Walking Dead Wiki:Chat Rules

The following is a list of rules and guidelines for using the chat feature of this wiki.

1. No Spamming
The definition of spam is irrelevance or unsolicited messages sent through the internet. Even if it something as small as a single letter, it could be classed as spam. Spam clogs up the chat room and could mean important questions and messages get missed.

Classifications

 * Spam can exist in almost any form, something as simple as as single letter. Of course this kind of spam is not serious and there won't be any consequences for posting a single character.
 * Spam can also mean posting the same message over and over again. If you believe your message isn't getting heard, then Pm one of the mods or someone you want to tell. However, irrelevant messages constantly posted will not be tolerated, as they clog the chat.
 * Spam can also be just randomly typing letters over and over again, for example: Akhdhfyr esifjfhfh. These messages will not be tolerated either.

Consequences

 * Spamming the chat once will usually result in a friendly warning.
 * Continuing to spam the chat despite being told to desist will result in you being kicked from the conversation.
 * If said person still doesn't desist from spamming the chat, then the consequences will be a two hour ban.
 * After receiving a friendly warning, the next day said person spams the chat again, then they will receive a formal warning.
 * Should they spam the chat the next day aswell, they will be given a final warning.
 * Spamming the chat again, the next day will result in a two hour ban, possibly more considering how serious said spam is.

2. Harassment
using the chat feature of this wiki to harass other users is wrong. It won't be tolerated at all within the chat room. If you get harassed via PM, then let the moderators know. Do not fight back. Fighting back could put you in just as much trouble, maybe even more considering the seriousness of the situation.

Classifications

 * Directing foul language, or swearing at another user whilst they're online is not permitted.
 * Swearing on it's own is allowed, just do not direct it towards other users of the wiki.
 * Insulting other users on chat is also not permitted, and will result in kicking and banning.

Consequences

 * Swearing at other users will result in immediately being kicked from the conversation, possibly a two hour ban if it is more serious.
 * Coming back and insulting/using vulgar language towards other users will result in a two hour ban, possibly more considering the seriousness.
 * Insulting other users will result in a warning.
 * Continuing to insult will result in being kicked from the conversation, possibly a ban.
 * Still continuing to insult users will result in a ban.
 * Insulting/swearing at other users results in automatically being kicked from the conversation, as we do not allow users to target others on this wiki.
 * Coming back and insulting will result in a two hour ban at the very least, possibly more.
 * joking around is ok, as long as the user at the butt of the joke knows it's a joke.
 * However, using a joke as an excuse to target or be rude to other users is not permitted and said users will be warned.

3. No Spoilers
Spoiling an episode/issue/novel that hasn't been released yet on the main chat won't be tolerated. Small spoilers like appearances are less serious and are less likely to get you banned, but big spoilers like deaths are not permitted and will result in said users will be swiftly banned.

Classifications

 * Rumours are allowed to be posted on main chat, as they do not spoil anything directly.
 * Small spoilers like when certain characters appear will be tolerated, but not totally accepted.
 * Spoilers such as deaths and plot synopsis' are not allowed and will result in a swift ban from the chat. Because, think about it, they aren't going to get that experience back without knowing the outcome.
 * All spoilers, even big ones like deaths are allowed through the PM system, but only if the user has consented to wanting to know the spoiler.

Consequences

 * Spoiling a big death will result in a swift two hour ban, maybe more depending on how important the character is. Once again, rumouring a death is ok, but providing evidence will result in you being banned from chat.
 * Spoiling deaths from other TV shows or media, such as Breaking Bad to people who haven't seen it yet are usually frowned upon, and will result in said user being kicked from the conversation and warned.
 * Spoiling other deaths from these TV shows will result in a final warning before a ban.

Just remember to be nice, and have fun!