Rules & Code of Conduct
Rules are used to govern and enforce social norms. We at the sanctuary prefer to use a code of conduct and allow flexibility and understanding. That being said, if you are the type of person who absolutely needs rules to know how to act, the sanctuary isn’t the place for you. If you insist on being the abusive, abrasive, or generally disrespectful you will be asked to kindly leave.
Please understand despite our lack of interest in rules, we do abide in all ways by LL’s ToS and the prohibition of child avatars on the sim at any time.
Inclusiveness means that there is a spot for everyone, and that no member shall be discriminated against. However, just because we desire to be inclusive does not mean that you are everyone’s cup of tea. Be polite and respectful to all, regardless of your personal feelings. If you absolutely cannot tolerate a situation or person, feel free to take a moment to gather yourself elsewhere on the sim. (Please report situations that break rules to a mod or speak up in local. That is different from personal bias).
Remember that we are all here for the same reason, to have fun and enjoy SL. For many SL is where RL cannot go, and for that reason immersion is important. Do not interfere or intrude on a scene. If you are curious or have a desire to watch, feel free to quietly IM a member of the scene and ask.
We encourage people to play, scene, and enjoy themselves. However, to help everyone feel comfortable, we ask that any behavior that veers into RACK territory be taken to a quieter corner of the sim. No one is going to freak over a BJ in the main room, but please take the knife play over to the temple, so to speak.
No is a whole answer and should not require further explanation. Learn that, and respect that. While we often use safe words for various reasons, unless you are in a scene where No has been negotiated to not be such. (Think CNC or long-term partners that have moved onto deeper dynamics) then the answer should be sufficient.