anyone then he/she will be automatically suspended or banned by the GM from the RP. The player will be then reported to SoM Administration. Posts and Turns: A non-combat turn will be measured by every post done by the GM (which will be specifically marked.) Each action is a post unless redefined by the GM. However be considerate and do not cut anyone out. Time and/or continuity will progress accordingly. 1a. A combat turn is a single post action or (depending on the character’s stats) maybe be two or more actions, which based on a character’s position in combat, speed and/or method of attack; i.e. a marksman with rifle or someone in close range will go before a person with a clubbing weapon who is at distance; characters with greater speed, dexterity, and less encumberance will get an action earlier than slower characters carrying more equipment. Guidelines for Players: General Behavior 1. Have fun, but more importantly make it fun for everyone. 2. The GM’s word is law in his/her RP, but he/she should be flexible, though he/she takes the opinions of majority in account over a single person’s enjoyment/wants; please keep this in mind. Overall, be respectful, even if you must protest something with him privately. 3. Be respectful to the person behind the player/GM. Your characters can be at each others throats in the game, but you can’t turn this into a real shouting match. Settle all your real world disputes outside the game please; don’t ruin the fun for others. 4. Try to avoid micromanagement, canon-based pedanticism, and statistic-blabbering. All the stats are sent privately to the GM for a reason, so you don’t have to worry about that crap. If there are rolls, they are done for you by the GM. You just need to focus on making your part of the story exciting. That means good prose. Don't be straying from the established story; stay in character, and don't be afraid to write your actions and reactions like they were a story. Sparseness will be forgotten, creative writing will be rewarded by the GM. 5. If somebody is ruining the fun. PM the GM. He’ll take care of it. But if this turns out to be a wild bantha-chase, then you will be the one that gets taken care of…. Absences and Admissions Please do not try to post in RPs you are not yet accepted in. If proven to be doing this to ruin an RP or disturb players you will be reported to an Administrator. Administrators hold the right to ban or suspend accordingly for disturbing the peace. Please ask to join an RP and follow the rules given by a GM for submission. Please refrain from any RP’s that you can not invest your time and effort within. This can affect your rank in the RP section negatively. GMs withhold the right to make their RPs invite-only or establish submission process for their threads. They have the right to deny your character and your ideas. A player has two days to perform a move. If not, players are obligated to make an arrangement with the GM if they are to keep control of their character. If this is not done then the GM reserves the right to temporarily take control of the character within reason. The character automatically falls into the GM’s care and the RP moves on without the original player’s interaction. You can not stop the game; it will keep on going with or without you. After a player is warned by the GM about his/her continual uninformed absence, the GM can remove or write-out the player’s character from the RP. This is done by the GM’s full discretion to the extent but not limited to "permadeath." Of course if a player is having problems with his/her schedule or internet then the player should be able to make an arrangement with the other players and the GM. Someone else can be then permitted by the absent player to take control of the characters or have the GM perform a quick, temporary "writeout" until the problems pass. If you are found to be an obstructionist, willfully abandoning RP’s that you have become crucially involved within then you will be subjected to denial from future RP’s. If you are found to joining RP sessions to just “troll” anyone then you will be automatically suspended or banned by the GM from the RP. You will be then reported to SoM Administration. Character Development and Narrative Arcs 1. All pre-existing characters are controlled by the GM as NPCs, unless told otherwise in private message or public announcement [in brackets]. 2. The GM will give you a simple character sheet to fill out. GM may allow or barr previously established characters from other RP’s in his work on the basis of his own discretion. Expect to start at an equal level as other beginning characters if this done, unless there are exigent circumstances. 3. Characters are all novices in a general sense. Don’t expect a massive unfair advantage over other players. The GM will leave you the opportunity to develop your abilities as you continue. 4. Character/Character Relationships have to be approved by both players. You can't just decide that your character was or is your brother/sister/parent/lover/whatever without consent of the other player and the GM. If relationships are forced one can appeal to the GM. 5. Character/NPC relations must be approved by the GM. Do not expect to be a long lost secret family member of a Freedom Fighter, divorced couples, etc. However you can appeal via a PM to the GM if you really believe that will work in canon and context, yet you will be respectful if it denied. 6. Mary Sues and their Male Counterparts are not allowed. All characters start out with a few select skills they specialize in from their given backstory. Specific character aspects allotted by the GM can determine how fast they progress in certain areas. GM’s have the full right to equalize a player that attempts to bend the rules to become overpowered and/or dominate the others characters to the point where the game no longer fun for them. 7. The GM encourages original characters. The more inventive and original the character the more the GM has to work with in order to enrich your playing experience. If your character is a transparent rip-off from a series, media, or other player’s character, then your recruitment sheet will not be accepted. If it is found to be plagiarism from another player it will also not be accepted and the player may be excused from the RP at GM’s discretion. All characters designs are the full property of their respected players. 