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The '''clans''' section of the [[Public Forums|forums]] is where users may create clans once they are approved. Clans are a group of users who share a common interest, such as a certain type of Pokémon or fandom.
The '''clans''' section of the [[Public Forums|forums]] is where users may create clans. Clans are a group of users who share a common interest, such as a certain type of Pokémon or fandom. They must be approved before creation.
==Types of Clans==
==Types of Clans==
Clans are arranged into three categories, [http://q.pokefarm.org/forum/150'''Clans'''], [http://q.pokefarm.org/forum/330'''Other Clans'''], and [http://q.pokefarm.org/forum/335'''Country Specific Clans'''].
Clans are arranged into three categories, [https://pokefarm.com/forum/150'''Clans'''], [https://pokefarm.com/forum/330'''Other Clans'''], and [https://pokefarm.com/forum/335'''Country Specific Clans'''].


===Clans===
===Pokémon Clans===
This section is for clans related to Pokémon or Pokéfarm in general.
This section is for clans related to Pokémon or Pokéfarm in general.


===Other Clans===
===Other Clans===
This section is for clans that don't relate to Pokémon or PokéFarm, and can include common interests or fandoms.
This section is for clans that don't relate to Pokémon or PokéFarm and can include common interests or fandoms.


===Country Specific Clans===
==Submitting a Clan==
This is a subforum in "Other Clans" and is for clans with users from a certain country.
When applying for a Clan, a form must be filled out. The application for submitting a clan can be found [https://pokefarm.com/clans'''here''']. From the form, you must fill out a Clan Name, the type of Clan, and a description explaining what the Clan will entail.


==Submitting a Clan==
If a clan is approved, the user will receive a [[Personal Messages|Personal Message]] with a link to create the new thread. The thread will be locked upon creation but can be unlocked once the user is ready to make the first post in the clan. However, if a clan is rejected, a Personal Message will be sent by [[System Salamence]] explaining the reason of rejection. Accepted and rejected clans will appear on the [[ModWatch]].
The application for submitting a clan is found [http://q.pokefarm.org/clan'''here'''].
If a clan is approved the user will receive a PM notifying them that their clan has been approved.  A link will be provided to create the new thread, which will be locked upon creation but can be unlocked once the user is ready to make the first post in the clan. However, if a clan is rejected a PM will be sent by [[System Salamence]] explaining the reason it has been rejected. Accepted and rejected clans will also appear on the [[ModWatch]].


A clan may be rejected for the following reasons;
A clan may be rejected for the following reasons:
* It is a duplicate of a preexisting clan
*It is a duplicate of a preexisting clan.
* The description is too vague
*The description is too vague.
* The clan is too specific
*The clan serves little purpose.
* Promotes spam
*The clan is too specific. {{Explain|What does it mean by "specific"?|Explain}}
* Applied for in the wrong section
*Promotes spam.
*Applied for in the wrong section.


==Rules==
==Rules==
For a more detailed list, click [http://q.pokefarm.org/forum/thread/192/Clan-application-and-reminders'''here'''].
For a more detailed list, click [https://pokefarm.com/forum/thread/35843/Clan-applications-apply-here-Rules'''here'''].
* The clan should be in its appropriate section, mature clans should go into the mature section
* A clear description must be given stating the purpose of the clan
* A clan may be submitted a maximum number of three times
* A user may own a maximum of three clans
* Anyone can be denied ownership of a clan
* Pointless clans that promote spam, click begging, ect are prohibited
* A user has one month to create an approved clan. If the user does not meet this time, the user may submit another form, however they must create the clan within one week . Another user may also submit another form for this clan
* Certain clans require mature users to run, such as the HVC
* No RP clans are allowed to discuss a specific roleplay or function as a place to roleplay any RP can be posted here https://pokefarm.com/forum/200


==References==
*The clan should be in its appropriate section.
http://q.pokefarm.org/forum/thread/192/Clan-application-and-reminders
*A clear description must be given stating the purpose of the clan.
*A clan may be submitted a maximum number of three times.
*A user may own as many as they can keep track of.
**If one or two clans are owned and a user applies for another clan, they will be judged based on the management skills of the other clans.
*Pointless clans that promote spam, click begging, etc. are prohibited.
*A user has one month to create an approved clan.  
**Failure to do so will lead to the clan application being forfeit.
*No RP clans are allowed to discuss a specific roleplay or function as a place to roleplay.
*If a clan is inactive for more than a month, the clan will be deleted and the owner will receive a PM detailing why the clan was deleted.
*If the reason for the removal of a thread went beyond inactivity, such as rules being broken, then the clan will not be retrieved.{{Note|Staff reserves the right to deny anyone, at any time, the right to own a clan, so long as there is valid reasoning for doing so. This reasoning can be found out by requesting it from a member of staff via PM.}}
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Latest revision as of 14:21, 23 August 2022

The clans section of the forums is where users may create clans. Clans are a group of users who share a common interest, such as a certain type of Pokémon or fandom. They must be approved before creation.

Types of Clans

Clans are arranged into three categories, Clans, Other Clans, and Country Specific Clans.

Pokémon Clans

This section is for clans related to Pokémon or Pokéfarm in general.

Other Clans

This section is for clans that don't relate to Pokémon or PokéFarm and can include common interests or fandoms.

Submitting a Clan

When applying for a Clan, a form must be filled out. The application for submitting a clan can be found here. From the form, you must fill out a Clan Name, the type of Clan, and a description explaining what the Clan will entail.

If a clan is approved, the user will receive a Personal Message with a link to create the new thread. The thread will be locked upon creation but can be unlocked once the user is ready to make the first post in the clan. However, if a clan is rejected, a Personal Message will be sent by System Salamence explaining the reason of rejection. Accepted and rejected clans will appear on the ModWatch.

A clan may be rejected for the following reasons:

  • It is a duplicate of a preexisting clan.
  • The description is too vague.
  • The clan serves little purpose.
  • The clan is too specific. Explain
  • Promotes spam.
  • Applied for in the wrong section.

Rules

For a more detailed list, click here.

  • The clan should be in its appropriate section.
  • A clear description must be given stating the purpose of the clan.
  • A clan may be submitted a maximum number of three times.
  • A user may own as many as they can keep track of.
    • If one or two clans are owned and a user applies for another clan, they will be judged based on the management skills of the other clans.
  • Pointless clans that promote spam, click begging, etc. are prohibited.
  • A user has one month to create an approved clan.
    • Failure to do so will lead to the clan application being forfeit.
  • No RP clans are allowed to discuss a specific roleplay or function as a place to roleplay.
  • If a clan is inactive for more than a month, the clan will be deleted and the owner will receive a PM detailing why the clan was deleted.
  • If the reason for the removal of a thread went beyond inactivity, such as rules being broken, then the clan will not be retrieved.
Note: Staff reserves the right to deny anyone, at any time, the right to own a clan, so long as there is valid reasoning for doing so. This reasoning can be found out by requesting it from a member of staff via PM.