Welcome to the Plotterini Forum! This space is dedicated to young writers under 18 years old to connect, share their work, and grow their craft in a safe and supportive environment. To ensure that everyone feels comfortable and respected, please follow these rules:
Respect:
- Be respectful of all members, regardless of their background, experience level, writing style, or personal opinions.
- Avoid personal attacks, insults, harassment, bullying, or discriminatory language.
- Engage in civil discourse, even when disagreeing with someone’s opinion.
- Remember that online words can have a real impact, so be kind and empathetic.
Content:
- Stay on topic within the designated forum section.
- Avoid posting spam, advertising, or irrelevant content.
- Respect copyright and intellectual property rights.
- Flag any inappropriate content you encounter to moderators.
- Use trigger-warnings to give people the chance to avoid content they may find triggering.
- We ask people to avoid using AI to write content on the forum.
Safety:
- Do not share personal information about yourself or others without their consent.
- Be mindful of online safety guidelines, especially when engaging with minors.
- Report any suspicious activity or potential safety concerns to moderators.
- Be aware of online safety risks and never share passwords or meet with strangers face-to-face.
- If you are in danger or have concerns about your safety, feel free to reach out to the Youth Forum moderators for assistance in gaining access to resources. This applies to anything on the forums, but also to online safety, bullying, mental health, and safety outside the forums as well.
General:
- Use clear and concise language.
- Use the search function before starting a new thread to see if your question has already been addressed.
- Follow moderator instructions and decisions respectfully.
- If you have any questions or concerns, or see content that violates these terms, please contact a moderator.
- Please do not post about age-inappropriate topics (anything more than PG-13). We want this to be safe and appropriate for everyone.
Additional Notes:
We have separate forum sections for different genres and topics. Please post in the most relevant section for your content.
This is a dedicated section for writers under 18. Please respect the age restrictions and maintain a safe and appropriate environment. If you are not under 18 years old and are not an approved moderator on the Youth forums, please do not post. To protect the safety of minors, violation of this will result in an instant ban.
We want everyone to interact and build community. However, harassment, inappropriate language, and unwanted private messaging will not be tolerated, as it creates a safety issue.
We reserve the right to remove any content or ban any user who violates these rules. In most cases, we will use a three-strike system – warning users who post inappropriate content, and avoiding bans unless they continue to post inappropriately. In cases of threats, doxxing, or safety, we will ban users immediately and alert the proper authorities as needed. We want the forums to be an open environment for people to interact but must prioritize safety and respect.
Remember, the most important thing is to be kind, helpful, and supportive! We believe that by working together, we can create a vibrant and inspiring writing community for everyone.