Post by Admin on Feb 10, 2008 22:59:34 GMT -5
Explicit Content[/color]
This site is hosted by Proboards, therefore there are certain basic rules we have to enforce to keep the site form being shut down. The most important rule is that the site must maintain a PG-13 status (or at least under "R").
Proboards imposes the following restrictions on all sites in regards to content:
Hopefully the following clarifies and defines what level of roleplay is acceptable under the PG-13 restriction.
The Motion Picture Association defined PG-13 limits as follows:
How a PG-13 thread is dealt with:
As stated by the Motion Picture Association, “These films can be rated less severely, however, if by a special vote, the Rating Board feels that a lesser rating would more responsibly reflect the opinion of American parents.”
On RBRP our staff is the rating board; therefore, we have the authority to decide whether the thread is to be edited to meet PG-13 with a warning given, or remove the thread from public view and either give a warning or an automatic strike based on the severity of the content.
The decision of how severe the content of the thread is ultimately up to the staff as a whole to decide. If you ever think anything you wish to post has the potential to break PG-13, the best thing you could do is ask a staff member to read it over for you.
Please remember this is for our own protection and not an attempt to restrict your creativity. Should the parent of a minor make a complaint about the type of “action” their child has been indulging in it is the other players and staff that may find themselves in serious trouble with authorities.
Specific definitions of PG-13:
According to MPAA[/url]
Language: The use of strong language (eg ‘f**k’) must be limited to a single use. Racist abuse is not allowed.
Nudity: Brief nudity is allowed, so long as it is not overly descriptive, but anything sexually oriented must be brief and discreet. All signatures and avatars must include people with clothing on; bikinis and other types of scanty clothing is frowned upon. If a picture is seen breaking said restriction it will be removed immediately and a punishment will be given accordingly. If you cannot find something appropriate to use we have an extensive amount of talented artists who are capable of helping you make a signature/avatar here.
Sex: Sexual activity as a whole on any level is unacceptable, use your best judgment and if you have any questions at all ask a staff member. There must be no reference to rape, pedophilia, sex between underage partners, or prostitution. Light kissing, cuddling, and affectionate touches are fine. Anything heavier, or actual sexual activity, may not be implied or described in any depth.
Violence: This is a Vampire Roleplaying site, and as such most violence is dealt with a little bit more leniently than any other aspect of PG-13 would be. Violence must not dwell on detail. There should be no over emphasis of injuries or blood spatter. Sexual violence may not be implied and would result in immediate thread removal.
Imitable techniques: Dangerous techniques (eg combat, hanging, suicide, and self-harming) should not dwell on detail or appear pain or harm free. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorized.
Horror: Sustained moderate threat and menace are permitted. Occasional gory moments only.
This site is hosted by Proboards, therefore there are certain basic rules we have to enforce to keep the site form being shut down. The most important rule is that the site must maintain a PG-13 status (or at least under "R").
Proboards imposes the following restrictions on all sites in regards to content:
User’s website may not contain content promoting the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, sex, pornography, nudity, or any other form of adult content, profanity, hate, “spam,” fraud, racism, mlm, pyramid schemes, or promote any illegal activity.
Hopefully the following clarifies and defines what level of roleplay is acceptable under the PG-13 restriction.
The Motion Picture Association defined PG-13 limits as follows:
A PG-13 film is one which, in the view of the rating board, leaps beyond the boundaries of the of the3 PG rating in theme, violence, nudity, sensuality, language, or other contents, but does not quite fit within the restricted R category. If nudity is sexually oriented, the film will generally not be found in the PG-13 category. If violence is too rough or persistent, the film goes into the R (restricted) rating. A film’s single use of one of the harsher sexually derived words, though only as an expletive, shall initially require the Rating Board to issue that film at least a PG-13 rating. More than one such expletive must lead the Rating Board to issue a film an R rating, as must even one of these words used in a sexual context. These films can be rated less severely, however, if by a special vote, the Rating Board feels that a lesser rating would more responsibly reflect the opinion of American parents.
How a PG-13 thread is dealt with:
As stated by the Motion Picture Association, “These films can be rated less severely, however, if by a special vote, the Rating Board feels that a lesser rating would more responsibly reflect the opinion of American parents.”
On RBRP our staff is the rating board; therefore, we have the authority to decide whether the thread is to be edited to meet PG-13 with a warning given, or remove the thread from public view and either give a warning or an automatic strike based on the severity of the content.
The decision of how severe the content of the thread is ultimately up to the staff as a whole to decide. If you ever think anything you wish to post has the potential to break PG-13, the best thing you could do is ask a staff member to read it over for you.
Please remember this is for our own protection and not an attempt to restrict your creativity. Should the parent of a minor make a complaint about the type of “action” their child has been indulging in it is the other players and staff that may find themselves in serious trouble with authorities.
Specific definitions of PG-13:
According to MPAA[/url]
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Some Material May Be Inappropriate For Children Under 13. A PG-13 rating is a sterner warning by the Rating Board to parents to determine whether their children under age 13 should view the motion picture, as some material might not be suited for them.[/font]
A PG-13 motion picture may go beyond the PG rating in theme, violence, nudity, sensuality, language, adult activities or other elements, but does not reach the restricted R category. The theme of the motion picture by itself will not result in a rating greater than PG-13, although depictions of activities related to a mature theme may result in a restricted rating for the motion picture. Any drug use will initially require at least a PG-13 rating. More than brief nudity will require at least a PG-13 rating, but such nudity in a PG-13 rated motion picture generally will not be sexually oriented.
There may be depictions of violence in a PG-13 movie, but generally not both realistic and extreme or persistent violence. A motion picture’s single use of one of the harsher sexually-derived words, though only as an expletive, initially requires at least a PG-13 rating. More than one such expletive requires an R rating, as must even one of those words used in a sexual context.
The Rating Board nevertheless may rate such a motion picture PG-13 if, based on a special vote by a two-thirds majority, the Raters feel that most American parents would believe that a PG-13 rating is appropriate because of the context or manner in which the words are used or because the use of those words in the motion picture is inconspicuous.
Language: The use of strong language (eg ‘f**k’) must be limited to a single use. Racist abuse is not allowed.
Nudity: Brief nudity is allowed, so long as it is not overly descriptive, but anything sexually oriented must be brief and discreet. All signatures and avatars must include people with clothing on; bikinis and other types of scanty clothing is frowned upon. If a picture is seen breaking said restriction it will be removed immediately and a punishment will be given accordingly. If you cannot find something appropriate to use we have an extensive amount of talented artists who are capable of helping you make a signature/avatar here.
Sex: Sexual activity as a whole on any level is unacceptable, use your best judgment and if you have any questions at all ask a staff member. There must be no reference to rape, pedophilia, sex between underage partners, or prostitution. Light kissing, cuddling, and affectionate touches are fine. Anything heavier, or actual sexual activity, may not be implied or described in any depth.
Violence: This is a Vampire Roleplaying site, and as such most violence is dealt with a little bit more leniently than any other aspect of PG-13 would be. Violence must not dwell on detail. There should be no over emphasis of injuries or blood spatter. Sexual violence may not be implied and would result in immediate thread removal.
Imitable techniques: Dangerous techniques (eg combat, hanging, suicide, and self-harming) should not dwell on detail or appear pain or harm free. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorized.
Horror: Sustained moderate threat and menace are permitted. Occasional gory moments only.
My own personal creative challenge to you is to challenge yourself, and to artfully bring your character to life while staying within these guidelines. Instead of looking at this as being limiting or confining, try to find your own personal freedom within the lines. Most writers agree that less is more, and sometimes what isn't said is more powerful than a thousand words.
