Rules for Inclusion in the Archive

This page describes the type of material which may be added to this archive.

1. Files and Links
   There are two kinds of entries in this archive: files, which reside on the archive site itself, and links, which point to files located elsewhere on the web. Both have the same descriptive information in the archive index. At present, only text files may be stored on the archive site. Links may point to text, images, or videos.
   
   I recommend archiving stories on the site if possible. Linking to something elsewhere involves the risk that the material may be moved or deleted, so that the link will no longer work. If you are adding a link to the archive, please verify that the link is correct and that it is to a location which allows direct linking. (Many sites, for instance, will not allow direct linking to an image file.)
   
   All links in the archive will be reviewed periodically, and links which are not working will be deleted.
   
   
2. Content
   This archive was established as an adjunct to the Axe_Bow discussion list, and the material we are looking for here is that which is likely to be of interest to list subscribers. Criteria are as follows:
   
   
   • The archive accepts fan fiction, artwork, and analysis based on the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien and derivations from those writings (such as the film versions of The Lord of the Rings.)
     
     
   • The main focus of the archive is on the relationship between Legolas and Gimli. Material featuring any aspect of this relationship is welcome here; that includes both friendship and slash interpretations.
     
     
   • The archive also accepts stories which deal with interactions between Elves and Dwarves other than Legolas and Gimli. A story about Celebrimbor and Narvi, for instance, would be welcome here.
     
     
   • Because many list members have a particular interest in Tolkien's Dwarves, and because material about them is often hard to come by, the archive accepts material which particularly focuses on Dwarven characters, culture or history, even if interactions with Elves are not a primary feature. (Please select the Categories choice Dwarf-centric for material of this type.)
     
     
   • The archive may accept stories which don't fall into these categories if they are deemed likely to be of interest to list members.
     
     
   • The archive does NOT accept any fiction which presents fictionalized versions of the private lives of contemporary real people: no Real Person Fiction/Real Person Slash. Real people may be used as supporting characters in stories as long as the story focuses on their public or professional lives, not their private lives.
     
     
   If you are not certain whether a particular item is appropriate for this archive, feel free to ask. The archivist reserves the right to allow or disallow any submissions.
   
   
3. Ratings & Content Notices
   The archive accepts adult material, but all submissions must be rated appropriately in the Rating field of the upload form. The archivist may modify the rating of an entry if its original rating is found to be inappropriate. See the Ratings help file for guidelines on choosing a rating.
   
   The Content Notices field is used in conjunction with the rating to indicate sensitive subject matter in an archive entry. Use of the notices is optional, but strongly encouraged.
   
   
4. Ownership
   Anyone may add a link to the archive. For archiving files, however, I ask that the submitter be the author of the material or have permission from the author to archive here.
   
   
5. Modifying an Entry
   Users cannot directly modify archived files. However, if you are the author and need to change a field on your file (such as changing the Status from In Progress to Complete), or you wish to submit a revised version of the story, please contact the archivist to have this done.