About 5 months ago, we ran a survey asking subscribers for their opinions on Rule 4a (the rule concerning on-topic posts). As a result of your feedback, we simplified and relaxed 4a to remove the low-effort rule and allow all on-topic posts, paving the way for memes and image macros.
The changes proved popular, and the front page was soon inundated with dank memes. Us moderators have been following posting trends and feedback to determine if the rule change was appropriate. We soon found that the rule was now too relaxed, allowing an overabundance of generic and unrelated content. Thus, we feel that it's in the best interest of the subreddit to modify the rule once again.
Previously, the text of rule 4a read as such:
4a) All posts' content should be FFXIV-related and/or on-topic
Posts that contain little or no relevance to FFXIV are subject to removal. Posts with vague context seemingly unrelated to FFXIV are also subject to removal.
From this day going forward, Rule 4a shall read as follows:
4a) All posts' content should be FFXIV-related and/or on-topic
Posts that contain little or no relevance to FFXIV are subject to removal. Visual media posts (images, videos, memes etc.) must be recognizable as FFXIV content even when the post title and all text and captions are removed.
Why are these changes being made?
The previous update to Rule 4a was well received with general subscribers, resulting in a large number of memes being posted to the subreddit. Many of these memes made their way to the top of the page, receiving thousands of upvotes and hundreds of comments, even encouraging surprisingly in-depth discussion. On the other hand, many of these memes were barely recognizable as related to FFXIV. Some contained no visual FFXIV content and were distinguished only by the text in the title of the post; some were so generic that the only way to tell it was a FFXIV meme, rather than a generic video game or fantasy meme, was the fact that it was posted on r/ffxiv. This resulted in users posting multiple generic memes per day, hoping that at least one would gain traction and net them lots of karma. The vague wording of the rule and the subjectivity of "relevance" made it difficult for the moderators to enforce.
Our goal with the new 4a is not to discourage memes, but to increase the relevancy of memes posted to the subreddit with a rule that's both clear and easy to enforce. While pasting job symbols over the faces on a generic meme template may be low-effort, it visibly distinguishes the meme as one that belongs on r/ffxiv as opposed to some other gaming subreddit.
So what exactly can and can't I post?
Examples of posts which continue to be allowed:
Examples of posts which will now be removed under Rule 4a:
If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to leave a comment below or contact us through modmail.
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The changes proved popular, and the front page was soon inundated with dank memes. Us moderators have been following posting trends and feedback to determine if the rule change was appropriate. We soon found that the rule was now too relaxed, allowing an overabundance of generic and unrelated content. Thus, we feel that it's in the best interest of the subreddit to modify the rule once again.
Previously, the text of rule 4a read as such:
4a) All posts' content should be FFXIV-related and/or on-topic
Posts that contain little or no relevance to FFXIV are subject to removal. Posts with vague context seemingly unrelated to FFXIV are also subject to removal.
- Examples of rule violation: A picture of a Chocobo from Final Fantasy FFXV or any other Final Fantasy aside from XIV. A comic about MMORPGs in general and not specifically about FFXIV. A self-post titled "MMORPGs don't feel right for me anymore" with no additional text or context around FFXIV.
From this day going forward, Rule 4a shall read as follows:
4a) All posts' content should be FFXIV-related and/or on-topic
Posts that contain little or no relevance to FFXIV are subject to removal. Visual media posts (images, videos, memes etc.) must be recognizable as FFXIV content even when the post title and all text and captions are removed.
- Examples of rule violation: A picture of a Chocobo from Final Fantasy FFXV or any other Final Fantasy aside from XIV. A comic about MMORPGs in general and not specifically about FFXIV. A self-post titled "MMORPGs don't feel right for me anymore" with no additional text or context around FFXIV.
Why are these changes being made?
The previous update to Rule 4a was well received with general subscribers, resulting in a large number of memes being posted to the subreddit. Many of these memes made their way to the top of the page, receiving thousands of upvotes and hundreds of comments, even encouraging surprisingly in-depth discussion. On the other hand, many of these memes were barely recognizable as related to FFXIV. Some contained no visual FFXIV content and were distinguished only by the text in the title of the post; some were so generic that the only way to tell it was a FFXIV meme, rather than a generic video game or fantasy meme, was the fact that it was posted on r/ffxiv. This resulted in users posting multiple generic memes per day, hoping that at least one would gain traction and net them lots of karma. The vague wording of the rule and the subjectivity of "relevance" made it difficult for the moderators to enforce.
Our goal with the new 4a is not to discourage memes, but to increase the relevancy of memes posted to the subreddit with a rule that's both clear and easy to enforce. While pasting job symbols over the faces on a generic meme template may be low-effort, it visibly distinguishes the meme as one that belongs on r/ffxiv as opposed to some other gaming subreddit.
So what exactly can and can't I post?
Examples of posts which continue to be allowed:
- Memes using in-game screenshots or official artwork
- Memes featuring FFXIV developers and staff participating in FFXIV promotional materials and events
- Meme templates with FFXIV elements such as job symbols pasted into them
- Memes using game logos
Examples of posts which will now be removed under Rule 4a:
- Memes with no visual FFXIV content, which only reference FFXIV in text or captions
- Memes which only reference FFXIV in the post title
- Memes which only feature elements taken from other video games or media
- Screenshots of greentext or social media posts
- Memes with zero FFXIV references whatsoever
If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to leave a comment below or contact us through modmail.
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