Written by Meganium
with original elements credited to Shining Raichu & Alternative.
LAST REVISED: APRIL 20, 2015

Table of Contents:
~Introduction & Section Rules

• Introduction
• Rules for Club Members
• Rules for Club Owners

~Policies

• Double Posting & Two Week Rule
• Reviving Clubs

~Club Construction

~Club Maintenance: It's your baby!

• Transfer of Ownership
• Penalty for Inactivity
• Advertising
• Events

~Emblems
~CSS Quick Resource Post

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This is a section for all your fandom needs! It's not like Tumblr or anything like that, though. It's a place where you can join in any groups that pertain to any of your interests, and interact with others who have the same exact interests as you are. It's one of the great ways to share the magic of friendship with others, while traveling with the Doctor on the TARDIS searching for Supernaturally ghosts at Buntzen Lake, then later get lost in the walker-infested woods in Georgia, and eventually visiting fine French restaurants discussing social issues that bring the whole community together. In all seriousness, any topic worthy of a club is allowed, as long as it's not Pokemon!

Speaking of Pokemon, if you are looking to create a Pokemon Club, please click here: http://www.pokecommunity.com/forumdisplay.php?f=24

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We want Fan Clubs & Groups to be the happiest place on earth, just like Disneyland. Following these guidelines will ensure you a safe and positive experience. Many clubs owners have their own rules for their clubs, but they are not exempt from following the ones below! All Global PokeCommunity rules (4 word/25 character rule, censor bypassing, etc) apply here as well.

Rules for Club Members

~Please stay on topic.
Unless otherwise noted, please don't change the topic all too often. If there's still a discussion going on in a group, don't steer it away and go off topic. However, you may go on ahead and change the topic or start a new discussion if it has died for a day or so, or there was lack of interest in the previous topic.

Follow the Requirements in the Opening Post.
Many clubs in FC&G require a sign-up sheet, or any other form of signing up to become a member of the club. Be sure you read the opening post of the club you are intending to join. If the club asks you to sign using a sign-up form, as well as requiring you to join the discussion, you follow those requirements. If it doesn't have a sign-up form, or anything that asks you to become a member of the club (I.e: Rainbow Connection asks for only a short introduction), then you may either introduce yourself and state the reason why you want to join the club, OR...you can join in the discussion. You may not post in clubs solely for the purpose of answering a specific topic.

NOTE: Club Owners reserve the right to deny admission to the club until they have satisfied the club requirements (if there is any).

~Maintain a positive atmosphere.
At Fan Clubs & Groups, the section is meant to be a safe haven for members who have many interests and would like to fanboy/fangirl all about it, whatever and whenever they want. Please do not join a group solely for the sake of arguing or for hatred. Please don't, because that's just unfair to those who are looking to bring in good discussion about the topic of the group. If you cannot conduct yourself in group such as My Little Pony, or at the LGBT club, then it is best to stay away from them instead of causing a lot of trouble. If you really want to dump your opinions about said topic/subject somewhere, then it's best for you to create a separate thread in another section that fits the subject well. Continuous acts of disrespect are frowned upon, and possibly infractable.

Rules for Club Owners

~This is a moderated section.
What does that mean? Once you submit your club by clicking on "Create Thread", it'll give you a quick message letting you know that your thread is up for approval, and I have to approve it. Most of the time, threads are reviewed and approved the same hour/day I'm online. Other times, it takes up to 24 hours after the club creation to appear on the section's index. If for any reason you do not see your club live, feel free to send me a Visitor or Private message, as it is more likely your club has been denied approval, or I might have forgot whoops lololol

~Does your club exist?
In order to know if a club exists, the best way to find out is by using the search function in the forums. On the right hand corner of the index (below the forum splash), click on "Search". If there is no result, or the club hasn't been active after 30 days, then it is safe to create the club. If you post a club that already exists, it will be denied, and I'll be happy to link you to the existing club for you to join.

See: Club Maintenance: Transfer of Ownership

~No Anti-<whatever> clubs, please.
As mentioned, we want FC&G to be friendly and positive towards other groups and fandoms. Creating a group solely for the purpose of bashing a certain group or fandom (I.e: Doctor Who haters club) is prohibited.

