Post by Seric Phriam on Sept 20, 2011 17:00:16 GMT -5
About This Forum
This is a forum directed at Christian Otherkin, people who following the Christian religion, but also identify as something non-human. Of course, if you are not Christian but are Otherkin, or the other way around, or not either, you are still welcome. Just keep in mind that this board is aimed at Christian Otherkin, and most of the discussions will be about those subjects.
We will not judge you if you are not Christian or Otherkin, but we might try to convert you.
After all, that's what this board is about. (Of course, if you don't want people to try to convert you, just say so.)
What are Christians/Otherkin?
Christians are people who follow a God called 'Adonai' (there are other titles, also) and believe Jesus Christ existed. They follow both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, but there are different sects of Christianity, but please don't bring those with you here. On this board, it doesn't matter if you are Catholic or Mormon or what have you, I'd like to just keep it at 'Christian'.
Otherkin are people who identity as something other than a human. Some believe they have the souls of animals, others believe they are reincarnated. Some even believe they have a strong connection to a mythical creature. There are countless theories on Otherkin, who are also sometimes called Therianthropes.
Who Should and Shouldn't Join This Board?
We do not accept role-players, people who believe in 'fluff'; such as physical shifting, trolls, or people who want to just complain. If we even suspect you are a troll, you will find yourself banned very quickly.
We DO accept people who are unsure if they are Otherkin (or therian), or who don't know much about Christianity and want to learn more. We also gladly accept psi vampires and multiples. Generally, people who are serious about this are welcome.
When You Sign Up
When you sign up, you will be required to make a unique username that is non-offensive. 'Otherkin' won't do, as it will just confuse people.
You will have to provide a viable e-mail address to activate your account. You can hide your e-mail address later if you want.
You will be required to post an introduction in the new member's section of the board. Please give us some information about yourself, such as how you came to follow Christianity, or if that isn't applicable, what religion you do follow. If you actually read these rules, be sure to post 'papaya whip' somewhere in your intro, or you will be asked to read the rules. What type of Otherkin or Therian you are would be helpful as well (so I can sort you into the proper group), and anything else like hobbies, interests, that kind of stuff. Please do NOT give out personal information, such as your address or phone number.
Here are the groups you can be sorted into:
Christian Groups:
Christian Animal Kin
Christian Poly-Form
Christian Anthromorph
Christian Mythic Kin
Christian Psi Vampire
Christian Multiple
Christian Non Kin
Non-Christian Groups:
Animal Kin
Poly-Form
Anthromorph
Mythic Kin
Psi Vampire
Multiple
Non Kin
There is more information on these types in the Rules and Info section. Please be sure to choose one and mention it in your intro.
I can also give you a custom title, if you want. Your exact species would probably be good, if you know what it is. Your religion/beliefs would be good to have there also, so we don't have to ask.
If you are multiple, please just make one account for the system.
Posting Requirements
This is a forum for intelligent adults (or intelligent children who can behave like adults) and literacy is expected. No chat-speak, or text-speak like 'OMG 4rl lulz'. That just isn't appropriate. Please try your hardest, and feel free to use spell check.
If you post on a thread but only want to reply to one post, please 'shout'.
@member's Name
Your message.
An example of a shout is this:
"@ Wolf Cross
Thanks for that post, it was very informative."
You can also 'quote', using the quote feature of this board. To quote, select the post you want to use and select the 'quote' button. It will then appear in your post, in the appropriate code.
Appropriateness
We do not accept insults, or swearing directed at other members. You can curse if you are upset about something, but please remember that some younger people may join the boards. We do not accept 'mature' subjects such as sex, drugs, violence or anything you wouldn't talk about to your kid.
Please do not come to this forum complaining about something. If you have a problem, we will give you our best advice, but don't expect pity. If all you want is pity, take it elsewhere.
And perhaps the most important part of all this, RESPECT. Respect the other members, and guests. You do not sign up to pick on other people, or guests. You do not get special benefits by signing up.
Do not go claiming to know the secrets of physical shifting. Do not say 'I'm really God.' Even if you think you are, that's nice. Expect skepticism. And absolutely, do not EVER go saying 'I'm a true Otherkin/Whatever and you can only be like me if you do what I say.' That is an INSTANT ban. This is your warning.
DO NOT pick fights. Do not spam. These are just general annoyances, and take away from what this forum is about. People come here to talk about these things without being trolled. If you do not respect that, you will be banned.
Copyright Issues
Do not post copyrighted music, art, writing, whatever. Do not post anything that could get this board in legal trouble. If you can get permission to post it, that's fine, otherwise, please just provide a link, if you must.
If You Want To Meet Someone
Meetings will be arranged off-site. This is a forum, not a party. I can understand wanting to get together, but you will not involve this board in ANY way when arranging meetings. If someone private messages you about meeting, you are to take a screenshot of the message and send it to me. If someone gets hurt while meeting another member, we will not be held responsible. Meet someone else at your own risk. You don't have to do what they say.
Private Messages
You are not to talk about anything inappropriate for the boards in a private message. You are not to talk smack about other members in private messages. Again, do not arrange a meeting in a private message; if you want to meet someone, you may exchange e-mail in a private message, but please do not post your e-mail on the boards. Any guest could see that.
Moderators
They are here to help you. If you are having trouble with anything on the boards, please private message one of the mods, or me.
Other Stuff
Please enjoy yourself! If you follow the rules and are kind to everyone, this will be a great place to talk about Christianity and Otherkin.
