sex! Sex! SEX!

[deities_mod]

Okaaaaayyy...

So we're all adults, near as we can figure. So we all are legally entitled to read/write whateverwhatever. So we all play gods, freaky as they come (oh, no pun intended--wait. I can't lie.).

But uh.

Yeaaah.

In the past, a few of you have been all, "What's allowed?" and all that. The standard answer is, basically, fade to black

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[dual_dionysos]

Would planning an orgy be counted as plot? *ducks*

Ok, seriously. I can respect this rule(s) 100%. As some of my muses can be well...*points to A-1 instigator of teh prOn in his own journal* ...I do try to respect a group journal when there are rules. My boy may be a beastie at at times, but I am not...ok, maybe a little, but that's TMI for you guys *G*

[ramdonomo]

So we're all adults, near as we can figure. So we all are legally entitled to read/write whateverwhatever. So we all play gods, freaky as they come (oh, no pun intended--wait. I can't lie.).

Everyone is legal age as of now, right? So... make the community 18+ from now on.

In the past, a few of you have been all, "What's allowed?" and all that. The standard answer is, basically, fade to black posts are fine, or redirected posts are fine, but sex in the community, unless tasteful (vague, huh?), is frowned on. So what'd we do? Pussy-footed (oh god, the PUNS, THE PUNS!) around it until we were all so confused that we didn't even know anymore WHAT to think.

I don't think vague quite covers it, especially since I can write an extremely graphic sex scene without once using a swear word and I've seen Erebos call Hera a 'whore' several times in one thread. So... I think if you're going to limit sexual content, you might want to cut off all swearing. Period.

I guarantee you that some players (oh yes, plural!) here are NOT comfortable with

[ramdonomo]

Now. With all that said, DDC is not a sex community. If your storyline (yes, plot, here, key word, PLOT) involves a little freakynastyfreaking, go for it.

Not to be a pain, but um... who decides what is 'plot', what is 'fun' and what isn't? Because, I can't speak for everyone, but I have to say, I make stuff up as I go along. If it happens, it happens. Or I'll be up at four in the morning and funny things appear. Who knows? But whatever. The point is, I don't think it's entirely fair for a mod to decide what IS and what is NOT a plot point. Having to justify is lame and reeks of stupidity.

So play, but remember: everything in moderation.

Having gone back and searched tags... the most recent sex threads (minus the ones that totally aren't being singled/called out in this post) were all done a while back, but graphically. So, I think it HAS been in moderation. I think this post was a bit premature and definitely a bit harsh

[moirae_dot_com]

Not to be a pain, but um... who decides what is 'plot', what is 'fun' and what isn't? Because, I can't speak for everyone, but I have to say, I make stuff up as I go along. If it happens, it happens. Or I'll be up at four in the morning and funny things appear.

I think we've all been there. Of course, at that point, if something's in question, it's pretty easy to move something to a character journal. I mean, come on, Mo, the vast majority of post links you've sent me to read have been in character journals... what's the big deal?

The point is, I don't think it's entirely fair for a mod to decide what IS and what is NOT a plot point. Having to justify is lame and reeks of stupidity.

Now see, this is something that's very interesting to me, and very telling about the difference of origin of players. First of all Mo, come on now. Ease up. "Lame and reeks of stupidity?" We can try for a little better diplomacy than that. Instead of getting personal, think about this in terms of where each individual is coming from. I am a

[ramdonomo]

I mean, come on, Mo, the vast majority of post links you've sent me to read have been in character journals... what's the big deal?

Well, that's a little unfair, Linda. :) My big deity character isn't ALLOWED in DDC, remember? All her stuff with those that ARE in DDC HAS to be in other journals.

most roleplaying systems require a "mod" (though generally referred to as a DM (dungeon master), GM (game master), or ST (storyteller, for ladidah goff vampire connoiseurs such as myself, HA!)I wasn't under the impression that THIS was that kind of game. Because, and no offense Fae, nothing in here has EVER been done in that manner. Uh... ever, in the time that I've been here. Fae isn't that kind of mod. So, being THAT kind of mod and just one that makes sure that OOC we don't kill each other, are two different things

[pay_the_piper]

It is my understanding that gods are expected to behave in certain manners. That being said, Greek Mythology is full of violence, sex, and other undesirable situations. As a player, you have to stay true to canon, right?

