Rule Updates

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SEXUAL CONTENT 

 

(This section is currently under revision)
 
Effectively immediately, any form of sexual content (regardless of discussion or images) are forbidden on this site. These include, but aren't limited to the following.

• Images with abnormally large breasts, lack of clothing in certain areas or otherwise nude figures. Females in standard bikinis will be allowed. 
• Images that emphasize the ass, breasts, genitalia or otherwise depict figures in provocative/suggestive positions.
• Any forms of sexual discussion, or otherwise implications of sexual favors/acts (kinks, masturbating or other adult topics). Discussion about orientation is permissible. 

A reminder that we have members/guests who are under the age of 18, and as a family-friendly site, this kind of content cannot be allowed, lest this site faces legal action. If you have any doubts about a picture or thread content breaking the PG-16 threshold, please PM a moderator beforehand. 

 
NEW WARNING SYSTEM
 

There have been some adjustments to the warning/banning system. Please read the following carefully. 

 

1. Warn point increases will be handed out more frequently for offenses instead of verbal reminders in-thread.

 

Many of you have been around long enough to know our policies, and as such, should not require a verbal reminder to follow the rules. If you are caught breaking them, you will be penalized accordingly. 

 

Newer members will still receive a verbal reminder to abide by the rules. 

 

2. Repeated offenses will be subjected to longer and harsher punishments.

 

These include, but are not limited to: Temporary/permanent bans, post moderation/restriction, higher warn increases (enough to warrant locking your posts/statuses), permanent warnings (which will NOT expire) or otherwise a loss of privileges. 

 

Specific punishments given will be determined based on the offense itself and the frequency that you have broken the rules prior to that. 

 

3. Temporary bans will be instituted as a form of punishment for repeat offenses.

 

As noted above, the duration of this ban will depend on how many times we have warned you for the same act. If you continually break the rules or otherwise cause excessive drama on this site, you will be banned from YCM for a set period of time. Additionally, any threads/posts that contribute to your offense will be locked and/or removed from sight. 

 

Punishments for sexual content will result in a temporary ban at minimum, but length will depend on the content in question and its severity. 

 

If you continually misbehave even after the suspensions, you will be permanently banned. 

 

4. Permanent bans

 

Contrary to popular belief, permanent bans are NOT extended timeouts. If you are permanently banned, then that's it. You will NOT be permitted to return on your original account.

 

This will be given either for repeated infractions after a temporary ban or directly, depending on the circumstances that warranted it. 

 

Depending on the circumstances that warranted the permaban, members may be given ONE last chance to redeem themselves and become contributing members to this site (some offenses will NOT be given a second chance). However, there will be conditions to your return, listed below.

 

[spoiler=Conditions]

1. You may not request a second chance until after 1 calendar year (365 days) have passed since the issuance of your initial permaban. 

 

If you truly wish to return, then use this time to think about what you did to deserve the permaban in the first place. Have you repented for the offenses that got you banned in the first place?

 

2. Any second chance appeals must be brought up to an active forum moderator

 

It matters not if you contact us via Discord, Skype or any site that permits communication, but you must message one of us and explain why we should let you come back. If we are convinced that you have reformed yourself, then we will give you one last chance.

 

3. Alternate accounts

 

As mentioned above, you will NOT be given your original account back. 

 

Instead, we will give you one in the event (we will give you the choice of name, but you may not use usernames that would otherwise link you to your original account).

 

You are not to disclose your original identity anywhere on the YCM forums, Discord chat or anywhere within YCM jurisdiction. 

 

By taking this second chance, you agree that you will be subject to constant surveillance by the forum staff to make sure you are following the rules.

 

If you slip up even once, you will be promptly re-banned (and/or subsequently IP banned, which will lock your computer from ever accessing this site again, the cardmaker included.)

 

 

 

To the rest of you, if you somehow obtain knowledge of / suspect a banned member having returned from anywhere, keep this information to yourself and DO NOT disclose it anywhere on the forums, the YCM Discord chat and so forth. Using the Report Button or PMing a moderator to inform us is permissible. 

 

Any drama storms that arise as a result of "leaked" information about banned members will result in the harsh punishment for members involved in instigating it.