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; '''Language'''
 
; '''Language'''
:Please use English to comment. Although we are welcoming of all cultures and languages, please refrain from using anything other than English, not everyone can understand multiple languages.
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:Please use English to comment. Although we are welcoming of all cultures and languages, please refrain from using anything other than English, the comments are public once approved, not everyone can understand multiple languages.
  
 
; '''Fun and friendly to everyone'''
 
; '''Fun and friendly to everyone'''
:The site is to be fun for everyone. Do not purposefully offend or ridicule people, nor use the comment section or the public lounges for personal discussions, if you wish to do so, use the PM system or private lounges.
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:The site is to be fun for everyone. Do not purposefully offend or ridicule people, nor use the comment section for discussion, if you wish to do so, use the PM system or the lounges.
  
 
; '''No foul language'''
 
; '''No foul language'''
: Refrain from using swear words or slurs as form of communication. While we don't ban self expression by the use of expletives, they will get filtered. There are around 100.000+ words in the English language, be creative!
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: Do not use of swear words or slurs.  
  
 
;'''Politics and Religion'''
 
;'''Politics and Religion'''
:Refrain from commenting or discussing about religious or political topics, those can bring sensitivities and unnecessary in-fighting.
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:Refrain from commenting or discussing about religious or political topics, those can bring sensitivities and unnecessary in fighting.
  
 
;'''Be interesting!'''
 
;'''Be interesting!'''
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Don't take fan wikis at face value, verify if any official source has the same information.
 
Don't take fan wikis at face value, verify if any official source has the same information.
  
'''<u>No in-fighting</u>'''
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'''<u>No in fighting</u>'''
  
 
Comments, profiles, and other member input information are not a place to take jabs at other members or admins. Be respectful and keep your insatisfaction to yourself, or get help from admins if you're being bullied.
 
Comments, profiles, and other member input information are not a place to take jabs at other members or admins. Be respectful and keep your insatisfaction to yourself, or get help from admins if you're being bullied.
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Try not to make one word statements in reviews/character comments. We all want to read interesting things about characters or nice reviews with detailed information. Simple is best at most times, but taking minimal effort to present something nice to others is what gives out the best results for everyone.  
 
Try not to make one word statements in reviews/character comments. We all want to read interesting things about characters or nice reviews with detailed information. Simple is best at most times, but taking minimal effort to present something nice to others is what gives out the best results for everyone.  
 
'''<u>Keep spoilers hidden</u>'''
 
 
Though we understand that it is near impossible to ban spoilers from the platform, try keeping it at a minimum. Extra details,  character/title descriptions, comments, reviews, etc., if possible, hide under a spoiler tag.
 
 
[https://www.animecharactersdatabase.com/books.php?id=71 Check here to learn how to use BBCode to hide spoilers]
 
  
 
'''<u>Don't lash out at moderation</u>'''
 
'''<u>Don't lash out at moderation</u>'''

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