Community Standards

The rules for using Spencer's Website and how we enforce them.

Updated April 18, 2026 Version 9.0

These Community Standards define the rules for using Spencer's Website and explain how we enforce them. All users must follow these standards. Violations may result in warnings, temporary suspensions, or permanent account termination.

Quick link: For a summary of the punishment system, see the Terms of Service §4. For the full Acceptable Use Policy, see Acceptable Use.

The SYSTEM Account

SYSTEM (User ID: 0) is our automated moderation account. It handles all enforcement notifications and cannot receive messages.
  • No Interaction: SYSTEM cannot receive emails, direct messages, mentions, or replies
  • Automated Notifications: SYSTEM sends official notifications for all rule violations
  • Message Contents: All SYSTEM messages include: Violation Reason, Evidence Snippet, Strike Count, and Punishment Applied
  • Strike Reset: Strike count automatically resets after 30 days of clean behavior

If you attempt to message SYSTEM, you will receive an auto-response: "SYSTEM is an automated account and does not accept messages. Please visit the Help Center."

Three-Tier Punishment System

TierNameDescriptionDuration
1Verbal WarningStrike recorded on your account. All features remain active.Visible for 30 days, then expires
2Time RemovalPosting, chatting, and interactive features disabled. View-only access.3–14 days (admin discretion)
3Account TerminationPermanent ban from the platform. Data retained for security purposes.Permanent

Time Removal Duration Scale

  • 3 days: Minor disruption (spam, unauthorized advertising)
  • 7 days: Moderate offense (harassment, hate speech violations)
  • 14 days: Final warning before termination (extreme toxicity, repeated offenses)

Complete Rules List

Category A: Respect & Conduct

A1 — Harassment Strike 1–3

Targeting users with insults, slurs, intimidation, or persistent unwanted contact.

  • Strike 1: Verbal Warning
  • Strike 2: 3–7 day Time Removal
  • Strike 3: Account Termination

A2 — Hate Speech Zero Tolerance

Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, religious discrimination, or extremist ideology.

  • Strike 1: Immediate 5-day Time Removal (no warning)
  • Repeat offenses escalate to termination

Category B: Content & Safety

B1 — NSFW/Adult Content Lockdown

Explicit nudity, pornography, or sexually suggestive content involving minors (drawn or real).

  • Immediate: Account enters Lockdown Mode
  • User must submit appeal email to admin for review
  • Content is removed and logged

B2 — Gore/Violent Extremism Immediate Termination

Real-life gore, graphic violence, animal cruelty, or terrorist/extremist content.

  • Immediate: Permanent Account Termination (no warning, no appeal)
  • Incident logged for potential legal reporting

Category C: Security & Privacy

C1 — Doxxing Lockdown

Posting personal information (name, address, phone, workplace, family details) without consent.

  • Immediate: Account enters Lockdown Mode
  • Posted information removed immediately
  • User must submit appeal explaining why they should not receive Time Removal

C2 — Impersonation Strike 1–2

Pretending to be staff, moderators, administrators, or other users.

  • Strike 1: Verbal Warning + forced name/nickname change
  • Strike 2: Account Termination

Category D: Platform Integrity

D1 — Spamming Strike 1–3

Repetitive messages, excessive CAPS, chain mail, or meaningless content flooding.

  • Strike 1: Verbal Warning + content removal
  • Strike 2: 3-day Time Removal
  • Strike 3: 7-day Time Removal

D2 — Unauthorized Advertising Strike 1–3

Unsolicited promotion of external services, Discord servers, social media, or competitors.

  • Strike 1: Verbal Warning
  • Strike 2: 3-day Time Removal
  • Strike 3: Account Termination

D3 — Ban Evasion Termination

Creating new accounts during active Time Removal or after Termination.

  • New account: Immediate Termination
  • Original account: Punishment doubled or escalated to Termination
  • IP and device fingerprints retained for 90 days post-punishment to detect evasion

Category E: Legal

E1 — Illegal Activity Immediate Termination

Buying/selling illegal goods, hacking services, stolen data, or facilitating crimes.

  • Immediate: Permanent Account Termination
  • Incident documented and may be reported to relevant authorities
  • No appeal permitted

Lockdown Mode

Severe Violation Protocol

For severe violations (NSFW content, Doxxing), accounts enter Lockdown Mode immediately.

Lockdown Restrictions

  • All permissions revoked: Cannot post, chat, send Smail, or interact with content
  • View-only access: Can view site but cannot participate
  • Forced appeal page: Redirected to /compliance/appeal on every login
  • Navigation blocked: Cannot navigate away from appeal page until submission
  • Account deletion disabled: Cannot delete account until appeal is processed

Lockdown Appeal Process

  1. User is redirected to the appeal page upon login
  2. User must submit written explanation of the violation
  3. User must acknowledge rules and commit to compliance
  4. Admin reviews appeal within 72 hours
  5. Decision: Release from lockdown OR escalate to Time Removal/Termination

Important: Attempting to circumvent lockdown (VPN, new accounts, browser tricks) will result in immediate Termination without appeal.

Appeals Process

Your Right to Appeal

You have the right to appeal enforcement decisions within 14 days of the action (GDPR Article 22).

How to Appeal

  1. Via Smail: Send a message to any administrator within 14 days
  2. Include: Your perspective on the violation, why you believe it was an error, and your commitment to following rules
  3. One appeal per action: Multiple appeals for the same strike will be ignored
  4. Be respectful: Hostile appeals will be automatically denied

Appeal Review Process

  • Timeline: Human moderator review within 72 hours
  • Outcome: Strike removed, reduced, or upheld
  • Final review: You may request one additional review if new evidence exists
  • Decisions after second review are final

What Can Be Appealed

ActionAppealable?Notes
Verbal Warnings (Tier 1)YesStrikes can be appealed if applied in error
Time Removal (Tier 2)YesDuration can be appealed if excessive
Lockdown ModeYesMust submit via appeal page
Terminations (Tier 3)Yes (14 days)Serious violations (B2, E1) typically not overturned
Gore/Extremism (B2)NoZero tolerance — no appeal permitted
Illegal Activity (E1)NoZero tolerance — no appeal permitted

Enforcement Details

Moderator Discretion

Administrators may escalate punishments at their discretion for:

  • Intentional rule-skirting (evading filters, using coded language)
  • Aggravating circumstances (targeting vulnerable users, organized harassment)
  • Repeat offenses within the 30-day strike window
  • Bad-faith behavior during appeals

Ban Evasion Detection

We employ multiple methods to detect ban evasion:

  • IP address hashing: Stored and checked during registration
  • Device fingerprinting: Browser, screen resolution, fonts, GPU info
  • Behavioral patterns: Writing style, interaction patterns, timing
  • Retention period: Fingerprints kept for duration of punishment + 90 days

Transparency

You can view your current strike count and history in your account settings. Each strike includes rule violated, date applied, expiration date, and associated punishment.

Data Retention for Terminated Accounts

Per our Privacy Policy, terminated accounts retain hashed email, device fingerprints, and strike/violation history indefinitely under GDPR "Legitimate Interest" exemption for security.

Questions?

If you have questions about these Community Standards, contact us:

Email: spencerbuisness101@gmail.com

Note: Do not attempt to contact the SYSTEM account. It cannot receive messages.