Rules of Binguston

## Section 1: Discussions Policies

These are the rules you must follow in the Discussions.

**1. Be respectful to others and keep conversations civil.**

Violations of this policy will result in consequences, severity depending on how bad the violation was.

**2. Do not post off-topic art in the fan art category.**

**3. Avoid bringing up or discussing controversial topics.**

These topics can easily spark up arguments and drama, and we don't want that.

**4. Do not post inappropriate or adult content.**

NSFW will result in an immediate ban. Don't mention NSFW, either.

**5. Avoid using vulgar language.**

Slurs will result in an immediate 6 month ban. Please refrain from using cuss words, with the exception of "heck," "hell," "damn," and "frick." Censoring words with asterisks, dashes, etc. is not allowed either, there is no point as everybody can already tell what you were going to say. Abbreviations containing cuss words are not allowed, either. (examples of censoring: f--k, f\*\*ing, fking)

**6. Please add trigger warnings to posts containing potentially sensitive topics.**

Forgetting to add a trigger warning is okay, you will just be issued a warning on your message wall so you remember to do it next time. Refusal to add trigger warnings and editing them out when staff edit them into your posts will result in a warning. Please do not make fun of trigger warnings, either.

6. Please do not make posts or replies specifically to harrass or hate on a certain person, group, minority etc.

Please do not make posts hating on others, no matter what. You will receive from reminders to warnings to blocks if you violate this policy, depending on severity. Threats towards anyone will result in an immediate block.

**7. Please sort your posts into the right categories.**

This will help the threads be more organized. Sorting the post incorrectly will result in a gentle reminder on your message wall. Continuous refusal to comply will result in a warning.

**8. Please do not spam posts.**

Spamming is really annoying, avoid doing it please.

**9. Please do not vent here.**

Please do not vent here, as it may be a heavy topic for certain users and it is unhealthy to depend on the internet for mental support, it is recommended you find someone in real life who can help you with your feelings. We all care about your feelings, but this is not the best place to vent. Please take care.

**10. Do not mini-mod.**

It is quite annoying, we have staff for a reason. Please let the staff do their job. Examples of mini-modding are but are not limited to: issuing warnings as a non-staff,

**11. If you are not admin or higher, please do not post in Announcements category.**

If you violate this rule for the first time we will assume it is a mistake. We will change the category to a fitting one and remind you on your wall to categorize your posts correctly. If done continuously, you will get a warning.

**12. Please post non-fan art in** Riamu.jpg's blog here.

You're free to post fan art of characters from this Wiki in the discussions, however we ask that you post non-fan art in this blog.

**13. Do not use loopholes.**

Please do not attempt to bypass the rules by finding loopholes, and do not discuss inappropriate things that have two meanings, and using the more innocent meaning as an excuse. (Example: I like cocks! Omg its not inappropriate its a chicken!!!!)

## Section 2: Editing Policies

These are the rules you must follow at all times when editing.

 **14. Make sure you are following our Manual of Style at all times.**

This is to make sure the entire wiki is following the correct format.

**15. Do not vandalize.**

This includes but is not limited to: blanking pages purposely to disrupt the wiki, adding random pages with nonsense/gibberish/offensive material for the purpose to disrupt this wiki, inserting offensive material/nonsense/gibberish into pages, etc. Vandalizing will result in an immediate block, as vandalism is a severe violation.

**16. Do not upload NSFW, suggestive, or sexual files to the wiki.**

It is forbidden to upload any files containing adult content to this wiki. Uploading or participating in **ANY** form of adult content on this wiki will result in an **IMMEDIATE PERMANENT BAN.**

**17. Do not insert unnecessary content into pages.**

This includes inserting off-topic images or information into pages.

**18. Do not plan raid, plan raids, or participate in any raids whatsoever.**

Raids are incredibly disruptive to any wiki. If you raid, plan a raid, or participate in a raid you will be permanently blocked. If you are found to have a history of raiding, you will be permanently blocked.

**19. Do not "edit farm."**

Edit farming is the act of spam editing pages to increase your edit count. Examples of edit farming are editing a page by one character, removing it, re-adding it, etc. only to increase your edit count. If you are planning to add a lot of information to a page, do it in a bulk, not tiny little sections, little by little.

**20. All pages must have information upon creation.**

Do not create a page if you are not going to add any information right away. Violations of this rule may result in receiving a warning.

**21. Keep pages unbiased.**

Keep opinions to comments, blog posts and discussions.

## Section 3: General Policies

These are general rules you must follow. These rules are rules that cannot be categorized into editing or discussion policies.
**21. Follow Fandom's Terms of Use.**

Failure to do so will result in punishments.

**22. Do not evade blocks.**

Evading blocks, or "sock-puppeting," will result in a permanent block on the account you are bypassing with. If you want to discuss a block, you may do so on Community Central, on the message wall of who blocked you. To appeal for your block, it is highly recommended you read our Appeal System.

**23. Do not share any personal information.**

This includes sharing your face, setting your profile picture as a personal image, including personal information in your user page, about, and sharing personal information anywhere on this wiki.

What we consider personal information on this wiki **IS:** (but is not limited to)

* Images of your face
* Personal emails, social media etc.
* Your address
* The name of your school
* Sharing your IP address
* Any specific identifiable information about yourself in real life

It is **ESPECIALLY** forbidden to share personal information about others. That's called **DOXXING.** You will be permanently banned with no chance to appeal if you dox someone.

**24. Do not mislead other users.**

## Section 4: Staff Rules

These are rules all staff must follow.

**25. Do NOT block people for no reason.**

This will result in instant demotion. Staff must be trustworthy, reasonable, and unbiased. Do not block people as a "joke." Even if you unblock them shortly, it is still forbidden. Before blocking any users, it is recommended to discuss it with other staff.

**26. Remain active.**

Do not apply if you don't plan to be active on the wiki. If you plan to be inactive on the wiki and you are staff, please resign. The staff label isn't purely for status or show.

**27. Do not beg for promotion to administrator/bureaucrat, etc.**

The more you beg for user rights, the less likely you will get them.

**28. Be unbiased towards all users.**

Even if you dislike a user, do not let that change your behavior or change your punishments for them.

## Section 5: Block System

The Block System is put in place to determine how blocks will be placed upon users, and to determine what does and what doesn't warrant a block.

*If you'd like to appeal for your current block, please see Appeal System*

**Block Information**
 Receiving 5 more warnings
after receiving your
first block
block. Attempting to evade this block will result in 2 more weeks being added to the block
 Receiving 2 more warnings
after your second block
 Major violation
* Posting/linking NSFW/adult content
* Attempting to evade an infinite or 1 month block
* Posting misleading switch-and-bait links/references to obscene/shock/adult content
* Posting anything that glorifies/encourages/promotes criminal conduct
* Using slurs/highly offensive terms
* Violating Fandom's Terms Of Use