Core Roleplay Principle#ic-vs-ooc
1. In-Character (IC) vs Out-of-Character (OOC) Boundaries
SnapFeed is an in-character social platform simulating citizen life across San Andreas. All interactions, statuses, and media must strictly operate within In-Character (IC) roleplay.
Character Consistency & Storyline
What is Allowed
- •Sharing everyday moments across Los Santos, San Fierro, Las Venturas, or county towns.
- •Discussing in-character politics, businesses, local gossip, and character relationship arcs.
- •Expressing unique character personalities, cultural traits, and established lore backgrounds.
What is Prohibited
- •Bringing real-life personal disputes (OOC drama) into public feeds or comment threads.
- •Uploading real Discord/WhatsApp screenshots to harass or publicly humiliate other players.
- •Using overt OOC gaming jargon like 'server ping', 'relog', 'crashed', 'admin jail', or 'desync'.
Roleplay Tip: If referencing technical difficulties, use plausible in-character metaphors such as 'weak radio antenna' or 'phone camera glitching'.
Timeline Architecture#content-categories
2. Post Categorization: General vs Business Feeds
To preserve a neat and balanced feed experience, SnapFeed divides general citizen moments from commercial advertising.
Commercial & Business Post Guidelines
What is Allowed
- •Promoting registered businesses (mod shops, diners, nightclubs, security firms, real estate agencies).
- •Listing in-character phone hotlines, San Andreas physical addresses, and official service prices.
- •Announcing weekly discounts, grand openings, or licensed corporate hiring calls.
What is Prohibited
- •Flooding commercial ads with intervals under 30 minutes.
- •Openly posting contraband black-market items (illegal heavy firearms, narcotics) on public business tags without sanctioned IC syndicate cover.
- •Offering in-game currency or UCP assets for real-life cash (Real-Money Trading / RMT is strictly banned).
Safety & Content Filters#mature-18-policy
3. 18+ Sensitive Content & Maturity Standards
SnapFeed provides an automated 18+ blur veil filter. Creators are strictly obligated to activate the 18+ switch on mature or graphic materials.
Content Requiring Mandatory 18+ Tagging
What is Allowed
- •In-character combat or shootouts displaying moderate blood or wound imagery.
- •Beachwear, swimwear, lingerie, or sensual modeling photography with revealing outfits.
- •Alcoholic spirits, cigars, tobacco, or mature nightclub nightlife atmospheres.
- •Strong language or intense profanities used in emotional In-Character dispute dialogue.
What is Prohibited
- •Explicit real-world pornography or uncensored genital exposure (Zero Tolerance).
- •Real-world extreme gore, actual fatal accident tapes, animal abuse, or self-harm visuals.
- •Any Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), triggering instantaneous permanent bans and legal referrals.
Enforcement Notice: Uploading mature content without enabling the 18+ toggle results in first-degree warnings and forced moderation takedowns.
Player Protection#anti-harassment
4. User Safety: Anti-Harassment & Anti-Doxxing Privacy
Player safety and psychological comfort are top priorities. The roleplay space must never become a conduit for real-life cyberbullying.
Protection of Real-World Identity (Zero Doxxing Policy)
What is Allowed
- •Investigating in-character background records (vehicle plates, business deeds, SAPD criminal histories).
- •Expressing critical civic opinions regarding San Andreas public elected officials.
What is Prohibited
- •Leaking real-life identity details: full names, real face photographs, home addresses, IRL phone numbers, or family records.
- •Stalking a player's real social media handles or conducting cross-platform doxxing campaigns.
- •Hate speech targeting real-world ethnicity, religion, race, gender, or disability.
- •OOC sexual harassment directed towards the individual behind a character.
Visual Media Quality#media-snapvid
5. Media Studio & SnapVid (Shorts/Reels) Guidelines
SnapFeed accommodates high-resolution photography and vertical SnapVid reels. Uploads should maintain aesthetic and technical stability.
Format & Quality Expectations
What is Allowed
- •Aspect ratios: Original, 1:1 Square, 4:5 Portrait, 16:9 Cinematic, and 9:16 Vertical SnapVid.
- •Employing photo filters, depth-of-field shaders, and crisp in-game screencaps.
- •Pairing atmospheric soundtracks or ambient audio matching Los Santos vibes.
What is Prohibited
- •Uploading intentionally distorted 'earrape' or screamer audio designed to shock or harm hearing.
- •Attempting to embed malicious exploits, tracker URLs, or display renderer bugs.
- •Posting pure glitch voids or endless corrupted black frames devoid of narrative value.
Identity Integrity#verified-badges
6. Verified Blue Badges & Impersonation Prevention
The blue checkmark badge signifies verified authenticity granted by GTA: Central Administration to trustworthy entities.
Eligibility & Impersonation Prohibitions
What is Allowed
- •Badges are issued to: City Municipalities, Law Enforcement (SAPD, SAFD), News Press (SAN TV), Premier Businesses, and Community Donors.
- •Updating avatar portraits and bio descriptions while staying true to the verified character persona.
What is Prohibited
- •Cloning handles, usernames, or avatars with deceptive intent to slander or defame.
- •Creating fraudulent government duplicates to broadcast counterfeit civil emergencies.
- •Transferring or selling verified accounts without formal Administrative authorization.
Moderation & Auditing#reporting-system
7. Reporting Workflow & Policy Enforcement
Every citizen holds the right to flag posts breaching community standards via the three-dots (...) action sheet on any feed card.
Moderation Lifecycle & Sanction Tiers
What is Allowed
- •Using 'Report this post' and providing accurate reason categories and optional context.
- •Using the instantaneous 'Block User' toggle to permanently sever contact with toxic accounts.
- •Filing formal appeals if you believe your post was mistakenly flagged or taken down.
What is Prohibited
- •Spam reporting (mass-flagging lawful posts maliciously to overwhelm administrative queues).
- •Threatening or intimidating whistleblowers who exercise their reporting rights.
Justice & Transparency#sanctions-appeals
8. Disciplinary Hierarchy & Appeals Process
SnapFeed disciplinary actions operate systematically and are permanently logged in the Admin Control Panel (ACP) audit trail.
Penalties Matrix & Right of Defense
What is Allowed
- •Tier 1: Formal Notice & Content Takedown (minor oversights such as forgotten 18+ tags).
- •Tier 2: Feed Mute for 24-72 Hours (temporary posting and commenting lockout).
- •Tier 3: Character Suspension lasting 7 to 30 days.
- •Tier 4: Permanent Master UCP Account Ban for severe breaches (Doxxing, CSAM, or RMT).
Appeals Procedure: All appeals can be submitted transparently through the official GTA: Central Discord Ticket System quoting the Post ID and relevant timeline context.