AskaniSon[RS]
09-09-2006, 04:51 AM
Are there any RULES for [RS]?
YES!! Now don't get all freaked out and think "OMG rules??? I want to have fun, not watch everything i do!!" These are rules, and we are serious about them, but they could just as easily be described as common sense in written format.
[RS] is a mature clan, and you must be 16 years old (human years, not dog or other) to apply. While we do OCCASIONALLY invite people younger than 16 to join, it is based on their attitude, maturity, skill, communication skills, activity, and is done so AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE FOUNDERS.
[RS] is an active clan. We require members to be active both on the forums and in-game. While we do not set a minimum post per week, we do want all members to read the forums regularly, and post on anything that catches their interest or needs their attention. [RS] members are to visit the forums AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK and should play games with [RS] members AT LEAST TWICE PER WEEK.
[RS] is a tight knit gaming community, and as alluded to above we want our members to be active. For that reason(and many others that would arise) we do not allow members to have membership in any other first person shooter clan, and prefer that they do not belong to any other kind of gaming clan, the only exception is an online roleplaying game guild, as we will never really venture into that in a structured manner.
[RS] does not tolerate ANY FORM OF HACKING/CHEATING in normal games. Playing wacky game types on modded servers is one thing, but ANY member found to be using an Aimbot, wallhack, invisibility, invincibility, or other-such hack WILL BE BANNED FROM THE CLAN, VENT, THE FORUMS, AND ANY SERVER WE CONTROL. This is not a matter that we take lightly, nor is it a matter new to us. We have lost some members and some friends to hacking. We WILL NOT HESITATE to ban you upon proof of such claims. If you feel that a member is hacking please do not start a name calling match or slinging the proverbial mud, but instead, take your claim to a GENERAL OR HIGHER. The issue will then be addressed by those people and deliberated upon. Furthermore if you make a claim be prepared to back it up with PROOF. Proof of hacking is logs showing that a server security program caught them and auto banned them, or video of them obviously using a bot, proof of hacking is NOT a screenshot of them owning your score, face it, there's always someone better than you out there.
[RS] does not tolerate offensive language or racial slurs or demeaning language. Can you trash talk to your best friend and clan mate? SURE, I love to!! However we ask you to use common sense in what you say and who you say it around. If you don't know someone else in vent or in game then you might not want to scream insults and seem like a retard. If you know someone and they are fine with some prodding then go for it, but there is no need for derogatory racial slurs such as "The 'N' Word". This is a serious rule, I cannot stand that word. This goes for vent, in-game chat, and the forums, keep it clean, keep it fun.
[RS] provides many cool things for its members. We have a nice website, forums, ventrilo server, dedicated game servers, and are always looking to expand our scope. While on any of these media we ask that you act in a manner that best represents the clan, and are respectful to not only your fellow clan mates, but to your leaders, and to any guests as well. Any grievous violations of respect of appropriate behavior are to be dealt with promptly by leaders.
[RS] does not tolerate deceptive behavior or lying. Any member found to be lying about their app, age, or in regards to claims or events will be dealt with promptly by leaders, facing punishments ranging from demotion to expulsion from the clan, to banning.
[RS] members are to wear their [RS] tags whenever possible. On game servers we wear the tag FIRST to show everyone who we are and where we're from, like: [RS]AskaniSon, or [RS]Crash. Here on the forums you wear the tag LAST because you are on our forums, we know where you are from, and it would be hell to sort members if they all started the same.
Are there protocols to be followed for situations?
Yes there are!! Here is a quick glossary and common sense rundown. Media includes all forms of media, from radio, to TV, to internet, to games, to vent, to AIM/other IMs, to forums. Media are forms of communication we use in life. So when I say you are banned from that media, I'm not saying that you aren't allowed to talk to the press, I'm saying that if you break a vent rule, you'll get a vent punishment. Next point is that if you have a problem take it to an officer superior to you, listed below are MINIMUM ranks you should go to with different problems. Now common sense dictates that if your problem is with someone higher up, then you should go to someone ABOVE them for mediation. Obviously if Sergeant Bob has a problem with 2* General Sam, he's not going to take his problem to 1* General Larry, he needs to go to AT LEAST a 3* General. I hope that helps with your comprehension of the protocols.
