Updated Official dA ArtTeam Codex of Rules + FAQs

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A-Team NORTH Division:

:iconmanga-masterminds:    :iconallartworld:    :iconevrything-4-evryone: :iconartvelocity:

A-Team SOUTH Division

:icondeviantsshowcase:    :icondacentral:   :iconallartandstuff:

Other Groups

:icondeviantarthighschool:   :icondeviantartuniverse: :icondeviantart-gallery:


These rules exist to make life simpler and easier throughout the A-Team art alliance. They should be followed at all times, throughout the dA art team network of affiliates*

Failure to do so will result in a warning, then a ban.

If everyone just did these simple things, there would be no problems.

* Except for Evrything-4-Evryone, they have their own rules that existed before the Alliance..

:bulletred: If you have any questions, please note the group and we will get back to you ASAP. Or comment below.

:bulletred: LOOK before you comment. Chances are someone has already notified us of the issue. It can be annoying to receive the same message over and over, and a great deal of work for the admins to handle.

:bulletred: DO NOT THANK US FOR THE REQUEST. You're already welcome. The best way to thank us is to just join the group.

:bulletblack: Do not harass the members of the group on the comments page. Take that outside, preferably to a private conversation or notes.

:bulletblue: DO NOT purposely torment the staff. We are here to help get you noticed, and if an admin is being rude to you, file a complaint by sending a note to :iconprinceciel:
If you do harass them or disrespect them, without provocation, you will be banned- possibly without warning.

:bulletblack: This also goes with the above rule: Listen to the admins. if they ask you not to submit to a folder, then please don't. this counts as harassment.

:bulletblue: Try not to submit multiple copies of works or resubmit if it is declined. We don't usually decline if we don't have a good reason. If we made a mistake, We'll contact YOU. Note that we usually don't provide reasons when declining from the featured folder. That is usually because of the art quality.

:bulletblack: No spamming, and no trolling*
On the group's page. The only exception to this is when we create journals SPECIFICALLY for that purpose, which we do sometimes as a fun group activity. But even on those journals, being outright abusive, or flaming still will get you kicked out or banned.
*Spamming includes repeatedly asking why you were declined. See above.

:bulletblue: Do not advertise your group/page/deviation/journal on the comments page or journal WITHOUT PAYING first.
Advertising with us is cheap, and it is worth it- your points go to help the group help more artists succeed and be noticed. By not paying, you are robbing them of that opportunity, and risking getting kicked out. Repeated offenders will be banned, and their journals erased.

Journal ad spots are only 10 points, and these ads are simulcast across the ArtTeam network of groups. So yeah, it is worth it!

Note the group or :iconprinceciel: for advertising opportunities.

:bulletblack: Don't be a fave hog. Don't fill them up with your own art, or it will be
removed and you kicked out or banned.

:bulletblack: Do not submit art or say mean things and then leave, you will be banned.

:bulletblue: If you'd like to affiliate, then the tab is on our page.

:bulletblack: DO NOT under any circumstances impersonate an admin. This will get you kicked out and/or banned.

Instead, report the incident to us and let us handle it.

:bulletblack: Do not steal artwork. Thieves will be removed and banned.
We are creating a hotline, so if you see stolen art in our gallery, note us and provide links.

:bulletblue: If you'd like us to feature an artist, then note us. Prices vary depending on contests, etc.

:bulletblack: Do not try to make multiple accounts to cheat in contests and group activities. It's not fair and you will be reported to the admins (of dA)
If you suspect a cheater, then PM our hotline. Just send us a note and our investigators will look into it. But don't argue on the page or BOTH of you could be removed.

:bulletblue: Mark mature art as mature or face the consequences. This is a dA rule. In fact, mature art not submitted to the mature folder will be removed even with a filter (because it doesn't belong there.)

:bulletorange: Be sure to follow these rules at all times, and have fun!
Remember, if you have any questions or suggestions, note the group ^-^


FAQ




:bulletblue: I want to join, but I don't know how!
The join button is in the upper right hand corner of the page, inside the blue navigation box.

:bulletgreen: I'm getting swamped with deviations but don't want to unwatch.. What should i do!?
The solution is very simple! You don't have to unjoin to turn off the deviations, simply re=click the dA +watch button, and uncheck "deviations". Here's a tutorial! artisansalliance.deviantart.co…

:bulletorange: I really want to get my art noticed and would like comments, faves, llamas etc.?

