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Rogue_Follower Title: Manager: • Lit Registered: Nov '03	Date Posted: 6/4/08 5:06pm Subject: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct - Date Edited: 8/29 10:25am (10 edits total) Edited By: Havac
	Literature Forum Moderators: The2ndQuest, Rogue_Follower, Havac, and Lord_Hydronium Last updated: August 29, 2009 This thread summarizes the rules and guidelines of the Jedi Council Literature Forum ("Lit forum.") If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, post them in this thread, or Private Message a moderator directly. Literature Forum Rules First and foremost, you must follow the Jedi Council Forums Rules and the Terms of Service. See the Harassment Policy for any harassment issues: emotional, verbal, sexual, etc. Additionally, the following Literature forum-specific rules apply: Obey the Literature forum Spoiler Policy (see below.) Do not make personal attacks on authors, artists, or other VIPs. "Author bashing" will not be tolerated. The Literature forum follows the Lucasfilm canon policy (see here for details.) Do not debate canon. Do not link to "competing" fan message boards, unless they have exclusive content, such as VIP interviews or previews. Linking to official message boards, like the Official Site message boards or the Dark Horse Comics boards, is allowed. Check the Literature forum index or run a search before creating a new thread, as may be an already existing thread on the topic. Redundant threads will be locked. Do not post "favorites" or "least favorites" threads. Do not post pure speculation or fan fiction threads. Do not post "versus" threads. Spoiler Policy Definition of a spoiler: A "spoiler" is considered any information about any unreleased Star Wars property (film, TV, novel, comic, etc.) which has not been specifically mentioned by LFL or one of its designated licensees. Officially disseminated, publicly available information is not considered to be a spoiler. However, be courteous when posting and err on the side of caution. General Spoiler Policy Use the official discussion threads whenever possible. Always be courteous to those who do not wish to be spoiled. Use highlight-to-read text for major spoilers. When posting a spoilers-allowed thread, put a spoiler warning in the title. However, do not put spoilers in thread title itself. Absolutely no spoilers may be posted in threads marked "no spoilers." If you receive an advance copy of a novel or other publication in an official capacity (e.g. reviewer, translator, bookstore worker, etc.), you are forbidden from posting major spoilers prior to release date. Small spoilers, however, are allowed. Also, if you received your copy early by "legitimate" means (e.g. Amazon shipped early, bookstore put it out early, etc.) you may post spoilers. When in doubt, ask a moderator. Novel Spoiler Policy Timeline The novel spoiler period lasts 30 days after the release of a novel. During (and before) that time, spoilers should be kept in designated spoilers-allowed areas. One month prior to release, an official, stickied novel discussion thread will be posted. This thread will be spoilers-allowed. Prior to release, all spoilers should be kept in this thread. On the day of release, a review thread will be posted. This thread will be spoilers-allowed. After release, users may PM a moderator to request permission to post a spoilers-allowed thread. Threads created without moderator permission will be locked. Two weeks after release, spoilers may be posted in any thread, so long as they are designated as spoilers and written in highlight-to-read (HTR) text. Users may now create spoilers-allowed threads without moderator permission, so long as they are properly marked. One month after release, the spoiler period ends. Clone Wars Animated Spoiler Policy This thread is now the official TCW TV series thread. Spoilers are allowed (see below.) The spoiler period for each episode lasts for one whole week (7 days) after it first airs. During that period, highlight-to-read (HTR) text must be used for spoilers, preferably along with a tag indicating what episode the spoilers are for. HTR is also necessary for spoilers about an episode that has yet to air. Also, the other usual spoiler precautions apply (no spoilers in thread titles, etc.) LACWAC will have individual official threads for each episode. Lit will not, since we feel this would generate way too many threads. Therefore, all general episode-related discussion should take place in this thread. (You can use the LACWAC threads too. ) Punishment The punishment for disobeying the spoiler policy is dependent on the "severity" of the spoiler and the way in which it was spoiled. A minor spoiler may warrant an edit and a warning, whereas a major spoiler could result in several days of ban-time. For reference, here is the old spoiler policy thread. Literature Forum Code of Conduct The Code of Conduct is intended to clarify expectations of posting quality. While it is a set of guidelines, not hard rules, the Code should still be followed by all users. Treat your fellow posters with respect. Likewise, treat VIPs, even those who are not users on this site, with respect. Do not state opinions, assumptions, "personal canon," or rumors as facts. Identify them for what they are. Be prepared to back up your points with evidence and facts. Likewise, be prepared to explain the reasoning for your criticism. Read a book or comic before you review it. Withhold final judgement of a work until you have read it. Do not sidetrack threads with personal confrontations, conversations, or arguments. Your posts should contribute to a discussion, not detract from it. For background on the Code, see the Code of Conduct Discussion thread.
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Excellence Registered: Jul '02	Date Posted: 6/5/08 5:44am Subject: RE: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct
	My personal exp, search fields are absolutely useless. Useless. You really can't search for the most simple requests. -----signature----- Rock-a-by baby, on the treetop, Beaming with pride, the filth they hold, But when the wind blows, my temper implodes, High above a pit, filled with sharkticons, Down will come hardcover addicts, beaming no more. ©
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Rogue_Follower Title: Manager: • Lit Registered: Nov '03	Date Posted: 6/5/08 8:17am Subject: RE: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct - Date Edited: 6/5/08 9:54am (3 edits total) Edited By: Rogue_Follower
	If you type "site:boards.theforce.net/literature [your search term]" into Google, it usually works pretty well. The forum search (next to "Private Messages") has been bamboozled for a long time, and I doubt it'll ever be working, so don't even try it. However, there should be a Google search bar under the banner where you can select Web, boards.theforce.net, or *This Forum, and then run your query. IIRC it's the same as "site:boards.theforce.net/literature [your search term]."
