Post by ♥ Violet Violence ☆ on Dec 1, 2007 1:57:53 GMT -7
All right, first and foremost, let me apologize for the ongoing confusion since the board was hacked. I have been so busy scrambling to add codes, replace skins, and repairing the forum in general, that I haven't been really available for play, or to set some things straight. So here it goes.
Macabre Daze is an RPG Forum where anything goes. However, even we need rules, or the site will become absolute chaos. Truly, I hate to put limits on my members, but without some form of guidelines to follow, the whole idea is basically down the crapper. We are here to role-play, i.e. portray a character in text format by writing stories with other players. It is half acting and half writing. We have members that are VERY good writers, some that have RPed for years, and those that are entirely new to the genre. BE RESPECTFUL OF EVERYONE! I don't think it fair to restrict the site to only seasoned RPers, or only beginners. The site is for everyone and everything, all universes, realities, creatures......etc.
Now, here's a breakdown of the staffers and their job descriptions, what the can and cannot do. (Staff lists will be added back to the forum soon, along with job descriptions so that our members know who to go to for what.) The main job of ALL staff members is to ensure that the rules of the site are being followed, to assist our other members, etc. Most of the staff can approve characters. Myself, Violet Violence, the Admin. The Magistrates, Amelia, Sara Ryan, and Mana. Other Admin/Mods that can approve char sheets are as follows: Tia (Lucifer), Aleria, Tay, Devon, Jade, Travis, Sam, Osiris, Monica, Lestat, Preston, Johana, Josephine, Arik & Angelle.
When you approve the char, set the member group. If one needs to be created for a new character, PM me and I will create the group next time I sign in. There are no lists as of yet to keep updated, so we don't have to worry about that part just now.
NO APPROVING YOUR OWN CHAR! This may sound like a pain in the ass, but, there is almost ALWAYS at least 2 staff members online, and you never have to wait for approval to start role-playing.
ALL STAFF can add custom titles and custom stars to other members profiles.
Tia, Amelia, Mana, or Sara can add your affiliates to our scroll if I am not around to do it.
All Staff members can add boards to the forum, following the examples of how the other boards are set up to keep the forum (large though it is) streamlined.
All Staff members can create polls or games. NO POPULARITY CONTESTS! Those disgust me and is one reason Karma is not enabled on my forum. That's not what RP is about.
Staff members cannot add skins, codes, categories, or announcements without my knowledge first. To simply cut down on the confusion. We need to work together, and I need to be aware of what is added to the forum & when. As long as I know about it, I'm usually pretty cool about it. Plus, if anyone has a problem with something we've instituted, it can be brought to me directly, instead of causing further confusion. All staff reports to me, regardless, and I am the only one that is technically "above" any staff member.
Now, on to another reoccurring problem. Post length. There will be restrictions and moderations placed on those members who are only posting 1-2 line posts. This is NOT ALLOWED in the RP. It just isn't RP. In character, you MUST post at least 5 sentences, 1 paragraph. AT LEAST! The exception is if you are ending the RP thread and wrapping it up. Short posts do not add character, they do not develop a story, and they do not give adequate leads for the others involved in the RP. You are developing a character, playing a part, and telling a story. 1 & 2 line posts do not in any way contribute to that.
If you are noticed posting 1-2 lines in the RP, that character will be put on moderation and the account disabled until posting improves. Multi-characters are allowed, so, if you have multiple accounts, you are able to work with your other characters.
Multiple Characters are fine as long as you can keep up with them all in the RP. If ANY of your multiple characters are on moderation for ANY reason, you are not allowed to sign up anymore characters until the period of moderation is over and posting has improved. (The exception of course is if you only have 1 character). This applies to EVERYONE, even myself.
There will be a list for the staff members in the administration section so that all staff may be aware of what characters are on moderation and why.
All moderations must be okayed by myself, as well as, and ESPECIALLY upon the removal of the moderation.
Being moderated is NOT a punishment, nor is it intended to degrade you or your level of play. It is simply to help your improve and add to the site in general. We offer RP classes and tutorials for those interested as well. Moderation will not last forever, so if it happens to you, don't take it personal. Never feel like you're being picked on or put down. It is in fact the opposite, as it is the only way we can keep the forum running well, and keep the RP actually rolling.
Though all staff members will be aware of who is on moderation or needs to be on moderation, I will be the one enforcing it. So if anyone has a problem, issue, complaint, or whatever, can bring it directly to me.
We have to work together to keep Macabre Daze the awesome place it is. Be civil with one another, and treat everyone with a basic level of respect. If you can't be civil to someone, (hey, I'm only asking for civility, not ass kissing or worship) then simply do not speak to them. We have many members here, and not everyone will always get along. We have staffers that you can talk about it with, and I am also available to play counselor if need be. I'd rather I didn't have to, so I could continue to create and add to the forum, as well as join in the game. We can all act like adults. Read the other rules, announcements, etc. if you have any questions. If that doesn't help, speak to staff, or myself.
I hope this cleared up some of the issues we've been muddling through lately.
