DT Note
Agree to Disagree:
We do believe, each of us have different likes and preferences, but the love for one shouldn't be the reason to hate/bash/name call the other. Just because some one has a differing likes and preferences from ours, doesn't mean they are bashing, when we are doing the same thing for other characters. . We need to agree to disagree and be respectful in accepting each others POVs and moving on there by making it an amicable place for discussions related to the show..
Criticism/Bashing:
One thing we would like to reiterate, we do agree criticism is part of the show, You are free to show displeasure, contradict, disagree and criticize the show and its characters. However there is a fine line between these actions and bashing which violates IF-COC. Direct hurls, usage of profanities targeting members/characters/actors with the intention to humiliate and disgrace is what is not allowed and we expect you all not to be too acrid and sarcastic which results in mocking and insulting.
If you all want freedom to strongly criticize other characters as "disgusting/pathetic/loser" etc ... please be open enough to take criticisms on your side, these words are not bashing or name calling they are just strong opinions for any character which cannot be curbed. (Such adjectives can b used for all charaters as long as this criticism is kept limited to just the fictional charater)
"We understand that not everyone can be a fan of all celebrities but that does not allow anyone to resort to name calling .We do not encourage anyone riling up fans of particular celebrities and hence making the section a war zone. Don't mock fans as it's not a crime to love a celebrity and do not be sarcastic and pass it off as humor." cited here India-Forums.com- Participation Guidelines & Rules .
Mocking and Name calling :
Use of profanities, foul language, slangs or down right offensive words come under bashing, while name calling is often usage of a particular name or it's connotations with respect to the name of character, their physical appearances , age etc primarily to mock and rile up fandoms , Some terms are outright bashing they do not fall under name calling, those comments will be dealt accordingly .Let forum mods decides which words come under bashing and which under name calling..Moral policing from members in this regard wont b entertained..If you are not satisfied with the decision making of section DT in this regard them PM them for clarification.
Inciting and provoking fandoms :
Members are often found to be passing sly remarks and subtle digs to incite fandoms and when they are retorted members often play victim, but fail to understand that the reaction is due to their instigating comments. Also , please refrain from categorizing, typecasting, generalizing members for their likes and preferences .
No Fanbase Groupism Or Instigating/Bullying any Member/Fan base: No single fan group will try to dominate or create a ruckus on the forum. Tolerate and learn to respect other's choices. Please do NOT rile or instigate any fan base group or member. Name calling or code names are NOT allowed towards any member or fan group. If found, strict action will be taken against the offender/s in question.
Thread cleaned and offenders have been dealt with.
Regards
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