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 ======Discord Policies======
+//Please refer to the Table of Contents to the right for specific links to relevant sections.//
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-=====Derogatory Speech and Harassment=====
+=====6.5 Derogatory Speech and Harassment=====
+Derogatory speech, harassment, and hostile negativity towards any user, Moderator, Owner, creative work, or topic is not tolerated in the official Starlight Commons [SLC] Discord. Starlight Commons [SLC] does not allow users to use the official Discord to harm others. If you are being bullied, harassed, or receiving inappropriate messages, contact the [[Service Desk]] as soon as possible.
+The official Starlight Commons [SLC] Discord is intended to stay lighthearted and friendly. Negative or inflammatory discussion is not welcome except in a brief, necessary passing context. Moderators and users may request a topic change at any time to prevent escalation. Ignoring a topic change request may result in a warning, a 24-hour kick, or a ban, depending on the intent and severity.
+**Examples**
+\\ - Publicly explaining any negative experience with any person(s) (even out of context).
+\\ - Speaking negatively about others' art, other Closed Species [CS], or person(s) (even out of context).
+\\ - Begging for art, items, or characters.
+\\ - Spreading rumors about other users.
+\\ - Guilt tripping and gaslighting. See **Section 6.5a General Guilt Tripping, Gaslighting, and Unacceptable Anti-Social Behavior** below for more details.
+===6.5a General Guilt Tripping, Gaslighting, and Unacceptable Anti-Social Behavior===
+**Examples**
+\\ - Posting or sharing screenshots about being declined, warned, kicked, banned, or struck in public channels after discipline is issued.
+\\ - Repeatedly discussing pending approvals after submission in a way that rushes Moderators.
+\\ - Speaking heavily negatively about yourself to gain public sympathy, even if unintentional, such as, //"Of course I got in trouble, everyone hates me."//
+\\ - Snapping at users or Moderators for explaining [[Rules|Starlight Commons [SLC] Rules]], such as, //"Don't tell me I'm wrong."//
+\\ - Staying in a gloomy or depressed state in public channels for extended periods, regardless of the cause.
+\\ - Acting gloomy or resentful after not winning prizes, characters, items, or opportunities, such as, //"I never win anything, I put in so much effort."//
+\\ - Suggesting that someone should not be allowed to participate in [[Navigation Hub|Tasks]], [[Activities]], [[Events]], or other group-related spaces in a public or targeted way.
+\\ - Complaining about a topic to the point it becomes uncomfortable for others.
+===6.5b Soap Boxing, Inciting Scenes, and Feedback===
+Starlight Commons [SLC] is in beta and is subject to frequent changes. Starlight Commons [SLC] provides a private **[[https://forms.gle/T8q4uoyh4RfF7iWq5|Feedback & Suggestions Box]]** so users can share honest feedback safely, including frustration, without needing to censor themselves.
+Starlight Commons [SLC] does not provide an open feedback forum inside the official Starlight Commons [SLC] Discord or anywhere else. Public criticism on Discord creates an unsafe environment for users and often undermines the honesty and quality of the feedback received. It also makes it difficult for feedback and suggestions to be logged in an official capacity for consideration or implementation. This is not meant to silence users, but to protect the community space and keep feedback organized.
+The goal is to keep the official Starlight Commons [SLC] Discord comfortable for users who rely on it as a lighthearted, safe space. Users are encouraged to direct others toward the **[[https://forms.gle/T8q4uoyh4RfF7iWq5|Official Feedback & Suggestions Box]]**.
+Users may vent or discuss concerns on personal social media, private servers, or with friends.
+**Explanation**
+\\ This server is family-friendly and PG-13, and does not allow ongoing negativity, heated debates, or disruptive criticism in public channels. Starlight Commons [SLC] will not allow users to pressure others or Moderators to create space for hostile or argumentative discussion. Using the official Starlight Commons [SLC] Discord for heated feature debates, aggressive feedback, or repeated disgruntled commentary may result in the removal of Discord access. Severe incidents may result in a strike or ban.
+**Discipline**
+\\ - Strike 1: Warning and a one-month kick from the server.
+\\ - Strike 2: Indefinite permanent Discord ban.
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+=====6.6 Spoilers=====
+**General Spoilers**
+\\ Spoilers are no fun. Do not spoil TV shows, books, films, or games for other users in the official Starlight Commons [SLC] Discord without adding a spoiler and providing a content warning. Visit **[[https://support.discord.com/hc/en-us/articles/360022320632-Spoiler-Tags-|Discord's Official Tutorial]]** on how to 'spoiler' content.
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+=====6.7 Outside Links and Outside Servers=====
+Sharing external servers in the official Starlight Commons [SLC] Discord is not allowed. Additionally, if any external links are deemed inappropriate, this may result in a 24-hour kick or a Full-Account Ban, depending on the severity.