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[MODS] Now that is done, we need to talk about some rules...

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Le Pere Duchesne
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:45 pm


So yeah, some ideas for rules...

Well, let's start with the punishments, and try to figure out what crimes would fit under them:

Probation: The member is allowed to remain a member of the guild however any posts they make after being put on probation will be deleted without exception.

Temporary Banning: The member is banned from the guild for a period of no less than one ( 1 ) week and no more than one ( 1 ) month.

Permanent banning: The member of the guild is permanently banned.

Executive Action: If a member of the guild is making posts that repeatedly violate the spirit and purpose of the guild and no other members of the Central Committee is present, a single mod may take Executive Action whereby the offending member has their posts deleted. In extraordinary cases the member may even be banned.


What conditions would warrant the above actions on the part of the Central Committee?
PostPosted: Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:16 pm


Proposed rule 1

Punishment: Executive action* pending Permanent Banning

Rule: Racists and sexists have no place in this guild. If someone is found to have posted racist or sexist remarks anywhere and/or support for racist or sexist positions within the previous year, or if they are widely known for their racist or sexist views they forfeit membership in this guild.

They are to be banned in accordance with the constitution [2.iv.]. Until such is resolved in one way or another they are considered under probation in accordance with the constitution [2.ii.].  

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:00 am


I see only one issue with this. What about those that only make a racist or sexist remark only once? Shouldn't the CC at least look into the reason why it was said and make a reasonable punishment for this? If there is reason to go ahead with this (like blatantly saying racist and sexist things continuously), I don't see a problem as long as the mod doesn't go trigger happy and keeps a documented notice of why the said member was banned.
I would like to propose a more specific rule on what is to be done by a first time offender when it comes to sexist/racist remarks.

Proposed Rule 2:

Punishment: Probation for first offense racist or sexist remarks.

Rule: For members who make a sexist/racist remark within or outside of the guild for the first time, a case will be made of the incident and the CC will review whether or not the member in question was actually at fault and the severity of the issue. If the member is proven at fault, a probation period will be drawn out by the CC for the member.
PostPosted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:12 am


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I see only one issue with this. What about those that only make a racist or sexist remark only once? Shouldn't the CC at least look into the reason why it was said and make a reasonable punishment for this? If there is reason to go ahead with this (like blatantly saying racist and sexist things continuously), I don't see a problem as long as the mod doesn't go trigger happy and keeps a documented notice of why the said member was banned.
I would like to propose a more specific rule on what is to be done by a first time offender when it comes to sexist/racist remarks.

Proposed Rule 2:

Punishment: Probation for first offense racist or sexist remarks.

Rule: For members who make a sexist/racist remark within or outside of the guild for the first time, a case will be made of the incident and the CC will review whether or not the member in question was actually at fault and the severity of the issue. If the member is proven at fault, a probation period will be drawn out by the CC for the member.

The rule was already passed, as all CC members (and everyone outside the CC but Curse) liked how it was presented in the main forum. The rules as it was voted is in the Rules sticky.

As I said to Curse, I expect mods will use some amount of judgement on these issues, and if they are gonna go banhappy, then rules won't stop them.

Maybe you would like to write up some rules regarding 'responsible modding'?

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:38 pm


Ooooh, yes... I'd love to. I'll write some up and post them here later.
PostPosted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 9:28 pm


I agree with this responsible modding business because I think a minor remark made in jest (although idiotic) is a far cry from advocating white supremacy or something.
In that case I think the best thing to do would be to issue a warning. So yeah, good idea!

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