The Protocols for dealing with clan matters are as follows:
RESPECT
All clan members should be respectful of all other clan members and especially of their superior officers. There is a time for playing and trash talking, and when it comes down to serious discussions or matters, do not forget your role! Any member violating this respect may be pointed out to THEIR superiors; typically these cases can be handled by Officers or higher. If an incident involves an Officer or higher than go to THEIR superior, or all the way to a founder if needs be.
Those found to indeed be disrespectful or grievously insubordinate will be subject to demotions, temporary suspensions, and if the incident/s is grave enough, clan expulsion.
INSUBORDINATION
All clan members MUST follow orders given by their superior officers WHEN RANK IS PULLED. What that means is that if an Officer or higher says something like "let me win" or "go to another server" and they are teasing you then you may disregard, BUT IF THEY ARE DEALING WITH A SERIOUS MATTER, AND PULL RANK BY STATING THEIR RANK, AND ORDER, YOU MUST OBEY. So if an Officer or higher says "I'm telling you as a (insert rank here) to (insert order here)" YOU MUST OBEY. There are times for fun, for play, and for teasing, but when an Officer or higher needs to get something done administratively or to solve a problem, they are to be taken seriously, and complied with.
If an Officer or higher pulls rank and you do not comply you are committing insubordination, and the punishments for it may include any or all of these: public apology from insubordinate member to the leader, temporary forum suspension, temporary vent suspension, temporary server suspension, demotion, removal of admin/rcon privileges, or expulsion from the clan if warranted.
HACKING/CHEATING in games
The clan has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY in regards to in-game hacking/cheating. Playing wacky game types on modded servers aside... Hacking is not allowed, at all, period, finale, finito, fin, the end!
Now let me lay some groundwork here, hacking is a very serious CLAIM, see how I did that? I capitalized the word "claim" because until you have proof and it's reviewed by those in charge, THAT'S ALL IT IS, A CLAIM!!! This is similar to someone accusing you of stealing or murdering in real life. You would DEMAND proof; we are, in the USA, innocent until proven guilty.
Also let me explain proof, proof is not a screenshot of someone having a higher end score than you, proof is text logs of them admitting it, proof is text logs of a server rcon program auto banning them due to their antihack programs, proof is videos clearly exhibiting them using a hack and possessing knowledge and skill not humanly possible.
Do you need to have proof BEFORE you take your CLAIM to a leader?? The answer is no, you don't need the proof before hand, but you should be firm in your belief, as the mere lobbing of these accusations can and will harm the persons feelings and reputation.
ALL CLAIMS of hacking are to be taken to a GENERAL or higher. They will then make a thread in the Membership Review Forum to track the progress of the investigation. You will be free to work with the leaders in attaining proof, but be forewarned, that trickery and deceit are against the rules too. Once enough evidence has been gathered the leaders will decide if it's a valid claim. If the leaders deem that the claim is invalid then they will make you aware of their findings and post in the forums as to the plaintiff?s exoneration.
If you wish to lob a SECOND CLAIM of hacking against someone who has previously been exonerated, then you MUST PROVIDE PROOF BEFOREHAND THIS TIME. The Generals have better things to do with their time than continuously investigate someone. So if you still firmly believe someone is hacking and want to make the CLAIM again, you MUST have SOLID PROOF BEFORE GOING TO A GENERAL OR HIGHER.
If it is a valid claim the punishment is MANDATORY CLAN EXPULSION, and banning from all clan assets (vent, site, forums, servers, picnics, Taco Bell restaurants that clan members frequent), your account name and possibly your IP will be given to allied clans if they request it upon our notifying them of your expulsion and reason!
While we have a zero tolerance for hacking, we do understand human behavior, making mistakes, and paying the price. We do allow second chances, but SOLELY at our discretion. What that means is that members who have been banned for hacking may eventually regain access to clan assets after a lengthy punishment. We will keep track of all banned inividuals, their usernames, IPs, and their initial ban date. Banned individuals must serve NO LESS THAN 1 year. After which time the clan leaders/members may decide to open a vote to allow partial reinstatement of access. ANY AND ALL SUCH VOTES WOULD BE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS, AND SOLELY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CLAN LEADERS. The Banned individual would have NO say in the vote OR the requesting of a vote, their words and deeds since their ban would help us to decide if we wanted them around again or not. If no vote was done, or the person failed, then the perma ban would remain indefinately.
