User blog:Squidnerd/(PROPOSAL) What is PG-13?

With my take down of R content phase, it's time to excecute the next step.

This wiki has gone into a rating controversy, concerning the spin-off Life in Bikini Bottom (LIBB). Ponyo argues that it is R, while Phillydan25 says that it is PG-13. I'm rather neutral on this, because even if LIBB is PG-13, it pushes most of the limits.

So, I'm resetting what makes an article PG-13.

I will compare the existent and proposed versions of PG-13, in the following sections.

What PG-13
Sections crossed-out are removed from the rating. Sections in bold are added to the rating.

=== PG-13 (Template) ===



Discrimination
Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly condemned.

Drugs
Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or give instructional detail.

Horror
Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained.

Imitable behaviour
Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied, or appear pain or harm free. be condoned. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.

Language
Moderate language is allowed without restriction. Strong language (ex. f***) must be partially censored with no more then two letters visible. '''One f-bomb and ten s-bombs is permitted per article. Words like "cock", "ass", or "dick" can be used unlimitedly in a non-sexual manner, and five times each if in a sexual manner.'''

Nudity
Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet, and must not be the point of the work as a whole.

Sex
Sexual activity may be briefly portrayed with some restraint; no worse then what you would see in a basic cable program or a young adult book. Sexual references which use obscene language, go on for more than 15% of the work too long, or go into graphic detail involving any sex act you'd have to look up on Urban Dictionary are forbidden.

Theme
Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers.

Violence
Moderate violence is allowed without restriction. Strong violence is allowed in a fantasy or over-the-top comedic context, without any excessive imitable detail, sexualization (see sex policy) or glorification of the act.