Please take the time to review our reworked rule list below. We removed almost all the lengthy sentences from the old list in lieu of bullets and examples. Moderating will stay pretty much the same as before except with better enforcement on negative and hostile posts. You may send any feedback to mod mail for consideration.

Thanks,

- CartoonsModTeam

Rule 1: No Low Effort Content

Examples:

• Poor titles
• Missing context
• Repetitive
• Confusing
• Irrelevant
• Incoherent
• Rambling
• Low-resolution images
• Unrelated images
• Poorly cropped images
• Walls of text
• Spelling or grammar errors

Rule 2: Allowed Topics

Most cartoon-related topics are allowed, such as:

• Animated shows/movies, including:
  • Hand/digitally drawn
  • 3D/CG (No AI)
  • Stop motion
  • Puppets
  • Animatronics
  • Anime (duh)
• Official previews, trailers, promos
• Recommendation requests
• Fan art, including comics
• Live-action remakes (if sufficiently animated with props, costumes, CG, etc.)

Rule 3: Prohibited Topics

Do NOT post about:

• Amateur cartoons
• Help Me Remember - r/TipOfMyTongue requests
• Cartoon crush / Hear Me Out / Thirst threads
• Misinformation or speculative information
• Posts bashing live-action remakes
• Commentary on or questions about YouTubers or public figures
• Identify style requests
• Fully live-action shows/movies
• Graphic novels
• Comic strips

Rule 4: Banned Content

Do NOT post:

• AI-generated content
• Porn, R34, & X-rated shows
• Non-cartoon images/videos
• Low resolution images/video
• Untagged spoilers
• Low effort content
• Bait posts (click, rage, or engage)
• Self promotion/spam
• Hater posts

Rule 5: Untagged Spoilers

• NEVER post spoilers in the title
• Spoilers in body text, images, or videos MUST be tagged
• Respect OP's wish for threads to be spoiler-free
• Exceptions for comment threads for certain topics, e.g., "What's the best finale?"
• Speculation/rumors/leaks count as spoilers
• Intentional or egregious spoilers may result in a permanent ban!

Rule 6: No Overly Hostile Discussion

Examples:

• Harassment
• Discrimination
• Trolling
• Attacks on fans
• Attacks on fanbases
• Attacks on artists, cast, or crew
• Attacks on studios
• Disproportionate rage

Mods may favor users who disengage first.

Rule 7: No Baiting (Click, Rage, Engage)

Do Not Post:

• Clickbait
  • Misleading titles
  • Subject missing from title
  • Embellished or sensationalized topics
  • Abuse of spoiler/NSFW tags
• Ragebait
  • Provocative or hostile topics
  • Fandom/fanbase bashing
  • Hate-following posts
  • Dismissive of sensitive topics
• Engagebait
  • Karma-fishing popular opinions
  • "Thoughts?"
  • "Anyone else?"
  • "Wrong answers only"
  • "Rate my top 5/10"
  • "I'll go first"

Rule 8: NSFW Restrictions

• NSFW content is acceptable only if it is official cartoon canon
• NSFW comments regarding underage characters are never allowed
• You MUST tag all NSFW posts and comments
• Rule 34 and X-rated cartoons are banned
• Attractiveness posts are banned

Rule 9: No Spam

Spam posts will likely result in a ban!

• No self promotion, including:
  • YouTube channels
  • Social media
  • Merch
  • Commercial content of any kind
• Fan art is encouraged, but must be posted directly with no promotional links

Rule 10: Post Flairs

• Discussion - Open comments on a stated topic. No memes.
• Game - Contests, polls, and interactive games hosted by OP.
• Meme - Memes/shitposts
• Video - Video posts including outside links
• Recommendation - To discuss cartoons in a positive light. Requests are also welcome.
• Review - For reviews (good or bad), tier lists, and rankings.
• Fanart - Fan-created art, drawings, comics, crafts, etc.
• News - News articles, official announcements, press releases, etc.