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Rating System
All books discussed in this forum must include a content rating and warnings based on the SnitchSeeker Rating System. Books up to and including the Explicit (E) rating are allowed under certain conditions. Please review these ratings carefully when posting a book review or recommendation.
The following terms will be referenced and defined throughout the guidelines below:
Abuse: The mistreatment or harmful treatment of a person, animal, or substance, often involving physical, verbal, or emotional harm.
Coarse Language: The use of language that is crude, offensive, insulting, or irreverent; use of coarse words and expressions to show contempt or disrespect; swearing, expletives, and vulgar language.
Drugs/Alcohol: The use, misuse, or dependency on substances that alter mental or physical states, including both legal (e.g., prescribed medication/potions, alcohol) and illegal substances.
Politics: The discussion, representation, or inclusion of political ideologies, government structures, laws, and civic matters.
Religion: The discussion, representation, or inclusion of belief systems, faiths, religious practices, and institutions.
Self-Harm: Intentional harm inflicted upon oneself as well as the contemplation or act of taking one's own life.
Sexuality: Feelings, thoughts, and behaviours related to physical, emotional, and social aspects of sexual attraction and intimacy.
Violence: Physical force or aggressive behaviour intended to cause harm, injury, or destruction.
General (G): Contains content suitable for members of all ages; parental guidance is suggested for younger audiences. There may be minor violence without serious injury, mild suggestive material, and/or mild coarse language that is justified by context. It should not contain any adult themes.
Text Cut: General (G) Rating Guidelines
Abuse: Situational implications of abuse that are not graphic or glorified.
Example: The Dursleys' treatment of Harry throughout the books (e.g., making him live in a cupboard under the stairs, threatening/punishing him for things outside of his control, abandoning him in the middle of the train station).
Example: Snape's treatment of Neville (e.g., regularly belittling him).
Coarse Language: Mild usage (e.g., "damn," "hell," or mentions of someone swearing without directly stating the words); alternative phrasing is used to replace stronger coarse language.
Example: Ron occasionally saying "bloody hell" in frustration.
Example: "Ron swore loudly."
Example: Usage of phrases like "Gallopin' Gorgons!" and "Merlin's pants!"
Drugs/Alcohol: Drinking mentioned in passing (i.e., a character having a drink with no further details).
Example: Butterbeer being a common drink for students in Hogsmeade.
Example: In Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone: "A few old women were sitting in a corner, drinking tiny glasses of sherry."
Example: In Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone: "'Won it,' said Hagrid. 'Las' night. I was down in the village havin' a few drinks an' got into a game o' cards with a stranger.'"
Politics: Brief mentions, non-controversial.
Example: Mentions of the Ministry of Magic as a government body, but without political discussion or real-world comparisons.
Example: The different Ministers (e.g., Cornelius Fudge, Rufus Scrimgeour) and their roles are mentioned, but without political discussion or real-world comparisons.
Religion: Brief mentions, non-controversial.
Example: Mentions of religious holidays like Christmas and Easter, but without religious discussions or real-world comparisons.
Example: May contain religious symbols under certain contexts (e.g., crosses and religious references in a church or graveyard).
Self-Harm: Mild mentions or implications (not explicit).
Example: Dobby punishing himself throughout Chamber of Secrets.
Sexuality: Hand-holding, light kissing (e.g., a peck on the cheek or brief kiss on the lips), and mild romantic implications.
Example: Harry and Cho Chang's kiss in Order of the Phoenix.
Example: Harry and Ginny's kiss in Half-Blood Prince.
Violence: Slapstick or comedic injuries, mild scuffles with no serious harm (e.g., punching, kicking, light duelling, light injuries), indirect mentions of or allusions to intense violent acts.
Example: Harry and Draco's duel in Chamber of Secrets.
Example: Hermione slapping Draco in Prisoner of Azkaban.
Example: The Killing Curse is alluded to in Philosopher's/Sorcerer's Stone.
Teen+ (T): Contains content that is suitable for adolescent audiences and older; parental guidance is encouraged for younger audiences. There may be moderate violence, sparse coarse language, suggestive material, and/or adult themes that are contextually justified. A content warning for material rated T is required in the first post and must be clearly defined.
