THE TSHE FIELD GUIDE

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Everything you need to find your way around TSHE.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and official answers.

Frequently asked questions and their answers, based on the current rules.

Do warnings expire?

Yes. Warnings expire after 6 months without any further violations. After 6 clean months, the warning no longer counts toward escalation. If you receive a new warning before the 6 months are up, the expiry clock restarts for all active warnings. Expired warnings remain logged for reference but do not affect tier escalation.

What is zero-tolerance?

Zero-tolerance offences result in an immediate permanent ban with no prior warning and no appeal rights. These are: Hate speech and slurs (any form, any intent, any context), CSAM (any form — sharing, requesting, referencing, generating), Doxxing and dox teasing, Real-world threats of violence or harm, Malware and phishing distribution. No context, intent, history, or relationship changes this. The ban is immediate and permanent.

How do I appeal?

Go to the official appeal portal. Include your case number (from the DM you received). Be calm, factual, and concise. Explain why you believe a staff error occurred. Appeals are reviewed by staff who were not involved in the original action. Do NOT DM staff about your appeal — this will void it. Do NOT argue your case in public channels — this will escalate the penalty. Appeals for hate speech, CSAM, doxxing, real-world threats, and malware are never accepted.

Can I DM other members?

Yes, but all server rules apply to DMs sent to members. This means: No harassment, threats, or abuse via DM; No unsolicited advertising or server invites via DM; No NSFW content via DM; No DMing staff to dispute moderation actions. "It was a private DM" is not a defence. All rule violations via DM are fully actionable.

Does off-server conduct matter?

Yes. Misconduct targeting members on external platforms is actionable when reported with verifiable evidence: Harassment of members in other servers, group chats, or platforms; Coordinating raids or harassment campaigns against the server; Sharing private server content externally; Targeting members on social media. The platform where the misconduct occurred does not matter.

How do I report someone?

Use the server report system. Do NOT: Confront the violator in public channels; Attempt to moderate or warn them yourself (this is mini-modding); Start public arguments or callouts. Gather evidence (screenshots, message links) and submit through the official reporting channel. For urgent issues (threats, CSAM, doxxing), ping staff directly or open a ticket.

What happens for a first offense?

It depends on the severity: Minor (off-topic, accidental spam): Tier 1 — verbal reminder or minor timeout. Moderate (rudeness, mini-modding): Tier 2 — formal warning (expires in 6 months). Severe (harassment, boundary violations): Tier 3+ — mute or temporary ban. Zero-tolerance (hate speech, threats, doxxing, CSAM, malware): immediate permanent ban. Staff may skip tiers based on severity. First offences at higher tiers are documented with reasoning.

Can I use alt accounts?

Alt accounts are permitted as long as they do not evade moderation actions. Alt accounts joining while a ban or mute is active = permanent ban of all associated accounts. Passive observation on an alt during a ban = treated identically to active evasion. Warnings on alts merge onto the primary record. No fresh slate on an alt. The server reserves the right to associate accounts based on shared identifiers.

What about AI content?

AI content is held to the same standards as any other content. No NSFW, hateful, or rule-violating AI content. No flooding channels with low-effort AI (classified as spam). No impersonating members, staff, or bots with AI. Using AI to bypass filters = zero-tolerance, immediate permanent ban. AI-generated CSAM in any form results in immediate permanent ban and a report to authorities.

What if I see someone breaking the rules?

If you notice a user breaking server rules, harassing others, or doing something suspicious, please report it instead of engaging. Use the /report command with @user to submit a report. You can also right-click a message or user -\> Apps -\> Report message/user. Include a clear reason for the report, message links or screenshots (if possible), and any relevant context that helps staff understand the situation. Our staff team will review the report privately and take appropriate action if needed. False reports or abuse of the system may result in punishment.

Practical guide

The FAQ gives quick answers to recurring questions. Full rules and moderation pages take precedence when more detail is needed.

Key actions

  • Search this page first
  • Follow the linked detailed policy
  • Use support if still unresolved

What if two pages seem different?

Use the more specific policy page, then ask staff for clarification. Do not rely on old screenshots or second-hand summaries.

Keep in mind:

  • Policies may be clarified
  • Case-specific decisions require private support
  • Never post sensitive evidence publicly