If the person passes their vote then they will gain access to our game servers. "Rehabilitated Guests" will be required to identify themselves with the tag *RG* (Rehabilitated Guest) before, and when space allows, after their username on all media. The status of *RG* will remain indefinately at the discretion of the Clan Leadership. *RG* status is considered a probationary period of time in which all members of the clan will scrutenize the individual, observing their behavior, sincerity towards honest gaming, and respecting others. This status also precludes the individual from the standard rules of clan administrative punishment. Normal evidentuary requirements in the areas of dishonest gaming or otherwise inappropriate behavior do not apply!
After one week of server access (if the person has been active, mature, respectful, and otherwise well behaved) a vote will be posted in the clan forums for vent/forum access. If the person passes their vote they will be granted regular guest status (Registered User) on the forums, they will have access to the public only sections of the forums, and full Ventrilo access.
This is after all be a second chance and would only be given to those of whom have shown that they were remorseful and had changed, the easiest way to avoid this level of scrutiny and punishment is of course to not break the rules in the first place.
PORN
Do not post lewd or sexually explicit pictures on the public forums... just email them to AskaniSonRS@aol.com (AskaniSonRS@aol.com) ... I kid I kid. Our current site host IS rated for porn sites and as such we have made a private section for adult material, but do not want it in the public sections. If you are of age and want access you may request access. Forum violations of this kind can be handled by Officers and up if they have moderator privileges.
Punishments include immediate removal of the picture/video/sounds/writing and or removal of the thread, and MANDATORY temporary forum suspension of NO LESS THAN 3 DAYS!
RACISM/LANGUAGE
Do not use Racial Slurs; engage in racial diatribes, or superiority rants. Generals or higher will handle such claims.
Punishments range from immediate removal of the picture/video/sounds/ writing and or removal of the thread, and MANDATORY temporary forum suspension of NO LESS THAN 3 DAYS, to Clan EXPULSION!
DECEIT/LYING
We're not in third grade, and I'm not your mother. As such we can dispense with unnecessary and unwelcome petty behavior such as lying or deceit in regards to official matters. If you are found to be lying in regards to your app, a behavior claim against a clan mate, or a claim against yourself you will be punished. These claims should be taken to a General or higher and they will issue punishments.
Punishments range from demotions, to temporary suspension of clan privileges, to expulsion from the clan.
HACKING the WEBSITE/FORUMS/SERVER ADMIN
We trust certain people with website admin, and abilities, we trust others with keeping our servers running well and fun, claims of this nature are to be handled by COMMANDERS and up.
ANY PERSON found to be hacking these things for their own personal fun or gain will be subject to a MANDATORY 7 DAY BAN, and upon review/investigation, will be subject to expulsion from the clan, your account name and possibly your IP will be given to allied clans if they request it upon our notifying them of your expulsion and reason!
ABUSE OF ADMIN
As stated before we trust those we do for good reasons. If, however, you felt that you have received, or observed, an abuse of administrative powers, then you should report your claim to a Co-Commander or higher. If your claim involves someone of that rank then obviously go to their superior officer. If, however, your claim is about me (Askani)... well then you're screwed.
Abuse of admin claims will be investigated, punishments include, demotion, loss of admin privileges, suspension from the media that they abused admin in.
ARGUMENTS
We're civilized; we can talk, and wipe our own asses. Let us try to show this fact in having DISCUSSIONS, and not ARGUMENTS. For when we cross the line from debate to demeaning we tend to lose all validity to our claim. If you have a matter to deal with in regards to a clan mate, DISCUSS it on the CLAN ONLY FORUMS, if you cannot resolve it there, then ask for mediation by an Officer or higher
You could possibly try resolving the matter privately through an IM or PMs on the forums. If these do not work, then you will be forced to participate in mediation by a General or higher. In the end, no one is trying to cover anything up, and the man isn't out to get you, but it is not good for you or the clan to have prolonged arguments, especially about stupid shit.
Members found to be arguing incessantly on the forums or other clan media are subject to MANDATORY mediation by Officers or higher, possible temporary forum/vent suspension, and clan expulsion if the matter is grave enough or prolonged enough.