8. There are no static characters; they should be treated as living entities and not a trope. Your characters must progress as persons in all aspects to some degree or another. Alignment, skills, and character traits can and will change based on behavior. 9. Keep within continuity. If you start pulling out lightsabers and secret aqua-maroon sol-emeralds out of your bunghole… the GM will reprimand. 10. All the non-improvised spoiler material for your character is given to the GM. PM with the desired player as well when asking consent for such things (example relationships or killing off the characters). This way deaths and big plot twist come off as a shock to the other players and watchers of the story. Characters can scan and investigate certain hidden character traits, which the GM will roll for if there clue-hunting is successful. 11. You have full, complete control of your character unless forfeited through mistake or willful action. The GM cannot, without your consent, change key aspects of your character, his past, or his present and future actions/development. However, if your character has been possessed, mind-controlled, addicted, or dominated through any exigent circumstance he can resist it each turn. Under such circumstances, however, your character will not suffer any alignment penalties or gain any negative “karma.” 11a. You can appeal to the GM if you feel the treatment is unfair after repeated unsuccessful attempts to gain full control over your character. If your character is somehow taken over without a long-term release or if there is no success in your repeated resistance after protesting to the GM, one may lodge a complaint with a FUS administrator. If nothing is done to alleviate this predicament and the administrator agrees with your case then you may forfeit the game without any marks for or against your rank in the RP section. 12. Be consistent. If you wrote out your character as a 7.0 tall and you are suddenly crawling in a two-inch hole, the GM will wrist-slap you accordingly. To change your character most follow a transition relevant to the story. 13. If your actions lead to consequences involving penalties you must role-play accordingly. For example, do not expect to run around if you have just recently severed your leg. 14. The micromanagement and statistics will not be shown unless deemed necessary by the GM. It is recommend to make such meta-game commentary as subtle and unobtrusive as possible. All such factors will be expressed qualitatively while in the narrative not quantitatively. Posts and Turns: 1.Turn: A non-combat turn will be measured by every post done by the GM (which will be specifically marked.) Each action is a post unless redefined by the GM. However be considerate and do not cut anyone out. TIme and/or continuity will progress accordingly. 1a. A combat turn is a single post action or (depending on the character’s stats) maybe be two or more actions, which based on a character’s position in combat, speed and/or method of attack; i.e. a marksman with rifle or someone in close range will go before a person with a clubbing weapon who is at distance; characters with greater speed, dexterity, and less encumbrance will get an action earlier than slower characters carrying more equipment. 2. If your character talks aloud you will be heard. If your character talks too much during a dangerous event you can alert an enemy and be hurt. When using your actions be aware of your environment, make sure to check your environment from time to time. The GM will inform you accordingly. 3. The GM will determine the success or failure of an action through the methods described within his own set of rules. For example if it is roll-based, rolls will decide the success of an action. If you see the GM not keeping his own rules, petition him first and if nothing changes an admin accordingly. All questions, comments, and suggestions concerning the rules should be posted here. __________________________________________

Rules for Debating: Nowadays terms like "debate" and "argument" connote something sour in everyday society, especially when it pertains to the Internet. Woefully undereducated, people are quick to picture personal attacks, slander, and needless melodrama rather than the actual intellectual merit such terms originally denoted. Academically, arguments and by extension whole debates, when moderated correctly, are wonderful tools to help people come together to solve differences and complex problems. Despite the shallow impressions of postmodern culture, arguing is an art, a science, and a necessity for intellectual advancement. Now, be warned: debates can get heated and at times are likened to a full-contact sport, but as it has been said: steel sharpens steel. Those that abide by the time-honoured rules with character and mental fortitude will gain immense knowledge from this mental sparing. Arguing/Debating is an effective, time-tested method for presenting and evaluating people’s opinions on a subject clearly and in a logical manner. If you have an opinion on something, there’s a news story that interests you, or something going on in the world that just “grinds your gears” and want to make some noise about it, then the “Debate” forum is perfect for you. Here you will gain insight and personal growth through such trials. Meanwhile while you will be growing and learning, others will stagnate in their comfort zones, too afraid to have their egos and pet-opinions bruised. Here, you can make a difference many do not muster the inner strength, integrity, and raw effort to make. This forum's impetus is to give users a safe place to talk about what is on their mind and to gain insight from other users on said topics. Also, it is here to give people a platform to discuss and persuade others towards the position or opinion they hold. But above all, the debate section is designed so people can have a safe place to actually get to the root of an