The following rules apply to this section.
Rules
1. Ripping
Ripping is not allowed. Ripping is the act of taking someone else's artwork without their permission and doing any of the following:
1- Claiming as your own
2- Putting in your signature space
3- Putting your name on it
4- Editing it and doing any of the following (see rule #1)
Exceptions: Proof of permission by the owner to use the artwork
Minimum sentence: Temporary ban from the graphics section
Maximum sentence: Permanent ban
2. Section Relevance
Post threads in their relevant sections.
Exceptions: If approved by a Graphic Moderator.
Minimum sentence: Warning
Maximum sentence: Temporary suspension from graphic section
3. Posting Criticism
Respect the time and effort put into a users work. Give criticism that, while helpful and truthful, encourages the artist to continue posting their work
Minimum sentence: Warning
Maximum sentence: Infraction
4. Receiving Criticism
When posting your artwork remember that our users are only trying to help you become an artist. Do not flame a user for commenting negatively upon your artwork.
Minimum sentence: Warning
Maximum sentence: Infraction
5. Constructive Posts
Posts in the showcase must be constructive. Click Here to see how criticism should be given.
Minimum sentence: Warning
Maximum sentence: Infraction
6. Proof of Creation
Staff members will often ask users to prove that they didn't rip a piece of artwork. Therefore, users must keep their source files for their artwork.
Minimum sentence: Temporary ban from the graphic section
Maximum sentence: Permanent ban
7. Artistic Nudity
Artistic Nudity is allowed, however, it will be defined by staff members. No pornography is allowed.
Minimum Sentence: Warning
Maximum Sentence: Infraction
List of Consequences:
1- Verbal warning
2- Warning
3- Infraction
4- Removal of artwork from forums
5- Removal of competition from forums
6- Temporary suspension from graphic section
7- Temporary suspension from forums
8- Permanent suspension from the graphic section
9- Permanent suspension from the forums