Rules of the Arena v1.0

Rules of the Arena

Viral is for debate. Everyone agrees to these rules before they post, comment, lock a stance, or join a room.

1.
Persuade, don't pronounce
Verdicts measure persuasion, not truth. Argue to move the room, not to declare who is right.
2.
Attack the argument, not the person
Take on the strongest version of the other side. Contempt for people is not an argument.
3.
No real names in the dock
Don't build a motion to try, convict, or humiliate a private, identifiable person. Debate public questions, not private people.
4.
No threats
No threats of violence, no calls for harm, no wishing injury on anyone — here or anywhere else.
5.
No harassment
No pile-ons, stalking, or coordinated campaigns against a person or a group.
6.
No doxxing
Never post private information — home addresses, phone numbers, documents, or where someone can be found.
7.
Be who you are
No impersonation of a person, an organisation, or Viral itself. One identity, honestly held.
8.
Keep it lawful
No content that sexualises minors, promotes terrorism, or incites crime. This is removed and reported — it never reaches the jury.
9.
Honour the verdict
When the jury delivers a verdict, take the result. Don't brigade, don't relitigate the count, don't retaliate against jurors.
10.
The floor is for everyone
These rules bind every member equally — hosts, champions, and the founder included.

Changelog

v1.0 · 2026-01-01 — Initial publication of the Rules of the Arena.

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