Community Etiquette

Friendly guidance for a respectful creator-player community, and a few ways to avoid common misunderstandings.

Shared values

Be kind Whether you're reaching out to a creator or another player, there's a real person on the other side of the screen. Lead with kindness, communicate openly, and accept that people may see things differently.

Shape the culture together Creators and players both shape what Enjoy feels like. A little respect and consideration from everyone goes a long way.

We're all a bit of both Most of us create sometimes and play sometimes. These habits aren't one side's job — they're everyone's.

For players

If you spend time with characters other people made, these are the habits that keep things good.

Respect creators' work

Public characters are made by real people who put genuine time and creativity into them. Many creators stay closely involved — developing their characters' stories, relationships, personalities, venues, and worldbuilding over time. When a creator evolves a character, players receive an in-app notification, so no one is left in the dark.

Remember there's a real person behind every character. Different creative visions are okay; harassment, personal attacks, or targeting someone over creative differences are not.

Being inspired is welcome — blatant copying isn't

One of the best parts of Enjoy is watching people spark ideas off one another. Characters, venues, stories, outfits, templates, and worldbuilding all invite inspiration, and that's how the community grows.

There's a difference, though, between being inspired by someone's work and copying the exact details a creator considers personal or central to their creation. Inspiration helps the community thrive; direct copying of personal or defining details is discouraged. (For why coincidental similarity usually isn't copying, see our Community Guidelines.)

For creators

If you publish characters, venues, or outfits for others to use, these habits keep your players happy.

Public characters are shared

Publishing a character publicly means it may become part of many players' stories and experiences. Public characters can have hundreds or even thousands of interactions, so changes may affect a large number of people. When updating a public character, consider enhancing what already exists rather than making changes that unnecessarily restrict or disrupt ongoing player experiences.

Edit to enhance, not restrict

Building on a character's strengths, deepening their story, or expanding on what players already enjoy is rewarding for people who have grown attached to them. Changing a character specifically to stop players from interacting with them in unintended ways, on the other hand, can feel restrictive, damage trust, and create frustration toward you as the creator.

Respect your players

Players are the reason public characters thrive. Feedback, different playstyles, and different interpretations are all part of a shared creative platform. You won't always agree with every player, but communicate respectfully and avoid publicly attacking, mocking, or targeting someone because they experienced your character differently than you intended.

Help keep Enjoy welcoming

Enjoy thrives because of both its creators and its players. Whether you're creating characters, building venues, designing outfits, writing stories, or simply enjoying what others have made, everyone contributes to the community. Mutual respect, communication, and consideration help make Enjoy a welcoming place for everyone.

Thanks to Isla, Cammy, Ganiam, and Jules for their direct input on this guide.