~Member-specific Fan Clubs are not allowed.
Once upon a time in PokeCommunity, this very section allowed members to create member fan clubs to idolize their friends and to appreciate their awesomeness. Unfortunately, a few years ago it was abolished, and no member cannot create another member fan club ever again. The reason behind this removal was because of constant rule breaking and unnecessary spam. It also created favoritism. This abolishment still stands, so try to stay away from creating a club that revolves around a member.

~Try to stay active!
Sometimes life can hit you like an ice cream truck. As club owner you are responsible for your clubs. If you feel that you are no longer interested in running your club, you can simply send me a message so we can work things out. You can either ask your group members if anyone's interested in running your club as a new owner, or you can also ask to lock up your club. If you become inactive for more than one month, or if you get banned from the forums, you will lose ownership of the club, and will be either transferred to a new owner or locked if there is lack of interest within the members.

See: Club Maintenance: Penalty for Inactivity​

Double Posting & Reviving Clubs

It's understandable that you want to discuss things in your club, and that's fine! But for some reason you were the last poster in the club and you don't want to break any rules in regards to double posting and/or revival. We have a fair policy when it comes to double posting and revival, and it states the following:

~Two-Week Rule. Regardless of whether you are club owner or not, if you are the last poster in the club, you may post again two (2) weeks after the last posting date. Your posts will be merged if you post sooner.

HOWEVER, if you are the last poster of the club, and you have something important to add into the post, such as any breaking news or updates, you may go ahead and double post...regardless if you are a club member or owner. It is highly recommended to ask me permission first before posting, though. Your posts will still fall under the Two Week Rule if your post is not deemed "important" under my discretion.

~Clubs cannot be revived after 30 days of inactivity. HOWEVER, club owners may revive their clubs after 30 days of inactivity, but not more than 60 days. If you (the owner) revive a club that's been inactive after 60 days, or if a member (whether club member or not) revives your club after 30 days, it will be locked.​

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You are interested in creating a club, yes? Think of it as your future baby. You know the gender of it but you are unsure of how they'll turn out as they get older. That's fine. Clubs in this section work differently than other threads in other sections of the community. As most talk about the current episodes or a certain episode, or favorite characters, or why we hate a certain thing. A club will encompass EVERYTHING in a whole topic or fandom. Theories can be discussed in it, experiences, the future of said topic/fandom. Anything, really. Because of that, they will last longer, but it's all up to YOU: the future club owner in question.

With this guide, you'll understand how clubs work, and tips on maintenance.


When reviewing clubs, I look at some or all of the main components of the club. I don't accept clubs that do not have the basics. Like a set of rules, or a title, or a sufficient description of what the club is about. Your club needs to be concise enough to be approved and for members to know what it's about.

Here are some basic components that should be included when you create a brand new club:

I – Title.

This is pretty much straightforward. No one's gonna know what your club's about if you don't have a title. Encrypting your title will confuse and drive away future members. Be direct on your title.

Examples: Crystal Power, Make Up! ~ A Sailor Moon FC
I'M READY! - Spongebob Squarepants Fan Club
Disney Fan Club – Where Dreams Come True

II – Information

Most of us might not know what you might be talking about in your club, which is why it's very important to provide some background information in your club opening post. This is ESPECIALLY if you are doing a club on TV shows, movies, books or any media out there. There will be members who'll join your club with little or no background info on the fandom/topic they're interested in, and want to learn more about it. Example: if you are doing a club on Social Media, you must state information about the various social networks around you, and how it impacts our lives.

III– Rules

Club owners must include their own set of rules. You own the club, so that makes you in charge of what goes on in the club. We don't wanna go THAT crazy, do we? It's always best to set boundaries. However, always state that members should also follow both Global PokeCommunity Rules and the FC&G rules. Don't worry! If there's a problem in the club that you cannot control, you should always PM myself or a higher staff member and I/we will control it ourselves.

