Attention Lovely Members!

First off, I want to start off by saying that this site is off to a wonderful start and I could not be more pleased with the way things are turning out. This site is full of so many creative people and I could not be more proud to be a part of this staff team that has brought it all together. You all have brought such diversity to Darkened Skies and I hope in the next few months this will only continue to grow and flourish. On that note, there are just a few things that I wanted to remind everyone of as our site grows and develops. These are rules that have been in place or are being added and we want to make sure that everyone understands them.

Regarding Accounts Prior to Registration.
Every member after they join is given two days to post a biography. If you have created a member account first you will be given two days to create a roleplay account and post your application. After your application has posted you are given an additional five days to complete it. Please note that this does not apply for cats that going through the audition process as it may take a couple of days to get everything situated. That being said, once you are given the verdict of your audition you are then given an additional two days to post your application. After that time we reserve the right to delete your account due to inactivity.

Please be sure to log into each account daily.
Effective as of immediately we are asking that all members log into each account daily. We understand that you may be busy some days and unable to log in at all, but if you can find the time, please do so. With the switch account button located in the bottom right toolbar it definitely makes it a lot easier to switch between accounts. You are probably wondering why we are asking this and it is because we want to ensure that every account is active and being used. We do understand that sometimes life is just too complicated and there will be days that you will not be able to get on but do request that you make every effort you can. 

Regarding Posting Requirements. 
Each member is responsible for one post per accepted character plus an additional one for a high position every week. At this current point in time this rule is not being enforced as it will be at a later time. The reason for this is that we understand now is a very inconvenient time for anything outside of real life for anyone in school because the next few weeks will be filled with finals and end of the year activities for school aged members. That being said, we will be looking for at least one post per week from each member, though we will understand if you cannot make this demand at this time. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the staff; we are always willing to work with you. 

Finally, a site wide shop.
I do ask that each member take a moment to vote in this poll that you can find here. This poll is discussing a current matter that the staff are trying to decide if it would be a good fit for the site. If you are unsure what a shop would entail; were are a few examples of what it could be used for. 

    - Buying unique cat coloration - such as a male calico or tortoiseshell that could either be sterile or fertile.
    - Buying customization to your cat's litter - such as the number of kits, an appearance of a kit, or health of a kit.
    - Personalized member groups. You could get your own smexy color to run around in with your member account.
    - Several other items can be added and we would love to hear your opinion. If you think of anything you would like to see in a shop then please, take a moment to vote in this poll and give us your idea if the shop is added.        

As you can see the staff have all ready created a games and contest board because we feel that even if the shop does not happen it would still be a wonderful way to bring us all together and allow for a lot of fun times. That being said, go vote and give us your opinion!

on behalf of the staff team

danni