I think I'm a little late to the party on this board, but I have always found a negative side of every site that has a forum listing. Not so much because they're usually attractors for angry, nasty folks; but often when stuff isn't clear for a user, they either come to a forum looking for answers or they vent their frustrations. And yeah, there will always be trolls and mean folks looking to ruin everyone's fun, but a bulk of negativity is built off the frustration folks have for the reason they had to come to the forums. I think a part of those guidelines should mention that if a person can help someone else find the information they need, or if they themselves know something to help, they should speak up.

You mentioned patience too, which helps in finding information on a forum, but be sure to mention that there's never an automatic answer to every problem and situation. Commiserating is fine, as long as it isn't toxic or hateful. And if the problems still persist, just point out the help desk and issue submission section of the site. It's minor, but you can't predict the path people will take that day when they're new and reading stuff about the site, so they could skip over that thing about issue submission stuff. That's pretty much all my input though, the rest of these suggestions work for folks that like to hang out here and talk. I sort of do that, but it's kind of just a bother guessing folks tone when you talk to them. Events are usually when I most frequent the forums.

ROFLMAO. I fucking love your fucking example. XD That's okay then I guess.

l love subeta and always will and l think it works well, and that's that,xxxx

^This^ I often have opinions that are..., shall we say, Unpopular with the majority. I feel that we should be able to express them politely in the debate forums without official censure. Getting blasted by those who disagree with a controversial point of view is part of the debate process..., and I'm cool with that, as long as it doesn't devolve to nasty name calling. For the most part people here are civil, even when arguing emotional issues.

To be quite honest? Yeah these are great rules and all but this isn't kindergarten. Everyone knows that this is how you should act. We shouldn't get cookies for not being assholes to each other. though hey really I'm not one to say no to a prize lol

Idk I just think these are kind of arbitrary. We don't need these at all, unless you plan on putting more rules in that aren't just "play nice, kids!"

I like the guidelines. I think they are all fair and are easily applied everywhere on the site. I'm not one to post much on the forums or SB because everyone already seems to have their circle of friends and I don't want to intrude on anyone.

Me too! Ditto to what you said.

having a guideline is nice :p

I've only used the forums for the holiday events so far, but I love the look of the new guidelines! The "don't be that guy" is my favourite. I hope you can work even more on becoming a very open community.

I think these guidelines are really awesome honestly. I have a hard time going on any website nowadays and not experiencing any trollers, or "SJW's." Everyone should be treated equally and nicely, and just enjoy this website together. There's no need to be mean to anyone. I like that you also have "The Golden Rule," I think it's important that people know that other people care.

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Good guidelines.

I think this is a nice step forward to a better community.

I really don't see why people would be afraid of posting. 99,9% of people here are so kind to everyone... I rarely see mean posts. Actaully, I basically never saw mean posts, only ironic ones that may sound a little mean for some people and more rarely a post or two of people being rude (that occurred specifically in the news post when the second reward card was released into the cash shop, but other than that, it's all flowers, rainbows and unicorns - and kittens, of course).

Oh, but if the staff want to be sure about what's posted, a filter could be applied to the forums, so we can't post bad words and similars. (IDK if that already exists)

"Think of what a jerk would do, and then don’t do that thing. No racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or other types of phobia/ism/hate speech, no matter how subtle you think you’re being! Remember, “freedom of speech” only applies to freedom from government persecution, it doesn’t mean everyone else has to put up with your gross behavior."

Probably want to add something about just because you say "NO OFFENSE but...." doesn't make it okay to say whatever offensive or hateful thing you want to say.

I find it unfortunate that people often forget behind a computer screen there is a real person with real feelings.

First and foremost, this is such alovely page and idea :) All we usually see are rules here, rules there about communication, so it's nice to see just some completely humane guidelines, and I hope they will make new/returning/regular players' experience with communication less stressful (we all have been there, those dark and sinister days of entering the forums).

Secondly, it's really nice that the guidelines are following up the current events among younger and older folk- being always on the line to know, what people think, what the society demands and discards, is a good perspective. Supply based on demands, yet still having own opinion and view on things.

And lastly, I do hope staff will communicate with their community more- it will make people feel more like "home"- that we are all equal, no matter what the status bar shows. Plus, it would also be incredible if staff looked more into the suggestion forums and took more ideas, on how to improve not only communication, but also site's overall performance.

And thank you for that freedom of speech add-in. You're awesome ;)

ps: I apologize, if what I'm trying to say is hard to understand, english is faaar from my native language :c

These guidelines are nice - I'm totally down for everyone being nice to people, and I can't say I've experienced anything else from the subeta community, and they'll be great as long as they stay actual guidelines, so to speak. It'll be lame if this turns into league or neo where you can't say something to someone with your eyes crossed without getting reported/banned. I get the impression that most people on subeta are relatively adult-like, and should be able to communicate freely. I don't wanna get banned for being a smartass when being a smartass is just in my nature. Obviously I understand getting a warning when someone has been way out of line, or getting banned if that happens over and over, but some places are just too sensitive, and I've liked subeta because it isn't one of them. All in all though, this seems like a well intentioned thing.

I like it! Good choices of words as well! (:

Personally I really like the "no -isms" rule. I've always admired that about Subeta, actually. Hate shouldn't have a place at the table, so to speak, and I think this is a community that usually gets that, but doesn't hurt to have it delineated for all to see.

I kind of think Subeta should set up a buddy system for the newbies, so if a newbie wants to be shown the ropes they state that on the Introductions forum and someone whose been on Subeta for quite sometime can teach them.

I'm definitely happy with the guidelines. I think the positive look on it will entice more players into using the forums more and hopefully will encourage a closer community. I love to consider Subeta like a large family since it gives users an escape where we can share our love of pretty much anything with those who have the same interests. I've also noticed it's a great place to build up people's creativity (the amount of talented users on here is incredible!). I do like to help a little here and there myself because I completely understand that some users aren't aware of things on the site including rules or how to use a feature (I've been using this site on and off for years and even I sometimes don't know about something!)

I'm pretty sure this small improvement will be the catalyst of a closer community and hopefully will bring even more members in c: