Can there be a policy regarding how far public displays of affection go? Like, I get some people on here are dating but there's not really a reason for it to be expressed so vilely in the shoutbox. It makes people uncomfortable.
If something is being expressed vilely it could fall under either:
Keep It Clean: We want this to be an open and welcoming environment for people of all ages, nationalities, and beliefs. This can easily be accomplished by "keeping it clean" and having little to no cursing or foul language within posts. There is a word filter in place, and bypassing it is not allowed.
Members shall also refrain from posting any messages, images, or other media that are obscene, vulgar, sexually-oriented (except in appropriate Mature Discussions), hateful, threatening, or otherwise violative of any laws (including piracy, e.g. ROMs, warez).
(Infraction: 3 (language), 6 (other), or 20 (extreme) points)
Chatbox Content: The chatbox will not be moderated as strictly in order to allow a more open atmosphere. However, members are expected to
heed moderator requests (such as toning down spam or halting harassment) immediately. Failure to do so will result in being banned from the chatbox for 24 hours, or more for repeat offenses. In extreme cases, infractions may be given.
Descriptive/detailed sexual discussion in the chatbox is not allowed. An occasional innuendo or joke is fine as long as it isn't highly descriptive or directed towards another member, but the forum and the chatbox are not an appropriate place for highly sexually-oriented discussions.
It’s hard to pin down an exact policy since it isn’t so black and white. If a moderator is around and says to tone it down a member should tone it down. Otherwise report the member and we will contact them to tell them to tone it down if we think they took things too far. I’m not aware of any incident you’re referring to, please bring it to our attention though (obviously not in this thread).