Don't Be Stupid
Look, these are pretty simple. Don't ruin it for everyone else. Being new doesn't give you a free pass to ignore this stuff.
Real Talk
When you join, you agree to follow these rules. They might change. Break them and you get warnings, kicks, or bans. "I didn't know" isn't an excuse.
The Rules
Don't Post Gross Stuff
No weird, inappropriate, or fucked up content. This includes:
- Gore, violence, disturbing images
- Porn or sexual content
- Self-harm discussion
- Inappropriate usernames or avatars
- Links to sketchy websites
⚡ Post banned content = instant permanent ban. No warnings.
No Spam or Advertising
Don't advertise your shit. This means:
- Your Discord server
- Your YouTube channel
- Other chat rooms
- Your social media
- Whatever you're trying to sell
OK to link: YouTube videos (if relevant), image hosts, Pokemon websites like Serebii/Bulbapedia/Smogon
📢 If someone PMs you spam links, screenshot it and tell staff
Don't Be an Asshole
Don't spam, flood, troll, or clog up the chat. Basically:
- Don't repeat the same message over and over
- Don't flood with emojis or smilies
- Don't troll or flame people
- No racist, sexist, or hateful language
- Don't steal avatars
- Don't start drama for no reason
💜 Just be cool to each other. Discussions are fine, being a dick isn't.
Type Like a Human
STOP TYPING IN ALL CAPS AND LEARN TO SPELL
- No excessive caps - it's annoying
- Don't spam punctuation like "!!!!!!!!!!" or "?????????"
- Don't type like "y u no liek dis???"
- Use actual words when possible
💡 Nobody expects perfect grammar, just don't type like a 12-year-old from 2005
English Only
Main chat is English only. Keep other languages in PMs.
🌍 If English isn't your first language, just do your best. We're not grammar nazis.
Listen to Staff
Don't argue with mods or owners. Here's the deal:
- When staff tells you to stop something, stop it
- Don't backtalk or argue publicly
- Don't try to moderate other people (that's our job)
- Don't spam "ban this guy" or "kick them"
- Report rule breakers privately, not in main chat
Got beef with a mod? Take it up with owners in private. Don't start drama in the main chat.
Other Stuff
🔄Trading
- • Don't scam people (obviously)
- • Use middleman for valuable trades
- • Report scammers to staff
- • No trading Pokemon for real money
- • Keep disputes civil
🔒Privacy & Safety
- • Don't share personal info
- • No real names or addresses
- • Report harassment immediately
- • Block and report creepy PMs
- • Friend codes are fine to share
🏆Events & Tournaments
- • Follow event rules
- • No cheating or hacked Pokemon
- • Show up on time
- • Don't be a sore loser
- • Respect organizers
✨General Etiquette
- • Welcome new people
- • Help answer Pokemon questions
- • Use spoiler warnings for new games
- • Stay on topic (Pokemon stuff)
- • Have fun and don't take it too seriously
What Happens When You Mess Up
Warning
First time doing something dumb
Kick
Temporary timeout from chat
Ban
Gone forever (usually)
Look, we're all here to have fun and talk about Pokemon. Don't overthink it - just don't be a dick and you'll be fine.