Discussion Thread Guidelines

pixiv Inc. (the "Company") has established these pixiv Encyclopedia Discussion Thread Guidelines ("these Guidelines") to help create a place where users can enjoy the discussion thread feature (the "Feature") of pixiv Encyclopedia (the "Service") with peace of mind, and to ensure the sound and smooth operation of the Service. These Guidelines provide a detailed explanation of examples of conduct that falls under Article 14 of the pixiv Inc. Service Master Terms of Use (the "Master Terms of Use"), as well as rules that should be kept in mind when using the Feature to avoid prohibited acts, content, and other problems.

The Feature allows users to create dedicated threads ("discussion threads") to discuss how individual articles on the Service should be edited. When creating a thread, users can set a topic related to how an article should be edited and exchange opinions or discuss the topic with other users. Please use discussion threads to incorporate different perspectives and further develop the content of articles.

Under the Feature, threads where less than two weeks have passed since the most recent comment are considered "active discussion threads". If the content you wish to edit has an active discussion thread, you must participate in the discussion before making any edits.

The Company defines its ideal for the Service as "building a more robust fan community by allowing fans of all media to explain their favorite things in their own words". If you find a user who is disrupting a discussion without complying with the pixiv Encyclopedia Guidelines or these Guidelines, please contact us using "Report a problem" on the thread.

These Guidelines have been stipulated independently by the Company, and the Company will amend them at its discretion in response to social or environmental changes, etc. Be advised that matters not provided for herein will be handled in accordance with the provisions of the Master Terms of Use.

Measures Regarding Prohibited Acts and Content

As a rule, the Company will not involve itself in discussions regarding how articles should be edited. However, in cases where an act or information subject to prohibition under the Master Terms of Use, the pixiv Encyclopedia Guidelines, or these Guidelines has come to light, and/or where otherwise deemed necessary by the Company, the Company may take the measures set forth in Article 15 of the Master Terms of Use and/or the measures listed below at its discretion and without prior notice. Be advised that the Company is not obligated to take any such measure and cannot respond to inquiries concerning the reasons such measures are taken.

1. Sending warning messages to users
2. Deleting threads
3. Deleting comments
4. Restricting article editing and the posting of threads and comments
5. Suspending pixiv accounts

Prohibited Acts

When using the Feature, users shall not engage in acts that fall under or are deemed by the Company to fall under any of the following; provided, however, that the acts listed below are merely examples of prohibited acts, and the Company may regard other acts as prohibited.

• Obstructing the progress of discussion
  • Abandoning logical discussion without clearly explaining the reasons for one's claims
    • E.g.: "I won't provide a specific explanation, but my position is correct."
  • Unilaterally imposing one's own claims or personal rules
    • E.g.: "It isn't prohibited by the Guidelines or other rules, but your proposal goes against my standards, so I reject all of it."
  • Creating multiple threads with the same or similar intent
  • Unilaterally ending a discussion without waiting for responses or counterarguments to one's claims
    • Bad example: "That is all I have to say. This will be the conclusion."
    • Good example: "That is all I have to say. Please leave a comment if you have any counterarguments or questions."
  • Deliberately delaying replies to comments, repeatedly raising the same topic without adding new information, or otherwise prolonging the period during which a discussion thread remains active
  • Editing article content that is under discussion while there is an active discussion thread and no agreement has been reached among the participants
• Attempting to manipulate discussions through means other than the content of comments in discussion threads
  • Using multiple accounts to create threads, post comments, or take similar actions with the same or similar intent
  • Calling on or directing other users to move a discussion outside the discussion thread
    • E.g.: "Let's continue this through Messages from now on." "Let's continue the discussion on another social media platform."
  • Inciting other users
    • E.g.: "Please take my side in this discussion thread."
• Interfering with other users’ use of threads
  • Claiming that only certain users may create threads or post comments, or restricting when they may do so
    • E.g.: "Please don't post in this thread unless you know me.
  • Repeatedly creating threads or posting comments in a way that crowds out other content on the screen
• Acts that the Company deems inappropriate, including repeatedly engaging in such acts

Prohibited Content

It is prohibited to post through the Feature any content that falls under or is deemed by the Company to fall under any of the following; provided, however, that the following are merely examples of prohibited content, and the Company may regard other content as prohibited.

• Content that does not advance the discussion
  • Small talk, personal information, or other content unrelated to discussions regarding how articles should be edited
  • Topics entirely unrelated to the thread topic
• Content that attacks others
  • Content that questions or disparages another person's values, background, abilities, or similar attributes
  • Content that rejects or denigrates another person using harsh language
• Other information prohibited from being posted to the Service under the Master Terms of Use, the pixiv Encyclopedia Guidelines, or these Guidelines