What Are The Simpforum Rules For Posting Fanfiction And Art?

Quick heads-up before you hit "post": always include a short summary, a content rating, and any trigger warnings at the top. Use clear tags for character names and pairings, and put spoilers behind the forum's spoiler tool — readers will thank you. For artwork, credit all references and collaborators; don't repost someone else's work without permission, and avoid removing signatures. Keep explicit content confined to the adult-only sections and follow the forum's size and format limits for uploads. Be polite in comment threads — callouts and harassment get instant moderation. I like keeping these tips on a sticky note because they save me from embarrassing edits and show respect to creators, which feels good.

Let me walk you through the simpforum posting rules for FanFiction and art that I stick to.

First, metadata and content warnings are non-negotiable. Every post needs a clear title, pairings or character tags, content rating (like G, PG-13, 18+), and trigger warnings for things such as major character death, non-consensual scenes, or medical content. If your work is based on an existing property, tag the original title — for example 'Naruto' or 'Sailor Moon' — and state whether the piece is canon-compliant or AU. Spoilers must be hidden behind the spoiler tag with a concise spoiler summary in the post header. Multi-chapter fics require an index thread and the first post should explain updates and links to chapters.

Second, art and file rules: use common formats (JPEG, PNG for images; GIF for animation), keep attachments under the forum's size limit, and include an artist credit and date. No reposting stolen art — if the work isn’t yours, upload only with explicit permission and a credit line. Watermarks are allowed but don’t use screenshots that crop out artist signatures. NSFW material belongs in the designated adult board, properly age-gated and tagged; anything involving minors is strictly prohibited. Be respectful in comments, avoid doxxing or harassment, and follow moderators’ directions — they’ll remove posts that break these rules without warning. I follow this checklist every time I post and it saves me from awkward takedowns.

Some rules are legal, some are simple manners; I mentally separate them whenever I plan a post. First, copyright and attribution: if the character or setting belongs to a franchise, always acknowledge the original creator and tag the franchise, for instance 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' or 'Attack on Titan'. Fan transformations and original content are welcome, but hosting full scans, leaked content, or unattributed art is a fast route to a takedown. Moderators often enforce copyright claims quickly, so I host large files externally (when allowed) and keep a clear credit line in the forum post.

Second, moderation process and reporting: the forum usually asks you to report via a specific report button rather than calling moderators in threads. If your post gets flagged, stay calm, follow mod instructions, and edit rather than repost if possible. There are also community norms about critiques — be constructive, avoid grade-school insults, and use the feedback tag if you want critique rather than praise. I treat the rules as a way to protect creators and keep conversations healthy, which makes the whole space way more fun for everyone.

If you want a quick checklist I keep pinned whenever I upload fanfiction or fanart: title + tags (characters, pairings, original series like 'My Hero Academia'), a one-paragraph summary, rating, and explicit trigger warnings at the very top. Put large spoilers behind spoiler tags and mark updates in the first post for series. For art, include medium (digital/traditional), resolution, file type, and the artist credit; if it’s fanart of someone else’s design, link back to the reference or ask permission first. Respect the NSFW boundaries — adult content belongs only in the adult section and must follow age verification rules. Don’t dump huge batches of chapters or images into a single post without an index; use a table of contents. If you incorporate someone else’s work, get permission or face a DMCA. I find this checklist keeps my uploads tidy and community-friendly, and it makes critiquing easier for others.