New Rule for Signatures - Rule is now actively enforced!

[Vixen Luo]

I think it'd be a good idea to just think of saying 'anti-____' isn't allowed here. I mean, you could only say anti-negative things, but many of those things aren't supported anywhere, so there isn't really any use in saying it as it's a given. So, instead of saying anti-democracy, you could say pro-Republican, or 'I prefer Rupublican/any political class values'. c: hahah I'm garbage at politics but I think I made my point?

We allowed "anti" signature messages up until this point in the interest of being "fair" to everyone's beliefs. However, the fact is these "anti" messages in signatures bring nothing but negativity to the site, and are the cause of many arguments and problems. These messages often leave certain groups of people feeling attacked, discriminated against or bullied; when CS should be a safe place for people to come and be free of judgement/discrimination. We feel that there are more positive ways for people to express their beliefs, for example using a "pro-atheism" stamp instead of an "anti-religion" stamp.

Tess already addressed this.
It is pretty much a 110% encouragement to use pro 'x' instead of anti 'x'

Just a question for the mods about this particular rule.

Tess stated that there are to be no "anti" phrases, messages, or stamps in any aspect of our profiles from this point on. Does this also mean that I cannot have a "pro" phrase, message, or stamp in any aspect of my profile? Previously here on CS I had a pro-life stamp in my sig. I'm not showing hate or being mean towards anyone by having that stamp in my sig - just so you know my motives - I'm just stating what I believe to be true, just as someone with a pro-choice stamp in their sig is stating what he/she believes to be true. I won't hate you if you disagree with me, as I understand that we all have our differences - that's what makes us each unique and special. :)

What I'm asking is this: I understand that "anti-abortion" phrases, messages, and stamps like it are no longer allowed; but does this also apply to phrases, messages, and stamps that have a positive spin on them? Like "pro-life," "pro-choice," "pro-gay marriage," "pro-traditional marriage," etc.?

Schuye already replied to this here.

I know this; I was answering a question someone else had. •~•

[Sharubii]

this is so great! thank you so much -- this is a huge improvement and i'm happy it's being implemented. :D

[booklover789]

Thanks very much for clearing that up, Levi Ackerman. I TOTALLY spaced out and missed the mod's response.

And thanks to the mod Schuye Chevalier for answering my inquiry!

[ferretjuice]

yay! this makes me feel safer and better ^.^

[moon ☆]

Mkai!

[Bunnie50]

Yay! Thanks!

Only problem is, I'm a newbie, so I don't have a signature . Could I ask somebody to make one for me? ThankssomuchIreallyappreciateit!!

[SelkiesSong]

Cheers! Glad to see this being implemented.

[Koromaru]

Good i hope nothing like this happens since there is lots of hate of certain things, I know I might have already posted but I hope I'
m stating my point well.

[SydneyandStorm]

A quick question, if I may -- I've seen many users with signatures that say, "If you don't support ________, don't talk to me," or something essentially along those lines. I know the word "anti" isn't used, necessarily, but I can assure you I've never felt more hurt or excluded from any community than when I've been told "If you don't have the same opinion as me, don't even bother interacting with me."

Would these be included under these rules? They certainly don't say "anti-______" but I feel that the hurtfulness in the message is very clear and perhaps even more offensive than a simple "anti-whatever." Of course, that's entirely my opinion, and I understand if I stand alone c:

My apologies if this has already been answered -- I tried looking but found nothing. <3

Just quoting this in case it's been overlooked ^^ Again, if it's already been answered, my sincerest apologies -- I figured it was better to be certain on its stance than to assume and leave it alone c:

[roses are rosie]

i totally understand