issue and find a solution through conflict resolution and cooperation . A debate is somewhat different from normal discussion in that regard; you will take your position on the topic and defend it. Your position might be anywhere from almost the same to completely the opposite. Despite the adversarial nature of debating, it is a great tool that has been used for thousands of years to solve large and small scale issues alike. A great example of how a debate can be used is for the creation of policy; all democratic nations use debating for the purpose of not just creating laws, but for laying the foundation that is their constitutions and human rights. Those that don’t agree with a certain policy can use a debate as an effective way to persuade people to change their opinions on that issue. How a debate works on our forum: A person posts an article, or simply writes something down in a new topic of debate; anyone can do this on any subject he/she chooses. That person will formulate the subject into an argument, e.g., “I believe that firearms should be better controlled in our nation; and here is my reasoning and how it can be accomplished.” or “Nintendo makes the best console ever, and here’s why they will continue to dominate.” or “I think that dogs make the best pets and everyone should have one.” or “Religions are harmful to society and should be abolished.” or “A peoples’ homes are their sovereign property and the government should back off and not interfere.” This is a place for discussing hard facts, not theories or personal opinions; you absolutely must have evidence to back up your claims and post links to primary sources. Failure to do so will result in no less than a warning from a moderator or admin and deletion of the thread; second-hand or questionable information will be contested through fact-checking. The stronger and greater the number of sources to back up your subject the stronger and more powerful your argument will be. For instance, if you post links to multiple peer-reviewed articles from a professor at Cambridge, MIT, another university, etc… or directly from an interview of an expert/professional on the subject, it will hold a lot more weight than posting something from a random, unknown site owned by John Q. Public on the interwebs. If a person does not know much about the topic it is advisable that he/she should not enter into the debate; we don’t want people to accidentally make themselves to look less than intelligent and detract from the conversation with non sequiturs and assertions based on lack of knowledge. But, by all means if you are not that versed on the topic ask questions and watch/read from the sidelines to learn about the issues; this is exactly what this forum is for. Anyone is welcome to challenge, pose questions, or comment on the topic, no exceptions. Just be ready to back up what you say with hard fact. Each person may respond with one post and then give someone else a chance to post; so no spamming the topic with multiple posts in a row by one member. Each participant will give ample time for people to respond; no hurrying people up just because you have a “humdinger ready to post.” If you notice a typo or error in your post, then you may edit your post and correct the mistakes, however you must make a note at the bottom of your post of the changes you made. Beyond error/typo correction, once someone has posted a reply editing your post is not allowed in the Debating forum; you are not allowed to “add more sources” or change your post in any way. So, if you have more to add you will wait until your next turn. A. If you post something and then change it once someone else has posted a reply you will be suspended from the debate forum for a time depending on the severity of the infraction; of course repeat offenses will include greater spans of time in your suspension and/or possibly a total ban specifically from the Debate forum. 9. How a person will conduct him/herself in a debate; violation of the following rules will bring disciplinary actions upon the offender, including, but not limited to a permanent ban from the Debate forum and possibly SoM entirely: A. Have fun, learn, and teach people about various subjects. B. Users will always respect one another no matter what stance he/she has and/or how different it is from his/her own. C. You will not address a person disrespectfully, when referring to someone you will respectfully use his/her proper screen name if it is informal and by “My opponent” if it is formal. D. You are here to dismantle arguments not living people. You may not attack or berate your opponent. This means no childish behaviour such as TYPING IN ALL CAPS, name calling, cursing/swearing, threats, or strawman accusations; e.g. “You are just a stupid [Christian, Muslim, Liberal, Conservative, Capitalist, Socialist, etcetera]!” or “You are just a fanboy of [SEGA, Sony, MLP]!” or “Since you believe in abortion and thus that the world is overpopulated, why don’t you help by killing yourself?” E. No one is allowed to intimidate, bully, or marginalize someone or his/her stance/argument based on his/her perceived higher moral stance, education, age, class, creed, sexual orientation, gender, heritage, or title on this site, period. In other words your argument will stand or fall on its own merits not your position. F. Users are required to keep on topic; there will be no spamming or irrelevant/off topic information posted in a thread discussing a set topic. If a debater goes off into left field it had better have something to do with the topic and argument at hand. No thread jacking; if you have a separate topic you want to discuss you are fully within your right to start your own thread or find one on the topic that already exists. G. No posting multiple threads on the same topic; if you have a new news story or article that you want to debate but the subject has already been discussed, we would rather have you bring this new information to light in the old thread than creating many threads on the same topic. New posts will always bump an old thread to the top so people will notice it. However, if you create a new thread anyway do not be