Briefly…
Unfortunately, I don’t plan to renew the site. There are many reasons, but the most important being that the spirit of the site really doesn’t align with Cover’s Terms and Conditions.
Japan has stricter laws regarding defamation, which can cover from really strong hate speech to speculation, and criticism no matter how “constructive” they may seem.
I am all for Freedom of Expression, but also he amount of hate and personal attacks directed to the Talents, Fans, and 3rd Parties was getting out of control. So much so, that at this point it was a nightmare to simply login.
I believe the last days of this site should return to their origin, where we respected the talents and shared the love we have for them.
Therefore a new system has been put in place:
Registered Users Only
Only registered users can participate, which should cut down on random negativity and trolling.
Positive Discussions Only
The focus is on sharing good vibes and celebrating the things we love about the community and Talents.
Moderators
A team of moderators will be selected to help keep things respectful and enjoyable for everyone.
User Profiles & Indexing
User profiles and better indexing make it easier to keep track of things and add a little organization.
User Roles
Some roles will have access to specific pages, while others won’t, so things are a bit more streamlined.
With these changes, I’m hoping we can end things on a positive note while we get ready to move over to the new Dreamwidth site.
Thank you so much for being here, and let’s make these last moments together something to remember.