These rules and regulations are immediately in effect.
Any questions, comments, or complaints, PM me.
Thanks everyone!
[glow=violet,2,300]~Violet Violence[/glow]
Macabre Daze is an RPG Forum where anything goes. However, even we need rules, or the site will become absolute chaos. Truly, I hate to put limits on my members, but without some form of guidelines to follow, the whole idea is basically down the crapper. We are here to role-play, i.e. portray a character in text format by writing stories with other players. It is half acting and half writing. We have members that are VERY good writers, some that have RPed for years, and those that are entirely new to the genre. BE RESPECTFUL OF EVERYONE! I don't think it fair to restrict the site to only seasoned RPers, or only beginners. The site is for everyone and everything, all universes, realities, creatures......etc.
Now, here's a breakdown of the staffers and their job descriptions, what the can and cannot do. (Staff lists will be added back to the forum soon, along with job descriptions so that our members know who to go to for what.) The main job of ALL staff members is to ensure that the rules of the site are being followed, to assist our other members, etc. Most of the staff can approve characters. Myself, Violet Violence, the Admin. The Magistrates, Amelia, Sara Ryan, and Mana. Other Admin/Mods that can approve char sheets are as follows: Tia (Lucifer), Aleria, Tay, Devon, Jade, Travis, Sam, Osiris, Monica, Lestat, Preston, Johana, Josephine, Arik & Angelle.
When you approve the char, set the member group. If one needs to be created for a new character, PM me and I will create the group next time I sign in. There are no lists as of yet to keep updated, so we don't have to worry about that part just now.
NO APPROVING YOUR OWN CHAR! This may sound like a pain in the ass, but, there is almost ALWAYS at least 2 staff members online, and you never have to wait for approval to start role-playing.
ALL STAFF can add custom titles and custom stars to other members profiles.
Tia, Amelia, Mana, or Sara can add your affiliates to our scroll if I am not around to do it.
All Staff members can add boards to the forum, following the examples of how the other boards are set up to keep the forum (large though it is) streamlined.
All Staff members can create polls or games. NO POPULARITY CONTESTS! Those disgust me and is one reason Karma is not enabled on my forum. That's not what RP is about.
Staff members cannot add skins, codes, categories, or announcements without my knowledge first. To simply cut down on the confusion. We need to work together, and I need to be aware of what is added to the forum & when. As long as I know about it, I'm usually pretty cool about it. Plus, if anyone has a problem with something we've instituted, it can be brought to me directly, instead of causing further confusion. All staff reports to me, regardless, and I am the only one that is technically "above" any staff member.
Now, on to another reoccurring problem. Post length. There will be restrictions and moderations placed on those members who are only posting 1-2 line posts. This is NOT ALLOWED in the RP. It just isn't RP. In character, you MUST post at least 5 sentences, 1 paragraph. AT LEAST! The exception is if you are ending the RP thread and wrapping it up. Short posts do not add character, they do not develop a story, and they do not give adequate leads for the others involved in the RP. You are developing a character, playing a part, and telling a story. 1 & 2 line posts do not in any way contribute to that.
If you are noticed posting 1-2 lines in the RP, that character will be put on moderation and the account disabled until posting improves. Multi-characters are allowed, so, if you have multiple accounts, you are able to work with your other characters.
Multiple Characters are fine as long as you can keep up with them all in the RP. If ANY of your multiple characters are on moderation for ANY reason, you are not allowed to sign up anymore characters until the period of moderation is over and posting has improved. (The exception of course is if you only have 1 character). This applies to EVERYONE, even myself.
There will be a list for the staff members in the administration section so that all staff may be aware of what characters are on moderation and why.
All moderations must be okayed by myself, as well as, and ESPECIALLY upon the removal of the moderation.
Being moderated is NOT a punishment, nor is it intended to degrade you or your level of play. It is simply to help your improve and add to the site in general. We offer RP classes and tutorials for those interested as well. Moderation will not last forever, so if it happens to you, don't take it personal. Never feel like you're being picked on or put down. It is in fact the opposite, as it is the only way we can keep the forum running well, and keep the RP actually rolling.
Though all staff members will be aware of who is on moderation or needs to be on moderation, I will be the one enforcing it. So if anyone has a problem, issue, complaint, or whatever, can bring it directly to me.
We have to work together to keep Macabre Daze the awesome place it is. Be civil with one another, and treat everyone with a basic level of respect. If you can't be civil to someone, (hey, I'm only asking for civility, not ass kissing or worship) then simply do not speak to them. We have many members here, and not everyone will always get along. We have staffers that you can talk about it with, and I am also available to play counselor if need be. I'd rather I didn't have to, so I could continue to create and add to the forum, as well as join in the game. We can all act like adults. Read the other rules, announcements, etc. if you have any questions. If that doesn't help, speak to staff, or myself.
I hope this cleared up some of the issues we've been muddling through lately.
These rules and regulations are immediately in effect.
Any questions, comments, or complaints, PM me.
Thanks everyone!
[glow=violet,2,300]~Violet Violence[/glow]