Some examples of basic rules:
-Follow all PokeCommunity and FC&G Rules
-Respect is a must in this group
-No trolling, flaming, bashing.
-Remain on topic
-Have fun!

The above are some basic, straightforward rules that should set enough boundaries for your members in your group. You may add more to reflect your group, but it's not necessary to create a giant rulebook. :P

IV - Sign Up Sheet & Member List

There is a big difference between a discussion thread in a section and a club in this very section. Clubs are restricted to members who are willing to join in and discuss anything and everything about a certain topic...while discussion threads are open to everyone and don't have any boundaries set, so anyone, whether they like the topic or not, will come in and post in the thread. Clubs have rules, so you are in good hands, which is why we ask for your names when you join up a club, so that way owners can put them on their member list! Each club has their own sign-up sheet, outlining certain requirements or options for you to introduce yourself to other club members. As owner, you should update this list whenever a new member joins.

As of March 28th, 2015: You are not required to put up a sign-up sheet. In order for new members to join in on your club, you can leave any "starter" topics for them to answer.

Example Sign Up Sheet:
Username:
Favorite Character:
Additional Information:
Topic answer (optional):

Topic Starters
What do you think of the 12th Doctor?
Do you think Joey Logano is going to win the Sprint Cup Champion?

Doctor Who's Companions [Member List]
-Meganium
-Astinus
-Sheep
-arachnidsGrip
-Kanzler
-Sector
-Synerjee
-Tsutarja

V - Club Layout: It needs to be 20% cooler!

The layout is how you will format the club post. CSS skills are not required to create your club, however, as long as you have the above basic components, you're pretty much good to go! (I mean, you can even hire me to make your thread look prettyful, but that's all up to you haha. :P). Your club must be readable, and understandable for everyone to read and know what it's all about. Pictures, pretty fonts, and accessories are allowed in the club for decorative purposes, but I do recommend them because they can enhance the environment of the club.

Scroll down in this guide, and you will find example CSS templates for you to use.

This is the most crucial phase of being a club owner: maintaining and taking care of your club! As owner, you have responsibilities when it comes to taking care of your club. Depending on YOUR enthusiasm and interest, your club will either live for a few months or die in a few days. Responsibility of creating discussion, posting new topics, as well as keeping track of members all fall under your hands.

If you feel that being the only club owner of a group is too hectic for you and you are in need of help, you are free to promote a member to co-owner status. However, co-owner status only had responsbilities of welcoming members and bringing discussion. They cannot edit the original post nor add new members in. That still remains your job.

[a id]transferownership[/a id]Transfer of Ownership:

Sometimes, life can be a pain in the butt...or maybe our interest in our clubs have started to dwindle. It's understandable. But, what happens to the club you're apparently in charge of? Well, you have the option to transfer ownership of your club to some other member who may be interested in the club. If you have a co-owner in your club, try asking them if they wanted to take over as owner of the club. Or, tell your group members that you are retiring from your owner position and you are looking for a new owner to take over the club.

If you decide to do this, and you have chosen a new owner of the club, please send me either a Visitor or Private Message, and I'll be happy to pass on the torch to the brand new club owner. The new owner will also have the option to keep the club as-is, or create a brand new thread.

[a id]penalty[/a id]Penalty for inactivity:

Be aware that if for any reason you go inactive on PC and leave your clubs behind, it might be possible that your club could go to another owner. This could work in many ways, and it's also up to my discretion whether the club is deemed worthy of a new owner or not.

If you as an owner go inactive from PC after 30 days, and your club remains active with full of discussions, I will step in and ask the members of the club if anyone wants to take over the club as a new owner. A new owner will be appointed, with the choice of either keeping the old thread as is (with the ability to edit the original post) or create a brand new thread.

If you as an owner go inactive on PC after 30 days, and the club is inactive without any activity, it will be left to die. Unless someone is wanting to join the soon-to-be dead club in order to save it, they might have the option to re-do the thread.

If you as an owner get banned on PC for any reason, you may lose your clubs. They'll either get locked, or transferred to another owner.

