A FEW GENERAL RULES!
1. No Giving Away Personal Information. First names are fine, but no last or middle names, no location, no email, etc. This blog is open to the world, and we don't want the world getting your personal information. If you're using a Google+ Profile or something, and your name automatically displays with your message, that's fine, but don't specifically say in the comments what your name is. Pen names are allowed and encouraged.
2. Be Nice To Others. Some people are still learning. I can testify. Been there, still there. Anyhow, some of us are still learning, and some of us may be on the younger side, etc, and so we may come across rude/obnoxious, or we might be wrong about something...just be nice about it. Don't become rude/obnoxious yourself.
3. No Arguing Or Debating. Arguing ruins friendships, and puts a bad note on my blog, which are two reasons I'm outlawing that. Debating, unfortunately, almost always leads to arguing, so I'm making debating against the rules just to be safe.
4. No Politics. Just...no politics. We don't want or need that here, so just don't.
5. No Advertising. If you want your blog featured, you can let me know and post a link, but don't purposefully advertise your blog. I will advertise on this blog, and I alone.
6. No Spamming. Spam messages are met with instant deletion. Or, at least, as instant as I can manage.
1. No Giving Away Personal Information. First names are fine, but no last or middle names, no location, no email, etc. This blog is open to the world, and we don't want the world getting your personal information. If you're using a Google+ Profile or something, and your name automatically displays with your message, that's fine, but don't specifically say in the comments what your name is. Pen names are allowed and encouraged.
2. Be Nice To Others. Some people are still learning. I can testify. Been there, still there. Anyhow, some of us are still learning, and some of us may be on the younger side, etc, and so we may come across rude/obnoxious, or we might be wrong about something...just be nice about it. Don't become rude/obnoxious yourself.
3. No Arguing Or Debating. Arguing ruins friendships, and puts a bad note on my blog, which are two reasons I'm outlawing that. Debating, unfortunately, almost always leads to arguing, so I'm making debating against the rules just to be safe.
4. No Politics. Just...no politics. We don't want or need that here, so just don't.
5. No Advertising. If you want your blog featured, you can let me know and post a link, but don't purposefully advertise your blog. I will advertise on this blog, and I alone.
6. No Spamming. Spam messages are met with instant deletion. Or, at least, as instant as I can manage.
7. Family-Friendly Content Only. I don't want to have to deal with profanity, explicit content, or anything that is unsuitable for a 13-year-old to read. This rule applies to every aspect of my blog without fail, and at the end of the day, this rule is the one I will be strictest about enforcing.
What is allowed?
1. Religion. This may be the one site in the world that allows religion but not politics, but religious discussions are allowed. Just don't try to convince someone that your religion is right, or what they believe is improbable. Religion is restricted to Q/A and explaining beliefs, not debates. That goes back to Rule 3.
2. Constructive Criticism. You may provide general feedback, but make sure you don't just bash someone without reason or provide strictly negative feedback. That goes back to Rule 2. A good system to use is the Criticism Sandwich: start off with something good, provide your criticism, and end with something else nice.
3. Posting Short Poetry. You may post short poetry (not long poetry) in comments. You can use this to promote your blog if you like, or promote someone else's blog, but again, no direct advertising. If you're going to post poetry to promote your blog, post the poetry, list the name of the blog, and if anyone likes your poem, they may ask for the link and you may give it to them. Keep in mind, however, I will visit links posted in this manner, and if I don't want to associate with your blog, I will probably delete the link. It's not personal, it's just me trying to be wary of the internet and influences on the internet and trying to protect my community from things I feel may be harmful.
What is allowed?
1. Religion. This may be the one site in the world that allows religion but not politics, but religious discussions are allowed. Just don't try to convince someone that your religion is right, or what they believe is improbable. Religion is restricted to Q/A and explaining beliefs, not debates. That goes back to Rule 3.
2. Constructive Criticism. You may provide general feedback, but make sure you don't just bash someone without reason or provide strictly negative feedback. That goes back to Rule 2. A good system to use is the Criticism Sandwich: start off with something good, provide your criticism, and end with something else nice.
3. Posting Short Poetry. You may post short poetry (not long poetry) in comments. You can use this to promote your blog if you like, or promote someone else's blog, but again, no direct advertising. If you're going to post poetry to promote your blog, post the poetry, list the name of the blog, and if anyone likes your poem, they may ask for the link and you may give it to them. Keep in mind, however, I will visit links posted in this manner, and if I don't want to associate with your blog, I will probably delete the link. It's not personal, it's just me trying to be wary of the internet and influences on the internet and trying to protect my community from things I feel may be harmful.
So ya just walk in if you agree to follow the rules?
ReplyDeleteYeah, I guess
DeleteIt's basically just, "If you comment, you're agreeing to follow the blog rules" kind of situation