HARRASSMENT
As stated before, this is a clan for mature gamers, and if you feel the need to persecute, harass, or bombard someone, then you are within spitting distance of being clanless. There is no need to harass someone on any of our media, no person should feel persecuted, or that they need to AVOID the forums, or vent, or a particular server just because someone is on there and that person harasses them. ALL members should feel free to visit all clan locations without hesitation. Again this kind of behavior is simply unwarranted, and will be punished. Such claims should be taken to a General or higher.
Punishments for this include suspension from the forms of media that you were using, suspension of all clan privileges, and expulsion from the clan.
While we have little tolerance for asshatery, we do understand human behavior, making mistakes, and paying the price. We do allow second chances, but SOLELY at our discretion. What that means is that members who have been banned for personality type reasons may eventually regain access to clan assets after a lengthy punishment. We will keep track of all banned inividuals, their usernames, IPs, and their initial ban date. Banned individuals must serve NO LESS THAN 1 year. After which time the clan leaders/members may decide to open a vote to allow partial reinstatement of access. ANY AND ALL SUCH VOTES WOULD BE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS, AND SOLELY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CLAN LEADERS. The Banned individual would have NO say in the vote OR the requesting of a vote, their words and deeds since their ban would help us to decide if we wanted them around again or not. If no vote was done, or the person failed, then the perma ban would remain indefinately.
If the person passes their vote they will be granted regular guest status (Registered User) on the forums, they will have access to the public only sections of the forums, and full Ventrilo access. "Rehabilitated Guests" will be required to identify themselves with the tag *RG* (Rehabilitated Guest) before, and when space allows, after their username on all media. The status of *RG* will remain indefinately at the discretion of the Clan Leadership. *RG* status is considered a probationary period of time in which all members of the clan will scrutenize the individual, observing their behavior, respecting others, and sincerity towards honest gaming. This status also precludes the individual from the standard rules of clan administrative punishment. Normal evidentuary requirements in the areas of inappropriate behavior or dishonest gaming do not apply!
After one week of forum/Ventrilo access (if the person has been active, mature, respectful, and otherwise well behaved) a vote will be posted in the clan forums for server access. If the person passes their vote they will be granted server access.
This is after all be a second chance and would only be given to those of whom have shown that they were remorseful and had changed, the easiest way to avoid this level of scrutiny and punishment is of course to not break the rules in the first place.
YES!! Now don't get all freaked out and think "OMG rules??? I want to have fun, not watch everything i do!!" These are rules, and we are serious about them, but they could just as easily be described as common sense in written format.
[RS] is a mature clan, and you must be 16 years old (human years, not dog or other) to apply. While we do OCCASIONALLY invite people younger than 16 to join, it is based on their attitude, maturity, skill, communication skills, activity, and is done so AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE FOUNDERS.
[RS] is an active clan. We require members to be active both on the forums and in-game. While we do not set a minimum post per week, we do want all members to read the forums regularly, and post on anything that catches their interest or needs their attention. [RS] members are to visit the forums AT LEAST ONCE PER WEEK and should play games with [RS] members AT LEAST TWICE PER WEEK.
[RS] is a tight knit gaming community, and as alluded to above we want our members to be active. For that reason(and many others that would arise) we do not allow members to have membership in any other first person shooter clan, and prefer that they do not belong to any other kind of gaming clan, the only exception is an online roleplaying game guild, as we will never really venture into that in a structured manner.
[RS] does not tolerate ANY FORM OF HACKING/CHEATING in normal games. Playing wacky game types on modded servers is one thing, but ANY member found to be using an Aimbot, wallhack, invisibility, invincibility, or other-such hack WILL BE BANNED FROM THE CLAN, VENT, THE FORUMS, AND ANY SERVER WE CONTROL. This is not a matter that we take lightly, nor is it a matter new to us. We have lost some members and some friends to hacking. We WILL NOT HESITATE to ban you upon proof of such claims. If you feel that a member is hacking please do not start a name calling match or slinging the proverbial mud, but instead, take your claim to a GENERAL OR HIGHER. The issue will then be addressed by those people and deliberated upon. Furthermore if you make a claim be prepared to back it up with PROOF. Proof of hacking is logs showing that a server security program caught them and auto banned them, or video of them obviously using a bot, proof of hacking is NOT a screenshot of them owning your score, face it, there's always someone better than you out there.
