What's the general consensus for mature content? More specifically, explicit sexual scenarios. I didn't see anything about it in the site rules, so I'm wondering if we're allowed to do that if everyone's 18+ in an rp or if we're always expected to fade to black regardless of age.
Resolved/Answered Rules on Mature Content
- Thread starter Isla
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Hello,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Our rules do include the following section that may help answer your question.
However, were you looking for a more concrete answer on what our staff considers to be acceptable vs unacceptable adult content?
Sokka
Thank you for your inquiry.
Our rules do include the following section that may help answer your question.
- Maintain common sensitivity towards your fellow writers. Excessive vulgarity and cybering in any of the public OOC areas of our site are not permitted. Adult themes within roleplays are permitted, but keep it tasteful. While we do allow these themes within the realm of an overarching story, we're not a site for writing erotica. If your roleplay contains adult themes and elements, it must contain a 'mature themes' tag so people can easily identify and avoid mature content if they wish. This includes elements of excessive violence and heavy language. If you're not sure about something, ask a moderator. If you want to exclude certain elements of adult themes from your roleplay, but want to include others then simply tag it with 'mature themes' and then exclude specific themes in your roleplay's rules. In addition to the above regulations, pornography is not permitted on any portion of the site. This include links to pornographic sites or pornographic images in either the IC or OOC areas. Signature content must also remain suitable for a general audience as these display across all of the forums.
However, were you looking for a more concrete answer on what our staff considers to be acceptable vs unacceptable adult content?
Sokka
No, the roleplay itself must be tagged as a roleplay that allows adult themes.
If the roleplay is tagged as such, then the players may write mature content within that specific roleplay. The mature content should be to further a story though. We don't permit erotica roleplays with driving sexual themes.
I also recommend keeping it tasteful and to the point. Most GMs may frown on people writing back and forth grunting and thrusting posts for 50 posts in their roleplays even if they are tagged as mature roleplays.
If the roleplay is tagged as such, then the players may write mature content within that specific roleplay. The mature content should be to further a story though. We don't permit erotica roleplays with driving sexual themes.
I also recommend keeping it tasteful and to the point. Most GMs may frown on people writing back and forth grunting and thrusting posts for 50 posts in their roleplays even if they are tagged as mature roleplays.