ADMIN: We need to update the Rules.
The daniel_vala community Rules haven't been updated in a few years.
Recent news of the future of the Stargate franchise changes our Spoiler policy, as well as the need for more specific info on how to post content. We also need to decide on precisely how to handle fanmixes if we've already forbidden links to episode or movie downloads in Rule #4.
Here's my Proposal so we can discuss changes/omissions/clarifications.
Open to all comments, but only Members may post to daniel_vala.
First time posts are screened until a moderator approves the entry (to prevent spam).
Owned & Maintained by matt1969 (aka proverbial_one ),
with co-moderation by campylobacter and sweetiemissy .
{DANIEL & VALA}
A community for fans of the Daniel Jackson and Vala Mal Doran relationship in Stargate: SG-1. Join us!
Daniel/Vala: They fight, they banter, they have each other's backs,
and they can't keep their hands off each other.
Fan fiction, fan videos, fan art, icons/wallpaper/banners/picspam, screen grabs, meta discussion, comments & MORE welcome!
NOTICE: Spoilers for upcoming official Stargate media (episodes, movies, books, comics etc.) are posted in this community.
RULES
Dollies created by nerca_beyul . Please do not use without permission.
Community icon by napalm_isis . S1 layout markup by reversescollide , modified by natushka . Banner by natushka
daniel_vala Fanwork Events
Please add your questions or comments -- especially if you have experience with LJ ToS policy enforcement on other communities.
Also, timely ONTD copyright discussion is timely: The Association of Research Libraries gives YouTube's Copyright School an F-
Recent news of the future of the Stargate franchise changes our Spoiler policy, as well as the need for more specific info on how to post content. We also need to decide on precisely how to handle fanmixes if we've already forbidden links to episode or movie downloads in Rule #4.
Here's my Proposal so we can discuss changes/omissions/clarifications.
Open to all comments, but only Members may post to daniel_vala.
First time posts are screened until a moderator approves the entry (to prevent spam).
Owned & Maintained by matt1969 (aka proverbial_one ),
with co-moderation by campylobacter and sweetiemissy .
{DANIEL & VALA}
A community for fans of the Daniel Jackson and Vala Mal Doran relationship in Stargate: SG-1. Join us!
Daniel/Vala: They fight, they banter, they have each other's backs,
and they can't keep their hands off each other.
Fan fiction, fan videos, fan art, icons/wallpaper/banners/picspam, screen grabs, meta discussion, comments & MORE welcome!
NOTICE: Spoilers for upcoming official Stargate media (episodes, movies, books, comics etc.) are posted in this community.
RULES
- You must use an LJ-CUT for:
- SPOILERS (info regarding any upcoming Stargate movies, comics, audio books, SGU episodes, or other Stargate franchise media and its tie-ins). Please report any spoilers not behind a cut to matt1969 via private message if the original poster does not conceal the spoiler after a friendly reminder. New fans join the Stargate fandom all the time; it's common courtesy to mention TIMELINE (which episode or movie your fanwork is based on). It also helps the fans who've seen every episode and movie understand where in the canonical timeline your work is set.
- LONG CONTENT ( fan fiction over 100 words, picspam, animated GIF or icon dumps, wallpapers, meta discussion, multiple embedded videos, etc.) In general, place an LJ-Cut after:
- a story header or approx. 2 paragraphs of text,
- a preview image no larger than 560x560 pixels
- 1 embedded video (560x349 maximum size)
- 3 icons (100x100 each)
- LJ's Frequently Asked Question #75 explains how to make an LJ-Cut.
- OFF-TOPIC POST RESTRICTION
- This community celebrates the fictional characters Daniel Jackson and Vala Mal Doran and differentiates them from the actors who portray them (Michael Shanks, James Spader, Claudia Black, Stephen Park, April Telek, Barbara Kottmeier, Jason Coleman); please respect their privacy and refrain from discussing the actors' personal lives.
- All posts must concern the relationship (antagonism, friendship, team, romantic, connubial or sexual etc.) between Daniel and Vala.
- Announcements and promotions for other fandom communities, events or awards must concern Daniel & Vala.
- OT (off-topic) subjects require permission from a moderator; contact matt1969 or campylobacter via private message.
- LABELS
- YOU MUST label any additional pairings (Sam/Jack, Sam/Vala, Jack/Daniel, Cam/Carolyn, etc.) and polyamorous relationships (Daniel/Jack/Vala, Daniel/Cam/Vala, etc.) in your fanfic or fanart. This alerts readers of what to expect, as well as helping daniel_vala members who enjoy those 'ships to find your fanwork in a Search.
- DO NOT LEAVE the Subject line blank! Clearly state what you're posting.
example: FANFIC REC: Fluffy Bunnies Viciously Dismember Thor by crackie (NC-17/Adult) (See " Illustrated Guide to posting to Daniel_Vala" for a detailed tutorial and story header template.) - Please include a content rating for stories or artwork. (The Fiction Ratings system is most suited to stories, but not as well known as the copyright-protected MPAA movie ratings system; use whatever system at your discretion.)
- When posting an entire story or other fanwork directly into a daniel_vala entry (as opposed to linking to it), select the Adult Concepts or Explicit Adult Content flag if posting anything NSFW (not safe for work).
- Links (in either Public or Members'-only posts) to illegal/pirated downloads of episodes or movies put this community at risk of suspension by LiveJournal for violation of Terms of Service §XVe; the post concerned will be removed and its writer put on moderated status. Do not post links (in either Public or Members'-only posts) to illegal/pirated downloads of episodes or movies; we encourage fans to purchase official Stargate merchandise to support the continued production of franchise media. Links included in fanmixes posted here should point to sites that allow purchase of authorized audio files to support the livelihood of musicians & artists.
- Share the squee! Set your daniel_vala posts to Everyone (Public) unless you wish to Member-Lock your content from search engines or are having problems with spambots.
- Treat each other with respect. Bullies will be investigated and possibly banned. We have a loving community here, and would like to see that continue.
Dollies created by nerca_beyul . Please do not use without permission.
Community icon by napalm_isis . S1 layout markup by reversescollide , modified by natushka . Banner by natushka
daniel_vala Fanwork Events
- 2008 Prompt/Fill Ficathon
- 2009 " February is the Month of Love" challenge responses
- 2010 " Springtime is for Lovers"
- 2010 Challenge: Episode: "Prometheus Unbound"
- 2011 " February is the Month of Love"
- 2011 " Springtime is for Lovers"
Please add your questions or comments -- especially if you have experience with LJ ToS policy enforcement on other communities.
Also, timely ONTD copyright discussion is timely: The Association of Research Libraries gives YouTube's Copyright School an F-