April 2nd:The politicians in Arizona are about to sign into law a bill that would mandate sites like e621 to either impose age verification on all users or be at a risk of lawsuits. Such system would be required to go through third party vendors, who in turn must go through a government database to verify every user's age. This is not only a major violation of privacy, but it also opens up a very real danger of identity theft through phishing schemes and other methods, not to mention that we would not be able to control any of that information to make sure it is permanently deleted after age verification is complete.
Unfortunately, Arizona is the state out of which e621 operates, which means that this law will almost certainly affect us if it is to pass. If want to help us ensure that this site can continue to serve you without being required to know who you are, please ask the Arizona governor to veto this bill.
Please, help us get the word out by letting others know about this issue.
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
If you find the contents of the artwork objectionable, please use your blacklist (or quietly fix the tags yourself) instead of complaining in the comments. [Source]
Refusal to Use Blacklist
This site hosts a wide variety of content, and not all of it may appeal to everyone.
Do not complain about content that could be blacklisted. Simply add the corresponding tag to your blacklist. If you believe that a post is missing a valid tag, add the tag yourself.
Do not make messages announcing that you have blacklisted a specific tag or certain kinds of content.
If you find the contents of the artwork objectionable, please use your blacklist instead of complaining in the comments. [Source]
Refusal to Use Blacklist
This site hosts a wide variety of content, and not all of it may appeal to everyone.
Do not complain about content that could be blacklisted. Simply add the corresponding tag to your blacklist. If you believe that a post is missing a valid tag, add the tag yourself.
Do not make messages announcing that you have blacklisted a specific tag or certain kinds of content.
If you find the contents of the artwork objectionable, please use your blacklist instead of complaining in the comments. [Source]
Refusal to Use Blacklist
This site hosts a wide variety of content, and not all of it may appeal to everyone.
Do not complain about content that could be blacklisted. Simply add the corresponding tag to your blacklist. If you believe that a post is missing a valid tag, add the tag yourself.
Do not make messages announcing that you have blacklisted a specific tag or certain kinds of content.
Banned for permanent: You need to be 18 to access this page. This ban won't expire, but if you have reached the sufficient age you can request your ban to be lifted by writing an email to [email protected]. [Source]
Age Restrictions
By using e621 and/or registering an account, you agree that you are at least eighteen years of age. No individual under the age of eighteen may register an account, use our services, provide any personal information to e621, or otherwise upload or transmit personal information through our services.
Even though laws may vary depending on your location, e621.net's management and service office is located in Arizona, USA, and it is those laws that we are required to abide by. We cannot knowingly allow any minors to view pornographic content, so we must be proactive in preventing underage access. This includes accounts that are either legally or illegally accessed by minors. Furthermore, we require official, government-issued photo identification as proof of you turning eighteen in order to release access to your account. Please email us at [email protected] for further details.
Do not initiate, encourage, or partake in public role-play sessions, either between users or by yourself.
Do not impersonate or partake in roleplay with either fictional or non-fictional characters.
Minor cases of role-playing may be excused if they are short, either humorous or otherwise non-disruptive, and are made in response to a situation or joke set up by the content of a post, or in similar context.
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
You are going to regret this. [Source] Don't insult people.
Disruptive Behavior
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
Banned for permanent: We do not tolerate harassment. [Source]
Harassment, Doxxing, and Real-Life Threats
Do not stalk or harass anyone. Do not try to contact someone if they have expressed that they do not wish to speak with you.
Do not make any messages that call for or may lead to harassment.
Do not promote or threaten violence in any capacity.
Do not share or try to obtain any personal or identifiable information. That includes any privileged or personal information of other individuals or businesses, such as real-life names, addresses, unlisted contact information, social security numbers (or equivalents), credit card numbers, and correspondence (logs, emails, notes, etc.).
Please do not upload content that has been leaked or pirated from paysites such as SubscribeStar. [1][2][3][4][5][6]
Posting Abuse
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Banned for permanent: You need to be 18 to access this page. This ban won't expire, but if you have reached the sufficient age you can request your ban to be lifted by writing an email to [email protected].
