Shedding Some Light on Rule 4

[Tacos]

With Reborn being a constantly growing community, respectful interaction between members is key to help users form connections and to keep discussion alive and healthy. One of the key factors in healthy discussion is an omission of demeaning language. This thread has been made to discuss our stance on this in regards to Community Rule 4.

What is Community Rule 4?
Rule 4 states that users should refrain from using racial/sexual/etc. slurs in the community. Derogatory language applies to a multitude of slurs that are meant to disparage and degrade those who are affiliated with the word used. These slurs demonstrate a complete lack of compassion and understanding for fellow users. Derogatory language not only applies to race, religion, sexuality, and gender, but also diseases and disorders. Out of respect for all members of the community and those affected by these slurs, we ask that you refrain from using them. If you see any users using derogatory language, please report it to a staff member as soon as possible.

So what counts as a slur?
There are a plethora of words that count as slurs. These slurs include but are not limited to:

 

• Nigger
• Faggot
• Gay
• Dike
• Kike
• Tranny
• Cancer
• AIDS
• Retarded
• Handicapped
• Rape
• Trap
• Slut
• Whore
• Any other variants of words above

Some of these words may come as a surprise to a few. Gay, cancer, AIDS, and rape, while all having meanings that wouldn't constitute them as slurs, in certain contexts, are considered derogatory. Gay, cancer, and AIDS are considered slurs when used as an adjective to refer to something in a disapproving manner. Additionally, rape is considered derogatory when used in a context synonymous to dominating or destroying. Finally, telling other users to kill themselves or otherwise promoting suicide is also unacceptable.

What happens if derogatory language is used?
This is where our warning system comes in. The offending user will be issued a warning worth 1 point that lasts for a total of 90 days. For more information about warnings and their repercussions, take a look at this. For information about our lifetime warning system, look here.

If you have any questions in regards to Rule 4, warnings, or anything pertaining to this announcement, feel free to contact a staff member.

~Tacos and Staff