Jan 3, 2023 - Discord, Site Update, Upload Policy Change
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1) Discord Launched
We recently launched our brand new Fur Affinity Discord server! Haven’t had a chance to check it out? See our previous news post for the deets!2) Upcoming Site Update
We’ve got some fresh new improvements in testing, with an aim to launch in the coming weeks. Here's a quick preview:Writing
Story submissions are getting a bit of an overhaul! We’re introducing a brand new reader that will offer a standardized, uniform reading experience for fans of literary works. Writers rejoice!
Thumbnails and Submission Previews
Submission previews are also getting improvements! Fixes for custom thumbnail support are on the way, along with an all new cropping tool that will allow creators to customize preview images to better show off your work!
3) Ticket Category Changes
We have updated the list of trouble ticket categories to help users more accurately report issues and problems on the site. Before opening a ticket, please take a moment to review the updated categories.4) Upload Policy Changes
Additionally, we have made changes to the Upload Policy. You can find the changes below:Upload Policy 2.1 - Submissions Used as Reminders
Users may post reminder submissions so long as they meet all of the requirement below:-One (1) submission used as a reminder may be uploaded per 24 hour time frame. This limit applies to all accounts owned by the creator.
-Submission rating must match the highest content rating of the submission(s) being promoted.
-Reminders may not be posted on behalf of other creators.
We have removed the following item from section 2.1:
– Reminder submissions must comply with all other rules in the Upload Policy (e.g. UP 2.9 Duplicate Content). Attempting to bypass these limitations may result in escalated penalties.
This was done to help 2.1 be easier to read and understand. While the line was removed we still do not permit duplicate content as outlined in Upload Policy 2.9.
Upload Policy 2.2 - Sales Submissions
Users may post sale submissions so long as they meet all of the requirements below:-Goods being sold through submissions may only be user-created or handcrafted items.
-Sales submissions cannot be removed and reposted more than once every 24 hours.
-Once a sale submission is uploaded, that same sale may not be uploaded to any other accounts owned by the creator.
-Sales posts may not be posted on behalf of other creators.
-The submission rating must reflect the final product.
We have renamed section 2.2 from “Selling” to “Sales Submissions”, as well as made the other changes highlighted in bold.
Upload Policy 2.7 - Content Involving Minors
Content featuring minors is not allowed when the minor is in the presence of sexual activity, sexual objects, or nudity, though exceptions may be made for non-sexual depictions of birth and breastfeeding. Presence is defined as being in the same scene, such as sharing a comic panel, contiguous image, reference sheet, or specific section of a story where characters are engaging each other.Minors may not have detailed bulges or outlines of normal or hyper genitalia, clothed or otherwise. Minors may not be fetishized. Minors younger than 13 may not be depicted as pregnant. Minors are defined as real or fictional humanoids with a childlike body or younger than 18 years old, and any adolescent animals.
Changes to section 2.7 are highlighted in bold. This change was made to close a loophole some individuals were trying to stretch past our initial intent.
Upload Policy 2.8 - Content Lacking Artistic Merit
Content lacking artistic merit is not permitted on FA, and includes such items as:-Photography focusing on body parts without creative content.
-Placeholder content with empty documents or blank submissions.
-Text-only imagery.
-Content modified to be generally unviewable through use of filters, blurring, or censorship.
We have removed the policy regarding AI-generated and machine learning content from 2.8 and moved it to its own policy.
[NEW] Upload Policy - 2.13 Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Content made using AI, machine learning, or similar generators is not allowed, including derivative works created from it (e.g. stories, audio, backgrounds, paint-overs, using one's own content to generate new content).
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