surprised if you find it merged into the old one and depending on how many times you have done this you might receive a warning from a mod as well. H. It is strictly against our policy and the law for any person(s) to threaten any individual in this forum or in the world, be it political figure, celebrity, groups of people, cities, nations, or structures. Any threat leveled at an individual, be it just a passing fancy about causing harm to someone, killing, blackmailing, or harming his/her family, acquaintances, property, or threats of genocide on (a) specific group(s), threats to a nation, city, building, or property will be treated as a serious threat and anyone doing so will absolutely face a ban from SoM and will certainly be reported to the proper authorities. Watch what you type and say; it is okay to not like a person’s actions and to dislike him/her, but it is not okay in the slightest to threaten harm on him/her. When debating about such people and/or things you dislike keep on topic and not after the person. I. If your stance and argument has been disproven through debate you must accept this and either move on or seek more information and sources to further back up your stance. Likewise, if you have disproven someone be gracious; no one likes a braggart or a bad winner. You will always show your opponent respect in all instances; this is an absolute. We want rousing and enlightening debates, not hurt feelings and bruised egos; be always humble in victory and gracious in defeat. This is not about you - it is about truth. 10. If it is deemed necessary and/or upon the request of participants, a moderator, who will remain neutral and not join the argument or give his/her opinion, will be assigned to the topic to officiate. This “moderator” does not have to be a member of the admin/mod team per se, but he/she must remain truly neutral and not state an opinion on the topic, join in the debate, or show any kind of favouritism. If the moderator fails to abide by these strictures then he/she will be removed and/or face possible punitive action. 11. At times we might create a proper academic debate with teams; in that case, as above in #10, a neutral moderator will be assigned to officiate. A. People then can join either team and formulate a proper, well thought out argument based on their insights and opinions. B. The moderator will then introduce the topic and then give each team leader the opportunity to present the team’s argument. C. The moderator will then recognize each person on alternating teams in turn starting with the team supporting the topic (the “pro” stance) followed by the team in opposition (the “con” stance); they will field arguments and rebuttals as recognized by the moderator. D. After each time a single team member on each team has presented his/her case/rebuttal the moderator will “score” the exchange and give his/her opinion as to what the strengths/weaknesses were in each person’s speech and material. E. After each member of each team has had a turn the moderator will tally up the points and declare which team won. F. Both teams and the members within will respect the moderator’s judgement. G. It is fully permissible for any member to request an academic debate be created on the topic of his/her choosing; however, the moderator is given the authority to define/refine the topic if it is presented too broad or loosely thought out. 12. Principal Responsibilities of a debate moderator: A. The moderator will lay out the topic of debate. B. He/she will remind everyone of the rules and procedures. C. If necessary he/she will aid in defining the topic and each side’s official stance in plain words. D. The debate moderator will help team members to gain an understanding of some of the objectives which can, and should be achieved. Objectives such as this can include teaching participants in how to make convincing arguments from another frame of reference than what that person holds, this would definitely be the case if a person decides to play “devil’s advocate” by debating a position that he/she does not actually agree with. Experiences such as this will grant an opportunity that will help to further develop person’s knowledge to understand and respect the rights of people that hold opinions and beliefs that are different from his/her own. All questions, comments, and suggestions concerning the rules should be posted here.

Conduct and Behavior 1. The Golden Rule: "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself..." -- If you keep to this you will go far here and be a real asset to the community and fandom. We are a community; we are together, not alone together. We interact, converse, and socialize. Antisocial, self-absorbed comments and narcissism will be not be tolerated long. Great feedback and group involvement will be rewarded with trust and merit. You are not entitled to members attention, you are expected to instead attend with them. We here at SoM take threats to someone’s person, friends, family, and/or property very seriously as well as threats of terrorism and illegal activities. If you feel that you were threatened by another member, contact a mod or admin immediately and make sure to have proof such as screen captures or links to forum posts. We have absolute zero tolerance for such behaviour and will report such illegal activity to the proper authorities as well as the immediate dismissal of offenders from site. Talking about times you got in trouble and stories and anecdotes about such instances are fine, but glorification of such activities isn’t what this site is about. In other words, we want to hear about and see the great works you’ve created then hear about “how high” someone got the night prior. If you are in a private message report any any violent or scandalous behaviour immediately. 2. No Gossip. No Backbiting. No Melodrama. -- If you have a non-serious problem with another member please take the issue up with them personally and in private. If they persist or the problem continues and/or escalates, please take it up with a mod or admin in private. You must provide proof of the offense through screen-prints, etc. If the problem persists it will be dealt with. Likewise, there will be no witch-hunting or pettiness whatsoever; we don't like tattletales. This rule also applies to moderators, and admins; moderators and admins are not above the law, in fact they are bound by it more than general members of the site, but again, the burden of proof is on the accuser. 