Advertising:

Sometimes it's hard to get your club out there. We are close to 500,000 members on PC and getting your club in the know is getting harder and harder. Luckily we have solutions. Here are a list of ways you can get your new club announced, in hopes of getting new members to join!

~Blog about it! - if you have a PC Supporter blog, you are allowed to advertise your club on there. As long as you don't do it frequently, you should be fine.
~Link it on your siggy. - Posting in other sections in the forums while showing off your club in your siggy will guarantee you new members and hits on your club.
~The Club Lounge! - that's also a good way to post your club and gain new members.

Events:

Want to spice up your club by getting your members a little close? Why not organize a club event? Events make clubs 20% even more cooler, and fun, especially if done with your members together. Trivia games, in-game meetups, livestreams of your favorite movies/TV shows, and many many more! There are so many possibilities to choose from. If you are unsure of an idea you have for a club event or if you need a second opinion, you are more than welcome to send me a private message! It is always encouraged for club owners to create such events for their clubs.
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Emblem Information​

What are emblems in general? Emblems are like badges. They're fun to earn, and fun to have. Some emblems are funny, some deserve to others, and some are relatable to you. In Fan Clubs & Groups, club owners have the ability to create their own emblem for their own clubs, showing their members appreciation as well as to thank them for their constant contributions and activity.

There are requirements to create an emblem though! For basic emblem construction, your emblem image must fit the topic of your club (if you are doing an emblem for the Wrestling Club, for example, the emblem image/description must be wrestling related, or your request will be denied!). Emblem images must be 80 x 80 pixels in size, but that's alright…if you are having trouble resizing/cropping your emblem to fit within the limits, no worries. You can PM me the image and I will crop it for you.

In addition, your club must meet these two requirements: the thread needs to be at least three pages, and should contain at least 75 posts.

If you meet the above, awesomeness! Feel free to create your emblem, and be sure to PM it to myself for further approval. If approved and uploaded, I will notify you via Private Message and will ask you for a list of people to issue the emblem to.

Fan Clubs & Groups' emblems!

Official Emblems:


Life of the Party
You're quite the sociable one there, hitting up every club in your sights. Just make sure you got enough money to shout us some drinks. ;]
(given to those who are FC&G regulars)


You are so amazingly awesome.
If I were to make you a fan club, I'd do it right now.
(if you participated in the 2014 April Fools prank in FC&G, you should get this emblem!)


Sweet, Sweet Nightmare
Told you this year's candy from Club Nightmare wasn't thatbad.


You go down in history...
…Club Holly Jolly's history, of course! Thanks for participating, and Happy Holidays!


Now Featuring: You
...and your awesome club. Your contribution to FC&G is awesome, so you deserve to be on the spotlight!

Club-Specific Emblems
These emblems are made by our own club owners!


We are STILL working on a better emblem!
No, seriously...that is the emblem. xD


AH: End hiatus
The Homestuck fanclub ruse was a DISTACTION. Being a kid and growing up, it's hard and nobody understands. tumut


Final Fantasy Star Member
"You can't change the past, you can only change yourself"


I'm going cakeless!
I mean YOLO right? Awarded to only the cheekiest and most top members of the Rooster Teeth/Achievement Hunter Fan Club. Maaaark Nuuuutt!


The Magic of Friendship
Have you ever wonderered what friendship could be? That's until you shared your magic with me!


Ecccccch!
To commemorate you being such a sweet lovely in the Game Grumps fan club, here's the most boopin' emblem I could ever give you!


Digidestined
You are one of the chosen child, take this digicrest!


Pinoy ako!
Pinoy tayo! It is certainly more fun in the Philippines! Thank you for participating actively in PC's Filipino Club!

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Want to make your opening post a little more prettyful? Check this post out. Below are links to awesome resources (either on PC or outside PC), where you can learn how to make your opening post appealing using CSS coding. This post is used for a quick reference as to make CSS. There are also templates for you to help you out if you prefer to put all the hassle aside. I also have experience with CSS so I may also be of help as well. New templates will be added as they come. If you have a CSS Template that you'd like to donate to the section, feel free to send me a Private Message.​

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