[RS] does not tolerate offensive language or racial slurs or demeaning language. Can you trash talk to your best friend and clan mate? SURE, I love to!! However we ask you to use common sense in what you say and who you say it around. If you don't know someone else in vent or in game then you might not want to scream insults and seem like a retard. If you know someone and they are fine with some prodding then go for it, but there is no need for derogatory racial slurs such as "The 'N' Word". This is a serious rule, I cannot stand that word. This goes for vent, in-game chat, and the forums, keep it clean, keep it fun.
[RS] provides many cool things for its members. We have a nice website, forums, ventrilo server, dedicated game servers, and are always looking to expand our scope. While on any of these media we ask that you act in a manner that best represents the clan, and are respectful to not only your fellow clan mates, but to your leaders, and to any guests as well. Any grievous violations of respect of appropriate behavior are to be dealt with promptly by leaders.
[RS] does not tolerate deceptive behavior or lying. Any member found to be lying about their app, age, or in regards to claims or events will be dealt with promptly by leaders, facing punishments ranging from demotion to expulsion from the clan, to banning.
[RS] members are to wear their [RS] tags whenever possible. On game servers we wear the tag FIRST to show everyone who we are and where we're from, like: [RS]AskaniSon, or [RS]Crash. Here on the forums you wear the tag LAST because you are on our forums, we know where you are from, and it would be hell to sort members if they all started the same.
Are there protocols to be followed for situations?
Yes there are!! Here is a quick glossary and common sense rundown. Media includes all forms of media, from radio, to TV, to internet, to games, to vent, to AIM/other IMs, to forums. Media are forms of communication we use in life. So when I say you are banned from that media, I'm not saying that you aren't allowed to talk to the press, I'm saying that if you break a vent rule, you'll get a vent punishment. Next point is that if you have a problem take it to an officer superior to you, listed below are MINIMUM ranks you should go to with different problems. Now common sense dictates that if your problem is with someone higher up, then you should go to someone ABOVE them for mediation. Obviously if Sergeant Bob has a problem with 2* General Sam, he's not going to take his problem to 1* General Larry, he needs to go to AT LEAST a 3* General. I hope that helps with your comprehension of the protocols.
The Protocols for dealing with clan matters are as follows:
RESPECT
All clan members should be respectful of all other clan members and especially of their superior officers. There is a time for playing and trash talking, and when it comes down to serious discussions or matters, do not forget your role! Any member violating this respect may be pointed out to THEIR superiors; typically these cases can be handled by Officers or higher. If an incident involves an Officer or higher than go to THEIR superior, or all the way to a founder if needs be.
Those found to indeed be disrespectful or grievously insubordinate will be subject to demotions, temporary suspensions, and if the incident/s is grave enough, clan expulsion.
INSUBORDINATION
All clan members MUST follow orders given by their superior officers WHEN RANK IS PULLED. What that means is that if an Officer or higher says something like "let me win" or "go to another server" and they are teasing you then you may disregard, BUT IF THEY ARE DEALING WITH A SERIOUS MATTER, AND PULL RANK BY STATING THEIR RANK, AND ORDER, YOU MUST OBEY. So if an Officer or higher says "I'm telling you as a (insert rank here) to (insert order here)" YOU MUST OBEY. There are times for fun, for play, and for teasing, but when an Officer or higher needs to get something done administratively or to solve a problem, they are to be taken seriously, and complied with.
If an Officer or higher pulls rank and you do not comply you are committing insubordination, and the punishments for it may include any or all of these: public apology from insubordinate member to the leader, temporary forum suspension, temporary vent suspension, temporary server suspension, demotion, removal of admin/rcon privileges, or expulsion from the clan if warranted.
HACKING/CHEATING in games
The clan has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY in regards to in-game hacking/cheating. Playing wacky game types on modded servers aside... Hacking is not allowed, at all, period, finale, finito, fin, the end!
Now let me lay some groundwork here, hacking is a very serious CLAIM, see how I did that? I capitalized the word "claim" because until you have proof and it's reviewed by those in charge, THAT'S ALL IT IS, A CLAIM!!! This is similar to someone accusing you of stealing or murdering in real life. You would DEMAND proof; we are, in the USA, innocent until proven guilty.
Also let me explain proof, proof is not a screenshot of someone having a higher end score than you, proof is text logs of them admitting it, proof is text logs of a server rcon program auto banning them due to their antihack programs, proof is videos clearly exhibiting them using a hack and possessing knowledge and skill not humanly possible.