3. One Account; One Member -- You are only allowed one account per member. There are no exceptions to this rule. If you have an old account, be sure to mention to us; we'll merge them for housekeeping purposes. If you do make an alternate account and it happens to be a joke account, the joke account will be banned and the creator of the account will face punishment. Furthermore, making a new account to circumvent punitive action is not tolerated in the slightest and will result in immediate banning. There will be no relaying banned people's message onto the board (e.g. copy and paste). That means no sharing accounts with banned people and/or facilitating banned people to dodge the ban. Helping unauthorized people to gain access to the board, underage people to gain access, those in Pending Approval, or under 18 members access to R rated material is considered as a security risk, and violators will be removed from the site. 4. Keep it work safe (SFW). -- Any posts you make on the boards should, as a general rule, be safe to view at work, school, or any other type of public terminal. Any posts, images, or whatnot that are not safe for work should be clearly marked as such with a "NSFW" warning. Any posts that violate this rule will have the offending images removed, with the potential for a suspension based on the severity of the offense. A) When posting a joke, comment, or a meme if you are in doubt as to its nature and decency, then you should not post it; this is a great rule of thumb. B) If you do post video-content please give warnings for jump-scares, screamers, some foul language, ect. 5. Off site activities when representing SoM -- Members will respect the authority and rules of the frequented sites in which this group has staked claims. Don’t be the “ugly tourist” when you are allowed to represent us. 6. Use your brain; be a freethinker -- This board does not exist to cater to people looking for hand-outs: people who don't think and work for themselves. We discourage bandwagon thinking, and we also discourage reactivism over rationalism; when it comes to your projects and ideas we're not going to hold your hand every step of the way, so don’t forget to be there when the brains are handed out! If you are stumped or clueless on something, save face and ask for advice and material so you can learn on your own. We will certainly never tolerate know-it-all behaviour either, so listen to advice and accept instruction and you will gain in knowledge and wisdom. However, most of all we expect you to be a creator first and foremost with originality; this can mean helping others with their works, not only your own original ideas. 7. Know the difference between verified fact and half-baked theories -- Since the earliest stages of the Sonic community's inception, there has been speculation regarding the development of all sorts of Sonic-related media. As a result, many members would make "theories" to try and explain what could not be backed up by any sort of concrete evidence. Continually time and legitimate journalism has debunked such false leads or hoaxes. If you wish to post any speculation on the board, please post it in the “Sonic Conspiracy Theorist Thread.” All theories and ideas that are posted elsewhere must be supported by facts and elaborated with reason. The burden of proof is on you; you must support your theories and claims. Generally, opinionated theories are obsolete as they've been replaced by fact-oriented research. Do not start a topic outside of the Conspiracy Theorist thread unless you have hard evidence ready to be shown to the public. 8. Be open minded; be soft spoken -- Everyone is allowed express their opinion, even when others think that someone’s opinion is erroneous, misguided, or absurd. Through open dialogue, we hope to work together create better ideas and various creative projects. We, The Scribes seek insight and or conversations to be a converse sensation. When arguing your opinion be sure to keep it on topic and do not let it degrade into childish name calling. What we don't want are people who behave like jerks when the conversation doesn't go their way or who hijack the conversation with their outrageous statements. While things might get heated, they should always be civil. That said, if anyone says something stupid, we expect all the smart ones of you out there, especially those on the site longer, to answer them back and explain in a diplomatic, detailed, and objective manner just how and why that person’s assertions are incorrect. Bottom line: we can do this without hurting each others' feelings or being complete miscreants to each other. We can have good discussions and a really fun party, too. 9. Write well and with the best English you can -- It is expected that basic spelling and punctuation will be evident in all of your posts. If you type in all lowercase, use "txt talk" and other various incorrect English conventions, and slap ten emoticons into each of your posts, expect to be corrected. If English isn't your native tongue, then don't worry too much, but still try to put effort into typing properly. There's a difference between not knowing English and being a lazy typist. When it doubt, ask for a proofread. Bottom line here: lazy writing skills will make an otherwise great response, comment, or story look like a mess, cause misunderstandings, and derail conversations. So again, listen to advice and use it to hone your skills. We are all about wanting to improve the Sonic lore here, not looking like we don’t care. 10. Spamming is not tolerated -- On the Internet, there is generally a very fine line between messing around and spamming. If your post adds nothing to a conversation, says something completely off topic, is written poorly on purpose, or contains anything else that can be commonly identified as spam, it will be trashed; the author may face corrective action as well. Take a look at topic XXXX for examples of what spam generally consists of, and most of all, please don't play around with us. We will not hesitate to take out people who do nothing but spam the boards, intentionally or not. Please be a creator, not a headache. 