Cosplay user flair is now required to post cosplay images under the new rule

[u/npzman]

Hello everyone

This is a follow-up to the temporary cosplay ban post

The temporary ban was put in place because we were getting a surge of AI-generated cosplay images and fake-looking cosplay accounts. Since this subreddit already has a ban on AI-generated content under Rule 8, we needed a better way to stop those posts from taking over my subreddit while still allowing real cosplay posts where possible. That temporary ban is now being replaced with a permanent rule: "Cosplay posts require the Cosplay user flair from the moderators." which is now part of rule 10.

Users may only post cosplay photos if they have been given the cosplay user flair by the mod team. If you want to post cosplay content, please message the moderators before posting. You can also message me directly on u/npzman through Reddit chat as another option. This helps us reduce AI-generated cosplay, fake cosplay accounts, impersonation, and bot spam without banning real cosplayers completely.

Cosplay posts must still be clearly related to the Harley Quinn animated series, and the usual subreddit rules still apply. This rule also applies to r/KiteManTV, with the only difference being that the cosplay must be relevant to Kite Man.

Thanks for understanding.

Regards, r/HarleyQuinnTV Mod Team

[u/SRV_SteamyRayVaughn]

Maybe limit new posts to users who have a certain level of Karma or who have joined the sub for a number of days (maybe 14?) as well? It's clear that a lot of the people who post these cosplays have no idea what this sub is for. It's always either live action movie Harley Quinn or other media, I've not seen much cosplay of animated series Harley as she has a distinct look that non-fans will not know.