Hello, Lovelies of Writing Home!
As we do our safety check across the site, we want to remind users of our Spam Content rules about 'Stranger Requests' as defined below.
Now, we'd like to clarify, if you're messaging someone off a status to discuss their status, that's different. That's you trying to create conversation about a topic they brought up--not Roleplay.
This spam is specifically related to people trying to get roleplay through the incorrect channels of contacting users without reading any of their threads or even checking if they have one.
This rule is not a serious offense, but it will be noted if people blatantly disregard it.
If you ever feel like you're getting a 'Stranger Request', feel free to report it so we can look into it and find out if the user is, in fact, sending Stranger Requests to multiple users. One or two won't be something we contact users about, but if we can see a history of these requests, we will send a reminder, which will lead to warnings if the user continues to break the rule.
We want everyone on Writing Home to feel comfortable and by enforcing this rule we can help ensure they do.
Also, we may be taking some time to clean up that rule to detail it a touch better, but for now, the point remains--just don't do it.
Thank you for taking time to read this reminder and being members of Writing Home!
Have a lovely Day!
Sincerely,
Writing Home
As we do our safety check across the site, we want to remind users of our Spam Content rules about 'Stranger Requests' as defined below.
| A 'Stranger Request' is when users Private Message users to roleplay who have no active threads. A 'Stranger Request' is also messages from users who send the same message to multiple users with threads without reading them. We know users are going to be in a hurry to find new partners. However, one thing we want users to avoid doing is spamming and, possibly harassing, users who are not currently searching for roleplay. We also want to avoid user who send the same message/request to multiple users who have threads without reading the user's thread. A good rule of thumb is: If you have never spoken to them and they do not have an active search thread, do not contact them asking to roleplay. For many users, Stranger Requests when they are not searching can be off-putting. They do not know you and do not know if you are compatible. They also, very likely, just aren't looking to roleplay at that moment. A second good rule of thumb is: Thoroughly read the user's thread before contacting them if that's how you found them. Blatant disregarding of the user's time and work they put into the thread, as well as their comforts (rules) is worse than just spam. It's disrespectful and goes against Writing Home's rules about being kind and respectful. It's downright rude. The reason this rule is needed is because, like most spam, it never stops at one. The user spamming will send the same message over and over. They don't stop at five or ten. It just keeps going. That is a problem. If you are looking for a roleplaying partner, look at the active search threads or create one for yourself. Post in your status that you're looking for roleplay and see if anyone interested. Respond to statuses by others who mention looking for roleplay. Do not spam users randomly. Do not message people you have never spoken to before and who are not actively seeking and/or message people without reading their threads and messaging them with content that acknowledges their thread and its content. If you receive spam messages like this, consider informing them of the rules before reporting them or just report it and we'll take a look. |
Now, we'd like to clarify, if you're messaging someone off a status to discuss their status, that's different. That's you trying to create conversation about a topic they brought up--not Roleplay.
This spam is specifically related to people trying to get roleplay through the incorrect channels of contacting users without reading any of their threads or even checking if they have one.
This rule is not a serious offense, but it will be noted if people blatantly disregard it.
If you ever feel like you're getting a 'Stranger Request', feel free to report it so we can look into it and find out if the user is, in fact, sending Stranger Requests to multiple users. One or two won't be something we contact users about, but if we can see a history of these requests, we will send a reminder, which will lead to warnings if the user continues to break the rule.
We want everyone on Writing Home to feel comfortable and by enforcing this rule we can help ensure they do.
Also, we may be taking some time to clean up that rule to detail it a touch better, but for now, the point remains--just don't do it.
Thank you for taking time to read this reminder and being members of Writing Home!
Have a lovely Day!
Sincerely,
Writing Home