11. Be a Trendsetter -- Again, memes are OK every once in a while; after all, who doesn't like to laugh every now and then? However, it is expected that you will be mature in your meme use and not start bandwagons consisting of using the same phrase over and over again in rapid succession. As with spices in cooking, the best way to preserve a joke is to use it sparingly and in the right amount. 12. Backseat Administration/Rule Mongering -- Though we encourage self-restraint and self-censorship when people deem such necessary, our officials do not tolerate unqualified members officiating in their stead on the open forum. Please do not impersonate or behave as if you have any form of authority if that authority is not officially given to you. Instead be involved with the moderators and privately report disturbances or discrepancies in person. If you exercise good judgement and report incidences responsibly, the quicker we are to trust you and listen to your case. 13. Posted Content ownership -- Ownership of any work that is posted will fully remain the property of the artist who created it, however, in posting an original work you are agreeing to have it displayed on the site to be seen and critiqued. An artist is free at any time to remove any or all of his/her created material at any time as he/she sees fit. We understand that sometimes you get inspired by someone else’s work, (beit fan or official), and would like to add your own creative talents to it; but there are strict guidelines for this: i. When posting a work that is not solely your own make sure to give credit where it is due. This can be anything from an edit or a recolour to a piece of art; furthermore, if you are posting something that is not solely created by you, you must have the other artist’s permission. If we receive a “cease and desist” notification the work will be removed and depending on the circumstances may result in punitive actions against the poster. ii. Of course, we will be fully understanding of extenuating circumstance such as permission being revoked or someone falsely claiming authorship of your work; we will do a full investigation to resolve the issue in a fair manner should such a problem arise. iii. In the best case, if at all possible, if you want to add to someone else’s work, we here at SoM would wish to have you invite the creator of the work to join our site and/or for the two of you to collaborate and make more new and great original material. Plagiarism -- We here at SoM view the act of plagiarism in the same context as piracy and stealing someone else’s work, if a user tries to pass someone else’s work off as his/her own it will not be accepted and that user will be given a warning. Continued attempts at doing so will bring harsher punishments including suspensions and even banning from the site. To reiterate: in the event that the plagiarism has been discovered after the fact the user in question will suffer much harsher punitive action. i. Criteria for plagiarism: To reaffirm what is posted above in subsection “A; i, and ii:” A member using all or some of someone’s original work in any medium and calling it wholly his/her own is plagiarism. Tracing a picture, slightly altering it, and calling it your own original work would be considered plagiarism. Copying some or all of the text from a story then altering it and calling it you own work is also plagiarism; this is the same for other media too. If you try to take full or even partial credit for something someone else has created by definition is plagiarism. However, as stated above, if you get expressed permission from the original artist and give him/her credit for what he/she did, then the above is perfectly permissible. Being that our main focus here is original creations concerning Sonic the Hedgehog, we are using the intellectual property owned by Sega-Sammy, DHX Media (DiC/Cookie Jar Media), Archie Comics, Egmont Group (Fleetway Comics), etc… everyone on this site is bound to acknowledge and adhere their rules and all copyright law. i. Many of our works are based on and inside SatAM, Sonic X, Sonic Underground, etc… universes/cannons as well as many of the video games, comics, and shows owned by them. Thus we must always give credit to the owners of this media within our work as no less than a footnote acknowledging their copyright and ownership. Where the line is drawn is when someone tries to write an “original work” based on an episode, video game, or character design that already exists. If you are wanting to “re-imagine” a story arc from the Archie or Fleetway comic, an episode from SatAM, draw a picture or redesign an official a character, or making your own interpretation or mod of one of the many video games, it is fine as long as you state the work as such; just give credit to the appropriate creators/owners, and above all; adhere to copyright law. The bottom line here: do not steal work that belongs to someone else, that constitutes piracy; piracy is wrong and not a victimless crime and hurts us all in the end. Which leads us to rule 14: 14. Posting of pirated copyrighted material is strictly forbidden. -- This includes software, roms, music, videos, movies, comics, and other media that is protected under national and international copyright laws. Posting of such material will result in a warning and you will be asked to remove it; if you refuse and/or ignore the warning then it will be removed for you and punitive action against your account will result. Likewise, repeated offenses will not be tolerated and increased punitive actions will result. 