Moderator Rules for Doodle Game and Chat Room

1. User Conduct

  • All participants must maintain a respectful and friendly demeanor. Harassment, bullying, or discriminatory remarks will not be tolerated.
  • Inappropriate language or content is strictly prohibited, including hate speech, explicit content, and personal attacks.

2. Doodle Guidelines

  • Doodles must adhere to community standards and should not contain offensive or inappropriate content.
  • Users should not use external images or references to draw during competition rounds; all doodles must be original creations.
  • Code Note: Implement content filtering in the drawing interface to block inappropriate submissions.

3. Game Integrity

  • Participants should not collude or share answers during the drawing rounds. Cheating will result in disqualification from the game.
  • Users must complete their drawings within the designated time limit (e.g., 60 seconds). Use a countdown timer to enforce this rule.
  • Code Note: Use a timer function and disable drawing tools once time runs out.

4. Voting and Results

  • Judges or moderators will oversee the voting process to ensure fairness. Users can only vote for their own doodles in designated rounds.
  • Consistent and transparent criteria for determining accuracy and creativity should be established and communicated to all participants.
  • Code Note: Implement a voting system that prevents multiple votes from the same user in a round.

5. Chat Room Etiquette

  • Users should keep discussions relevant to doodling and the game. Off-topic conversations should be taken to private messages or designated areas.
  • Any disruptive behavior in the chat room, including spamming or excessive self-promotion, will result in warnings or bans.
  • Code Note: Add moderation tools to mute or temporarily ban users for disruptive behavior.

6. Reporting Issues

  • Users are encouraged to report any misconduct or issues to moderators. Reports will be handled confidentially and promptly.
  • Moderators have the authority to take immediate action if a situation escalates or if rules are violated.
  • Code Note: Implement a reporting feature that allows users to flag inappropriate content or behavior easily.

7. Animation and Sound Effects

  • Users can add animations and sound effects to their doodles, but these must not distract from gameplay or violate content guidelines.
  • Excessive or inappropriate sound effects that disrupt others will be addressed by moderators.
  • Code Note: Include an option for users to mute sound effects and animations if they find them distracting.

8. Feedback and Improvement

  • Moderators should be open to feedback regarding game rules and chat room dynamics. Suggestions for improvement will be considered to enhance user experience.
  • Code Note: Create a feedback form integrated into the platform for easy user suggestions.

-Overall, these rules will help our team’s moderator handle any issues players might have and create a positive evironment where everyone can draw and have fun.