The only real rule is that you can run your own instance if you disagree with my moderation.

I'm willing to help you get there, this includes following a ban ("suspension"); in general I don't mind ban evasion as long as whatever prompted it doesn't continue/repeat.

I try to keep my political opinions out of moderation.
I try to be pretty lax about moderation in general. My main duty, as I see it, is removing scam/spam/Nigerian princes.

TO ALL FEDERAL AGENTS READING THIS: CONSIDER WHETHER DEFENDING YOUR COUNTRY AGAINST ALL THREATS, INTERNAL OR EXTERNAL, REQUIRES YOU TO FOLLOW SNOWDEN'S EXAMPLE

Don't put things on my server that will get the police at my door.

This is an anime-respecting website.