NEW APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Hi-hi ~ !

Since we’re given to understand that a number of you would like to get an early start on your January applications, we figured it’d be best to make this information available as soon as possible. As you know, we’ll be following a new application format as of January 20, 2008 - for a brief intro to the new system, scrooooooooooll down at your leisure:

( APPLICATIONS FORMAT )

We’re going to be sticking this up in our brand new APPFLOSS eljay yes, we were oh so creative again, which will hereon be hosting all your app needs: Canon Character Applications, Original Character Applications, Character Request Thread, App Slot Thread, and App Peer Review Thread.

There’re two novelties up there, so let’s try to cover’em adequately:

I. Peer Review Thread :: APPS

THIS THREAD involves the application process, and has nothing to do with the Character Complaint Threads. Essentially, it will be a thread with screened comments, where people will get to fill in an oh-so-shiny template for us if they want to provide an opinion about certain applications submitted during the current app week. This will help us with applications, in case we don’t know the fandom firsthand, or happen to be at a loss for a definitive verdict. It will also help you with getting the best suited crew member you might want.

! We however want to underline that at no point will peer review comments veto moderator verdicts. They will be there for support and counsel, not decision making.

Please take the time to look over its template before reading further.

( Peer Review Thread :: FAQ )

II. App Slot Thread

A number of you have been asking that we should restore the RESERVE Thread to its former shine and glory – we considered it, but a clear issue was the fact that some people would place reserves, then never actually carry out with the application (hence delaying things significantly).

The App Slot Thread is our alternative to this. Basically, it will be a thread where you will get to submit your application before the actual application week. Therefore, you will be guaranteeing both yourself priority, and us that you are serious in your endeavour.

Although we provide this opportunity for early / priority submission, please keep in mind that we will not be returning you a verdict until the actual application week. It’s only fair towards the people following the regular application procedure. Since there is no competition for OCs, we wouldn’t exactly encourage you to use the App Slot Thread for early OC submission.

A character that has been applied in the App Slot Thread can still be applied through regular procedure, with the note that the application in the App Slot Thread will be reviewed first. If and only if the application in the App Slot Thread is rejected will we look at the application in the regular app thread. At the same time, if your application in the App Slot Thread is rejected, you lose the right to apply regularly for that week.

As with the former RESERVES, an applicant may only submit an application in the App Slot Thread for the same character a total of three consequent times.

Finally: CHARACTER REQUEST THREAD has been cleaned, so please give it a look!