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Seth Pecksniff
May 27, 2004
Probation
Can't post for 3 hours!
Hello posting pals!

We took your feedback and came up with an updated and newer set of rules based on what you thought was working/wasn't working/didn't care about. If you have thoughts on these, please PM us. These rules may be modified/changed without warning, so check back frequently!

  • Before you post, please ask yourself the following question: "Am I making a post that is funny, informative, or interesting on any level?" While GBS does embody the :justpost: mentality, you should put at least a modicum of thought into the words that are flowing from your brain to your keyboard before smashing that post button.

  • Zero content threads should be made at your own risk. Consider what the thread is before going :firstpost:. We also don't allow LurkerX type posts ("Hello, I'm new here on the interwebs!") If you're new, lurk a bit! See how the threads vibe because each has its own little subculture. You'll find where you fit if you read the threads and think of something fun to say :)

  • Spamming or advertising isn't allowed at all. If you have a business or another enterprise to promote, buy an ad.

  • Don't mess with the forums in any capacity. If you post a malicious link (any URL with spyware or code designed to annoy people) or something that breaks people's forums experience you will be banned. Do not make plans to annoy or destroy other forums, either on SA or outside. Do not attempt to start a witch hunt against another poster. Doxxing will result in an immediate permaban.

  • This is not reddit. We cannot stress this enough. SA's culture paved the way for lesser (and frankly more inferior) copycats. Don't act like this is reddit because it is not.

  • Don't make pedophilia jokes. Do not accuse other posters of being pedophiles. If you suspect that a poster is one, contact a mod/admin immediately.

  • Talking about violence against people you don't like: Do not, under any circumstances, talk about how violence has to be used against people either on the forums or in real life and there is no other choice. Do not threaten politicians or political figures or celebrities or anyone, really, and don't hint at it. Also don't try to be cute and say "... IN MINECRAFT ;) ;) ;) ;)" or a variation. You're not clever.

Respect the Mods and Community:

Staff: Mods and IKs (Idiot Kings) are there to keep the community safe and fun to post in. We work on a volunteer basis because we get paid in compliments and stock options love this community and want it to continue to be the best place to post on the entire internet. Please be respectful of us and we'll always do the same for you.

Current GBS Mods:
AARD VARKMAN
CaptainSarcastic (captainsarcastic@duck.com)
Genesplicer
Infidel Castro
Jestery
Karma Comedian (KarmaComedianSA@gmail)
Seth Pecksniff
Solefald
Tarquinn

Current GBS IKs:
A Fancy Hat
hot cocoa on the couch
Peggy Edson
Pope Corky the IX
Saint Isaias Boner


Thread specific IKs:
BAGS FLY AT NOON (Rad Suburban Dad Megathread)
Geemer (Five word thread)
haljordan (Trumplol thread)
Dr. Cool Aids (UK thread)
Smugworth (Egg thread)
Toxic Mental (Ukraine War Thread)
weg (Ukraine War Thread)

If there are threads where you believe an IK would be helpful, PM a mod! We can't always look at every thread, and as said before, each thread has its own culture that we're not always attuned to. Unless you want us kramering in when something goes wrong, that is.

Other Goons: Not everyone is going to like everyone else who posts here. Forum enemies and enmity are dumb, but they're part of the pact of posting anonymously on the internet. That being said, don't be a total dweeb to other goons. A good burn here and there is great, but don't follow them into other threads and harass them. Also, death threats or encouraging suicide are not acceptable under any circumstances and you will be punished for that.

Offsite drama is neither the responsibility of the moderators, nor something they have influence over. If there is an issue in a goon Discord, talk to the server admin first. Mods have no power over Awful Yearbook. Do not bring offsite drama into GBS unless you want to get teased owned before a mod deals with you. Do not export SA drama offsite, either. In general, don't be a drama elemental, and don't succumb to Main Character Syndrome.

Bigotry and prejudice are not welcome here. Again, this is not reddit. Don't use hate speech. Racism, transphobia, homophobia, misogyny, ableism, dead naming - anything along these lines will generate consequences, from probes to bans.

Do not post charity or donation threads for yourself. If there's an established, legitimate charity you think is worthy of goon money, PM a mod first before posting it.

All general SA rules apply here. In general, don't be a total rear end in a top hat and you'll be just fine.

Images and Files:

If an image is not work-safe, add an :nws: and a link. This includes literally anything you personally would not want your boss, grandma, or other person you respect to see you looking at. Yes, the Goatman is still banned, even though he's an old friend and we accept him like one.

If an image is potentially disturbing, triggering, or might make someone puke, do the same as above with the :nms: tag, and think about whether you really want to post it at all.

Do not ask for warez, illegal programs, cracks, torrents, illegal streaming sites, etc. Don't post links, ask for links to download, or otherwise discuss illegal copies of copyrighted works, including movies, books, software, etc. Information may want to be free, but you won't be if you do this.

Do not post your nudes. Please.

Finally, the Ukraine thread has its own special set of rules, which you should read before posting there.

We mods do take feedback. If you'd like to discuss anything about these rules, feel free to PM us. We're happy to help you. Welcome to GBS and enjoy your stay!

Somebody fucked around with this message at 17:38 on Dec 31, 2023

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