Nuriko
12th December 2003, 07:12 PM
Note: Since this thread has been updated and reposted I am now archiving the original for all time.
~AE
Fan Art Rules
Alright, I've been put in charge of redoing the rules quite awhile ago, so now.. here they are! Hopefully these will be a lot easier to understand, and include more information than the last few, which seemed to confuse a lot of people.
All posts must be at least 40 words in length
Yes, we have brought back this rule. Whenever posting a picture, or replying to one, please take the time to write a decent reply. To help make sure this happens, we’ve made it so all posts must be at least 40 words long. Posts under the limit will mostly likely be deleted, and you will get a warning. Continue this, and you may receive a forum ban. It’s not that hard to put effort into your posts! Here’s a small guide to help you when replying:
What do you most like about the picture?
What do you least like?
What do you think the best traits are?
What can the artist improve on?
Overall what do you think of the picture?
It’s not that hard. If you included all that, you would have a quality post. 40 words is not long at all.
Example of a good post:
"Aww, so cute! ^^
I can't see anything wrong with them, really.. about their hands, chibis don't necessarily need very detailed hands, maybe just a bit bigger ones. X3 Also, Sora's shoulders seem a bit odd.. maybe a bit sharp? I'm not sure really. ^^'
They really do look adorable though. The eyes and the expressions're especially well done. :3 Great job~"
This post includes some of the things she likes about the picture, as well as what she thinks the artist should work on. (Note: this is constructive criticism, the only kind we allow, we will not allow things such as “That sucks!”)
This post is almost 60 words long. See? It’s not hard at all.
On the other hand, here's an example of a bad post:
"Wow that pic is awesome!! 10/10!!!111"
This post is completely wrong. It would most likely be deleted right away, as well as any post similar to it. For one, it’s nowhere near 40 words, for another it doesn’t include anything about the picture at all, no likes, dislikes, constructive criticism, nothing. Somebody could easily not have even looked at the picture and posted this! Anything even close to this level will be deleted. Follow the good example, please.
It would be prefered if no number rates (7/10, etc) are given at all unless the artist asks for rates.
There are exceptions to this rule, such as the request topic, but when posting your own piece of art, try and put some effort into explaining what it is, how you did it, etc, so your post is at least 40 words. Again, this is not hard!
If you don't like the subject material, TOUGH
Do you dislike seeing characters drawn as babies/ morphs/ angels/ opposite gender/ any other oddity? Then TOUGH. What the artist draws is his or her own preference, and posting to say that you dislike seeing, say, an Eevee as a lean, vicious creature and add no other input, there will be a warning or a possible post deletion. Sorry, but I have little tolerance for people flaunting around their personal opinions. Have nothing constructive to add? Then don't post. I admit, I myself dislike pictures of Ash and Misty smooching, but I respect that other people like shipping, so I either don't post or turn to the artistic techiniqualities of the pic.
No SPAM
Spam: Stupid Pointless Annoying Messages. I believe this rule speaks for itself… any posts that you put no effort into (look at the above rule) will be deleted, and you will be warned.
No Flaming
Flaming is not tolerated. Just being rude to somebody in general is not tolerated. If you don’t like somebody’s picture, then don’t reply to it at all! Or, reply to it, but include constructive criticism on how you think they should make it better. Do not go saying their art sucks.
No Hentai/Porn
This one speaks for itself as well… hentai/porn is not permitted at all.
Nudity, violence, blood, or anything mature themed are allowed, but only with the appropriate warning
Yes, these are allowed, as long as it’s not all out gore or porn. However, if you feel your picture is mature themed, even if it’s just a small bit of blood, you must not directly post the picture into your post, (using the tag). Instead, post it as an attachment, or link, that must be clicked before the picture will appear. Include a fair warning above it, describing the contents, so there are no surprises.
All requests must go in the Official Request Topic, or another member’s request thread
Ages ago, we had problems with hundreds of individual people creating threads for different requests they’d like done… well thankfully, we got rid of that problem, and we now have the Official Request Topic, which is always stickied at the top of the page. If you have a request you would like an artist to draw for you, please post it there. If you make an individual thread for this, it will be closed, and you will be warned.
However, members are allowed at any time to make a request topic of their own, in which people can give them requests to draw. When they do, they will usually post their own set of rules, which must be obeyed. If you have opened a request thread, and members are not obeying, please inform one of the moderators right away, and proper action will be taken.
If you want a certain artist to do your request, your best bet is to wait for them to open a request topic, or PM them.
Any contests, games, etc that you have thought of regarding Fan Art must first be approved by a Moderator.
If you have any ideas that are Fan Art related, such as games or contests, please let a moderator know right away, by PMing them, so they can approve it for you. If you try posting something like this that has not been approved, it will be closed. We love new ideas you have for Fan Art, but please PM us first to make sure it’s alright!
Once you get it approved, be sure to say mention in your topic that it has been approved, and who it has been approved by.
[i]No STEALING
No stealing of another's work and claiming it as your own, and also no posting of another's picture at all, even with permission. If the person wants artwork posted, then they have to register here and post it themselves.
Thanks for reading these rules. Any suggestions, ideas, comments, etc are greatly appreciated! As well as anything you think we may have forgotten. Happy posting!
