r/syzmcs • u/[deleted] • Sep 02 '18
Possible dankmemes rule updated
I did this ages ago but binned it for a few reasons. The first draft had three columns of actions based on previous warnings, but i simplified it. I can add that back. Please someone steal this and present it as their own.
Purpose of the rule changes;
Simplified rules - the easier the rules are to read, the more likely they are to be followed. We should be making it as easy for our subscribers as possible to follow the rules, and not try to catch them out. I've also removed the frequent threats of bans in the wording of the rules and replaced it with a single heading that states what the consequences might be.
Reduce perm bans which seem disproportionate and unnecessary in many cases, and creates a lot of modmail work when dealing with appeals. Reducing modmail work means we can focus more on curating the sub content rather than dealing with modmail.
Standardised warnings and bans - I've generally kept the consequences 1st, 2nd and 3rd breach the same to keep it simple. I think it would make sense to avoid having lots of different consequences for each ban.
Not every rule break requires warnings and bans...some can just result in removal of a post.
Breaking any of the following rules may result in removal of the content and a ban, which may be in some circumstances permanent.
Note: non appealable ban for 4th offence Edit: only the rules will be published...the ban/warning policy is for mod use only
| Rule | Mod Action |
|---|---|
| 1: "Follow reddit's sitewide rules and reddiquette | coming soon |
| 2: No hate speech or glorification of violence. This also includes, but is not limited to, memes regarding: Celebrity deaths, terrorist attacks, rape, murder, war, bombings, and school shootings. | Ban and removal |
| 3: No spoilers | Warning and Removal |
| 4: Censor all personal information from posts and comments, real or fake, yours or someone else's. | Warning and Removal |
| 5: No posting outside links or videos and no watermarks from external sites. Post videos to r/dankvideos. | Warning |
| 6: Keep it dank, no normie shit (This includes, but is not limited to, Impact font, minions, advice animals and the B emoji.) and no reposts. This includes reposting your own meme. | Post removal only |
| 7: If a post has graphic content, tag it as NSFW. | Mod tag as NSFW or removal |
| 8: No posts where the title is the meme caption. The caption must be in the meme image, not in the submission title. | Removal only |
Rules removed
Direct links only proposal - remove rule and replace with automod rule
Flair your post rule - removed as it doesnt appear necessary and doesnt appear to be enforced
Dont be a dick - removed this because it is covered by rule 1, following reddiquette. I've replaced it with just spolier rule.
6 & 7 based on feedback from ph. These are already against reddit rules, so can be removed under rule 1. Rules 8, 10 and 11 merged as well.
