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Please note that MAL is only for listing your anime and manga history. Do not make threads asking for additional lists. If you'd like to log other media, please see the following suggestions: Visual Novel Lists VNDB.org Asian Drama Lists MyDramaList.com Movie & TV Lists IMDb.com flickchart.com trakt.tv letterboxd.com Music Lists last.fm rateyourmusic.com OEL & Book Lists LibraryThing.com goodreads.com |
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These threads are designed to assign people into black/white categories which then instigate wars between each "side". Either use the overrated/underrated thread or think carefully about what it is you want to discuss and avoid generalizing. 2. Offhand remarks, often consisting of 1-2 words, do not contribute to nor encourage meaningful discussion. Posts should contain thought.
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LunaFeb 4, 2022 7:32 AM
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Below is a list of common threads and clubs that may be useful. Need help with your signature? Signature Help Signature Making Tutorials Signature Slicing Tutorials Automatic Signature Maker Scripted Signatures Need help with your list? Anime/Manga List Help Anime/Manga List Tutorials Custom Lists, Layouts, Tutorials, etc. Post your latest work Signature Design Updated Profile Design Updated List Design Updated Profile Avatar/Picture Updated Show us your latest sketch or drawing |
LunaMar 28, 2020 3:32 AM
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Current Contests: Fantasy Anime League (FAL) Congress The Fantasy Anime League is similar to Fantasy Sports but with an anime twist. Basically, players form their own team by selecting anime from the upcoming season. Once the teams are chosen, everyone sits back and watches their team rack up points according to criteria posted in the season's rules thread. Please join the Fantasy Anime League Club for important contest dates and other notifications. Best Profile Design Nate A monthly contest where MAL users can nominate, judge, and vote for that month's best profile design. Please see the Best Profile Design Club for important contest dates and official rules. Best Signature Design Nate A contest held every month in which MAL users can nominate and vote for the best designed forum signatures. GFX Signature Contest Sylinchen A contest in which MAL users can submit their own GFX signatures and vote for their favorite GFX designs. Please see the Enchanted Pixels club for important contest dates and official rules. List Design Contest Shishio-kun A contest held every 3-4 months in which MAL users can vote for list designs made by other users in various design categories. Please see Shishio's Custom Lists & Profiles club for important contest dates and official rules. Previous Contests: - Best Anime/Manga List Design (Talon) - Art Jam (ScrumYummy) - Official Wallpaper Challenge (Pietel) - Icontest (RaitoTheReaper) - GFX Sig Challenge (Moony) - Graphical Effects Signatures (Kvakond) If you have any questions or for further information, join the MAL Awards Club. |
LunaMay 15, 2021 2:55 AM
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The following rules apply only to the Forum Games board in addition to the Site & Forum Guidelines and take precedence whenever there is a conflict.
MAL's general chat threads Cute Girls Doing Cute Things UPPERCASE CHAT THREAD lowercase chat thread Chang D If the above threads are not to your liking and you prefer a more secluded environment, you can also try these clubs: Namine's Café (General) ~Monia Café~ (General) MAL Season Group (Anime) Seasonal Anime Club (Anime) You can also look for other clubs more specific to your interests using our search function. |
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