Aetherscale Enterprises

Rules

These rules are not meant to be an itemized list, or to look and feel official. They are our rules, yes, but they’re also meant to capture what’s important to this group’s dynamic. We’ll use it for ourselves, but at the same time the rules serve to show potential newcomers what our culture is.It’s helpful to have these things stated so we can check ourselves and promote the environment we want. We’re not at all interested in jumping on people for mistakes.Rule No. 1: There are more rules
These rules listed here are not the only rules. Rules are simply an effort to try and write down the way we want people to act without rules. So, this isn’t an attempt to list every behavior people should follow, but an attempt to hit the highlights. In short: we expect good, respectful behavior from others even if there isn’t a rule requiring specific behavior. Furthermore, I (Lucas) am absolutely allowed to do whatever the hell I want about someone intentionally skirting any of these rules. We will make no rules regarding how officers can respond to the violation of rules or bad behavior. It’s entirely at our discretion.Rule No. 2: Be gracious
In any FC there are people with different styles, tastes, interests, comfort levels and so on. Be gracious to your fellow FC members, respect them if they ask to end a certain conversation, listen to them about their feelings, and remember that different styles doesn’t mean there is anything wrong with either of you. On the same token, be forgiving when people do something you don’t like, or if they make a mistake.Rule No. 3: Consent consent consent
Character injuries, character death and trauma are always up to the player of the character. That’s easy stuff. However, there are more things to consider. Torture, racism and rape are unacceptable topics for open, public RP without warning/consent. If someone indicates a certain kind of RP contact makes them uncomfortable, listen! Also treat traumatic stress with a lot of respect, please. Furthermore, just like you’d ask permission before wounding or maiming a character, you should ask before engaging in themes of racism, rape and torture. DMs, try to make clear what kinds of themes could come up in your events if they might be on the line. This is relevant to dealing with torture, or if we’re the heroes helping victims of trauma.Rule No. 4: Respect boundaries
Remember that when you’re chatting in a public channel, everyone comes from a different place and has different sensitivities. Be aware that oversharing on sensitive topics or personal issues could trigger the traumas of someone else. If you need someone to talk to, or need to feel seen, it’s OK to say so, and see if anyone wants to chat. You can also reach out directly. Whatever the case, remember everyone has their own health to look after, too, and may not have the energy at the moment.Rule No. 5: No weird-ass OOC horniness please
We don't want to be the fun police! You can have lighthearted conversations and tell lighthearted jokes about thirst stuff. You can post tasteful but risqué screenshots (marked with spoilers). You can have adult themes in stories (marked with spoilers). However, it shouldn't be about OOC thirst, and it shouldn't come at the risk of making anyone uncomfortable. The same goes for responses to such posts.Inappropriate: "Wow, Lucas' bulge got my attention!" "I'd like to invite him over!" "Damn, look at that butt!"Appropriate: "Great composition!" "He's beautiful!" "Lucas looks great in that dress!"Don't pester anyone for adult content.Rule No. 6: Don’t discriminate
This must be a welcoming environment for all ethnicities, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations and faiths. To be absolutely clear: We allow no racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or bigotry. I’m not going to list every last thing that’s not cool. You should get it by this point. The only exception to this rule is that any dogma counter to creating a welcoming environment to others is not welcome. This is a feminist, LGBTQIA+, anti-racist space. Use the pronouns people ask you to use for them.Rule No. 7: Fuck off with alt-right bullshit :)
I don’t want to get too into politics in the rules here, but this is one exception. If you’re into alt-right shit, you simply do not belong here. If you’re not sure if you qualify as being on the alt-right, you probably don’t belong here. It’s not a good fit, and that’s all there is to it. Furthermore, don’t come at us with any race realism lunacy, any desire for any ethnostate, or any dog whistles about such subjects.Rule No. 8: We’re a collaborative FC
Here in this FC, our themes include espionage and business. Those are stories that open themselves up to lots of skullduggery, sneakiness and so on. That said, while those storylines might happen, we’re not looking to have them happen among our players against our players or against the FC. It’s not the style/theme we’re looking for. I have nothing against people who might enjoy that content, but this just isn’t the sandbox for it! I’m not saying conflict or betrayal can never ever ever happen, but if it feels like a fun, satisfying story, communicate it.

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