Standard of Decorum (Revised)

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The Havenstead Administration extends a warm welcome and hopes you find your experience as a member of this website to be not only pleasant, but also artistically rewarding. One of our primary goals is to preserve the artistic, elegant atmosphere which has defined Havenstead as something far above the ordinary and as such have established a Standard of Decorum we wish for you to consider.

Those who are familiar with the dynamics of specific lifestyles involving BDSM and Fetish will understand that boundaries will be explored and occasionally pushed against. Persons will be placed in specific situations or challenged with specific goals in mind, for a number of different reasons, those of which are as numerous and unique as the persons involved in their specific situations. However, one of the underlying currents which is never left to chance or guessed upon and that which lies at the heart of Havenstead is consent and communication. Therefore, for this precise reason there are specific standards in Havenstead which will not be challenged for any reason.

The Administration has been fairly generous with the sheer amount of opportunities for creative license; however we ask specifically that certain content be left out of Havenstead. In comparison to the endless opportunity which has been freely offered to our members, a few general common sense and very simple restrictions seem pale in shadow.

We cater to subject matter of a sexual and erotic nature and most are never looked at twice with the eyes of scrutiny, however certain subjects will never be entertained in Havenstead.

• As a whole, we feel there is nothing erotic or enticing on the subject of children and as such, stories involving sexual reference to them will simply not be tolerated. Your story will be deleted and you will be banned immediately without warning.


• Considering the burden of responsibility we carry, we also do not accept stories in reference to incest. Though some may not feel this is a terribly risqué subject, it is not within our best interest to encourage or support overtly controversial or potentially traumatizing material. Your story will be deleted and you will be given a warning through private e-mail


• Stories considering detailed or graphic accounts of rape as potential subject matter other than a reference will also not be accepted. Your story will be deleted and a warning will be given through private e-mail. However, there is an exception to this: we do recognize the validity of Rape Play as a practical tool in establishing or reinforcing trust and will consider the story for posting, but you must forward the story to a moderator for consideration with the understanding that it may or may not be posted. Rape Play is an exclusive subject with specific concepts that may or may not be used in an appropriate context and is subject to the discretion of the Administration.


• Stories in sexual reference to animals will also not be accepted. However, it must be considered that Havenstead is home to a myriad of mundane as well as magical and mythical creatures. Sentient creatures (i.e., Minotaurs, satyrs, elves, fairies, nymphs, selkies, mermaids or mermen, dragons, were creatures; including werewolves and other manner of mythical creatures) are considered acceptable subject matter since they possess the ability to think separately from primal urges and are able to reason out a situation and give proper consent.

There is no reason or legitimate purpose in trying to define a measure of tolerance on these subjects, and please understand specific deviation or obvious challenge will result in subsequent termination.

Standards of Decorum are in place for good reason. If you are uncertain whether your subject matter may be too controversial, please contact a Moderator to discuss the storyline in detail or forward your finished story to a Moderator for approval.

Havenstead operates on a three strikes you're out rule:

• The first offense, your story will be deleted and you will be notified of a warning through private e-mail.



• The second offense, your story will be deleted and you will be notified with an "Administrator's Warning" in the place of your story.


• The third offense your story will be deleted and your membership will be terminated.

Please understand there are certain actions that will bring immediate termination, including (but not limited to) spam posts, stalking, disruptive behavior, and attempts to misuse services (i.e. "hacking"). The Havenstead Administration reserves the right to remove anyone if their actions merit swift and definitive recourse without prior notice.

Thank you for your participation and we certainly look forward to your individual perspectives. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact a member of the Administration Team whose information can be found below.

Warm Regards,
Saviogn

Administrator
havenstead@havenstead.org    

Cornerstones
Saviogn- eccentricblyss@gmail.com
Lord Omen- exstraightjob_pt2@yahoo.com
Lady Lorien- eccentric.wyldflower@gmail.com

Webmaster/ Sentinel
webmaster@havenstead.org