Ok, i've noticed nobody has talked on here yet, so let me put it in more detail.
Pirates, or Authors are allowed to talk on ths fourm for any reason, it can be about their stories, POTCO, or just to talk about anything.
Authors get the title 'Elite' when they have been seen as a great author by many, as in they have had many positive reviews, or many views.
Those who are not an elite/author are still allowed to talk on here, but they just wont hve a great feeling knowing they are a great author.
Critics, are allowed to review on here as long as it is in with meaning. As in you cant say, "This story sucked! Dont read it!" You would have to say something posotive and supportive to it like, "It is a well written story, but it just doesn't have enough details. Try to explain what is happening more and it will be a hit!"
Talking off topic: Like i said, sometimes authors like to take a break and just talk about something like, school (No personal information though!) But if it gets too out of hand, like your posting every second (Trust me it did happen once in a while on wizard101 central) then admins can see to it that this is deleted or just put on hold. If you talk to off topic, like something stupid, then sometimes admins like to take care of it.
Stories can be posted in here to be reviewed, like let's say your a starting author, and you want to see how your story is with your prologue or chapter, then you can post it here to get healthy reviews!
To be made elite you must have: 50 posts (None of them can be yours, unless if you posteda chapter wth it.) on your story and/or 1000 views. When you see your story has enough requirements, i will either pm you or you could pm if i am busy. (At the moment, i' trying to make a story for here, so yes sorry, busy.)
Hope you see that this is a great thread to just be yourself!