I don't think we're going to have a problem with character squatting from what I've seen, but Lina brings up a good point, so I'm going to +1 the suggestion that we ask for dates with the threads or else a similar system to prevent this from happening.
From a mod perspective, I personally don't mind if people put up posts just before AC so they can avoid getting dropped (RL can bite you in the butt sometimes, shit happens and you can't always put up a hiatus notice in time), but if this is done then I expect that people actually, you know... tag back on them with some substance. Or else let the mod team know what's going on, since we don't want characters getting the boot if they don't deserve it.
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From a mod perspective, I personally don't mind if people put up posts just before AC so they can avoid getting dropped (RL can bite you in the butt sometimes, shit happens and you can't always put up a hiatus notice in time), but if this is done then I expect that people actually, you know... tag back on them with some substance. Or else let the mod team know what's going on, since we don't want characters getting the boot if they don't deserve it.