Rules to be Followed
1. All creations must be semi-literate
This means using proper grammar to the best of your ability - including punctuation, capitalization and spelling. Also, respect the English language by not butchering it with your "txt" talk.
2. No Content that would be considered 'Mature'
It's against Gaia rules, therefore here as well.
3. No Bumping
It just makes everything a mess. This Sub-Forum is typically slow, so no need to have your stuff front and center went it'll probably be on the main page for a few weeks.
4. No Flaming
Constructive criticism. If you don't know what that is, don't comment at all. If I catch anyone flaming another member I WILL BAN YOU. I have no tolerance such people.
5. Rules are subject to Change.
I reserve the right to add or tailor rules as I see fit. Sometimes the Crew likes to shift things around to make it all shiny and new. That, and sometimes you guys think of new ways to break the rules and we have to scratch our heads and think of something.
Requirements for Written Material
1. If you are posting written works, please state in the title what kind of writing it is (Story, Short Story, Novel, Poetry, Fanfiction, Flash, etc.) Because we are mixed in with the Reader's Corner, telling the original works and the published works apart is important. Also, please include your username in brackets BEFORE the title - no omitting letters. The preferred title set-up is as follows: [FlatteredPawn] The Eve of Spring (Poetry) I will be cracking down on this.
2. If your work is posted on another site, such as FanFiction.net, you may wish to include the URL in the thread. This is so that frequenters of such sites can favorite your story, or haunt you and read other stories of yours. It's also so that we don't raise an eyebrow at you when we see it on FanFiction and wonder if you're the real author or a dirty thief.
Requirements for Readers
1. When posting about books, please include the series, author or title in the subject heading of the thread. Such as: [Garth Nix] Sabriel Series or [Tales of the Otori] Why are the Hidden so hated?
2. If you are reviewing/recommending, please include a summary of the book you are analyzing so that people know what you are talking about.
3. Do not duplicate threads. If there is already a thread on the subject you are wishing to discuss... THEN DON'T MAKE ANOTHER ONE. I will delete the more recent one and point you to the other one. This rule will not be enforced if the topic you are wishing to discuss is not on the first page. I'm tired of looking at five Twilight threads and seeing the same faces in all of them.