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The2ndQuest Title: Manager: -Literature -LACWAC -Games Registered: Jan '00	Date Posted: 6/5/08 9:45am Subject: RE: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct
	Yeah, the google search bars added to the forums within the past few months are much more reliable than the rather-spotty "built-in" snowboards one. -----signature----- "When your future self tells you to do something, YOU DO IT." K'Kruhk, 140 ABY:"Why haven't I come forth earlier to share my Jedi knowledge with Skywalker? Well, it's kinda a long story, see, I had this freaking sweet hat..."
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Darth_Hydra Registered: May '01	Date Posted: 6/5/08 3:55pm Subject: RE: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct
	Are HTR spoilers within designated spoiler threads mandatory? I can understand why people would want them, but if someone wants to be avoid being spoiled then it's only logical to avoid spoiler threads in the first place. Maybe HTR spoilers should be mandatory the first day or two in case a person doesn't know that they've started coming in but once they do anyone who doesn't want to be spoiled won't be. -----signature----- ANAKIN SOLO WON'T RETURN!
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Rogue_Follower Title: Manager: • Lit Registered: Nov '03	Date Posted: 6/5/08 8:21pm Subject: RE: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct
	HTR is not mandatory in threads marked spoilers allowed. If something is a major spoiler, you can HTR for courtesy, but it's generally not needed.
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Havac Title: Lit Mod of War Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 6/5/08 9:08pm Subject: RE: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct
	I am deeply disappointed by the decrease in yellow and black at the top of the page. My Lit is no longer the same. -----signature----- "Is there a captain's hat involved in this?"
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The2ndQuest Title: Manager: -Literature -LACWAC -Games Registered: Jan '00	Date Posted: 6/6/08 11:22am Subject: RE: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct
	I live on! -----signature----- "When your future self tells you to do something, YOU DO IT." K'Kruhk, 140 ABY:"Why haven't I come forth earlier to share my Jedi knowledge with Skywalker? Well, it's kinda a long story, see, I had this freaking sweet hat..."
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Master_Keralys Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 6/6/08 6:07pm Subject: RE: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct
	This is just incentive to get him to post more so that there's still bumblebees... err, I mean, yellow letters on black backgrounds all over the place. - Keralys -----signature----- God made man. Man rejected God. God became the man Jesus Christ, died and rose again to life, saving man from himself. The craziest story ever told. The truest.
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The2ndQuest Title: Manager: -Literature -LACWAC -Games Registered: Jan '00	Date Posted: 6/6/08 6:43pm Subject: RE: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct
	Fine. I call dibs on every future book sticky. Happy? -----signature----- "When your future self tells you to do something, YOU DO IT." K'Kruhk, 140 ABY:"Why haven't I come forth earlier to share my Jedi knowledge with Skywalker? Well, it's kinda a long story, see, I had this freaking sweet hat..."
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Havac Title: Lit Mod of War Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 6/18/08 7:01pm Subject: RE: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct
	So we'll be getting stickies when, about a week after the book comes out? -----signature----- "Is there a captain's hat involved in this?"
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ImpKnight Registered: Jun '08	Date Posted: 10/3/08 7:19pm Subject: RE: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct
	Why no favourite threads? Even when a thread is borderline favouraite, why lock it? I was just wondering because I keep seeing locked favourite threads. Thanks. -----signature----- The only people in the universe who haven't seen Star Wars are the characters IN Star Wars, and that's because they're in it! They're living the Star Wars! - Marshall on HIMYM
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Master_Keralys Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 10/3/08 10:00pm Subject: RE: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct - Date Edited: 10/3/08 10:00pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Master_Keralys
	It's a (very) longstanding policy in Lit - it's been a rule as long as I've been posting here. They don't tend to foster good discussions, and instead turn into either people just listing their favorite things in the category with no discussion, or outright fights. Favorites type discussions are great, but they belong more in someplace like the EUC (where all the fanclubs that a very long time ago were actually part of Lit now live), and "favorite part of book/comic/videogame x" really just belongs in the general discussion thread. -----signature----- God made man. Man rejected God. God became the man Jesus Christ, died and rose again to life, saving man from himself. The craziest story ever told. The truest.
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Havac Title: Lit Mod of War Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 7/3 3:39pm Subject: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct
	Just posting to keep this from getting locked, since no one has posted in it in approximately forever. -----signature----- "Is there a captain's hat involved in this?"
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darthcaedus1138 Registered: Oct '07	Date Posted: 7/5 12:58am Subject: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct
	I didn't realize you could lock a stickied thread. -----signature----- Don't panic. Until the future becomes the present, it is merely distraction. Beautiful Blueberries. Star Wars EU Podcast, Jedi Beacon, Proud Co-host. http://www.vimeo.com/jedibeacon 2nd Most Attractive Guy in the EUC
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Havac Title: Lit Mod of War Registered: Sep '05	Date Posted: 7/5 11:18am Subject: Literature Forum Rules, Spoiler Policy, and Code of Conduct
	It locks, but doesn't display as locked. I unlocked it before I posted. The system automatically locks threads after a certain period of inactivity; apparently stickiness doesn't protect from that. -----signature----- "Is there a captain's hat involved in this?"
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