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Default Forum Rules Updated (9/5/2012)   #1  
The Trisphee forum rules have been updated. All users are expected to read and understand them. (Link)

This update is primarily a set of clarifications to better express how the rules are to be interpreted and how they will be enforced.

First, the signature rules have been revised to reflect the actual limitations imposed by the system. Users are now allowed a maximum of four images in their signatures. Additionally, the rules for "clickable" pets have been reworded to make it clear that they are subject to the normal signature image rules, as well as making it official that we allow threads dedicated to them.

Second, in light of recent events, a small bit of clarification has been added to the copyright infringement rule concerning art theft. Trisphee has always required that work that you do not own requires proper attribution or credit. The rule now explicitly states that derivative works still require attribution of the original source. This was always true, but we wanted our user base to know that we do not condone this behavior. We also would like the user to ask the original artist permission to use their base along with giving credit.

Artwork and such that is inspired by something isn't punishable, but if you base your design on an existing piece of work (even if you don't actually copy it directly) you need to give credit. Copying bases, poses or flat out copying and changing colors of the original art is not acceptable unless credit is given. This includes even modified bases -- taking the original art piece and changing it by perhaps making it two pixels bigger or making a specific detail smaller, or even adding on a little extra detail, is still a derivative work. Failing to give credit may result in an infraction or we may edit the post to remove the material. We'll give warnings before passing out disciplinary measures, so you'll be given a chance to come into compliance.

And then finally, an update to the Merchant Square rules that isn't part of the general rules: It's important to note that users are not required to sell to or buy from you if they do not wish to. We understand that getting ignored can feel offensive, but we can't discipline users if they don't respond or accidentally overlook your post. Please refrain from continuing to ask that they do business with you if they choose not to. This may be considered harassment.

Please feel free to PM an administrator for further clarification or feel free to ask here.
Old Posted 09-05-2012, 08:10 PM Reply With Quote