Creative alternative punishments are offers of alternative punishments given by judges at their own discretion. Defendants are allowed the choice between the proposed creative punishment and the traditional punishment.

<div dir="auto">Collaborative Storytelling ranges between two models. "Decentralized-canon" - where anyone can contribute, popularity determines how "canon" a contribution is, and there is little if any centralized moderation (e.g. Greek mythology, SCP, Backrooms Wiki). "Centralized-canon" - where one requires certain authorization to contribute, and there's a defined vision and process for adding new entries (e.g. Marvel comics, Dragonlance Chronicles).</div>