Do you need to have proof BEFORE you take your CLAIM to a leader?? The answer is no, you don't need the proof before hand, but you should be firm in your belief, as the mere lobbing of these accusations can and will harm the persons feelings and reputation.
ALL CLAIMS of hacking are to be taken to a GENERAL or higher. They will then make a thread in the Membership Review Forum to track the progress of the investigation. You will be free to work with the leaders in attaining proof, but be forewarned, that trickery and deceit are against the rules too. Once enough evidence has been gathered the leaders will decide if it's a valid claim. If the leaders deem that the claim is invalid then they will make you aware of their findings and post in the forums as to the plaintiff?s exoneration.
If you wish to lob a SECOND CLAIM of hacking against someone who has previously been exonerated, then you MUST PROVIDE PROOF BEFOREHAND THIS TIME. The Generals have better things to do with their time than continuously investigate someone. So if you still firmly believe someone is hacking and want to make the CLAIM again, you MUST have SOLID PROOF BEFORE GOING TO A GENERAL OR HIGHER.
If it is a valid claim the punishment is MANDATORY CLAN EXPULSION, and banning from all clan assets (vent, site, forums, servers, picnics, Taco Bell restaurants that clan members frequent), your account name and possibly your IP will be given to allied clans if they request it upon our notifying them of your expulsion and reason!
While we have a zero tolerance for hacking, we do understand human behavior, making mistakes, and paying the price. We do allow second chances, but SOLELY at our discretion. What that means is that members who have been banned for hacking may eventually regain access to clan assets after a lengthy punishment. We will keep track of all banned inividuals, their usernames, IPs, and their initial ban date. Banned individuals must serve NO LESS THAN 1 year. After which time the clan leaders/members may decide to open a vote to allow partial reinstatement of access. ANY AND ALL SUCH VOTES WOULD BE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS, AND SOLELY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CLAN LEADERS. The Banned individual would have NO say in the vote OR the requesting of a vote, their words and deeds since their ban would help us to decide if we wanted them around again or not. If no vote was done, or the person failed, then the perma ban would remain indefinately.
If the person passes their vote then they will gain access to our game servers. "Rehabilitated Guests" will be required to identify themselves with the tag *RG* (Rehabilitated Guest) before, and when space allows, after their username on all media. The status of *RG* will remain indefinately at the discretion of the Clan Leadership. *RG* status is considered a probationary period of time in which all members of the clan will scrutenize the individual, observing their behavior, sincerity towards honest gaming, and respecting others. This status also precludes the individual from the standard rules of clan administrative punishment. Normal evidentuary requirements in the areas of dishonest gaming or otherwise inappropriate behavior do not apply!
After one week of server access (if the person has been active, mature, respectful, and otherwise well behaved) a vote will be posted in the clan forums for vent/forum access. If the person passes their vote they will be granted regular guest status (Registered User) on the forums, they will have access to the public only sections of the forums, and full Ventrilo access.
This is after all be a second chance and would only be given to those of whom have shown that they were remorseful and had changed, the easiest way to avoid this level of scrutiny and punishment is of course to not break the rules in the first place.
PORN
Do not post lewd or sexually explicit pictures on the public forums... just email them to AskaniSonRS@aol.com (AskaniSonRS@aol.com) ... I kid I kid. Our current site host IS rated for porn sites and as such we have made a private section for adult material, but do not want it in the public sections. If you are of age and want access you may request access. Forum violations of this kind can be handled by Officers and up if they have moderator privileges.
Punishments include immediate removal of the picture/video/sounds/writing and or removal of the thread, and MANDATORY temporary forum suspension of NO LESS THAN 3 DAYS!
RACISM/LANGUAGE
Do not use Racial Slurs; engage in racial diatribes, or superiority rants. Generals or higher will handle such claims.
Punishments range from immediate removal of the picture/video/sounds/ writing and or removal of the thread, and MANDATORY temporary forum suspension of NO LESS THAN 3 DAYS, to Clan EXPULSION!
DECEIT/LYING
We're not in third grade, and I'm not your mother. As such we can dispense with unnecessary and unwelcome petty behavior such as lying or deceit in regards to official matters. If you are found to be lying in regards to your app, a behavior claim against a clan mate, or a claim against yourself you will be punished. These claims should be taken to a General or higher and they will issue punishments.
