The Lowdown (2025) | Official Trailer

1. Spoiling Content

   Definition

   “Anime Comment” is a spoiler-free section and is usually used for a general discussion about anime without spoiling any content.

   “Episode Comment” may contain spoilers for current or previous episodes. Contents from manga or future episodes are considered as spoilers.
   

   Hiding spoilers with spoiler tags is not allowed either.
   

   Consequences

   Minor Spoiler:-

   1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)

   2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban

   Major Spoiler:-

   1st Offense: Permanent Ban
   

2. Diversion From Topic

   Definition

   The comment section should be about the anime on hand. Although references from other anime may be used, the core topic of the comments should be about the anime at hand.

   This rule also applies on advertising other streaming websites which results in an instant ban.
   

   This rule also applies to spam, posting comments like “first”, “second”, etc. are considered spam.
   

   Consequences

   1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)

   2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban
   

3. Flame War

   Definition

   Exchange of angry or abusive messages between the comments. Any form of insulting is also considered as flame war.
   

   Consequences

   1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)

   2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban

4. Posting Harmful Link

   Definition

   Post of hyperlinks for websites that may contain viruses or may harm your PC or device.
   

   Consequences

   1st Offense: Permanent Ban + Deletion of All Comments

5. Posting NSFW Content

   Definition

   Posting contents that are not safe for work, such as pornographic images or video, ecchi anime, hentai, etc.
   

   Consequences

   1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)

   2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban
   

6. Inappropriate Profile Picture

   Definition

   Using a profile picture that is not safe for work. Although minor ecchi or fanservice is acceptable.
   

   Consequences

   1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)

   2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban
   

7. Use of Common Sense

   Definition

   If you think that you’ll get in trouble for what you’re about to do, don’t do it.
   

   Consequences

   1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)

   2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban
   

8. Upvote Abusing

   Definition

   Creating multiple alternative accounts to upvote your own comments.
   

   Consequences

   1st Offense: Permanent Ban on All Accounts + Deletion of All Comments
   

9. Downvote Abusing

   Definition

   Targeting a user and downvoting all his comments, or creating multiple accounts to downvote one or more comments.
   

   Consequences

   1st Offense: Permanent Ban on All Accounts
   

10. Swearing

    Definition

    Swearing is fine, as long as it’s not directed towards anyone, even as a joke. It may be misinterpreted by a moderator.
    

    Consequences

    1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)

    2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban
    

11. Moderator Verdict

    Definition

    A moderator’s verdict is final and arguing with them will only cause further punishment. If you have a complaint against a staff member, or wish to file a ban appeal, go to the 9Anime Discord Server and post your issue in the #disqus-appeals channel.
    

    Consequences

    1st Offense: Warning + Temporary Ban (Ranging 1 day to 3 days)

    2nd Offense Within 30 Days of 1st Offense: Permanent Ban

If you believe that you’ve been unfairly banned or if you have a complaint against one or more Disqus Staff Members, you may post an appeal or complaint on 9Anime Discord Server.

STEPS

1. Join 9Anime Discord Server: https://discord.gg/xxxxxxx
2. Read the #rules channel and follow instructions. (Optional, but highly recommended)
3. Head towards #disqus-appeals channel.
4. Use the appropriate template to appeal a ban or file a complaint.