15. This site is is rated as PG-13 (see the Motion Picture Association of America for definitions of the ratings we use; we basically follow their criteria), so all created material posted must fall at or below this rating. A 2/3rd majority vote by respected members of the site will accept or deny a work. However, if you have been denied do not be discouraged, this only means that your work needs some polish. Those who give your work a thumbs down will give you a well-written reason as to what he/she finds wrong with it and will help you make your story not just “fine” or “good” but “Absolutely great!” So please take a thumbs down as an opportunity to improve, not as a rejection. 16. Signature size -- The signature on your page should be no taller than XX and no wider than XX. If your signature is larger than this you will be asked to change it; this is to accommodate varying internet speeds of users and to keep the site looking tidy. 17. Dealing with administrators and mods -- Please listen to their advice and warnings; they have your and the site’s best interests in mind and are there to keep a safe and creative environment. They are not here to oppress the members of the site, but remind us if we step out of line and/or forget a rule. Be polite and courteous when corrected and if you need to explain your actions, but remember the moderators and admins have the final say. 18. The proper way of reporting misconduct by another member -- Always be the bigger person and do not engage someone in exchanges of childish behaviour such as: bad language, name calling, and dishonourable actions on the boards. As mentioned in the first Bylaw above: when someone has broken the rules of the site, has become threatening to you or anyone else, and/or threatens illegal activities report it immediately to a mod or admin along with proof of the misconduct. This will be sent to the entire administrative and modding team for review and action will be taken. You will not be named personally and any attempts by accused user or other users to exact any reprisal upon the accuser will be dealt with immediately by the administrative team. Reporting misconduct of a moderator or admin -- In the rare instance of abuse of power or misconduct by a member of the moderating team, like mentioned above, you must have proof of such misconduct and use the same report function as with a normal member. This complaint will be viewed by the entire administrative and modding team, so there is nothing a moderator or admin will be able to do to cover up his/her misdeeds. Again, any attempts by the admin/mod or by his/her acquaintances to exact reprisal upon the accuser will be dealt with immediately by the administrative team. Public discussion of misconduct -- No member or members of SoM are allowed to discuss any instances of misconduct by any member, mod, or admin on the public forum for all to see; we will deal with the issue in a private and in a professional manner. i. It’s against our policy and rules for a single member or for a mob to take punishment for a perceived wrongdoing into their own hands. If a person decides to forego the rules and make the situation public, cause a ruckus, and/or start harassing another member for a perceived wrong, that individual and all those involved will be subject to full punitive action no matter if they were wronged or not. It is our duty to keep this a safe and creative environment; aggression and vigilantism will not be tolerated. Discussion on public boards about punitive measures taken by the administrative/moderation team -- Likewise, it is also against our policy for anyone to have any public discussion about banned or suspended members or any punishments that have been handed down by the administration team. Once the issue and punishment has been taken care of and behind us we would rather our members move on and focus on more proactive issues and respect the privacy of persons involved as well as the sovereignty of the admin/mod team; further slander and/or liable will not be tolerated in the slightest. See Conduct and Behaviour-Rule Two above for further details. 19. Privacy -- Note that if you have been warned, suspended, or banned your screen name and information, including all of the IP address you use will be logged for moderation/administration purposes; other than that we do not collect data on any users. At the request of a user we will provide for you the information logged at any time, but will refuse any requests for information on any other user. Continued attempts on gaining access to others information will result in punitive action including the permanent ban on the offender’s account. 20. The Leaders of SoM withhold the right to deem if some act or work from a member violates the spirit of all these laws. Again, if you follow these guidelines and are deemed as a benefit to this site and the community as a whole, you will go really far here. If you have a problem with certain aspects of this board, then you're free to bring them up in a mature manner in the “Site Affairs” forum; however, remember that while we are understanding and generally open to any suggestions, once we have made a decision our word is final. We expect you to be mature and respectful when exercising this right. III. Donations and Transparency: We strive to make SoM the best it can be on the leanest budget possible. We want it to be free and open for every member. However, there are costs to maintain the site and specific community projects and that means we deeply appreciate donations. To show that donation revenue is well spent and to abstain from any appearance of misappropriation of funds, there will be a monthly ledger of income and expenses all members can readily see in the Metaforum sub-section. IV. Additional Amendments: [You will be updated for possible amendments.] Group Chat Rules 1. Group Skype Meetings - While Private Skype Texts/Chats/Calls can continue as is, large group meetings should be planned out ahead of time and posted here. Again, remember we are also an exclusive club so we discourage adding outsiders into our calls and chats. If you need help setting up a meeting, contact a Moderator or Admin dedicated to such. If needed, you can schedule a chat room meeting by corresponding with a leader in the group. 