From certain characters, it should be expected that there will be excessive violence and sex. Ares, is a God of War- War is Violent. War also has the distinction of taking spoils from the battles that were just won- Spoils often times having been free reign over the captured women. Historically, Rape is a fact of war. It is in my opinion a perfectly understandable situation that should say…a Rogue lose to say…a WarLord…That, well rape would be the result. Secondly, you have gods and goddesses that have domain over…sex. Now, I find it hard to believe that a sex god/goddess would never discuss sex…graphically. It is a part of their nature

[pay_the_piper]

Again, these are gods, who have sex, with COCKS and CUNTS OMG. What the hell man? I personally don’t like a word, but hey…My character is not me. My Character will say and do things that are not things I would say and do. You can’t always write the pretty fluffy stuff, you have to get down and dirty sometimes. And when playing another adult, in a community full of adults Sex threads are bound to freaking happen.

As a mod, these things HAVE to be expected, predicted and STOPPED PRIOR to the first thread ever occurring. Otherwise? You’ve opened the flood gate and it is too late to back out. Rules cannot be subject to change because the mods friends want to whine over the phone every time something doesn’t go their way. This is a Free-Form RP, there are no game masters and in order for it to work, you need clear rules and few rules.

Continually adding them to fit your fancy is effin lame.

[moirae_dot_com]

As a mod, these things HAVE to be expected, predicted and STOPPED PRIOR to the first thread ever occurring. Otherwise? You’ve opened the flood gate and it is too late to back out.

Come on now. When somebody starts a community of any kind, does anybody really anticipate everything that might go down? Sometimes issues come up and they need to be dealt with as they happen. Let's be reasonable.

Rules cannot be subject to change because the mods friends want to whine over the phone every time something doesn’t go their way.

Now that's interesting. What could you be referring to?

[ex_msg_ina_b653]

Come on now. When somebody starts a community of any kind, does anybody really anticipate everything that might go down? Sometimes issues come up and they need to be dealt with as they happen. Let's be reasonable.Actually Linda, and please understand I say this respectfully too, but the Sex and Violence thing? That Is so easily anticipated. A Friend and I are currently developing a Discus Forum based Game, one of the first things we did was create the rules, one of the first things we discussed was- Sex/Violence...a yes or no. Ultimatly we decided against it, and plainly stated we wanted to keep things at a reasonable level. Suggesting that something could have happened, versus writing it out

[selene_vidae]

Seeing that this is a forum and everyone's opinion matters - be it agreeing or disagreeing, I just wanted to pop by and drop a line (or several since that is the case here).

As a relatively new member of DDC, I've only been here a few months and I've enjoyed myself greatly. The players, their pups and the interactions both OOC and IC have been worthwhile and certainly memorable. I have noticed, however, that there has been friction regarding rules and the mods handling of them. I was content to stay out of it because I thought that others would know how to express my opinions better, but this post made me realize that no one can say that I want to any better than me. After all, freedom of speech is universal and everyone deserves to have their say.

Saying all that, I'd just like to point out a few things that unsettled me.

First of all, I respect all rules - even if I don't agree with them - and try my utmost to follow them as best as I can. They are there for our benefit and I realize that. However, implied rules and directly

[moirae_dot_com]

I just wanted to say that while I don't agree with all your points, you make them well, articulately, and effectively. I appreciate the tone of this post, and it's making me think. I may respond later. Or I may not, because you know, I'm at work, and supposedly they pay me to do work. Or something.

[wretchedcherub]

I want to start by saying that the tags and the previously stated suggestions about making this community for adults are really great ideas. If those not mentally capable of handling subject matter of a sexual and violent orientated nature are not allowed into a community where those things are going to be prevalent because of the nature of the characters in the first place then you don’t have to worry about offending minors or their parents or whatnot. Sex and Violence are littered through myth, and while those myths’ media has been translated and handed down from ancient societies the same theme’s remain