Text Cut: Teen+ (T) Rating Guidelines
Abuse: Direct references to abuse, but nothing graphic or glorified.
Example: James Potter and Sirius Black publicly humiliating Snape in Order of the Phoenix.
Coarse Language: Moderate coarse language used or alluded to, but is not used excessively. This guideline permits the use of coarse language only within the context of creative writing. It must never be aimed at or used against other members.
Example: Aunt Marge referring to a female dog as a "bitch" and alluding to Lily Potter in Prisoner of Azkaban.
Example: Ron telling Harry to "piss off" in the Goblet of Fire film.
Example: Harry and the waitress saying "tosser" in the Half-Blood Prince film.
Example: Mungundus and Ron's use of "effing" in Deathly Hallows.
Example: Hermione calling Ron an "arse" in Deathly Hallows.
Drugs/Alcohol: Brief mentions of drinking that include some detail; may include implications of substance abuse by adults; no explicit underage drinking.
Example: In Half-Blood Prince: "[Harry] saw Professor Trelawney sprawled upon the floor, her head covered in one of her many shawls, several sherry bottles lying beside her, one broken."
Example: In Deathly Hallows: "The firewhisky seared Harry's throat. It seemed to burn feeling back into him, dispelling the numbness and sense of unreality, filling him with something that was like courage."
Politics: Indirect allegories and discussion that suggests real-world connections without direct references.
Example: The pure-blood supremacy ideology as an allegory for real-world racism or classism.
Example: The oppression of magical beings, such as house-elves and goblins, as an allegory for slavery and prejudice.
Religion: Indirect mentions and allegorical elements, but avoids religious discussion and specific religious ties.
Example: "The Tale of the Three Brothers" as a story has themes of mortality and acceptance of death.
Example: Harry's decision to sacrifice himself for others and his return to life draws comparisons to religious texts but remains allegorical.
Self-Harm: Moderate mentions or implications (not explicit).
Example: Mention of Merope Gaunt allowing herself to waste away after being abandoned by Tom Riddle Sr., despite having the magical ability to sustain herself.
Example: Mention of Regulus Black drinking the potion in the cave and being "dragged beneath the water ... and..."
Example: Harry walking into the Forbidden Forest, prepared to die, expecting Voldemort to kill him.
Sexuality: Making out (i.e., snogging) and moderate romantic implications.
Example: In Half-Blood Prince: "...they found themselves looking at Dean and Ginny, who were locked in a close embrace and kissing fiercely as though glued together."
Example: In Half-Blood Prince: "There, in full view of the whole room, stood Ron wrapped so closely around Lavender Brown it was hard to tell whose hands were whose."
Violence: More detailed fights, injuries, and magical battles, but no excessive gore.
Example: The Battle of the Department of Mysteries, where spells cause serious injuries but nothing overly graphic.
Example: The Unforgivable Curses are used but not in a detailed, intense manner.
Mature (M): Contains content suitable for mature members. There will be intense references to violence, semi-frequent coarse language and alcohol use, and/or adult themes that are contextually justified. A content warning for material rated M is required in the first post and must be clearly defined.
Text Cut: Mature (M) Rating Guidelines
Abuse: More serious references to abuse, including off-screen implications, but nothing graphic or glorified.
Example: Marvolo Gaunt's treatment of Merope in Half-Blood Prince.
Example: Harsh punishments by the Carrows, including the use of the Cruciatus Curse on students, in Deathly Hallows.
Coarse Language: Moderate censorship; stronger coarse language alluded to or present, but is not used excessively. This guideline permits the use of coarse language only within the context of creative writing. It must never be aimed at or used against other members.
Example: Aberforth and Ron's use of "bastard/s" in Deathly Hallows.
Example: Molly Weasley calling Bellatrix Lestrange a "bitch" in Deathly Hallows.
Drugs/Alcohol: Characters engaging in drinking that may lead to intoxication; drug abuse in the form of potions mentioned.
Example: Hagrid and Slughorn getting drunk in Half-Blood Prince.
