5/27/2018 11:15:41 AM
Three Staff resignations
We regret to inform you that three of our Staff members have decided to step down.
GavinGoneGlobal has faithfully served ACC for four years, first as a Researcher and lately as a Moderator.
AnnetteSR joined the Staff as a Researcher in 2016 and then transferred to being a Developer.
SolidStar has helped ACC for seven years, initially as a Developer and over 5 years as a Researcher.
All three of these dedicated Staff members helped make ACC what it is today and what it will be in the future. We truly appreciate their efforts over the years. We wish them great success in their new endeavors!
5/23/2018 6:37:20 PM
ACC's New Privacy Policy
Today ACC has launched its new Privacy Policy. As you login you will be required to accept our new privacy policy. There have been many changes made to our Privacy Policy, so please take a look so that you are aware of how we use and collect your data. While we won't cover all of the changes to the Privacy Policy in this announcement, just be aware that the Privacy Policy was updated to be more in line with modern laws, regulations, and policies, as well as to comply with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). The new privacy policy can be found
here.
With the launch of ACC's new Privacy Policy, we now also require that all users under the age of 16 provide parental consent to create and use an account on ACC. Again, this is to comply with GDPR. You can find more details about how GDPR affects ACC in
this previous announcement.
If you have any questions about the new privacy policy, GDPR, or COPPA, please use
this Q&A. Thank you!
5/20/2018 7:44:04 PM
Operational Updates and Rule Changes
Hi everyone!
We've made some changes to various site rules, boards rules, and stickies. Please read the details below.
Looking for Like-Minded People sticky on the Off Topic board There have been requests to allow topics on the public boards that are considered inappropriate or controversial according to the rules of ACC. We understand that there are like-minded members who would like to discuss these things in PTs. This Sticky is for these members to find each other. Please read the rules at the top of the Sticky carefully and remember that all ACC rules still apply in these threads.
Revised Chit-Chat board rulesPolls will now be allowed on the Chit-Chat board.
Revised Giveaways board rule.
Changes have been made to how Items offered and Promotional advertisements are posted. If you have any questions regarding these rules, please use our
Giveaways board rules Q&A sticky.
Revised Creative Writing board rulesBlogs will now be allowed on the Creative Writing board. If you have any questions regarding these rules, please use our
Creative Writing board rules Q&A sticky.
Revised Shops & Services board rulesNewspapers and other publications will be allowed on the Shops & Services board. If you have any questions regarding these rules, please use our
Shops & Services board rules Q&A sticky.
Revised 1.2 - Offensive ContentFixed a typo and added a provision to this rule for clarity.
Revised 1.10 - Impersonating Other MembersUpdated this rule to reflect the blue text update for Modmin edits.
Revisied Site Rule 1.14 Topics Not AllowedA number of points needed to be revised due to the changes listed above. Removed chain letters from this rule.
Added 1.23 - Chain LettersSeparated chain letters out into its own rule for clarity and organizational purposes.
Revised 2.9 - Discussing/Exchanging Items Not Available Through Normal Game PlayRemoved a nearly duplicate violation. Added a violation regarding the actual exchange of items not available through normal game play.
If you have any questions besides the ones that have specific stickies listed above, please see the
Operational Updates and Rule Changes Q & A thread.
5/15/2018 8:14:33 AM
GDPR and How it Will Affect ACC
Starting on May 25th, 2018, ACC will be required to be comply with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). Similar to COPPA in the United States, GDPR is a regulation that was passed that applies to all websites that process and possess data on individuals living within European countries. There are numerous changes that we must make to ensure ACC is compliant with GDPR. The most notable change that will affect our user base will be that all users below the age of 16 will be required to receive parental consent to use ACC effective May 25th, 2018. We are making this announcement ahead of time to give our users, particularly those between the ages of 13 and 16, advanced notice to the forthcoming changes.
GDPR and how it will affect ACC in a nutshell:
All users below the age of 16 will now be required to provide parental consent to use ACC.
Existing users below the age of 16 that have not provided parental consent via existing means ($0.30 COPPA donation) will be required to provide parental consent to continue to use ACC.
Users that have already received parental consent ($0.30 COPPA donation) will not be required to provide parental consent again.
Users that are 13 and older may provide parental consent via email communication.
Users below the age of 13 are still required to have a parent make a $0.30 donation as proof of consent, as per COPPA regulation.
We will be releasing an updated Privacy Policy very soon which will further detail these changes, and will also detail updated user data and privacy rights.
If you have any questions regarding these forthcoming changes, please visit our
ACC GDPR Compliance Q&A Sticky.
4/1/2018 9:03:36 AM
Uh Oh!! What's going on?
Our Bunny Day Eggstravaganza has been off to an eggscelent start, but it appears something has gone wrong... After careful analysis we think the bunnies are attempting to take over the site!
We will do our best to keep the event running smoothly, but please keep your eye out for stray bunnies that seem like theyre up to no good!
P.S. Please drop by and congratulate our new Media & Events Special Projects Team members
here.
