๐ The Rules of The Mystic Realm
Welcome, traveller. โ๏ธ
Every great gathering needs a few simple rules to ensure everyone feels welcome, respected, and free to share their thoughts.
The Mystic Realm was created as a place to explore mythology, folklore, history, fantasy, creativity, spirituality, and the many interests that bring people together.
We are not here to silence conversations or stop people having different opinions. Everyone has their own experiences, beliefs, and perspectivesโand respectful discussion is what makes a community interesting.
However, every traveller deserves to feel safe around the fire. ๐ฏ๏ธ
๐ Respect Fellow Travellers
Treat others as you would wish to be treated.
Be kind, welcoming and respectful, even when you disagree.
Healthy discussions are encouraged, but personal attacks, bullying, harassment, insults, or deliberately upsetting others are not.
๐ Debate Is Welcome โ Disrespect Is Not
We welcome discussions about:
- Mythology & Legends
- History
- Folklore
- Religion & Spirituality
- Paganism & Wicca
- Viking Culture
- Fantasy
- Films, TV & Books
- Different viewpoints and experiences
Nobody is expected to agree with everyone else.
Please debate ideasโnot the people sharing them.
๐ค No Hate Within The Realm
The Mystic Realm welcomes people from all walks of life.
There is no place here for:
- Racism
- Discrimination
- Hate speech
- Threats
- Targeted harassment
- Encouraging violence towards others
Everyone who enters the Realm deserves to feel welcome.
๐ฎ Respect Different Paths
Many members follow different beliefs, traditions and spiritual paths, while others simply enjoy learning about them.
Share your knowledge with curiosity and respect.
Discussion is encouraged.
Forcing beliefs onto others or mocking someone's beliefs is not.
๐ฐ Help Keep The Realm Enjoyable
Please avoid:
- Spam or repetitive posting
- Advertising or self-promotion without permission
- Referral or affiliate links
- Trolling or intentionally disrupting discussions
- Posting the same discussion in multiple sections
- Creating discussions in the wrong section
Don't worry if you accidentally post in the wrong placeโthe Keepers can move it for you.
๐ก๏ธ Respect Privacy
Please do not share anyone's private information without their permission.
This includes:
- Addresses
- Telephone numbers
- Email addresses
- Private messages
- Personal photographs shared in confidence
- Any other personal information
โจ Creative Content
We love creativity.
Artwork, photography, writing, crafts, cosplay, AI-generated creations and other creative projects are all welcome.
If you share work that isn't your own, please credit the original creator whenever possible and respect copyright laws.
โ๏ธ Keep It Legal
Please do not post anything illegal or encourage illegal activity.
This includes (but isn't limited to):
- Copyright infringement
- Pirated material
- Fraudulent content
- Malicious software or harmful links
- Anything prohibited by law
Content intended for adults should remain appropriate for a public community and must never involve or promote anything illegal.
๐ฏ๏ธ If You See A Problem
If someone breaks these rules, please use the Report feature rather than starting an argument.
The Keepers will investigate every report fairly and impartially.
โ๏ธ The Keepers Of The Realm
Our moderators (The Keepers) are here to help guide conversations, not to silence them.
They may edit, move, merge, lock or remove content when necessary to keep The Mystic Realm organised, welcoming and safe for everyone.
Serious or repeated breaches of these rules may result in warnings, temporary restrictions or permanent removal from the Realm.
The Keepers' decisions are made with the best interests of the community in mind.
๐ฅ Remember
The Mystic Realm is built by the people who gather here.
Share your stories.
Share your knowledge.
Share your imagination.
Treat others with kindness, explore with curiosity, and help keep the fires of The Mystic Realm burning brightly.
โ๏ธ Welcome to the Realm. May your journey be a memorable one. โ๏ธ