3.1.4 Proper Language


The use of overtly offensive, profane, sexually explicit, or abusive language, outside of any venue where it is explicitly permitted, is forbidden.
This includes any form of communication that is derogatory or obscene, including but not limited to biased comments based on gender, sexuality, age, race, ethnicity, or religion. This also includes Player and Clan names and is forbidden in all venues of the DarkSpace Communication System, including Clan Pages on the DarkSpace web site, official DarkSpace and PaleStar Forums, and the Chat Rooms, EXCEPT any specific ones where it is explicitly permitted. In addition, communicating links to material outside of the DarkSpace Game System with such content outside of the proper venue is forbidden.

The DarkSpace Game System may utilize language filters to reduce the obvious use of such language, but it should not be viewed as an excuse to use such language in the first place. Self censoring, character replacement, and alternate spellings are also not acceptable as the vulgar intent is still portrayed.
Abstinence is always the best policy. Very few people enjoy "gutter-gums", unless they go out of their way to find a venue where it is permitted/encouraged.

PaleStar will strive to maintain an environment for the general audience comprising all Players where such content is minimized.
However, the risk of exposure to content that is offensive, indecent, or otherwise objectionable is still possible due to the unpredictable nature of human behavior and the fact that content is not (and, in many cases, can not be) screened prior to publishing. Repeating a statement made above: it is presumed that the majority of DarkSpace Players are mature enough to understand, appreciate, and adhere to these rules, so that the use of individual self-restraint will obviate the need for cumbersome and inefficient technical solutions to behavioral issues.