Rules Reminder

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There has been some drama circulating the community (particularly the autistic community here; if you don't know what I'm talking about, it's best not to ask.  I've been staying out of it despite people trying to get me involved, and now I'm honestly angry that people are still trying to get me involved and still perpetuating it). 
Thus, I want to remind everyone who comes here of the rules...not just DA's rules, but for this page. 
Breaking any of these rules will result in either a warning or an instant ban/block depending on how bad it is.  Typically, it'll be an instant ban:

1.  No trolling
2.  No spamming (links, ect)
3.  No advertising your page or begging for watchers
4.  No harassing others (from me to other members/watchers, and that includes sending notes to try and get people involved in drama or hate on someone)
5.  NO DRAMA

(all of DA's rules also apply, and anyone caught stealing my art will be reported and blocked as well)

I want people who come here to be able to feel safe; to be able to speak up and speak their minds and feel safe enough to share their thoughts about my artwork (and especially AuTalkz). 
I don't want them to have to worry about being contacted via notes and urged to take the side in some stupid drama.
I also don't want them to fear being trolled or made fun of (which is why I urge people to report trolls and bring the situation to my attention if I haven't seen it).

If you have an issue with another deviant, take it up with them or just block and ignore them.  Do not bring it here, and do not get innocent people caught up in any sort of drama between you and someone else.  It's not fair to other people to encourage hate on someone or try and drag uninvolved people into petty squabbles and juvenile drama.

Now, I can't stop anyone from talking smack about someone behind their back...just as long as the toxic behavior doesn't come here.
That said, I do manage my page, and I do not accept any cruel/toxic behavior towards others in the comments (and notes).
I can't always see what other people say to one another due to how the comment system works on DA; I can only see the initial response someone makes to a drawing I post or their next response to my response.

So again, I want to remind everyone that if you are being harassed in the comments (or in notes) to please let me know (send me a note with a link to the harassment) so I can become aware of it, then block whomever is trying to mess with you if I feel they are truly being toxic.
Please do not respond to them, just let me know and then block them.  If they're exceptionally nasty or threatening you, then report them to DA straight away.  After that, ignore them.

That goes for comments and notes. 

Debates are fine, just as long as they stay debates and don't get out of hand. 
I don't expect everyone to get along, but unless someone volunteers to play the mediator or get involved, your squabbles are your own and I ask that you do not try to coerce anyone to get involved in them.

Honestly, the best thing to do is to just ignore the other person (I do encourage people to try and work out their differences, but should that fail, just step back, then block and stop).

Anyone ever learn what to do if you're in fire?
You STOP, DROP, and ROLL.

Welp, when it comes to disagreements here, DA encourages people to stop, block, and ignore.  So basically:  STOP, BLOCK, ROLL.
STOP; do not perpetuate the situation.
BLOCK; if you can't get along, add them to your blacklist.
ROLL AWAY; just move along and continue your life. 

I've made a few pieces of artwork (and even a poem) about instances where I was cyberbullied.  After getting my emotions out that way, I left the group which hurt me and don't speak with them anymore.
I know the process can be difficult, and the knee-jerk/easy response is to argue with someone.
Remember:  "There will be a time when we must choose between what is easy and what is right." (Dumbledore; Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire)

It's easy to argue and stir the drama pot, or want to respond to a troll who is baiting.
The right thing to do, however, is just not to give them attention.

Thank you, and remember the golden rule:  "Do onto others as you'd have them do onto you."

I hope everyone has a great day!

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Sora-Canstavia's avatar
I Really like how you moderate your page ^^ hopefully these issues stop asap