So, in the past we have been VERY lax with how we handle situations. By being this lax, it has brought WR as a whole into a downward spiral. We are going to attempt to fix this, and from here on out we are going to stick to the guidelines we should have all along.

Manners are a must on this site. We understand if you’re having a bad day, we all have those. But there is NO need to bite off the heads of those around you. Rude or inappropriate comments wont be tolerated. The first few will result in the increase of your warning and a verbal warning, but if they become excessive we will suspend or ban you. Comments can be made in a respectful way. To earn respect, you must give respect. If we don’t first give you respect, then shame on us, but there is no need to further the situation by being even more disrespectful. If you can’t respond to a situation in an appropriate manner, just walk away from it.

Also, if you have an issue with one particular person, discuss it with that person. Don’t let it get built up and have it eventually explode into a huge drama. If you don’t think you can handle it on your own, feel free to contact a member of the Squad for some assistance, granted that it is a matter of the site and not just personal reasons.

Be upfront about your intentions. If you don't intend or cannot foresee replying to a thread or continuing a thread with someone, then don't apologize and say you'll do it later or make up another reason. Make promises you can keep – common fallouts happen because promises are broken. Try to do things in your own limit. Don’t join a topic that your friend wants you to when you know you won’t have the time to post there are frequently as you, and they would like. Don't say you'll do something and then put it off for the next day or two. Don't say one thing and mean another thing. A prime example is when you post, [omg my post sucks sorry <3] or something of that nature. Sugar coating things can lead to grudges, and we all know grudges can lead to arguments that never needed to happen.

Disrespect towards other members and the staff is NOT tolerated. If you have an issue, we expect you to be mature enough to approach it in a respectful way. This goes for both staff and members. If you continue to be disrespectful, you will be warned, and eventually banned. Disrespect can travel outside the barriers of WR, and if that becomes an issue, it may carry over into your banning on the site. There is no reason to take the issue to five other people and create even more drama. Getting other people involved will only further show your disrespect.

Debate is NOT allowed on the forums. In the past, it has been proven many times over that people can not handle debate, no matter how structured the situation is. People’s feelings WILL get hurt eventually, especially when people can’t handle the debate. Not to mention, the purpose of this site is not to debate, but to role play. You can debate in role plays, but the debates should not include the typical American topics. The RP debates should be ones that pertain to the magical world, and still must be respectful.

Please realize that all we really ask for is respect. Any actions that have to be taken are done because we feel it is the best for the board as a whole. If you feel that you can’t respect or follow what a moderator tells you, then it is probably best if you aren’t on this board, or in any situation that requires rules for that matter. We are trying to make this the best place for YOU. It pains us to have all of these rules and guidelines, but past experiences make this necessary. Just please realize that any actions aren’t personal, but are viewed in a detached third party manner.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Hopefully this will make everyone’s time here better. It may also help you to understand why a certain action was taken by a member of the staff. So now, go get to RPing! :)