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In April 2020, the ''Ultimate'' server for {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} fell under scrutiny for violating multiple server regulations, including some broken by a moderator. These include NSFW content, racial slurs, and homophobic content<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fBX0I9EhJD-fP-D1E_iiWFv1h9Ir3s9ca4kaPcALIhU/edit?usp=sharing Smashcords Evidence Document]</ref>. Following a gore rage comic posted in the server's announcement channel, Smash Assembly requested the moderator to be demoted, which the server staff refused. As a result of this, the original Mr. Game & Watch server | In April 2020, the ''Ultimate'' server for {{SSBU|Mr. Game & Watch}} fell under scrutiny for violating multiple server regulations, including some broken by a moderator. These include NSFW content, racial slurs, and homophobic content<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fBX0I9EhJD-fP-D1E_iiWFv1h9Ir3s9ca4kaPcALIhU/edit?usp=sharing Smashcords Evidence Document]</ref>. Following a gore rage comic posted in the server's announcement channel, Smash Assembly requested the moderator to be demoted, which the server staff refused. As a result of this, the original Mr. Game & Watch server staff chose to delist the server from the Smashcords website and a new one was made. | ||
Similarly, in June 2021, the ''Ultimate'' server for {{SSBU|Pyra}} and {{SSBU|Mythra}} fell under scrutiny for | Similarly, in June 2021, the ''Ultimate'' server for {{SSBU|Pyra}} and {{SSBU|Mythra}} fell under scrutiny for allowing NSFW artwork in its server, including a channel where moderators would rate it, which violated Smashcords guidelines. Lewdcario requested an anonymous user to flag content to her. Declining the proposal, the Pyra/Mythra server's staff believed this to be an abuse of power, which they recounted in a response alongside other grievances with Lewdcario's attitude towards other servers<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ibjr1jkEPu0acnKJrm3wCNdpHCVM3Yv69IZqaITIiio/edit Other evidence, from a Smash Assembly member]</ref>. The two parties compromised by having artwork submitted to the channel permitted instead. Following continued issues on Lewdcario's end and repeated messages to fix the problem, they proceeded to release a document with their grievances<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dJzSS0x3ix-vrBl-KTG80lwQDrn9yq3RYJVLlCPk-GI/edit?usp=sharing Pyra/Mythra server's response]</ref>. Soon after, the server was delisted from the Smashcords website by the staff's request. The document prompted backlash from the community, some arguing that much of the artwork cited was borderline at best. There were also accusations of bias as a result of Lewdcario's personal dislike for the characters and their suggestive designs. A new server was listed in July 2021. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 18:10, July 11, 2021
Smashcords is a directory of other Super Smash Bros. series-related Discord servers (unofficially referred to by the community as simply "cords") by Lewdcario. There are several listings for all of the Smash games, with several of them having varied types of servers to fit several purposes. It originally began as a set of character-centric Skype groups for Smash 4. The group is organised by a select few staff members from across the platform in a "Smash Assembly" server, where server events are organised and global bans are recommended. The entire Super Smash Bros. series is supported, as well as Project M and Super Smash Flash 2.
Many of the Ultimate character servers, in particular, hold significant notability in the community. The Joker Discord has over 15,000 members as of November 2020, being among the largest servers on the website. Additionally, the Byleth Discord is currently Discord-partnered with over 7,000 members, and the Terry Discord is partnered with SNK with over 6,000 members.
Server Filters
There are multiple filters on the website that can be used to more easily find servers. There is also a voting system to allow players to show approval for their favourites,
- General servers listed on the website are topical Smash servers that cover a variety of needs, such as coaching or tournaments.
- Tourney servers listed on the website are focused on competitive tournaments.
- Local servers listed on the website are focused on specific regions or states.
- Character servers listed on the website are focused on providing resources, matchup info, and discussion on a specific character.
- Fan servers listed on the website are focused on a specific YouTuber, such as MySmashCorner.
Floof Bot
Floof Bot is a Discord bot built by Lewdcario that several Smash-related Discord servers use. It has been designated as the dedicated bot used by Smashcords, and nearly all of the listed servers have Floof Bot in use. Features of Floof include user profiles to show characters, friend codes, and other information; it also provides basic moderation features, reaction roles, and a server economy system.
Controversy
In April 2020, the Ultimate server for Mr. Game & Watch fell under scrutiny for violating multiple server regulations, including some broken by a moderator. These include NSFW content, racial slurs, and homophobic content[1]. Following a gore rage comic posted in the server's announcement channel, Smash Assembly requested the moderator to be demoted, which the server staff refused. As a result of this, the original Mr. Game & Watch server staff chose to delist the server from the Smashcords website and a new one was made.
Similarly, in June 2021, the Ultimate server for Pyra and Mythra fell under scrutiny for allowing NSFW artwork in its server, including a channel where moderators would rate it, which violated Smashcords guidelines. Lewdcario requested an anonymous user to flag content to her. Declining the proposal, the Pyra/Mythra server's staff believed this to be an abuse of power, which they recounted in a response alongside other grievances with Lewdcario's attitude towards other servers[2]. The two parties compromised by having artwork submitted to the channel permitted instead. Following continued issues on Lewdcario's end and repeated messages to fix the problem, they proceeded to release a document with their grievances[3]. Soon after, the server was delisted from the Smashcords website by the staff's request. The document prompted backlash from the community, some arguing that much of the artwork cited was borderline at best. There were also accusations of bias as a result of Lewdcario's personal dislike for the characters and their suggestive designs. A new server was listed in July 2021.
