These are fine, clear guidelines, but I seldom post, if at all. While I'm generally friendly and helpful I don't do a whole lot here except play some games and go on random buying sprees for no apparent reason...so there's not much I could do to 'help' newbies as I'm rather clueless myself. And, unfortunately, I also speak my mind, think differently and easily offend people who don't jibe with my logic, so I prefer not to talk at all.

I really like this concept, but one thing bothers me... The fact that we are rewarded for being nice, as it is what we should be everyday and everytime, being rewarded or not... I'm not against this kind of prize, but I just don't want people "being nice" just for an achievement.

The guidelines are on point, but presented in a playful and positive manner. :) It is much nicer to read these, instead of some one-liners and unexplained rules. Also, there's not too many of them, so it isn't tiresome to read. Now everyone should read the rules and guidelines, but when they are written so short and sweet, they're a pleasure to read. :) Glad it's not a mile long list of DO's and DON'T's!

I love the statement made that Subeta should be fun for everyone and that is the reason there are rules and guidelines, I think the system of rewards and reprimands is also very useful so long as it is kept up with! :)

These guidelines are worded very well, though under the "Don't Be That Guy" line I would appreciate seeing a sentence along the lines of "If someone doesn't agree with you, it does not mean that they are attacking you..." As someone who has returned from a lengthy hiatus, I had this problem a lot when I was active here and still see this happen quite a bit. People take offense to differing opinions easily everywhere (on and off the internet) and while I agree that any sort of bias (racism, sexism, etc.) should not be tolerated, making a note in the guidelines about this might help people think twice before immediately taking offense to someone's differing opinion.

I do like the guidelines as they're written a lot, especially with the little doodles to the side.

Only thing I'm kind of questioning is the potential rewards system. I can understand being rewarded for going 'above and beyond' (ie people who make tutorial threads that are well researched and genuinely helpful; off the top of my head I can think of things like some of the battle guides and a few CW guides and those lists of on-site tribute items), but rewards for being a decent human being alone just seems a little ham-fisted and unnecessary.

I'm sure that's something that's going to be worked out, but I figure it'd be good to throw my voice in with some of the other users that seem to have the same concern.

I fear for the rewards a little...

Why bring rewards into it? We already have post likes (similar to reddit gold/upvote, or we could literally implement 'reddit gold' and let people gift 1week of GA or something for an awesome post).

Rewards just give this an air of competition, and an opportunity for staff to only notice some users.

I don't agree that the rewards system is a bad idea. It shows appreciation from the site, and both sides still get to benefit from it; regardless of the intent behind the person helping. Even if the person helping does it only for the reward they're still being helpful. The rewards probably wouldn't be given out for every little thing either. Most likely consistency in helping around the site. There would be more effort involved than just posting hi and welcome to Subeta.

I do like that the guidelines give a little autonomy to users.

If a user gets x amount of +1 posts in particular forums (basically any that aren't like chit-chat, B&C, cults, games, debate, roleplaying, entertainment) (actually if you get a +1 in debate, maybe you deserve it lol) they can basically get an automatically redeemed (no resells) (you can't resell kindness okay) week GA or something.

It'd encourage people to post more and be helpful and stuff, and interact and all that. The only obvious glaring concern would be the ease of exploiting it (just get your friends to +1 everything for infinite gold accounts!), but assuming staff can figure out a way to throw a wrench in that I think that's a far better reward than just random rewards.

Random rewards and/or another form of currency.

These guidelines make me happy. I'm glad to be part of a community that is trying it's best to accept and appreciate all its members! I am sort of active on the forums, preferring to do daily quests and play games mostly.. but the incentive of achievements seems iffy to me. I'm sure you'll find a way to address that but I have a feeling it will seem unfair to those who are just too shy to post on the forums. Being a good person by helping others via helpful guides is great and stuff, but to be awarded seems .. I don't know. Might create a divide. Overall, I like the initiative.

