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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · 15d

This is also a reminder that our Discord server and site will go offline for 2 weeks as of 6pm GMT on Oct 4th. Our staff need a well earned break!

We'll be back with some exciting news on Oct 18th.

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · 15d

The final scores are in! The numbers have been so close throughout the event but Treasure has taken the world by storm with some heavy hitting entries that give them a final total of 98849.37!

Thank you for taking part! We'll see you in December for our ReverseClash event!

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · 18d

The Clash is over! Thank you for participating in our biggest event yet!

Our team is hard at work tallying the final scores and we'll be announcing them very soon.

Please note once the scores are up, we will go on a 2 week break where the site and Discord will be offline!

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Sep 1

Mentions of this as part of a character backstory is fine. Our rules just prohibit outright depicting this relationship in any work posted to our site.

I read the rules about underage characters and believe I understand all that was stated. However, I'm a bit stuck in wondering if we can still include adult characters who have relationships with underage characters in canon? (1/2)

I wanted to assume that as long as the relationship wasn't depicted within any reference that it would be fine, but better to be safe than sorry. Thanks in advance for your help! :3 (2/2)

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 31

💥 IT'S TIME TO CLASH! 💥 Our event has now begun!

🗑 Trash v Treasure 💎

Time to get creating and score points for your team!

It's time to Clash!

Team Trash v Team Treasure
Who will win?
The event is now on!

The Clash is on until Sept 30th

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 31

For the event you are welcome to state you do not want to receive NSFW content at all if this is something you wish to avoid.

We're unable to add any filters to the site due to limitations with the software, so by joining you understand that you may see NSFW content at any point

If I am accepted, is there a way to filter out nsfw if I don't want to see nsfw?

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 31

You should receive an email about our decision on your registration.

As we always mention, if you want to talk about your rejection please email us - xcreativeclashx.net/...

We get a lot of questions about this. Please check your emails, people!

If I am rejected, is there a way to appeal? I think I got rejected due to the people I follow, but it's over 62k on bluesky. I'm just wondering if I can appeal, no worries if not!

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 29

If your application is rejected then you will see a 'Banned' notice on our site. We will have emailed you informing you of this decision.

If you haven't received anything from us, please contact us via email so we can help you - xcreativeclashx.net/...

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 23

We take stolen characters and creative work very seriously, regardless of whether or not the owner is a member of CC.

Please contact us directly via email to get this resolved, we'd love to help however we can - xcreativeclashx.net/...

Hey is there anything that can be done about stolen OCS? One of my friends apparently has had their ocs stolen for creative clash and they're unsure what to do as they're not signed up for the website

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 22

We've posted this explanation previously! We made a handy graphic with the definition for anyone who hadn't come across it before.

This is the true definition of profic/proship and is the definition CC is referring to when mentioning it for our event.

what do you mean exactly by pro-ship/pro-fic?

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 21

We don't have any plans for further upgrades to the site for the foreseeable future.

If we were to look into implementing new features, we would need to rebuild the site from the ground up which is something we can't do at this time.

hey there, do you guys have any plans for setting up donation milestones for site upgrades (eg implementing image hosting/oc galleries) the same way artfight does? deeply appreciate what you do & would love to see this site grow

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 20

We fully advocate for people to be free to explore any and all fictional content regardless of the reason they explore them.

You're welcome to dislike certain content and don't have to identify as 'profic' to join, however you must understand our core ethos and what we advocate.

something weird but even if this is an anti-anti website I have been wondering. What if I don't really support profic and I think there are better alternatives for coping but at the same time I'm against harrasment towards these people. Like, I dislike the "sin" but not the sinner

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 19

Previously we did have other ways of verifying users but have since had to add further restrictions due to safety concerns.

We're always happy to chat with people to see what we can do to help you pass verification - xcreativeclashx.net/...