Post 'blue' somewhere in your introduction to prove you read this set of rules.
This is a forum directed at Christian Otherkin, people who following the Christian religion, but also identify as something non-human. Of course, if you are not Christian but are Otherkin, or the other way around, or not either, you are still welcome. Just keep in mind that this board is aimed at Christian Otherkin, and most of the discussions will be about those subjects.
We will not judge you if you are not Christian or Otherkin, but we might try to convert you.
After all, that's what this board is about. (Of course, if you don't want people to try to convert you, just say so.)What are Christians/Otherkin?
Christians are people who follow a God called 'Adonai' (there are other titles, also) and believe Jesus Christ existed. They follow both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, but there are different sects of Christianity, but please don't bring those with you here. On this board, it doesn't matter if you are Catholic or Mormon or what have you, I'd like to just keep it at 'Christian'.
Otherkin are people who identity as something other than a human. Some believe they have the souls of animals, others believe they are reincarnated. Some even believe they have a strong connection to a mythical creature. There are countless theories on Otherkin, who are also sometimes called Therianthropes.
Who Should and Shouldn't Join This Board?
We do not accept role-players, people who believe in 'fluff'; such as physical shifting, trolls, or people who want to just complain. If we even suspect you are a troll, you will find yourself banned very quickly.
We DO accept people who are unsure if they are Otherkin (or therian), or who don't know much about Christianity and want to learn more. We also gladly accept psi vampires and multiples. Generally, people who are serious about this are welcome.
When You Sign Up
When you sign up, you will be required to make a unique username that is non-offensive. 'Otherkin' won't do, as it will just confuse people.
You will have to provide a viable e-mail address to activate your account. You can hide your e-mail address later if you want.
You will be required to post an introduction in the new member's section of the board. Please give us some information about yourself, such as how you came to follow Christianity, or if that isn't applicable, what religion you do follow. If you actually read these rules, be sure to post 'papaya whip' somewhere in your intro, or you will be asked to read the rules. What type of Otherkin or Therian you are would be helpful as well (so I can sort you into the proper group), and anything else like hobbies, interests, that kind of stuff. Please do NOT give out personal information, such as your address or phone number.
Here are the groups you can be sorted into:
Christian Groups:
Christian Animal Kin
Christian Poly-Form
Christian Anthromorph
Christian Mythic Kin
Christian Psi Vampire
Christian Multiple
Christian Non Kin
Non-Christian Groups:
Animal Kin
Poly-Form
Anthromorph
Mythic Kin
Psi Vampire
Multiple
Non Kin
There is more information on these types in the Rules and Info section. Please be sure to choose one and mention it in your intro.
I can also give you a custom title, if you want. Your exact species would probably be good, if you know what it is. Your religion/beliefs would be good to have there also, so we don't have to ask.
If you are multiple, please just make one account for the system.
Posting Requirements
This is a forum for intelligent adults (or intelligent children who can behave like adults) and literacy is expected. No chat-speak, or text-speak like 'OMG 4rl lulz'. That just isn't appropriate. Please try your hardest, and feel free to use spell check.
If you post on a thread but only want to reply to one post, please 'shout'.
@member's Name
Your message.
An example of a shout is this:
"@ Wolf Cross
Thanks for that post, it was very informative."
You can also 'quote', using the quote feature of this board. To quote, select the post you want to use and select the 'quote' button. It will then appear in your post, in the appropriate code.
Appropriateness
We do not accept insults, or swearing directed at other members. You can curse if you are upset about something, but please remember that some younger people may join the boards. We do not accept 'mature' subjects such as sex, drugs, violence or anything you wouldn't talk about to your kid.
Please do not come to this forum complaining about something. If you have a problem, we will give you our best advice, but don't expect pity. If all you want is pity, take it elsewhere.
And perhaps the most important part of all this, RESPECT. Respect the other members, and guests. You do not sign up to pick on other people, or guests. You do not get special benefits by signing up.
Do not go claiming to know the secrets of physical shifting. Do not say 'I'm really God.' Even if you think you are, that's nice. Expect skepticism. And absolutely, do not EVER go saying 'I'm a true Otherkin/Whatever and you can only be like me if you do what I say.' That is an INSTANT ban. This is your warning.
DO NOT pick fights. Do not spam. These are just general annoyances, and take away from what this forum is about. People come here to talk about these things without being trolled. If you do not respect that, you will be banned.
Copyright Issues
Do not post copyrighted music, art, writing, whatever. Do not post anything that could get this board in legal trouble. If you can get permission to post it, that's fine, otherwise, please just provide a link, if you must.
If You Want To Meet Someone
Meetings will be arranged off-site. This is a forum, not a party. I can understand wanting to get together, but you will not involve this board in ANY way when arranging meetings. If someone private messages you about meeting, you are to take a screenshot of the message and send it to me. If someone gets hurt while meeting another member, we will not be held responsible. Meet someone else at your own risk. You don't have to do what they say.
Private Messages
You are not to talk about anything inappropriate for the boards in a private message. You are not to talk smack about other members in private messages. Again, do not arrange a meeting in a private message; if you want to meet someone, you may exchange e-mail in a private message, but please do not post your e-mail on the boards. Any guest could see that.
Moderators
They are here to help you. If you are having trouble with anything on the boards, please private message one of the mods, or me.
Other Stuff
Please enjoy yourself! If you follow the rules and are kind to everyone, this will be a great place to talk about Christianity and Otherkin.
Post 'blue' somewhere in your introduction to prove you read this set of rules.