From 239071982267106802c6989439dd41fdb0e71f30 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Nepiki <76693803+Nepiki@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2025 23:36:42 +0200
Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Update Unwelcome Concepts - Banned Games
Add our new policy to the Unwelcome Concepts doc, and split the tables between retail and hacks/homebrews/unlicensed
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docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md | 33 ++++++++++++++-----
1 file changed, 25 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-)
diff --git a/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md b/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md
index faa1147e..1c65bcf3 100644
--- a/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md
+++ b/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md
@@ -164,14 +164,31 @@ This restriction helps in preventing inappropriate or offensive content from sho
## Banned Titles
-While we at RetroAchievements recognize that the content of retro video games may be divisive or out of touch with how global cultures have developed over time, we believe it's necessary to support content from all sides of gaming history and to play our part in preserving this era in video games, be it good or bad. Depending on the severity, the admin team may opt to remove point values or otherwise take action to keep troublesome content from being incentivized. Below is an incomplete list of such titles, to be updated as necessary.
+RetroAchievements will not approve achievement sets for games that contain:
+- Illegal content. Content that is illegal to own or distribute in major jurisdictions.
+- Glorified hate speech. Content that intentionally targets individuals or groups based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.
+- Sexual exploitation. Glorification of sexual assault, non-consensual acts, or child sexual abuse material.
+- Extreme or abhorrent content. Content that violates community standards in a way that undermines RetroAchievements’ values.
+
+Games that have been rated by official ratings boards (ESRB, PEGI, or similar organizations) are considered acceptable, as these games have undergone professional content review. The only exception is if a game contains content that is illegal to own or distribute, regardless of its rating status.
+
+Hacks, homebrew, and unlicensed games do not undergo ratings board review and will receive additional scrutiny to ensure compliance with this new policy.
+
+This policy provides guidance, but is not exhaustive. The RA team reserves the right to evaluate games on a case-by-case basis and make determinations in the best interest of maintaining a safe, legal, welcoming, and inclusive community.
+
+### Retail Releases
| Title | Year | Platform |
| :-------------------------------------------: | :--: | :----------------: |
-| 177 | 1986 | PC-88 |
-| Custer's Revenge | 1982 | Atari 2600 |
-| Lolita Syndrome
ロリータ・シンドローム | 1983 | FM-7, PC-88 |
-| My Lolita
マイ・ロリータ | 1984 | FM-7, PC-88 |
-| Pokemon Clover | 2017 | GBA |
-| Pokemon Periwinkle Version - Special Blobbos Edition | 2019 | GB |
-| The Guy Game | 2004 | PS2, Xbox, Windows |
+| 177 | 1986 | PC-88 |
+| Custer's Revenge | 1982 | Atari 2600 |
+| Lolita Syndrome
ロリータ・シンドローム | 1983 | FM-7, PC-88 |
+| My Lolita
マイ・ロリータ | 1984 | FM-7, PC-88 |
+| The Guy Game | 2004 | PS2, Xbox, Windows |
+
+### Hacks, Homebrew, and Unlicensed Releases
+
+| Title | Year | Platform |
+| :--------------------------------------------------: | :--: | :------: |
+| Pokemon Clover | 2017 | GBA |
+| Pokemon Periwinkle Version - Special Blobbos Edition | 2019 | GB |
From 11531cc003365544173f2923005e94d0a905c787 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Wes Copeland
Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2025 17:37:43 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Update docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md
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docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md | 2 +-
1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)
diff --git a/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md b/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md
index 1c65bcf3..b96e86fb 100644
--- a/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md
+++ b/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md
@@ -190,5 +190,5 @@ This policy provides guidance, but is not exhaustive. The RA team reserves the r
| Title | Year | Platform |
| :--------------------------------------------------: | :--: | :------: |
-| Pokemon Clover | 2017 | GBA |
+| Pokémon Clover | 2017 | GBA |
| Pokemon Periwinkle Version - Special Blobbos Edition | 2019 | GB |
From 922f247ee89d1675515a1f14945b91327bfcc52c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Wes Copeland
Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2025 17:37:47 -0400
Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Update docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md
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docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md | 2 +-
1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-)
diff --git a/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md b/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md
index b96e86fb..21077b45 100644
--- a/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md
+++ b/docs/guidelines/content/unwelcome-concepts.md
@@ -191,4 +191,4 @@ This policy provides guidance, but is not exhaustive. The RA team reserves the r
| Title | Year | Platform |
| :--------------------------------------------------: | :--: | :------: |
| Pokémon Clover | 2017 | GBA |
-| Pokemon Periwinkle Version - Special Blobbos Edition | 2019 | GB |
+| Pokémon Periwinkle Version - Special Blobbos Edition | 2019 | GB |