~Nuriko
~AE
Fan Art Rules
Alright, I've been put in charge of redoing the rules quite awhile ago, so now.. here they are! Hopefully these will be a lot easier to understand, and include more information than the last few, which seemed to confuse a lot of people.
All posts must be at least 40 words in length
Yes, we have brought back this rule. Whenever posting a picture, or replying to one, please take the time to write a decent reply. To help make sure this happens, we’ve made it so all posts must be at least 40 words long. Posts under the limit will mostly likely be deleted, and you will get a warning. Continue this, and you may receive a forum ban. It’s not that hard to put effort into your posts! Here’s a small guide to help you when replying:
What do you most like about the picture?
What do you least like?
What do you think the best traits are?
What can the artist improve on?
Overall what do you think of the picture?
It’s not that hard. If you included all that, you would have a quality post. 40 words is not long at all.
Example of a good post:
"Aww, so cute! ^^
I can't see anything wrong with them, really.. about their hands, chibis don't necessarily need very detailed hands, maybe just a bit bigger ones. X3 Also, Sora's shoulders seem a bit odd.. maybe a bit sharp? I'm not sure really. ^^'
They really do look adorable though. The eyes and the expressions're especially well done. :3 Great job~"
This post includes some of the things she likes about the picture, as well as what she thinks the artist should work on. (Note: this is constructive criticism, the only kind we allow, we will not allow things such as “That sucks!”)
This post is almost 60 words long. See? It’s not hard at all.
On the other hand, here's an example of a bad post:
"Wow that pic is awesome!! 10/10!!!111"
This post is completely wrong. It would most likely be deleted right away, as well as any post similar to it. For one, it’s nowhere near 40 words, for another it doesn’t include anything about the picture at all, no likes, dislikes, constructive criticism, nothing. Somebody could easily not have even looked at the picture and posted this! Anything even close to this level will be deleted. Follow the good example, please.
It would be prefered if no number rates (7/10, etc) are given at all unless the artist asks for rates.
There are exceptions to this rule, such as the request topic, but when posting your own piece of art, try and put some effort into explaining what it is, how you did it, etc, so your post is at least 40 words. Again, this is not hard!
If you don't like the subject material, TOUGH
Do you dislike seeing characters drawn as babies/ morphs/ angels/ opposite gender/ any other oddity? Then TOUGH. What the artist draws is his or her own preference, and posting to say that you dislike seeing, say, an Eevee as a lean, vicious creature and add no other input, there will be a warning or a possible post deletion. Sorry, but I have little tolerance for people flaunting around their personal opinions. Have nothing constructive to add? Then don't post. I admit, I myself dislike pictures of Ash and Misty smooching, but I respect that other people like shipping, so I either don't post or turn to the artistic techiniqualities of the pic.
No SPAM
Spam: Stupid Pointless Annoying Messages. I believe this rule speaks for itself… any posts that you put no effort into (look at the above rule) will be deleted, and you will be warned.
No Flaming
Flaming is not tolerated. Just being rude to somebody in general is not tolerated. If you don’t like somebody’s picture, then don’t reply to it at all! Or, reply to it, but include constructive criticism on how you think they should make it better. Do not go saying their art sucks.
No Hentai/Porn
This one speaks for itself as well… hentai/porn is not permitted at all.
Nudity, violence, blood, or anything mature themed are allowed, but only with the appropriate warning
Yes, these are allowed, as long as it’s not all out gore or porn. However, if you feel your picture is mature themed, even if it’s just a small bit of blood, you must not directly post the picture into your post, (using the tag). Instead, post it as an attachment, or link, that must be clicked before the picture will appear. Include a fair warning above it, describing the contents, so there are no surprises.
All requests must go in the Official Request Topic, or another member’s request thread
Ages ago, we had problems with hundreds of individual people creating threads for different requests they’d like done… well thankfully, we got rid of that problem, and we now have the Official Request Topic, which is always stickied at the top of the page. If you have a request you would like an artist to draw for you, please post it there. If you make an individual thread for this, it will be closed, and you will be warned.
However, members are allowed at any time to make a request topic of their own, in which people can give them requests to draw. When they do, they will usually post their own set of rules, which must be obeyed. If you have opened a request thread, and members are not obeying, please inform one of the moderators right away, and proper action will be taken.
If you want a certain artist to do your request, your best bet is to wait for them to open a request topic, or PM them.
Any contests, games, etc that you have thought of regarding Fan Art must first be approved by a Moderator.
If you have any ideas that are Fan Art related, such as games or contests, please let a moderator know right away, by PMing them, so they can approve it for you. If you try posting something like this that has not been approved, it will be closed. We love new ideas you have for Fan Art, but please PM us first to make sure it’s alright!
Once you get it approved, be sure to say mention in your topic that it has been approved, and who it has been approved by.
[i]No STEALING
No stealing of another's work and claiming it as your own, and also no posting of another's picture at all, even with permission. If the person wants artwork posted, then they have to register here and post it themselves.
Thanks for reading these rules. Any suggestions, ideas, comments, etc are greatly appreciated! As well as anything you think we may have forgotten. Happy posting!
~Nuriko