MOD The New and Improved Rules and Policies thread (2020 Edition)

Everyone is expected to be aware of, and to abide by, ALL rules and policies.

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1) Forum policy regarding use of spoilers in avatars and signatures

Please note that no spoilers for any upcoming SW movies or TV shows can be used in avatars or signatures by users who post in any of the JC forums.

Spoilers in avatars would include leaked concept art, spy photos, etc.; any visual image that was not officially released by LFL or Disney. New movie or TV imagery that would be allowed would be anything from officially released teasers, trailers, magazines such a Empire or Vanity Fair, posters or Behind the Scenes videos. Please consider the source of the image you wish to use. Rule of thumb: if it's not on starwars.com or official Star Wars social media, it's probably not OK to post here.

Spoilers in signatures would be any kind of text based information that relays plot points, characters, etc. from the new movies, that has not been officially released.

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2) Policy on Bootleg and Fake Teaser/Trailers/Movie Clips/Images/Audio Clips

The following policy will be enforced:

Absolutely NO bootleg copies of teasers, trailers or movie footage of future films will be allowed. If posted, the post will be removed and the user will be banned.

Absolutely NO linking to bootleg copies of teasers, trailers, or movie footage of future films will be allowed. If posted, the post will be removed and the user will be banned.

Absolutely NO leaked LEGO images, videos or text lists will be allowed, nor links to such content. If posted, the post will be removed and the user will be banned.

Asking someone to PM you a copy of a bootleg/leaked teaser, trailer, movie footage or LEGO content is not allowed and your post will be removed.

Note that bootleg still images and audio clips are covered by this rule, not just videos, and also note that this covers the movies after theatrical release, but before home release as well.

Any thread made with fan videos, fan films, or with the intent to promote your own Youtube channel or similar will be locked. Only official material are allowed their own threads in ST. Fanmade videos can be posted in their own threads in the Fan Films, Fan Audio & SciFi 3D forum.

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3) Future Films

Since the Sequel Trilogy is now complete, this forum will no longer be part of the "New Films" section. Discussions regarding upcoming movies are therefore to be kept to a minimum, and no spoilers are allowed. There are both Spoilers Allowed and No Spoilers Allowed forums available for discussing upcoming films. The Mandalorian and other TV shows should be discussed in the SWTV forum, not here, with the exception for how/if they relate to the Sequel Trilogy (and even then, spoilers and rumours must be tagged).

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4) Versus Debates

"Vs." debates between any of the films, trilogies, etc. or bashing/gushing in any combination is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with this rule will result in a ban. Discussion on the PT, OT or Anthologies in this forum should only be as it relates to the ST. There are other forums for discussing the PT, OT and Anthologies at length.

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5) Derogatory terms and disallowed words

The use of derogatory terms such as "Mary Sue" or "Janitor" when referring to Finn are strictly prohibited. If a user is displeased with a character they are expected to articulate why. Any use of a derogatory term in place of an actual argument will result in a warning and could result in a ban for future infractions. While the two examples given are the most frequently used this rule covers any and all derogatory terms that could be used.
The phrase "mind rape" and similar when describing the Kylo - Rey interrogation scene is also disallowed, as well as "nazi abuser" and similar. This to keep the forum less hostile. There should be no problems to talk about the movies without using incendiary language.
See the Jedi Council Forums' list of disallowed words for further banned language.

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6) Forum atmosphere

This forum is a place for discussing the films, which means that you think the films are worth discussing. It is not a forum for discussing how much the films are not worth discussing and/or how the actions of Disney, Lucasfilm, etc. have resulted in films not worth discussing--we have a zero tolerance policy towards posts and posters dragging conversation down to that level.

As a staff our goal is to provide an atmosphere of constructive conversations. Constructive means actually being willing to listen to the other side. If you simply want to be an immovable object and vent your frustration with the films this isn't the place for you. This also applies to those users who have less issues with the films. We will not tolerate any user attempting to shut down constructive criticism of the films. As always play nice and treat your fellow users with respect.

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These rules are in effect immediately for the Sequel Trilogy forum. As always users are also expected to also follow the Terms of Service which you agreed to when you registered on this site.