This is what we, the art team are here for. We always are looking for ways to advertise our family. You can submit to any folder you'd like, and you could be picked to be featured on the front page, or a journal in the events box.
In addition, we have a love lotto going on:evrything-4-evryone.deviantart….

The most reliable way to get featured however, is simply to note the group and donate 10 points here :iconandorada:, stating that this is for a feature, and your art will be featured for one full week in all 3 of the groups you see above. Also, depending on how our junior A-team affiliates feel, you could be featured there as well.

:bulletblue: I need help! What do i do?
Simply note the group with the issue and we should get back with you in 24 hours. If your request isn't responded to in 2 days, you can message us again, but please wait. Don't spam, as we are very busy. See our rules: artisansalliance.deviantart.co…

:bulletyellow: Why did you request my artwork?

Here at the A-Team, we want to give everyone's art a chance, so we request art of ALL skill levels to showcase in our gallery. It's just one of the ways we try to help. If you have been requested, and would like to help us, please consider joining or making a point donation/ advertising our group. Everything helps, and if you do join, we'd be honored to have you.

:bulletpurple: You misplaced my work when you requested it,
We're sorry about that.. We do get quite busy handling all the requests, If you want, you could always decline then join and put it into the right category.

:bulletblue: Do you give out points or llamas?:
Yes we do! But in order to do this, we depend on your donations. If you journal advertise us, you can get featured however.

:bulletblue: I made you all a gift!
Thank you so much! We appreciate everything our members do to help. Did you know that you could get that gift featured, for free? All you have to do is note :iconandorada: and he will put it on the front page.

:bulletgreen: There's a full folder!
Sorry for the inconvenience. note the group(s) and we'll get right on it.

:bulletblack: I found a mature picture without the mature label on
You can note the group with a link, and we will ask the person to put the filter on or remove it from the group.

:bulletblack: I put work in the wrong folder!
It's okay, we all make mistakes. Simply note us and we'll move it for you.

:bulletgreen: Do i need points to join the ArtTeam's groups ??
No, of course not! We only ask that you bring your art, and an open mind.
However, if you do have points, please consider donating- that way we can cycle it back into the community with contests and raffles, etc. Every point helps :)

:bulletblack: I want to report someone for bad behavior in the group.
You can note us with a description of what happened and what they said. We will warn them not to do it, and if they continue we will remove them.

:bulletblue: I'd like to be an admin.
First, note that you must be a member to be an admin. Otherwise, we will either contact you, or you can reply to one of or journals. *we pick up 1-3 new admins per 100 members.

:bulletgreen: I'd like to donate points:
First off, thank you. Your points really do make a difference, and makes us be able to do all the contests and get artists noticed. All you have to do is donate here. :iconandorada: You will be featured on the front page as one of the group's sponsors.

:bulletred: You guys sent me a request! but when I try to accept, it says the folder is full D:
We regret the inconvenience. We randomly request many, many pieces of art so folders do fill up fast.
However, you can always submit the requested artwork yourself by joining the group, and putting it in another folder. Requests for US to resubmit it for you will be ignored. Don't note us about this, just drop a comment about the folder on our page. 9 times out of 10, we've already heard about the issue and repeatedly getting notes about it can be VERY annoying.Please LOOK before you comment to see if anyone has had this issue already.

:bulletyellow:You requested my work but i don't want it here
In that case, we're sorry that you don't want it in our group. But, all you have to do is decline the request.

:bulletorange: Why can't I post on the group page anymore!?
You most likely were blocked from the group for violating one of the alliance
rules:artisansalliance.deviantart.co… If this is the case, then this is not a bug or error. if you believe that you were wrongfully banned and want an appeal, then personally note :iconprinceciel: But if you repeatedly ask him to lift the sentence after he declines, you will be blocked by him as well. Talk to him or one of the admins, and maybe they will understand.

:bulletblue: Are you guys related to Artisan-Guild? [Or any other group?]
No, we are not related to, a subsidy of or claim to be Artisan-Guild.
You can find a full list of groups we ARE related to right here:deviantsshowcase.deviantart.co…

:bulletgreen: Is the dA Art Team related to deviantart?
Well, in a way.. All we are is just a collection of groups with a mission:deviantsshowcase.deviantart.co…
But we aren't staff, nor do we claim to be. We don't know about any technical issues with the site, so please report them elsewhere. (like to the REAL dA staff.)

Journal updated by Andorada on 1.9.2017
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