On a slightly different but related topic here. How is nudity in the profile pic handled on Wolfery? I’ve seen a trend that has included some characters having NSFW shots in the small profile pic on the watch list screen. What is the policy for it & is there a way to report if you see something? Any clarification would be appreciated. Thanks.
I am fairly certain that all profile pictures have to be cropped and censored, suitable for wherever they are being viewed from. I think you could probably report it to one of the moderators if you noticed something outstanding.
The rules on profile Images have been left as somewhat of a gray area, and almost no issues have historically arisen with Avatars (the small profile picture seen in the Awake or In Room lists.) That said, we do plan to spell out the Image guidelines a bit more clearly in the near future with some expanded help commands, mostly so new users can feel more confident in expressing themselves.
As for the rules we currently have? All Images uploaded are first governed by the Terms of Service. Next, the Images are still subject to the rules! (See: help rules in game.) This covers most things. Finally, new characters are immediately subject to the Town of Sinder Area Rules, which require that all Image previews exclude highly sensitive content.
Quick note, the Image (cropped and full) then go to Area rules. We recommend including a content warning for full images if they have anything that’s not Sinder-appropriate, regardless. Beyond that, you can include a link to an externally-hosted image that abides the TOS, but must have proper content warnings.
TLDR? “Safe For Work” Avatars are always the safest bet. There’s no actual rule against Sinder-appropriate “Not Safe For Work” Avatars (such as tasteful nudes), but if one causes issues, for now we’ll address those on an individual basis. Avoid explicit content and sensitive subjects such as fetish material, as it’s incredibly more likely to be inappropriate. If you’re not sure, it’s best to err on the side of caution, or bring it to a moderator first for review! We’re always happy to help. n_n
As for how to report any profile content you believe may be inappropriate, see help report in-game, and once you open the report window, you can select to include a snapshot of the character’s profile in the report.
Hope that helps!
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Thanks for the helpful clarification here. I hope that there will be better defined ‘rules of engagement’ going forward. But this explanation does offer the insight I was looking for in this area. Appreciate you taking the time to answer my question.