GUIDELINES FOR CREATORS:

As with any section of Gladrags, there are a few rules and guidelines to keep in mind:

• Gladrags is a moderated forum, meaning new threads require approval before appearing publicly.
• Keep the SS Board Rules and the Gladrags rules in mind
• Images can be bigger than the SS requirement and in the event that they are please make sure to keep these images under a photocut or a spoiler tag:

  [photocut=la dee da]images go here[/photocut]
  [spoiler=la dee da]images go here[/spoiler]

• All reference images and images of your own creations must be uploaded to your own image-hosting account to ensure links remain stable and to respect image ownership. Absolutely no hotlinking.
  
  If you’re unsure what hotlinking is or why we avoid it, you can find a helpful explanation here.

Image Size Regulations:
All graphics shared in threads, worn by members, or created for others must remain within the following maximum size limits. These are upper bounds rather than strict targets - smaller dimensions are always welcome.

• Avatars: 100x100px, 20kb
• Signatures: 450x200px, 60kb
• Profile/Bio images: 350x350px, 60kb
• GIFs: 350x350px, 60kb
  
  GIFs are absolutely welcome for requests and reactions. To keep pages loading smoothly for everyone, please make sure they meet the size guidelines above. Larger GIFs can always be shared via an external link to your image hosting account.

Plagiarism:
Using someone else’s work — or AI-generated content — and presenting it as your own without proper credit or disclosure is not permitted. Altering another member’s graphics without permission also counts as plagiarism and will result in moderation action.

Please see the following post for more specifics on AI content.

CREATING A THREAD:

Locate the at the bottom of the forum page and give that a click. You will be brought to a new page with a blank text field where you can submit the first post of your thread. Please make sure to include the following:

• A title! This can be whatever you’d like it to be. We suggest including your username in the title so people know its yours when it pops up on the side bar
• A prefix! Select the appropriate prefix for your thread: Portfolio, Potter100, Magical25, or Spellbound Spectrum! There is a drop down menu beside the "Title" field. Make sure to highlight the appropriate option.
  • Please do not submit Graphic Requests threads here. Those belong in The Wardrobe Workshop.
• A description! Let people know what kind of creations they can expect to find in your creative thread.
• An index! To help keep your thread organized and easy for everyone to admire your work, we suggest maintaining a running index linking to your pieces.

  [url=link to your post]piece name/description[/url]

GUIDELINES FOR ADMIRERS:

Commenting in threads is allowed and, in fact, encouraged! However, we do have a few rules in place in regards to help protect our SS creators:

• All posts must comply with the SS Rules. Simple
• Please do not spam in any Gladrags threads
• Please treat others with respect at all times. This is a safe environment and we’d like to keep it that way
• Please do not harass another member. This will result in a site warning/infraction and you might find yourself banned from the site depending on the severity of the harassment
• Please do not post graphic requests in these threads. These threads are purely there for admiring work. If you’d like to make a request, please use one of the request shops or contact the member privately about their policy on taking requests

If you have any questions or concerns, please make sure to contact one of your Gladrags mods and we’ll be happy to help you out.

IMAGE HOSTING:

To keep your images looking great and loading smoothly, you must upload and link images from your own image hosting service account. Here are some great free options to get you started:

• postimages.org: Postimages is a free, reliable image hosting service that’s especially popular with forum communities. It offers quick uploads, provides direct links and BBCode for easy embedding, and doesn’t require an account to get started (though creating one is recommended so you don’t lose track of your uploads). Images are hosted long-term and remain accessible, making this a dependable option for sharing graphics, references, and finished work on SnitchSeeker.
  
  
• Lensdump: Lensdump allows you to upload images and neatly organize them into albums. One of its biggest perks is the ability to create private albums that are only accessible via direct link — perfect for sharing images on SnitchSeeker without making them publicly browsable. This makes it a great choice for reference images, graphics in progress, or anything you’d prefer to keep low-key while still easily shareable.
  
  
• imgpile: imgpile is a simple, no-nonsense image hosting site that supports a variety of file types and offers direct image links for easy forum use. When uploading, users can adjust privacy settings before finalizing their upload, giving you more control over how your images are shared. Its clean interface and straightforward linking make it a convenient option for hosting images used in Gladrags threads.

You may use alternatives (such as Imgur), but please ensure you are uploading to your own account.


Finally, above all else — be kind, be respectful, and have fun.

Gladrags is a space for creativity, experimentation, and community. If you have any questions or concerns, please make sure to contact a Gladrags mod and we’ll be happy to help you out.

HAPPY CREATING! We cannot wait to see your talents!