We have made some edits to the posting rules, mainly to add #18 on Memes and GIfs:
Memes/GIFs: We ask that you refrain from replying to discussions with memes/gifs only. This is a discussion board, and we expect members to use their words; plus, threads of meme-only posts add very little to the discussion. Memes and other casual posts are allowed, but excessively low quality posts will be subject to deletion at staff discretion.
And to replace #17 on political discussion to read:
Political debate is not allowed. While we appreciate the desire for a place to discuss this topic and support the right of all people to share their political beliefs in a safe place, Buffy-Boards is a community and political talk has been found to create division and a toxic environment. Our purpose is to (mostly) discuss the Whedonverse, not politics, and it is the belief of the staff that political talk is best left for other venues. Memes in the "What made you LOL" and videos in the "What are you Watching" type threads will be allowed but are subject to removal at staff discretion. Excessive posting in (overwhelming) these threads may also be curbed at staff discretion. Exceptions may be made by the staff for threads to discuss specific events which will be started by the staff; discussion in these threads will still be expected to remain civil.
It's time we all got back to talking about Buffy.
Memes/GIFs: We ask that you refrain from replying to discussions with memes/gifs only. This is a discussion board, and we expect members to use their words; plus, threads of meme-only posts add very little to the discussion. Memes and other casual posts are allowed, but excessively low quality posts will be subject to deletion at staff discretion.
And to replace #17 on political discussion to read:
Political debate is not allowed. While we appreciate the desire for a place to discuss this topic and support the right of all people to share their political beliefs in a safe place, Buffy-Boards is a community and political talk has been found to create division and a toxic environment. Our purpose is to (mostly) discuss the Whedonverse, not politics, and it is the belief of the staff that political talk is best left for other venues. Memes in the "What made you LOL" and videos in the "What are you Watching" type threads will be allowed but are subject to removal at staff discretion. Excessive posting in (overwhelming) these threads may also be curbed at staff discretion. Exceptions may be made by the staff for threads to discuss specific events which will be started by the staff; discussion in these threads will still be expected to remain civil.
It's time we all got back to talking about Buffy.
