Dark Souls Wiki:Chat Rules

The following is a list of the rules users should abide by while in the Dark Souls Wiki Chat. To suggest any changes or ask any questions, please post them here. These rules are always subject to change.

Chat Moderators
Chat Moderators are responsible for upholding the rules of chat. They are allowed to kick or ban users, should their actions violate chat rules. If you feel your kick or ban was unjustified, please bring it up with an Administrator or Bureaucrat.

All Administrators and Bureaucrats are automatically Chat Moderators, and therefore have the same abilities. Below is a list of all users who have the status of Chat Moderator or higher:

Chat Moderator

 * User:AegonLegends
 * User:DarksignHunter
 * User:LadyinCrimson9
 * User:True Aranel
 * User:Wolf of Velka

Administrators

 * User:Brainwasher5
 * User:Cosmicsilver
 * User:Daifukkatsu
 * User:Volknur

Bureaucrats

 * User:Balagog gro-Nolob
 * User:Fingyer

Chat Mods should always be fair and give warnings before resorting to kicking or banning a user. Reasons for a kick or ban should always be given unless in special circumstances where an instant kick or ban is easily justified and warranted.

Should you feel your kick or ban was unjustified, please bring it to the attention of an Admin or Bureaucrat with screenshots or chat logs for evidence. The Admin or Bureaucrat will then review the evidence and make a decision. Possible Chat Mod power abuses are kicking/banning without reason or warning, kicking/banning for having an opposing belief, or threatening other users with kicks/bans for no warranted reason.

Chat Moderators found to be abusing their power will be subjected to revoking of their Chat Moderator priveleges.

1. Undefined Rules
Just because something is not listed here does not necessarily mean that thing is allowed. Chat mods/Admins reserve the right to kick or ban a user who does an act that is clearly wrong or disruptive but is not specifically listed as against the rules.

2. Cussing
Cussing in chat is not necessarily something that will result in a punishment. Cussing in a way that makes it no longer a friendly environment for everyone to chat with each other will result in a punishment based solely on the discretion of the moderator/admin.

3. Derogatory Language
There is to be no use of words that could be taken in a derogatory fashion. If you need specifics about what words this would include, simply ask any Chat Moderator or Admin in PM and a basic list will be provided.

4. Sockpuppeting
Sockpuppeting, or the use of an alternate account, usually to circumvent a ban, is never allowed in chat. You have one account and should use only that one account, do not flood the chat with multiple accounts if they're all you. Should a user be found to be using an alternate account, the alternate account will be banned indefinitely. If an alternate account is used to circumvent a ban, that account will be banned infinitely and the duration of your current ban will be extended.

5. Topics
Users should avoid bringing up any controversial topics, as these can spark negative reaction from other users. Should someone bring up a topic that is controversial, it will be stopped immediately if there is any sort of negative reaction from any other users in chat. At no point should one user derail a conversation that is being had by others in chat by starting a new one. To clarify, this does not mean there cannot be multiple conversations going on at once, this simply means that starting a new conversation should not rudely stop another conversation.

6. Links
Linking is allowed for any appropriate content. Prohibited content includes but is not limited to: Shock sites, jump scare videos(must first warn all others), pornographic content, NSFW images, piracy sites, and any other sites that in any way are linked to illegal content. It is also requested that users do not use bit.ly as it hides the site the link leads to. Mugenmonkey build links should also be shortened by using the "Minify" option at the bottom of the page.

7. Roleplay
Using the /me command is allowed for comedic purposes or RP, but otherwise should not be using in a way that could be considered spam. All RP must remain appropriate and never under any circumstances become sexual or otherwise inappropriate. Sexual RP is only permitted in PM if agreed upon by both users. Should an RP become inappropriate, it must immediately stop and the person who made it inappropriate will be dealt with accordingly.

8. Spam
Spamming links, words, symbols, or anything else will result in the user being kicked or banned after repeated offenses. Spam is annoying and very much frowned upon.

9. Behavior
All users should behave in a civil manner. Arguments are allowed in chat as long as they are done so in a civil manner. Any arguments that stoop to uncivil manners will be stopped by a chat mod or admin. Users should act mature whilst in chat, as this is supposed to be a mature environment. A little immaturity now and then never hurt anyone, but constantly acting immature is disallowed.

10. Spoilers
While in chat, it's requested that spoilers be kept to as little as possible. Please show some consideration when speaking about the games or any recently released DLC. We understand it's hard to keep quiet about things, but please do your best to not go around blurting out any major spoilers if you're not sure whether or not everyone in chat has played the content you're discussing. When DLC is released, there will be a 3-5 day "buffer" period in which absolutely NO DLC CONTENT may be discussed in the main chat. The day said "buffer" period ends will be listed in the intro message to chat.

11. Bullying/Harassment
This wiki has a zero tolerance policy on bullying. Bullying is considered the targeting of someone and speaking to them in a derogatory way due to their nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, interests, sociological factors (spelling, grammar, intellect, etc), psychological state (mental illnesses) or physical appearance. The act of threatening another user is also a serious offense and will be considered a severe act of harassment. "Teasing" someone is fine, but should they become upset then the teasing should stop.

12. PvP/Co-op
We strongly encourage that members of the chat engage in co-op or PvP with other members; however, it is requested that discussing ongoing PvP or co-op(where to drop signs, where to meet, etc) be kept to PM or another place such as Skype.