YWS' Censorship Policy
The Literary Section
As YWS is a literary website, we are strongly against censorship within literary topics. Thus, we only ask members that they rate their work properly (E, 12, 16, and 18) so one may avoid certain topics should they so choose.
However, we ask that members avoid posting expletives in the titles and summaries of their literary works. If a title or summary does contain an expletive, the first letter may remain, but all other letters should be replaced with the asterisk (*) character.
This only applies to literary titles and summaries because these are visible throughout the entire site. The literary work itself need not be censored at all.
While YWS is against censorship generally, YWS is not the right audience to be sharing literary pornography when so many users are minors. Literary works that are only sex scenes unattached to a larger narrative (scenes within larger work withstanding) are therefore not allowed. The work must be a literary one, singular sex scenes will be taken down.
In the Forums
There is seldom need for profanity outside of literary works, and we thus ask members not to use profanity in the forums. We do so for three reasons: (1) most people find them offensive, (2) the use of profanity in a casual context contributes to a hostile atmosphere and (3) this is a site whose target demographic includes young children, some of whom are 13 and under.
In profiles and blogs
YWS does not practice strict moderation of profiles and blogs, allowing members to post content that may include profanities in these areas. Nonetheless, profanities directed toward another user are not allowed in any context.
In clubs
Each club has its own moderating team, set up by the creator of the club. Any rules regarding subject matter are set by the club's mod team.
The entire site
Throughout the entire site, any images depicting nudity will be removed without notice, regardless of their artistic merit. Additionally, any topics or discussions encouraging self-harm will be closed without notice.
Questions
Any questions about the above should be directed to Big Brother.
Updated 11/26/2021
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