Rules

Welcome to the Minipainting Wiki, a community dedicated to the art of miniature painting! To ensure a positive and respectful environment for all members, please adhere to the following rules. These rules are subject to interpretation and enforcement by our moderators. Violations may result in warnings, content removal, or temporary/permanent bans. While we strive for consistency and fairness, please remember that our team is composed of volunteers, and your cooperation is appreciated.

## Civility and Respect

* All interactions must be conducted in a respectful and civil manner. Disrespectful behavior or content will be removed, and repeated offenses may lead to bans.
* Incivility includes but is not limited to: sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, name-calling, trolling, derogatory/dismissive statements, sexually explicit or inappropriate comments, destructive criticism, and comments shaming or mocking others for their choice of miniatures.
* Discussion is encouraged, but arguments are not. Avoid participating in ongoing arguments, as this may result in removals or bans.
* Be mindful that our community welcomes individuals of all skill levels. Constructive criticism should aim to help, not harm.

## General Content

* This community is dedicated to painted miniatures, physical miniature sculpting, scale models, and directly related content. Full-scale models or props may be removed for not being miniatures.
* Political content and miniatures depicting political figures are not appropriate for this platform.
* Digital content, such as mockups, paintovers, and 3D renders, will be removed unless accompanied by a matching physical miniature to compare with. Excessive image editing or filtering may also result in content removal.
* Mark content containing nudity, genitalia, or extreme gore as Not Safe For Work (NSFW). Use the NSFW tag to show respect to all users.
* Artistic nudes are allowed with the NSFW tag. Pinup-style miniatures should use the Pinup flair and NSFW tag for nudity.
* Minis that are pornographic, depict sexual acts, or appear sexually abusive are likely to be removed, even with the NSFW tag.

## Post Original Work

* Share your original content and painted miniatures. Avoid posting commissioned work, pre-painted minis, or content found elsewhere.
* Do not share images of minis painted by others unless you have their permission, and they are amateur painters. Always provide full credit to the original artist.
* If sharing work that is not your own, link images in a text post for discussion and proper credit.

## Promotion and Participation

* This community is for hobbyists, not a platform for advertising or gaining followers. Active participation is encouraged.
* Engage with the community by commenting on others' posts and answering questions.
* Avoid spamming your content or promoting services without contributing to the community.
* Promotion rules, including frequency and participation requirements, are detailed in the Promotion and Participation page.

## Re-casts and Piracy

* Do not encourage or promote re-casting, the sale of re-casts, or pirated files.
* Content that discusses websites known for selling re-casts or pirated content will be removed.
* Personal use of sculpting materials for custom mods is allowed, but the sale, trade, or mass production of copied parts is not.

By following these rules and guidelines, we aim to maintain a friendly and informative community for miniature painting enthusiasts. Thank you for being a part of Minipainting Wiki!