All members and staff are required to adhere to the following rules. Failure to do so may result in a warning, suspension or banning, depending on the nature of the infraction and/or the number of times it has occurred.
General Interactions
1. Be kind. Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds and beliefs, but everyone is here to have fun. Please remember that.
2. We're all human, and humans have bad days. If you feel you can't be kind, be silent and forego activity on the boards until you can.
3. If you've had a really bad day and broken rules 1 & 2, apologize. It's what adults do, and this is an adult RP forum.
4. Harassment is by definition not being kind, and will not be tolerated in any form. Derogatory remarks or jokes regarding race, gender, sexual orientation or faith fall into this category.
5. Threats of any kind by one member toward any others will also not be tolerated. The first occurrence will result in a 30 day suspension. A second occurrence will result in banning.
6. Experienced players should not demean or ridicule new or inexperienced players. We've all got that hidden drawer of stories with the instructions “Burn In The Event Of My Death” written on them. Unless you've already burned them. Just because you're a little further from that point is no reason to be unkind.
7. There should be no badmouthing of other RP forums, either on the boards or in official Discord channels.
8. Be kind. Yes, we said it again. That should indicate the level of importance we place on it.
Age And Maturity
1. All members of Thedas:Timelines must be 18 or older. Any player attempting to circumvent this rule will be banned upon discovery, even if they have turned 18 since joining.
2. We are well aware that maturity is not always a function of age. Just as we will not accept a 12 year old who acts 19, neither will we accept a 19 year old who acts 12. The moderating staff will issue warnings and offer guidance, but repeated displays of immature behavior may result in suspension or banning.
Handling Conflict
1. It is our preference that disagreements between members be handled at that level as much as possible. As has been stated, we are all adults, and it is our expectation that members will act accordingly.
2. Do not make assumptions on what another member is thinking based solely upon what they have written. Words on a page are missing important nonverbal cues, such as tone and facial expressions, that provide context. Before getting offended, please ask the other person what they meant.
3. If an interpersonal conflict is brought to the moderating staff, we will address it in an impartial manner. This means that you may not be entirely pleased with the outcome. If this is a concern to you, please return to #1 and give it another try.
4. We do not consider harassment to fall under the category of interpersonal conflict. If you feel that you have been the target of harassment, please contact a member of the moderating staff immediately.
General Interactions
1. Be kind. Our members come from a wide variety of backgrounds and beliefs, but everyone is here to have fun. Please remember that.
2. We're all human, and humans have bad days. If you feel you can't be kind, be silent and forego activity on the boards until you can.
3. If you've had a really bad day and broken rules 1 & 2, apologize. It's what adults do, and this is an adult RP forum.
4. Harassment is by definition not being kind, and will not be tolerated in any form. Derogatory remarks or jokes regarding race, gender, sexual orientation or faith fall into this category.
5. Threats of any kind by one member toward any others will also not be tolerated. The first occurrence will result in a 30 day suspension. A second occurrence will result in banning.
6. Experienced players should not demean or ridicule new or inexperienced players. We've all got that hidden drawer of stories with the instructions “Burn In The Event Of My Death” written on them. Unless you've already burned them. Just because you're a little further from that point is no reason to be unkind.
7. There should be no badmouthing of other RP forums, either on the boards or in official Discord channels.
8. Be kind. Yes, we said it again. That should indicate the level of importance we place on it.
Age And Maturity
1. All members of Thedas:Timelines must be 18 or older. Any player attempting to circumvent this rule will be banned upon discovery, even if they have turned 18 since joining.
2. We are well aware that maturity is not always a function of age. Just as we will not accept a 12 year old who acts 19, neither will we accept a 19 year old who acts 12. The moderating staff will issue warnings and offer guidance, but repeated displays of immature behavior may result in suspension or banning.
Handling Conflict
1. It is our preference that disagreements between members be handled at that level as much as possible. As has been stated, we are all adults, and it is our expectation that members will act accordingly.
2. Do not make assumptions on what another member is thinking based solely upon what they have written. Words on a page are missing important nonverbal cues, such as tone and facial expressions, that provide context. Before getting offended, please ask the other person what they meant.
3. If an interpersonal conflict is brought to the moderating staff, we will address it in an impartial manner. This means that you may not be entirely pleased with the outcome. If this is a concern to you, please return to #1 and give it another try.
4. We do not consider harassment to fall under the category of interpersonal conflict. If you feel that you have been the target of harassment, please contact a member of the moderating staff immediately.