Bambi Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) I assume we've all seen the latest new concerning BZP. I'm wondering, are places like Tumblr, deviantArt, or Furaffinity allowed to be linked to/mentioned?I also assume we can't post any sort of videos with swearing in them? And we are free to mention sites with forums/commenting systems as long as they're SFW? Just making sure. c: Edited July 26, 2013 by Bambi Quote [my blog] [custom emotes] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Vandelay Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 I was just wondering about deviantArt. However, I have linked to deviantArt before, and no one said anything about it, so I assume its allowed. As long as you're not directly linking to something inappropriate, its fine I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) Previously we could link to dA, but never mention it.Also one other thing, is there a limit to how many videos we can embed in one post? And are we allowed to do video-only posts, or will the rule be the same as the image-only posts (as in we can do a video-only post only in a blog entry)? Edited July 26, 2013 by Bambi Quote [my blog] [custom emotes] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) I was going to wait for the talkback topic to be made to ask for some clarification, but this will do. :PMany forums do not have as strict language guidelines as we have here. So while the content is entirely appropriate (what I am thinking of now is a fan site for Transformers, for example), members are allowed to swear. I imagine the warning when leaving the site should be sufficient to notify people of this possibility. I would find it fine to link to such places with the warning now in place, but as "swearing" was in the list of things not allowed in the news article, I wish to double check this. Obviously a curse-laden blog entry or music video would not be allowed, but I don't see why an ordinary forum shouldn't.~|ET|~ Edited July 26, 2013 by Electric Turahk Quote E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 Well how about those sites I mentioned, since you could easily stumble upon a NSFW piece of artwork, for instance? :v Quote [my blog] [custom emotes] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 (edited) I believe that as long as the page to which you are linking does not violate BZP's guidelines, then it is fair game. We cannot control which links you follow from that page - hence the popup. And yes, you are now free to mention these sites by name. In fact, you can mention any site by name; that part forbidding this has been removed from the guidelines. Sites not allowed to be mentioned will be covered by the word filter, so don't worry about slipping up. Edited July 26, 2013 by -Windrider- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambi Posted July 26, 2013 Author Share Posted July 26, 2013 Excellent. Any word on video-only posts? Quote [my blog] [custom emotes] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 For that, go by the rules of the forum in question. I think COT and G&T are the only two that forbid image-only posts at the moment, so as a leader in both of those forums, I'll make an executive decision and say that video-only posts are not allowed there as well. Otherwise, go for it. (And let's be honest, that rule is pretty easily circumvented and I'm planning to look into removing it anyway. But for now...) :> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meiko Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 If what's on the page you're linking to would be allowed if it were a BZPower post/blog, then you can link to it. So sites like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Tumblr and other sites where content is user-generated, the page/post/video you link would need to be appropriate per BZPower's Rules and Guidelines. Quote -- Meiko - @georgebarnick LUG Ambassador and administrator at Brickipedia News reporter and database administrator at Brickset Administrator at BIONICLEsector01 DISCLAIMER: All opinions and contributions made under this account are based solely on my own personal thoughts and opinions, and in no way represent any of the above groups/entities. If you have any concerns or inquiries about the contributions made under this account, please contact me individually and I will address them with you to the best of my ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopekemaster Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 So I'm guessing I can put in my signature links to my wordpress blogs now? Quote My Writing Blog (more writing coming soon!) My Bionicle/LEGO Blog (defunct) Hyfudiar on Spotify (noise/drone/experimental music) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 So I'm guessing I can put in my signature links to my wordpress blogs now?Yes, you can. Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reznas Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 The limited video count per post is 3, that's just how it works, Vimeo, YouTube or not. I'm sure that can be changed. Perhaps a Tracker Ticket can be made... -Rez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 The limited video count per post is 3, that's just how it works, Vimeo, YouTube or not. I'm sure that can be changed. Perhaps a Tracker Ticket can be made... -RezI'm not sure we'd want more than three videos in a post. There may be a setting to control it somewhere though. You can definitely make a Tracker ticket and we can see what people think. Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ektris Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Just want to be perfectly clear... So if I wanted to link to a news article on TFW2005 to give people more info, that's fine?~|ET|~ Quote E-T... Phone home. "He walks among us, but he is not one of us." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Just want to be perfectly clear... So if I wanted to link to a news article on TFW2005 to give people more info, that's fine?~|ET|~Yes. Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. House Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Is TV Tropes okay to link to? Quote I occasionally return to BZP for a nostalgic trip back. Hit me up on discord if you need anything. BZPRPG Characters that I will possibly revive, Mons-Shajs-Tarotrix-Aryll Vudigg-Jorruk Yokin-Senavysh Angavur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatanui Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Is TV Tropes okay to link to?I'd say it depends on the article you link to. Knowing the site, good luck with that. -Gata Quote - Gata Please don't use my avatar or signature without permission, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Is TV Tropes okay to link to?I'd say it depends on the article you link to. Knowing the site, good luck with that. -Gata Pretty much this. Here's B6's take on it: Wait, are we allowed to mention the Bionicle wiki and TV tropes now? I guess I shouldn't be giving people any ideas...You can mention them, but I'd be careful about linking to TV Tropes. Are you saying that because of content or because you don't want BZP responsible for letting people become consumed with TV Tropes? A little of both. It's more because on a lot of the pages I've seen there's content that wouldn't be appropriate for BZPower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopekemaster Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 What about a page on the MSPA forums? Quote My Writing Blog (more writing coming soon!) My Bionicle/LEGO Blog (defunct) Hyfudiar on Spotify (noise/drone/experimental music) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Doubtful, due to language and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Hohenheim Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'm assuming that a wiki that links to a forum is okay to link to, so long as there is nothing against the rules, correct? Quote Previously known as Aiwendil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'm assuming that a wiki that links to a forum is okay to link to, so long as there is nothing against the rules, correct? Yes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Hohenheim Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'm assuming that a wiki that links to a forum is okay to link to, so long as there is nothing against the rules, correct? Yes! excellent. this suits my plans perfectly. Quote Previously known as Aiwendil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timelady Gallade Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'm assuming that a wiki that links to a forum is okay to link to, so long as there is nothing against the rules, correct? Yes! excellent. this suits my plans perfectly. To take over the world and/or bzpower? Also, I might use that someday, but eh, yer never know. But hey, great update! Quote P̴̡͘r̛̕a̵͟i̷͞s͢͠é̴̢̛̕ ̛͡t̴̶̨͞h͢҉̶e̢͟ ̸̢͢͠R͢é̷͏̶d̸͘͞ ̴͟͡͏͞a͞n̶̛̕̕҉d̶͠͞͞ ̶̡̧B̷̛l̀҉a҉̢́͟c̕͠k̢͠ ̶̸̡͟͢Ģ͞͝͏͝ó̕d̛͢͢͡͠.̧҉.̷̧̛͟͞.̀҉̴̧̨̧̡Minecraft username: furno5943 3DS Friend code: 5043 2524 8032 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora the cat Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I assume we can link to solisMagna? Quote -Insert deep message to prove I am alive here- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Six Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 I assume we can link to solisMagna?Yes. Quote Bio of a BZP Admin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Strawberry Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 (edited) Can I link to my completed broadcasts on Twitch.TV? As long as there's nothing breaking the rules on the page? Edited November 4, 2013 by Kim of Sunshine Quote New song parody: For the first time in forever (Bionicle is Back) Hi! I love drawing and animation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Can I link to my completed broadcasts on Twitch.TV? As long as there's nothing breaking the rules on the page? Yes, but make sure the broadcasts themselves are appropriate too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacian Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 What if I link a video to youtube and the video is appropriate while the comments aren't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reznas Posted November 6, 2013 Share Posted November 6, 2013 What if I link a video to youtube and the video is appropriate while the comments aren't? That's fine. No one can ever control that, and it's up to the user's discretion to choose whether or not to read the comments in the video. If you want to be the safest, just embed the video in your posts, messages, etc. You can't view the comments through embedded videos. -Rez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Windrider- Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Right - you are really only responsible for the static content of the page. Otherwise, that's what the popup warning is for.Rez is also right about embedding. And while the embedded video still contains a link to the Youtube page, I am not sure if many even follow that link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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