Question for People
With the escalted things I have seen lately during these elections, I gotta ask a couple of things...
What constitutes getting a OWBN strike? What would be worthy of such a thing?
What would constitute getting a Chronicle strike?
Does behavior and internet presence come into that play?
I generally fall back to by-laws on this one. It's the only structure we really have to work with on this type of strike.
What would constitute getting a Chronicle strike?
That's pretty much up to the discretion of the home chronicle. We have rules in Gainesville that other games don't (18+ only gamers for instance). Most of our OOC rules are based on the fact we play on state property (University of Florida campus) and are designed to protect ourselves and the University from damages; thus no alcohol as well, whereas if you play at someones home, that might be okay.
Does behavior and internet presence come into that play?
An unequivocal YES. For some reason, especially here in the States, people think that just because in general society, you can be a dickweed thanks to the 1st Amendment, that it protects them in private clubs like OWbN Chronicles. It does not (thank you Supreme Court).
So long as the chronicle isn't violating civil rights (aka, banning someone for race, creed, sexual orientation, religion, etc), then you can set up whatever rules you want. For me, that most definately includes internet presence. If what you say in any public forum involves tearing down the staff or players of the game, then you're in MY domain as ST. I reserve the right to 'fire back' in the only way you've left me to do--hitting you with punishments from the staff.
The RIGHT to free speech has an unwritten rejoinder that citizens in question have the RESPONSIBILITY to use it wisely. If you are not responsible, then expect said rights to go away.
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