Guidelines Revised and a New Rule!

[Hanna_Brassheart]

One thing I forgot to mention, by all means, you can talk about videos or things that you can't link.

Hm, so I could say, "You could find something I wrote about -blah- on my blogspot blog, which is called Scarlet Man's News"? Or would that be pushing it too far?

Absolutely! I really appreciate the time you’re taking to clarify everything.

Yes indeed!

[Azeline_Darkheap]

I have a question as well— would it be possible that approved sites, such as, say, https://www.biblegateway.com, could still be allowed?

I was also thinking about this too. Are links to chess.com still allowed? There is a whole topic for the chess site and many of us sometimes link our game progress for others to see. Would it still be okay to post links to our games? Such as this?

Chess: Azeline_Darkheap vs HansOddcraft

PS @Azeline_Darkheap that is an amazing and hilarious GIF!!

Hahaha, yeah it is! But it's not mine though. All credits due to @Jane_Gogglerubble for the story/art and @Hans_Oddcraft for turning it into the gif.

[Iliara_Mustardtop]

I have a feeling that chess links will no longer be allowed, especially considering that it is a site where private messaging is allowed.

[Coop_Blimpenny]

Hm, so I could say, "You could find something I wrote about -blah- on my blogspot blog, which is called Scarlet Man's News"? Or would that be pushing it too far?

Not at all, that's totally acceptable. In fact, I'm surprised we don't have a topic about the Scarlet Man's News yet!

I was also thinking about this too. Are links to chess.com still allowed? There is a whole topic for the chess site and many of us sometimes link our game progress for others to see. Would it still be okay to post links to our games? Such as this?

Great question, Chess.com links will not be allowed as well. It is actually one of the reasons that this conversation started. If we facilitate a place where forum-ers can get in touch with others privately, we cannot protect them. And we will be held responsible!

Again, this is not to say that playing on Chess.com is off-limits, if you have parental permission go ahead! Just make sure not to direct others directly to the site. So this shouldn't effect the Chess topic.

[Jane_Gogglerubble]

You miss so much when you’re gone one day from forums.

PS @Azeline_Darkheap that is an amazing and hilarious GIF!!

This made my morning! Thanks @Azeline_Darkheap for the tag!
Credit to @Ariella_Newheart, though, for writing the story (which can be found in her Quote Stories topic!)

[Taka_Merespinner1]

I am still pretty confused about the whole "posting videos" thingy, but, I shall remain in my confused-ness. I am, though, very, very happy/pleasd about this:

Community Guidelines: Revised

Responding to a post’s tone instead of its actual content.

Thank you!

[Coop_Blimpenny]

Whatever questions you have @Taka_Merespinner1 I am glad to answer them!

I am, though, very, very happy/pleasd about this:

Thanks for taking the time to read the guidelines! It's very appreciated.

[Hanna_Brassheart]

@Coop_Blimppenny, will Aetherlight Staff members (such as you and Anakin) be able to post YouTube embeds to things like trailer videos and Finder's Adventure?

[Coop_Blimpenny]

Oh another good question, I will have to ask the team about that one considering our website has a few embedded youtube videos. I will have an answer in a few hours!

But as far as Staff members posting links in the forums, we will not be either!

[Hans_Oddcraft]

Can we post embedded links to images that the @system creates a local copy of, @Coop_Blimppenny?

[Coop_Blimpenny]

If clicking a link can send another forumer to a site this is not an official Aetherlight site, it cannot be linked to. I'm not sure if that answers your question @Hans_Oddcraft

[Hanna_Brassheart]

The links @Hans_Oddcraft mentions stay up for a temporary amount of time (about 7 minutes) before being automatically copied into a normal, non-linked, uploaded picture.

[Vytanni_Throttlenight]

Mr. @Coop_Blimppenny....

Would posting things like a music file be considered against the rules.

For example...
[https://youtu.be/nOUc3ihrLwM]

It doesn't link out, and it stays safe. You can only see this file.

Please correct me if I'm wrong though. I want to share my passion of music, but in a way that bides by the rules.

[Iliara_Mustardtop]

Actually, it does go to YouTube if you click the title at the top.

[Vytanni_Throttlenight]

BUT...

You would have to consciously know it did and click in order to do so. I didn't even know it existed.

So it is still safe....?

Maybe?

[Iliara_Mustardtop]

From (bad) experience, I would say no, because kids always find a way to break the rules...

[Vytanni_Throttlenight]

Ah, that I can understand.

I have had my own "Bad" experiences as well.

This decision I guess will have to be left to Mr. Blimppenny. I don't see it as a direct link. But it would be a shame for the ones of the forum that are unable to search things.

Like if there was a hymn or music track that we were suggesting, but they couldn't hear it.

[Vytanni_Throttlenight]

While I wait for this to be answered, I shall put this track to explain my emotion.

[https://youtu.be/OqIihmTuBWc]

[Coop_Blimpenny]

@Iliara_Mustardtop is right! We don't want to risk allowing anyone onto Youtube because some forums members may not be allowed to go on Youtube and I know that it is a downer! But I really hope this doesn't stifle your creativity!

For instance for that super epic song above you could just say:

Hey check out Andreas Reach - The Journey Begins on YouTube, I LOVE IT!

That way, others could get there at their own safety risk!

[Vytanni_Throttlenight]

Awwww....

This is a real bummer.

I feel bad because I know that a TON of people aren't allowed to search. Like May for example.

Hmmm...

I honestly am at a loss.

Thanks for telling me Mr. Blimppenny.