House Policy

General Overview

Darkness Embraced Vampire and Occult Society is a privately owned and operated community site. Membership to this community is one of privilege and is based solely and exclusively upon the member's conduct and the ability to follow all policies set forth on Darkness Embraced. The administration of Darkness Embraced has facilitated a three strike policy. However, depending on the severity of the infraction, we reserve the right to forfeit the three strike policy and immediately revoke membership. All members agree to abide by these policies upon registration and are bound to them throughout the course of their membership. The administration team will not tolerate insubordination or protests from any member regarding set policies.

Darkness Embraced encompasses all who are Vampire, Witch, Pagan, Paranormal, Goth, and Spiritualist that share similarities with our community vision. We are open to those who are merely curious seekers or lovers of myth, lore, superstition, literature, history, and the supernatural. It is our belief that although we may be diverse in some aspects, we are very parallel in others. We are above the politics of the various communities and do not welcome it in within our midst. Titles that one may hold elsewhere do not warrant reverence within our realm. Here, everyone is equal. No one is above or beneath the other. We will not tolerate any arrogance or belittling to any assembly within our midst. Humility is required, for without it, we lose the ability to grow into spiritual transcendence. In many instances at Darkness Embraced, you will find that the teacher becomes the student, and the student becomes the teacher.

Maturity, courteousness, humbleness, nobleness and respect for all living things are expected traits from every member. We will not tolerate arrogance, hatred, bigotry, sexual perversions, sexual predators, criminal intent or any behavior that condones harm to one's self, other people, or animals. Any member found sexually preying upon minors or making it well known of their intentions to endanger another person, one's self, or animal will be reported to the proper authorities. We will fully cooperate with any local/state/government investigation that may arise from the report or reports from other outside sources. Please keep this in mind at all times. It applies to all areas that rest within this domain.

Sexual Fetishes, BDSM, Alternative Adult Material and Illegal Substances

Darkness Embraced does not permit any material (images, media, postings, etc) related to, advertisement of, self promotion, or condoning of any sexual fetishes, BDSM or adult material.

Darkness Embraced is a virtual home and sanctuary for many of us and should be revered as such. We will not tolerate sexual exploitations or propositions made to any member. We also ask that you watch the vulgar language on Darkness Embraced and refrain from using it obsessively.

Darkness Embraced does not permit uploads, posts, links, avatars or photos that advocate illegal substances, pornography, 18+ models, cam whores, BDSM, warez, hacks, cracks, or hate sites.

World Politics

All members have a right to their own views involving world politics, the war, and political parties. However, due to the sensitive nature and passion that drives those varying opinions, it could ignite the passion of someone who opposes just as strongly and possibly offend a great deal of members and result into bickering and discontent. You must remember that not everyone thinks or feels like you or share in your vision. Taking this in consideration, out of fairness to all members and their comfort levels, political commentary is not permitted on Darkness Embraced. Political posts will be deleted. Please seek out the numerous political forums on the net to voice your opinions.

Community Politics

Do not bring your personal qualms or arguments regarding any figure or group to our society's doorstep. We are not interested in becoming involved in any personal conflicts that you may have with those in the vampire, pagan, paranormal, or goth community. Darkness Embraced will not serve as a battle ground for any outside influences. This does not mean that we are not concerned or without care of our subculture. We do permit individuals to voice genuine concerns that pertain to our communities, but it must be done with grace and tact. Do not name the actual name of the figure or group (Exception to those who have already been criminally charged and named in the media). Use a pseudonym instead. Do not resort to name calling. Be precise and calm with your presentation. Voice what you would like to see changed. And finally, offer possible solutions.

Real Vampires and Vampirism

Both Sanguine and Psychic/Psi Vampires (and their sub-variants) are a harmonious part of Darkness Embraced. However, we do not accept any dangerous or unethical practices (See general overview at the top of this page), or permit posts anywhere on DE from duplications of pure myth. Those who exhibit this form of dysfunction jeopardize the safety of all members. This creates a great liability to the site owner and administration staff of Darkness Embraced. As a result, this may very well warrant an immediate revocation of membership privileges.

Some Prime Examples:

Physical Immortality – Belief or claim to immortality of the flesh.
Turned/Sired/Embraced – Belief or claim that anyone can be become a vampire by the vices of being bitten by a vampire or drinking the blood of another vampire.
Mythical Trait Associations– Claims of annihilation from exposure to sunlight, garlic, holy water, crucifixes. Ancestral claims of vampirism to legendary, fictional, or mythological characters as depicted in movies, books and folklore. Physical claims of eyes changing to glowing red, growing wings from one’s back, elongated fangs that grow out, etc.
Vampire Vs. Lycan/Vamp Vs. Vamp Wars - This is White-Wolf RPG/Underworld based and has no substance in the real vampire community. Yes, there are groups out there that nit pick back and forth amongst themselves, but it should never be given any credence as a war.Clans - Any reference to belonging to a vampire clan. This is strictly an RPG term.
Biting/Attacking - Violent acts of attack on any human/animal for the consumption of blood. Piercing of the flesh via the mouth or use of fangs. Attacking anyone in this fashion is clearly assault. Biting people with your mouth is an almost guaranteed infection/transmission of disease for you and your donor. Not to mention how painful it is and the scars it permanently leaves behind. This is completely unethical and not accepted on Darkness Embraced.
Cults - Promotion of any cult or cult like mentality.

Any member who is found making attempts to harvest or make contact with any member through Darkness Embraced services with any of the aforementioned, will lose all membership privileges immediately. Any adult member found contacting minors on this site with sexual commentary, request sexual/blood exchange, secret meet-ups, will not only face termination on this site, but reported to the proper law authorities as well.

Bloodletting - Due to the liability that this subject can bring, we require that all bloodletting topics be confined to the vampire inner sanctum.

Therianthropy and Otherkin

Darkness Embraced does not permit the discussion of Otherkin based subjects. All posts will be deleted. This is a road we once traveled that came to a chaotic dead end. We do not wish to revisit.

Grammar

All members of Darkness Embraced are required to participate in modern, formal English. No exceptions! We do not accept chat speak, leet speak, internet shorthand, text speech, creative style, Old world, Shakespearian or any other method of untranslatable writing. If English is not your native language, please let us know so that we can assist you. We have many members from around the world who visit Darkness Embraced through the assistance of translation software. To insure that they too can enjoy Darkness Embraced, formal English must be used. The secondary reason is that we simply do not want to see it. It makes the site appear as though there is no intelligent life to be found and we are less likely to be taken serious.

We require all members to proof read and spell check their own work. Typos can and do occur with even the most vigilant. We will not scorn you for one here or there. However, if over 40% of your commentary consists of errors and typos, we will remove it, copy and paste it in a private message to you, and ask that you make the corrections and submit it again. If it is a situation that becomes one of habit, the administration team will cease all courtesies in contacting you with needed corrections on a post. It will just be deleted.

Creative Writings and Poetry

Darkness Embraced permits members to post creative writings and poetry in their personal blogs only. However, these writings must follow the policy in regards to sexual situations, harm to others or one’s self, and language.

Chat Room and Instant Messenger

Darkness Embraced supplies a chat room for registered participating users only. Members who do not actively participate in forum discussions will not be permitted to use the chat services. Member expectations, as outlined on this page, are applicable to the chat service (and all services offered by Darkness Embraced for that matter).

Spamming and Advertisement

Darkness Embraced does not permit the use of its services to be used for member harvesting or advertisement.If you have a site, you may submit your link to our link directory, place a small link in your forum signature, or have it listed in your profile. You may not do it in the forum, private message system, or chat.