Age Restrictions
By using e621 and/or registering an account, you agree that you are at least eighteen years of age. No individual under the age of eighteen may register an account, use our services, provide any personal information to e621, or otherwise upload or transmit personal information through our services.
Even though laws may vary depending on your location, e621.net's management and service office is located in Arizona, USA, and it is those laws that we are required to abide by. We cannot knowingly allow any minors to view pornographic content, so we must be proactive in preventing underage access. This includes accounts that are either legally or illegally accessed by minors. Furthermore, we require official, government-issued photo identification as proof of you turning eighteen in order to release access to your account. Please email us at [email protected] for further details.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Strikethrough tags were invalid or inapplicable and have been removed or changed. [Source] Even if you are the artist, lore doesn't overturn TWYS. Posts that appear young must be tagged as such around here. If the visual tags and the lore age of the character do not align, young may be supplemented with adult_(lore). Please use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Banned for 10 days: Knock it off. [Source] If you do this again, you're no longer welcome here.
Disruptive Behavior
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
Our Uploading Guidelines have not changed in the last 3 years; video game screencaps are still not allowed. Since it seems that you've never bothered to review the guidelines, I have removed your ability to upload. Please contact an admin if you'd like to see about getting it restored. [Source]
Posting Abuse
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Also, your tagging is atrocious. Almost all of these tags are invalid. [Source]
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Faucet! For years you have been diligently contributing to our site in every way imaginable - uploads, tags, wikis, forum discussions, and more. We want you to know that your hard work has not gone unrecognized or unappreciated. You're one of our most valued members, and we hope you keep up all the good work. Thank you for all you do.
Hey there! We've noticed that you have been making a ton of high-quality uploads, always well-tagged and well-sourced, and we'd like to commend you for it! With all the care you put into each post, you're everything we hope to see in an uploader. Bonus points for all the dragons. Thank you for all you've done, and keep up the good work!
If you find the contents of the artwork objectionable, please use your blacklist to avoid seeing it instead of complaining about it in the comments. [Source]
Refusal to Use Blacklist
This site hosts a wide variety of content, and not all of it may appeal to everyone.
Do not complain about content that could be blacklisted. Simply add the corresponding tag to your blacklist. If you believe that a post is missing a valid tag, add the tag yourself.
Do not make messages announcing that you have blacklisted a specific tag or certain kinds of content.
Third warning for failing to use your blacklist. Start using it. You will be banned next time. [Source]
Refusal to Use Blacklist
This site hosts a wide variety of content, and not all of it may appeal to everyone.
Do not complain about content that could be blacklisted. Simply add the corresponding tag to your blacklist. If you believe that a post is missing a valid tag, add the tag yourself.
Do not make messages announcing that you have blacklisted a specific tag or certain kinds of content.
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
Hello! It appears that your uploads have not been meeting our minimum tag requirement: [Source] Please try to include at least 10 non-implied general-category tags on all uploads. We have a helpful Tagging Checklist if you need suggestions for more tags to add. You may use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum. Thank you!
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Hello! It appears that your uploads have not been meeting our minimum tag requirement: [Source] Please try to include at least 10 non-implied general-category tags on all uploads. We have a helpful Tagging Checklist if you need suggestions for more tags to add. You may use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum. Thank you!
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
It appears that your uploads have still not been meeting our minimum tag requirement: [Source] Please try to include at least 10 non-implied general-category tags on all uploads. We have a helpful Tagging Checklist if you need suggestions for more tags to add. You may use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Additionally, you are adding a lot of invalid or inapplicable tags. Please be sure that the tags you use are valid.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Hello! It appears that your uploads have not been meeting our minimum tag requirement: [Source] Please try to include at least 10 non-implied general-category tags on all uploads. We have a helpful Tagging Checklist if you need suggestions for more tags to add. You may use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum. Thank you!
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Hello! It appears that you have been adding a lot of tags which do not apply to to the artwork. Please ensure that you are only using valid tags which accurately describe contents visible within the post.
