Art servers are always fun~ Is there anything in place to help prevent bots or art thefts in the server as well?
Deep Sea Artscape
What is Deep Sea Artscape ?
Deep Sea Artscape (DSA) is an art Discord server dedicated specifically for OC (original character) and original worldbuilding discussion. It's a laid-back server that aims to encourage creators to work on and share their projects, as well as bring together like-minded artists in a friendly, sea-themed environment.
Notable Server Features
- Dedicated Channels for talking about your characters, ideas and stories. This includes classic "show and tell" channels as well as personally requested channels for rambling to your heart's content
- An organized gallery system for preventing works from being cluttered / lost. Content sent in the gallery channels automatically generate threads to keep things clean and encourage feedback. There's also a more casual channel just for sending memes, WIPs, doodles, etc.
- Monthly server events. A variety of casual, cooperative, and competitive events will take place throughout the year. This month, we have a Splatoon-themed art prompt!
- It's sea themed. What more could you possibly ask for?? Is this not the shrimp haven you all most certainly dream about??
The community has been very welcoming and supportive, and we'd love to see some more creative and fun people join the server and infodump about OCs/worldbuilding/etc. with us!
SERVER LINK
Naruaya Thanks for your comment! I've had a lot of fun running DSA. Your concerns listed are valid, and I'm happy to address them.
The server is set so that only Discord users who have verified their emails and have had a Discord account for more than five minutes may send messages or DM members. Most mass bots do not have verified emails or have been registered for long enough prior to being deployed. We also have a "welcome screen" in place with a checkbox verification, which also stops many spam bots. Verified Discord bot Dyno has also been added to the server to pick up on any spam and delete it and mute/kick the offending user as needed. As the server grows, there are plans to increase moderation (to cover timezones that I cannot be active for), as well as a increased entry security (such as locking most channels behind a react/mod verification).
Regarding art theft... Outside of the server rules in place and a "common sense" attitude within the server, there are a few loosely structured things in place specifically to deter suspicious activity and art theft. For example, we have a recommendation to include social media link(s) in one's introduction, which discourages those who don't have art of their own (i.e. someone who steals art) from engaging with the server. I'm also quite particular of where the server link is shared, and do everything within my power to monitor where links are shared + who joins with what link. With that type of monitoring, I'm able to track suspicious activity before it gets too out of hand.
There isn't a lot I can do beyond that other than rely on DSA's community to help me. Many of DSA's members have unfortunately had run-ins with art thieves in the past, and therefore are predisposed to spotting signs that someone with bad intentions has found their way here. I understand that art theft is a real worry in the community, so I am always on the lookout for ways to find better methods to prevent the threat altogether (even beyond DSA).
Please let me know if you've got any other questions!
Goodness, thank you so much for the in depth response! I really appreciate it. Sounds like you are all doing your best. I will try to pop in a little later then and at least take a peek. If I do, please note it will be under my usual username "Ayauran" (this accounts name backwards) just making a fast note of that so it isn't unexpected~
Thank you so much for filling me in!
Sounds like a lovely place, just not for my self-conscious ass /lh
Feels so dedicated and friendly :0 Good vibes.