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Rules Updated March 2026

Gothgirls Community Rules

These rules exist to keep Gothgirls a safe, welcoming, and creative community for everyone. Breaking these rules may result in content removal, temporary suspension, or a permanent ban.

1. Be Respectful & Kind

Treat everyone with respect. Healthy discussions are welcome, but personal attacks are not.

  • No insults, name-calling, or personal attacks against other users
  • Disagree with ideas, not people — critique the content, not the person
  • No gatekeeping — everyone is welcome regardless of how long they’ve been into goth
  • Be welcoming to newcomers and BabyBats asking questions

2. No Harassment or Hate Speech

Gothgirls has zero tolerance for harassment, bullying, or discrimination of any kind.

  • No targeting individuals with repeated unwanted messages or comments
  • No hate speech based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or body type
  • No doxxing or sharing anyone’s personal information without consent
  • No encouraging self-harm or violence against any individual or group
  • Violations will result in an immediate and permanent ban

3. No Spam or Self-Promotion

Share genuinely — don’t use the community as a billboard for your brand or store.

  • No excessive self-promotion, affiliate links, or drop-shipping ads
  • No repetitive posting of the same content across multiple categories
  • Sharing your own work (art, music, DIY) is fine if you’re an active community member
  • Accounts that exist only to promote products or services will be banned
  • No bots, vote manipulation, or artificial engagement

4. NSFW Content Must Be Tagged

Mark any content that’s not safe for work. Keep things appropriate for the category.

  • All NSFW content must use the NSFW flair/tag — no exceptions
  • No explicit pornographic content — this is a fashion and culture community
  • Lingerie and revealing outfits are allowed with proper NSFW tagging
  • Gore, extreme violence, and shock content are not allowed under any circumstances
  • When in doubt, tag it NSFW

5. Credit Original Creators

Always credit the original artist, photographer, or creator when sharing their work.

  • If you’re sharing someone else’s art, photo, or content, credit them in the title or comments
  • Do not claim other people’s work as your own
  • If the creator asks you to remove their content, do so immediately
  • Support original creators by linking to their profiles or stores when possible

6. Stay On Topic

Post in the right category and keep content relevant to the goth community.

  • Use the appropriate category for your post (e.g., GothMakeup for makeup, GothMusic for music)
  • Off-topic content may be removed by moderators
  • Political posts are only allowed if directly related to goth culture or community
  • Low-effort posts (single word, empty body with just a title) may be removed

7. No Underage Content

All users must be 13 or older. No sexualized content involving minors under any circumstances.

  • You must be at least 13 years old to use Gothgirls
  • No sexualized content involving anyone under 18 — this results in a permanent ban and report to authorities
  • Minors should not share personal identifying information
  • Parents/guardians are responsible for monitoring underage users’ activity

8. Follow Moderator Instructions

Moderators keep this community safe. Respect their decisions and work with them.

  • If a moderator asks you to edit or remove content, comply promptly
  • Do not argue with moderators in public threads — use modmail for disputes
  • Moderator decisions can be appealed by contacting the admin team
  • Impersonating moderators or admins is a bannable offense

9. No Illegal Activity

Don’t use Gothgirls to facilitate, promote, or discuss illegal activities.

  • No selling or promoting illegal substances
  • No piracy or sharing copyrighted material illegally
  • No solicitation of illegal services
  • Content that violates local or international law will be removed and reported

10. Use Good Faith

Engage honestly and in good faith. This community thrives on genuine connection.

  • No trolling, baiting, or deliberately provoking other users
  • No creating alt accounts to evade bans or manipulate votes
  • No spreading misinformation or deliberately misleading content
  • Report rule violations instead of engaging — let moderators handle it

Enforcement

Moderators enforce these rules at their discretion. Consequences depend on severity:

  • First offense (minor): Warning via comment or message
  • Repeat offenses: Temporary suspension (1-30 days)
  • Serious violations: Permanent ban
  • Illegal content: Immediate ban and report to authorities

If you see content that violates these rules, use the Report button on any post or comment, or contact the moderation team directly.