I'm actually so happy to see this has been made! My Subeta account is like 8 or 9 years old now and this site was such a huge part of my life growing up like i literally loved this place so much and chatting to people and taking part in all the amazing plots and all the amazing artwork, which i've come back now to see how even more brilliant its all become! However, I basically just stopped playing a couple years ago because i'd noticed how awful peoples attitudes had gotten on here. Literally every single post made would have some person making a rude unnecessary remark and everyone would just pick on some poor new user or some kid that spelled something wrong or asked an 'obvious' question or wanted to complain about having a bad day and it was just ridiculous like the forums (and dressing up my avatar) were the main aspects that always made me come back to Subeta but the original fun, open and friendly attitudes of people on Subeta is what really made me stick to this site rather than play other similar sites. So essentially when I got fed up of posting on forums out of tiredness of witnessing and also experiencing rotten attitudes (which I saw Subeta as an escape from) just put me right off the site. Anyway, i've started falling in love with this place again and i'm SO happy that changes have been made! Basically that was my point. Old-timer out.

I think this is great and very positive! I understand that there are things you can't do, and it's important to notify users of this, while also explaining what the website is meant to be : a friendly place, thus the guidelines saying be nice, helpful, respectful, constructive, open-minded and open-hearted. Also, I think rewards are a good thing : positive reinforcement anybody? I think thanking beneficial contributors with a form of gift is an encouraging form of recognition, and can motivate people to keep being positive and continue the useful actions they were rewarded for. What matters isn't why people contribute, I believe -in response to some saying that reward-oriented activity is not desirable- but rather what they bring onto the table, what they're actually doing : this is the only part of their actions that actually reaches other users, and whatever the motive -though I am sure most people simply enjoy being friendly and open- if they make the site an even better place, they deserve a reward, at least a thank you. I understand that being nice is normal, part of respect, something which is owed to everyone. I think being thankful for respect is also part of respect, understanding that people who are nice actively choose to be so. Thanks so much for being a constructive community Subeta, and striving to be positive and welcoming!

I have to agree with those rules! Sometimes when I get on here, I am afraid to admit to my religious background with fear of automatically being labeled "closed-minded" (so when someone says they are homosexual and are afraid to come out with it- I can relate because I have been made fun of for my religious upbringing and way of life...so i don't judge). I love learning about different walks and ways of life, and love this community to bits when does have its positive attributes shine through. I really enjoy subeta a lot, because I feel I do not get censored left and right like cough other pet sites cough I enjoy the adult and mature atmosphere, and want to keep it that way with you all!!!

Very welcoming but states the rules clear as day, easy to read and not too long.

Adding images is a good idea, gives a nice break between the text, very neatly put together too.

I like them. Easy to understand and worded very well. Maybe a suggestion: A button below every post to report not so kind words to the administration. Maybe it would make things easier than having to contact one of the staff each time through the Ticket-System.

I have been here for quite awhile, over 7 years. As you can see, I haven't posted on the forums much. I think these are exceptional ideas. I fully support these changes. I guess I should stop lurking and get more involved. :)

Someone just mentioned the guidelines on tumblr, and I had completely forgotten about this.

Was this ever finalized? I see that there's a giant "I AGREE" button on that page, but are we supposed to have clicked that at some point? Because I'm still here, using the public forums, and I've technically never agreed to the updated guidelines. (Not that I wouldn't, but it's weird that it's not required?)

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Also, I'm here posting in the GA forum without a GA and I didn't even realize it. Oops?

I think the guidelines cover everything, but I'd like to see something in the "Don’t Be That Guy" section about freedom of religion and not being insulted or harassed because of it.

I came back to Subeta and was very happy to see these guidelines, they also are worded extremely well.

I like how the guidelines are set up. Very well done. I was on a hiatus for a year an a half. Glad to see the site is still awesome. And lots of yummy improvements as well.