Post by TwistedLover on Nov 24, 2013 19:59:39 GMT -5
Artwork Shops Subforum Rules
Welcome to the Shops Subforum, of the Artwork Forum! In this section you are free to create shops and take requests made from your fellow PokeStadium members. This thread will provide you with the basics about what is acceptable and unacceptable behaviour in this section.
When posting a shop
Make sure that you follow every rule that we have here. Any shop that is opened that does not follow the rules will be deleted and you will receive a warning. You are required to follow all the rules here. Continually posting something that does not follow the rules will result in you losing your ability to post in that section. You are lastly required to mention which moderator approved your shop.
Ensure you have the abilities to open a shop
Consider whether:
-You have the spriting skills to produce artwork for others.
-You have the time to commit to your shop, and remain active.
Essential content
-A list of what you are offering: for example, recolouring, fusing, banners, etc.
-Samples/examples of your work: which are relevant to what you are offering.
-Forms: so people know how to order.
-Create rules for your shop: how many requests are allowed to be waiting in the queue at one time? How many requests can each member make? Do you require credit?
Expected behaviour for people hosting a shop
-Do not skip orders.
-Fulfill all orders which are made in your shop.
-PM a moderator if you would like your shop closed- whether temporarily to catch up on orders, or permanently.
-Shops which do not mention who approved a shop, will be closed until it is confirmed that a moderator has actually approved the shop.
Expected behaviour when requesting
-Be patient and do not nag the shop host, as it is considered SPAM and posts such as these will be deleted.
-Follow the host's rules.
-Report threads and posts which do not meet the rules, rather than Mini Modding.
A shop which has not been posted in for 30 days will be locked
This is to prevent any potential bumps or necrobumps. It also gives guidence to those looking to request, though do not know which are active or inactive. If you would like your shop reopened, then PM all the globals, asking for your shop to be unlocked. Ensure to send along a link to your shop too.
Additional recommendations
These aren't rules, so you will not be infracted for not following them; however, they serve as useful hints for a successful shop.
Create a unique thread title. Instead of having Dypsht's Shop, perhaps use ~.~ Dypsht's Shop ~.~.
Post in your thread as well as PM the member their order. Some people forget they have ordered from you.
Any questions that you have about the shop rules feel free to ask them here.