[Chat/Discord Rules] ⚠️ 2019 Update

[Marstead]

Hi everyone,

I've updated the Twitch Chat & Discord rules for 2019 with a new rule. You can find the simplified Rule text in the channel panels and the full text in the channel faqs at http://faq.marstead.com

Marstead Chat/Discord Rules

Rule #1: Be civil  

The chat should have a relaxed, positive, and comfortable atmosphere.  

Rule #2: No racism, sexism, or homophobia  

Zero tolerance.  

Rule #3: Change the subject (if asked)  

Productive discussion about controversial or polarizing topics is encouraged, so long as it remains productive. Please move on from a subject if asked.  

Rule #4: Take it offline (if asked)  

Some important topics like moderation, issues with other viewers, and meta-discussion about the stream itself are best addressed via whisper or private message with me or a mod, after the stream is offline. Please don't revisit a topic in live chat if asked to take it offline.  

Rule #5: Links are OK, but please ask first  

To block spammers my bot will purge links from viewers with <1 hour watched unless if a mod !permits you.  

Rule #6: No backseat gaming  

It's okay to ask if I want a hint. Please don't persist if I say "No."  

Rule #7: No spoilers  

Even when I'm replaying a title I've played before. If you're in doubt or want to discuss a spoiler, please type !hide before your message to discuss it with chat but hide it from me. You can find my extended spoiler policy here.

Rule #8: Respect moderator action

If you disagree with moderator action, please follow up with Marstead or any mod via whisper or Discord DM. Please do NOT publicly argue or complain about moderator action in the live Twitch chat. This especially applies to chat clears for spoilers. 

(NEW!) Rule #9: Act in good faith.

Everyone should behave in the spirit of cooperation, good-will, and respect for one another. It is possible to obey the letter of all of these other rules while still showing contempt for the community.  Moderators have the discretion to time-out or ban viewers who violate the spirit of the community, even if they don't explicitly violate any of the above rules.

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This rule was already heavily implied by rules #1, #3, #4, & #8. Given some of our chat and Discord interactions over the past couple years, I wanted to formally codify it. In the future I would like to act on this rule as quickly as possible. If there is a viewer who shows contempt for the spirit of the community or makes you or other viewers feel uncomfortable to participate in chat or Discord, please reach out to me as soon as possible.

Thanks!

-Dylan ("Marstead")