Strikethrough tags were invalid or inapplicable and have been removed or changed: [Source] Please use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Additionally, we require at least 10 non-implied general-category tags on all uploads. We have a helpful Tagging Checklist if you need suggestions for more tags to add. Please try to add more tags to your uploads, as you have not been consistently meeting our minimum. Thank you!
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Please do not upload content that has been leaked or pirated from paysites such as Patreon. [Source]
Posting Abuse
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Don't reupload previously deleted posts. If they were deleted once, they will be deleted again. [Source] Instead, contact the staff member who deleted it to ask about the deletion.
Posting Abuse
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
The sources field is for submission links where the art can be found, not profile/gallery links. [Source]
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Do not engage in, promote, encourage, plan, post, or link to any content or activities that violate US law or anything that could be used as directions for committing a crime.
Do not discuss details or experiences of committing illegal acts, such as drug use, non-consensual sex, violence, or abuse against any human or creature.
Do not post images or videos depicting real-life minors in sexual situations or acts.
Strikethrough tags were invalid or inapplicable and have been removed or changed. [Source] Please use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum. Don't blindly copy-paste tags between posts.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
The sources field is for submission links where the art can be found, not profile/gallery links. [Source]
Strikethrough tags were invalid or inapplicable and have been removed or changed. [Source] Please use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
Strikethrough tags were invalid or inapplicable and have been removed or changed. [Source] Additionally, we require all artwork that looks young be tagged as such. If the age of the character is older then their visual representation, you can supplement young with adult_(lore). Please use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Paysite/commercial content is Do Not Post. [Source] We don't recommend sourcing your uploads from third-party sites; the reputability of the sources is uncertain. Many artists have a wiki entry on our site with listed official sources from which they upload their works. Dangpa's wiki, for example. Click the "?" beside a tag, to see the wiki entry.
Posting Abuse
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Do not roleplay or solicit roleplay from other users. [1][2][3]
Role-Play
Do not initiate, encourage, or partake in public role-play sessions, either between users or by yourself.
Do not impersonate or partake in roleplay with either fictional or non-fictional characters.
Minor cases of role-playing may be excused if they are short, either humorous or otherwise non-disruptive, and are made in response to a situation or joke set up by the content of a post, or in similar context.
This site hosts a wide variety of content, and not all of it may appeal to everyone.
Do not complain about content that could be blacklisted. Simply add the corresponding tag to your blacklist. If you believe that a post is missing a valid tag, add the tag yourself.
Do not make messages announcing that you have blacklisted a specific tag or certain kinds of content.
Hello! It appears that your uploads have not been meeting our minimum tag requirement: [Source] Please try to include at least 10 non-implied general-category tags on all uploads. We have a helpful Tagging Checklist if you need suggestions for more tags to add. You may use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum.
Also, please, stop using the male/male or gay tags on posts that do not feature any sexual or romantic interactions between two male characters.
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Hello! It appears that your uploads have not been meeting our minimum tag requirement: [Source] Please try to include at least 10 non-implied general-category tags on all uploads. We have a helpful Tagging Checklist if you need suggestions for more tags to add. You may use the Wiki if you need help understanding the usage of any tags, or ask directly at the Helpdesk on our Discord. You can also search our Forum. Thank you!
Tagging, Rating, and Sourcing Abuse
Do not add any tags that are invalid, and do not remove tags that are valid.
Tags in the general category are considered valid if they follow the Tag What You See principle – that is, they must be describing what is visible in the post.
Tags in the lore category convey the artist's intentions or other background information.
Tags in other categories are valid if the information that they convey is objectively true, such as the artist's name or the image's aspect ratio.
Do not upload posts with fewer than ten general, non-implied tags.
This restriction will be eased if the post does not have ten distinct tags that are reasonably applicable to it.
Do not use tag or description edits to be disruptive.
Do not add any sources that are invalid, and do not remove any sources that are valid.
Valid sources are defined as web pages where the artwork can be found.
At least one source page should be publicly available, unless you are the artist, commissioner, or copyright owner of the artwork.
Do not use links to piracy sites as sources.