(1) I'd like to keep this anonymous and short, but lmk if you need verification. I feel it's unfair to not have an alternative way to verify, as a POC who had to delete socials multiple times due to how (majority) white antis go after them

(2) Poc are more likely to lose jobs/have irl consequences over this ALONG with online harassment, and I have almost lost a teaching job and had someone called my boss. Please reconsider, and keep up the good work

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 14

At this time we require all new members to have at least one social media link they can provide us.

We're always happy to chat about what socials you have to see what we can do help, just contact us - xcreativeclashx.net/...

Is there any realistic way for an user who doesn't have any active social media to join? I understand why the safety measures are in place

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 13

We briefly had to close new account registrations due to an influx of new users but we've now reopened them!

Please read all of the information on the registration form carefully as we've made some changes as well as clarified our verification process.

Thanks for your patience!

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 12

Hi there! We're looking to reopen them this week. We'll put up an announcement when we do!

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 11

This rule relates to how you respect other users within our space. You're welcome to explore whatever fictional situations you wish as long as you respect real people.

The scene you describe is fine as it is a fictional character.

Clarification for rule 18: Can you do characters with medical props that they inject with things they don't need f.e. inhaler with siscon or is that ableist in your book?

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 8

Woops! Sometimes when we update information we miss something.

While Imgur can be used as an image host for our site, they recently updated their TOS to say they're moving away from direct image embeds, which means links on site may break at any point.

is imgur recommended or not for image hosting? the FAQ says no, but it's listed on the how to add an image tutorial?

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 7

We're not here to police what you do on your own social media accounts. We only care about what you post within our spaces.

As long as you follow the rules with what you post on CC then you can post whatever you like on your own social media.

a question about rule 18: can a user join cc if they usually speak freely on their own account (ie "i'm so ocd about my art"), but refrain from using such language while posting on cc?

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 7

We don't accept social media sites that don't give us a good idea of who you are, such as a gallery with no personal posts, or accounts that are inactive, private, or newly made.

If you've been rejected and wish to appeal our decision please contact us - xcreativeclashx.net/...

Hi! What types of social media accounts are acceptable to link? Because anything I sent to the discord wasn't good enough, and I don't understand why I keep getting kicked and denied.

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Aug 6

We don't mind what you post off-site, only what you post within our spaces.

We allow any SFW content of underaged characters that follows our rules.

Please see our page here for our full breakdown on the rules on these characters: xcreativeclashx.net/...

I know you can't post nsfw LSC content, but can you mention LSC, like, an existence or saying that the character would look cute as LSC or even draw sfw LSC content?Or have accounts (not creative clash) posting nsfw LSC?

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Jul 28

Our team sign-ups are now open! Join Team Trash or Team Treasure for our next event!

xcreativeclashx.net/...

Get ready for the next Clash on Sept 1st!

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Jul 25

We absolutely allow writing submissions! We also allow physical crafts like sewing and crochet, and we've had people make jewellery and fursuit parts. We even allow music entries!

❤️ We encourage people to be as creative as they want.

I remember seeing somewhere someone posting about writing for creative clash, is writing allowed as a primary form to compete and join creative clash? I'm not much of an artist but I can bring myself to write something and finish it unlike a drawing...

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Jul 25

If you have any questions about your registration or verification, please email us - xcreativeclashx.net/...

In general, because we check registrations manually it can take a while to get around to them if the staff are busy. But you should receive an email with your result!

Question, could the immediate request for the password restart before the email verification be the case that after three weeks I hadn't been able to get a verification after three long weeks? Should I try again? Do you inform about possible rejection via email? Was I not verified?

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x CreativeClash x - Next Event Sept 1st !! @xcreativeclashx.bsky.social · Jul 24

The teams for our next event will be 🗑️Trash vs Treasure👑!!

In a CC first, we have two sets of mascots for our teams! Debbie and Luxure with their pet mimics Trashly and Schätzen

Team sign-ups will be open very soon! Next event begins September 1st!

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