2. Don't Forget The Thread - Try to keep something of your work on SoM even if you host it on other sites such as DeviantArt or FanFiction.net. A link or and update schedule or any form of reminder. If you're not updating here SoMers won't notice your story updating at all. No one will have an idea who is on what chapter or what project anymore because those posts aren't here on SoM. Keep the rest of the site in the loop by posting here, even if it is just in a single thread. 3. Forum Based Stories - If SoM is hosting your story, make sure there's an out of story thread to also post in. Many SoMers don't like posting directly in the middle of someone's chapter. Create a secondary topic for updates. Also try finding a secondary host like DeviantArt. It helps spread the story. 4. Scheduled Updates - While you can't rush art, and life schedules get in the way, members should update the status of their works regularly. Your individual topics should be updated at least weekly or biweekly. Even if you don't have a new chapter, you should post a status update to keep your fellow Scribes in the loop. 5. Cooperative Publicizing - The Scribes are all about helping everyone's topics and stories get noticed (that and improving them when we can). Make suggestions, ask questions, or just comment on if you liked the current chapter outside of this thread as well. The more replies, the more people notice the topic. Help your fellows succeed in spreading quality content beyond these halls. Be an evangel for their quality literature and artistic vision. Such encouragers will be greatly rewarded. 6. Stay in The Loop - Please keep informed of the news within the thread, reading newsletters, new posts, and etcetera. Give at least monthly status updates. If you are gone too long your story way be archived to save on space and to give more attention for more active members’ work. 7. Peace-of-Mind Clause- If you have been here for some considerable amount of time, your fellow Scribes humbly ask you to inform at least two of your close friends and/or kin about your friends you have made here on SoM. If something happens to you, we would want them to inform us. Please, please do not have your friends suffer through the apprehension of wondering if you are okay or have abandoned them for some unseen offense. Many people have been set on edge as their friends disappear for long periods of time or never return to this site. If you are found to be doing this on purpose, coming and going to upset people you will be blocked from this thread. As stated in the prior amendment, you will also suspended from this thread if you are quiet for too long. Any position or power give to you will be bequeathed to a more prolific and productive person on the thread. All questions, comments, and suggestions concerning the rules should be posted here.

Salutations! If you are reading this congratulations! You are now heartily welcomed within the ranks of the Free Scribes of Mobius! Please carefully read the following and consider it your first step into a brighter and more creative world of Sonic Lore. We then ask you to step into the light boldly and introduce yourself in fellowship within this thread. Mission Statement: We, The Scribes of Mobius strive to provide aspiring fans of Sonic a safe haven where they can complement, constructively critique, share, collaborate, and better the world of Sonic the Hedgehog. This is a community of creators and visionaries not merely content to scribble and dabble about Sonic; we want to perfect our craft and cultivate a constructive, thriving, and creative subculture within our fandom. Here we allow each other equal opportunity to be read, enjoy the company and conversation of fellow creative fans, artists, and storytellers. Above all, we desire to bring an overall edification to the Sonic lore we love and the fans that love it. Fans united with common creative visions, we seek to improve our beloved fandom and to celebrate our love of Sonic-based cartoons, comics, games and more. Furthermore, we wish to advance, enrich, and spread our ideals of and for a more innovative and progressive fandom beyond the "canonical" material outside to the fandom at large. We shall redefine our fandom; we shall restore its strengths, and reconstruct it weakness. Our chief end above all is to craft a greater culture, to create a Sonic-Lore renaissance mainly centered in the Satam tradition. _______________________________________ Laws of Admission Ignorance of the rules and bylaws of this site, The Scribes of Mobius, is no excuse for bad behavior and you will still be subject to reprimand for breaking a rule if you have read them or not. So, please read and acknowledge the rules stated; by filling out and applying for membership for an account on this site you are confirming that you have read and understand the laws and rules therein. All members of this site, including senior members are subject to all of the rules below, so even if you have not read and/or skimmed over and have not read them you too are subject to the letter of these rules and will suffer punitive action if one is broken. To join you must be at least the age of 13. Even if you are over this age requirement yet under the age of 18 we assume you have parental consent to communicate on this board. Though we strive to be rather family friendly, when joining this board you acknowledge that we are not liable for any exposure to controversial content seen by underage persons without parental consent. This board desires people that will keep to its mission statement. You must show intent and willingness to make a positive, progressive, and proactive impact for the Sonic Fandom. Nags, egotists, destructive critics, and constant pessimists have no place here. While being validated keep this in mind. Lying about your age on your registration form is absolutely not tolerated. When such deceptions are verified it will result in immediate ban and expulsion from the site without warning. This is not something to be joking about or taking lightly, we are very serious about this, so consider this your only warning. If this info was accidentally made incorrect please inform a mod or admin of it immediately to avoid such punitive action. All questions, comments, and suggestions concerning the rules should be posted here.