Links to the exact submission page where the artwork can be found should be prioritized. This is not the same as the direct image link, which isn’t helpful. Links to the artist's gallery pages should be added to their artist page.
Do not add source links that redirect to a different URL (eg. URL shorteners).
Dead links to pages where the artwork could be found in the past are still considered valid and should instead be disabled by prefixing them with -.
Find a new hobby. [1][2][3][4][5][6] All you do here is whine about the site's rules.
Disruptive Behavior
e621 is an open and friendly community that people visit to share and enjoy furry artwork. People can have different opinions, but that does not give them permission to make someone else feel uncomfortable or unwanted.
Do not make messages with the apparent purpose of upsetting someone. That includes picking fights, baiting arguments, calling names, or making remarks regarding personal grievances, quarrels, or malicious rumors.
Do not purposefully or repeatedly spread false or defamatory information.
Do not mention any actions of suicide, self harm / mutilation, depression-induced pain, or other malicious acts directed towards the self.
Do not encourage others to engage in harmful behaviors, including suicide, eating disorders, or other forms of self harm.
Do not give others medical or legal advice that could result in harm coming to themselves or others.
Do not promote ideologies that are harmful to public safety.
Do not brag about saving DNP or pirated material, and do not encourage others to do so.
Do not maliciously impersonate any individuals or organizations.
Do not demand that certain administrative actions be taken against another user. Do not claim personal influence over staff decisions.
Do not disobey any direct instructions made by staff members.
Do not initiate, encourage, or partake in public role-play sessions, either between users or by yourself.
Do not impersonate or partake in roleplay with either fictional or non-fictional characters.
Minor cases of role-playing may be excused if they are short, either humorous or otherwise non-disruptive, and are made in response to a situation or joke set up by the content of a post, or in similar context.
Please take care to not artificially convert JPEG sources (such as Twitter) into PNG files when uploading. [1][2][3][4][5]
Posting Abuse
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Do not initiate, encourage, or partake in public role-play sessions, either between users or by yourself.
Do not impersonate or partake in roleplay with either fictional or non-fictional characters.
Minor cases of role-playing may be excused if they are short, either humorous or otherwise non-disruptive, and are made in response to a situation or joke set up by the content of a post, or in similar context.
Please do not upload content that has been leaked or pirated from paysites such as Fanbox. [Source]
Posting Abuse
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
cocicka is on the Conditional DNP list - only the artist and furlough games are allowed to post. Please check the Avoid Posting list before uploading. [Source] The post may be restored if you get permission from the artist.
Posting Abuse
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
Please don’t roleplay or solicit roleplay here. [Source]
Role-Play
Do not initiate, encourage, or partake in public role-play sessions, either between users or by yourself.
Do not impersonate or partake in roleplay with either fictional or non-fictional characters.
Minor cases of role-playing may be excused if they are short, either humorous or otherwise non-disruptive, and are made in response to a situation or joke set up by the content of a post, or in similar context.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content that goes against the Uploading Guidelines.
Do not post works made by any of the artists or publishers on the Avoid Posting list or break any uploading conditions set there.
Do not post any commercial or pay-to-view content. "Free" pay-to-view content – where you are allowed to set the price to $0 if you so choose – cannot be posted unless 60 days have passed after it was made available for free.
Do not knowingly upload or share previously deleted content. If you wish to dispute a post's removal, contact the staff member responsible for the deletion via a private message.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload or share unauthorized edits of artwork after the original artist or character owner asked others not to.
Do not knowingly or repeatedly upload content made by minors or featuring characters created or owned by minors.
Do not upload content that was made when the artist was underage, even if they are of age now.
Do not upscale or otherwise manipulate images to artificially create a "better" version of an existing image.
Do not upload content that is associated with recent real-life tragedies.
This is not the place to look for roleplay partners. [Source]
Role-Play
Do not initiate, encourage, or partake in public role-play sessions, either between users or by yourself.
Do not impersonate or partake in roleplay with either fictional or non-fictional characters.
Minor cases of role-playing may be excused if they are short, either humorous or otherwise non-disruptive, and are made in response to a situation or joke set up by the content of a post, or in similar context.
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