Example: Usage of Amortentia on Tom Riddle Sr. by Merope Gaunt and on Ron (though meant for Harry) by Romilda Vane in Half-Blood Prince.
Politics: Heavier allegories to and discussion of real-world connections with direct references.
Example: The Death Eater ideology as a direct allegory for real-world extremist movements (e.g., Nazis, KKK).
Example: Muggle vs. wizarding politics that mirrors real-world conflicts.
Example: Discrimination against Muggle-borns mirroring historical segregation.
Religion: Heavier allegories to and deeper discussion of religious themes, but avoids specific religious ties.
Example: King's Cross scene in Deathly Hallows as an allegory for purgatory or an in-between state.
Self-Harm: More serious mentions or implications (not explicit); must include a trigger warning.
Example: Dumbledore drinking the potion in the cave and begging for death in Half-Blood Prince.
Example: Helena Ravenclaw tells Harry about the Baron's suicide following her murder in Deathly Hallows.
Sexuality: Discussions of intimacy and implied situations (i.e., fade-to-black scenes), but no explicit descriptions.
Violence: Intense action, more graphic injuries, but no excessive gore or torture.
Example: The Unforgivable Curses used with full impact in a detailed, intense manner.
Example: Sectumsempra used by Harry on Draco in Half-Blood Prince, causing serious bleeding.
Example: Bellatrix torturing Hermione at Malfoy Manor in Deathly Hallows.
Example: Nagini's attack on Snape in Deathly Hallows.
Explicit (E): Contains explicit content suitable for mature adults only (no one under 18). There will be excessive, explicit, and extreme violence, graphic language, sexual situations, and adult themes present. The posting of E-rated content, whether in written or visual formats, is not permitted on SnitchSeeker. E-rated creative writing is strictly prohibited on-site.However, discussion of books, films, television shows, and other media containing E-rated content may occur as long as they remain at G/T/M-appropriate levels and stay within clearly defined boundaries (e.g., no quoting or posting explicit material).
Text Cut: Explicit (E) Rating Guidelines
Abuse: Graphic depictions of abuse or trauma.
Coarse Language: Explicit cursing without censorship, potentially including slurs, crude insults, or vulgarities in context.
Drugs/Alcohol: Explicit portrayals of drug use and substance abuse.
Politics: Controversial themes and real-world political discussions in explicit detail.
Religion: Controversial themes and real-world religious discussions in explicit detail.
Self-Harm: Explicit descriptions and discussion of methods.
Sexuality: Graphic depictions of sexual encounters, detailed physical descriptions of intimacy.
Violence: Extreme graphic violence, torture, or gore.
Triggering Content
To keep SnitchSeeker welcoming and accessible to members of all ages, the site operates with a PG-first standard. Posts that include potentially triggering content such as drug or alcohol references, political or religious subject matter, self-harm or suicide, abuse, or violence are closely moderated to ensure they remain appropriate, contextual, and responsibly handled.
Book Club discussions may reference these topics only within permitted boundaries. Members are expected to familiarize themselves with the site rating guidelines and ensure their content stays within limits. Content warnings are required for higher-rated material and should be clearly stated in the first post and in any subsequent posts that include triggering content.
The text cut below provides a non-exhaustive list of possible triggering material that requires a content warning:
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Creating a Discussion Thread
You can make a discussion thread about ANY book-related topic as long as it follows our Site Rules and Book Club Rules. It could be a discussion about a specific author, book, or genre, or you could pose a bookish question. If you are interested in starting your own discussion thread, follow these instructions:
First, check that there isn't an existing discussion on that topic. If there isn't then you can go ahead and create a new thread.
The title of your thread should be clear and concise.
The title might be altered by a mod to be more concise if necessary.
If the discussion is about a specific book, the title should read: 'Title' by Author (Rating). The Book: prefix should also be selected.
Your first post should explain exactly what the discussion will be about. You can pose any questions you have about the topic to get the discussion started.
You must state clearly in your first post whether SPOILERS are allowed in the discussion.
Sensitive topics should be kept to a minimum in discussions. However, if they are discussed, a CONTENT WARNING must be included in the first post listing any and all topics that might come up.
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