Punishments range from demotions, to temporary suspension of clan privileges, to expulsion from the clan.
HACKING the WEBSITE/FORUMS/SERVER ADMIN
We trust certain people with website admin, and abilities, we trust others with keeping our servers running well and fun, claims of this nature are to be handled by COMMANDERS and up.
ANY PERSON found to be hacking these things for their own personal fun or gain will be subject to a MANDATORY 7 DAY BAN, and upon review/investigation, will be subject to expulsion from the clan, your account name and possibly your IP will be given to allied clans if they request it upon our notifying them of your expulsion and reason!
ABUSE OF ADMIN
As stated before we trust those we do for good reasons. If, however, you felt that you have received, or observed, an abuse of administrative powers, then you should report your claim to a Co-Commander or higher. If your claim involves someone of that rank then obviously go to their superior officer. If, however, your claim is about me (Askani)... well then you're screwed.
Abuse of admin claims will be investigated, punishments include, demotion, loss of admin privileges, suspension from the media that they abused admin in.
ARGUMENTS
We're civilized; we can talk, and wipe our own asses. Let us try to show this fact in having DISCUSSIONS, and not ARGUMENTS. For when we cross the line from debate to demeaning we tend to lose all validity to our claim. If you have a matter to deal with in regards to a clan mate, DISCUSS it on the CLAN ONLY FORUMS, if you cannot resolve it there, then ask for mediation by an Officer or higher
You could possibly try resolving the matter privately through an IM or PMs on the forums. If these do not work, then you will be forced to participate in mediation by a General or higher. In the end, no one is trying to cover anything up, and the man isn't out to get you, but it is not good for you or the clan to have prolonged arguments, especially about stupid shit.
Members found to be arguing incessantly on the forums or other clan media are subject to MANDATORY mediation by Officers or higher, possible temporary forum/vent suspension, and clan expulsion if the matter is grave enough or prolonged enough.
HARRASSMENT
As stated before, this is a clan for mature gamers, and if you feel the need to persecute, harass, or bombard someone, then you are within spitting distance of being clanless. There is no need to harass someone on any of our media, no person should feel persecuted, or that they need to AVOID the forums, or vent, or a particular server just because someone is on there and that person harasses them. ALL members should feel free to visit all clan locations without hesitation. Again this kind of behavior is simply unwarranted, and will be punished. Such claims should be taken to a General or higher.
Punishments for this include suspension from the forms of media that you were using, suspension of all clan privileges, and expulsion from the clan.
While we have little tolerance for asshatery, we do understand human behavior, making mistakes, and paying the price. We do allow second chances, but SOLELY at our discretion. What that means is that members who have been banned for personality type reasons may eventually regain access to clan assets after a lengthy punishment. We will keep track of all banned inividuals, their usernames, IPs, and their initial ban date. Banned individuals must serve NO LESS THAN 1 year. After which time the clan leaders/members may decide to open a vote to allow partial reinstatement of access. ANY AND ALL SUCH VOTES WOULD BE ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS, AND SOLELY AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CLAN LEADERS. The Banned individual would have NO say in the vote OR the requesting of a vote, their words and deeds since their ban would help us to decide if we wanted them around again or not. If no vote was done, or the person failed, then the perma ban would remain indefinately.
If the person passes their vote they will be granted regular guest status (Registered User) on the forums, they will have access to the public only sections of the forums, and full Ventrilo access. "Rehabilitated Guests" will be required to identify themselves with the tag *RG* (Rehabilitated Guest) before, and when space allows, after their username on all media. The status of *RG* will remain indefinately at the discretion of the Clan Leadership. *RG* status is considered a probationary period of time in which all members of the clan will scrutenize the individual, observing their behavior, respecting others, and sincerity towards honest gaming. This status also precludes the individual from the standard rules of clan administrative punishment. Normal evidentuary requirements in the areas of inappropriate behavior or dishonest gaming do not apply!
After one week of forum/Ventrilo access (if the person has been active, mature, respectful, and otherwise well behaved) a vote will be posted in the clan forums for server access. If the person passes their vote they will be granted server access.
This is after all be a second chance and would only be given to those of whom have shown that they were remorseful and had changed, the easiest way to avoid this level of scrutiny and punishment is of course to not break the rules in the first place.