Discord Rules & Policy, Update

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#### No Cheating

Discussion or use of exploits, including cheating, duping, and abuse of in-game mechanics to give yourself or others an unfair advantage in game or to rapidly rank up will not be tolerated. Breaking of this rule is grounds for excommunication and exile from the Brotherhood of Steel.

#### No Shenanigans

Intentionally starting drama, conflicts, or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

This includes ignoring requests from moderators, backseat moderating, and concern trolling.

#### No Hate

This is a friendly community for members of all walks of life. We will not tolerate sexism, racism, homophobia, or transphobia.

#### Respecting others and their individuality

Members are to be respected. Treat others as you would like to be treated. No person is to be ridiculed, shunned, shamed or belittled in discord or as part of interacting with members of their lawful use of our discord.

#### No Poaching

Anyone who joins with the sole intent to steal members will be immediately banned, skipping the strike system.

#### No Headhunting

We are not a mercenary faction, if anyone is caught using our group to headhunt or shares usernames in an attempt to harass other players, they will receive disciplinary action.

#### No Griefing

The activity of deliberately annoying or harassing other players in such a way that it spoils the game for them is considered griefing.

Brothers and Sisters who are guilty of griefing will receive a single warning. If the activity continues, they will be removed from the Chapter.

Griefing includes, but is not limited to:

```
- Workshop PVP against players below level 50
- PVPing outside of workshops, unless purposefully instigated by the other party
- Using exploits or tactics to force someone into PVP, including exploiting mutations such as Unstable Isotope and Electrically Charged. Using gear such as Nuke Mines and Gamma Guns outside of fair PVP.
- Utilizing trap bases, such as the common punji board exploit, to kill other players and steal junk from their inventory.
```

### Radio/Comms Etiquette Policy

While grouped up with others in-game, whether it be through area comms, team comms, or party comms, all Brothers and Sisters are to adhere to the following mic policies:

#### 1. Don't hog the mic.

While sharing comms with others, be sure to share the spotlight and give others a chance to talk. Mute your mic when you're not actively using it.

#### 2. Be respectful of others.

Respect your fellow Brothers and Sisters and our BoSAC allies. No one wants to hear you eating, burping into the mic, or arguing with your family or roommates. Talk at a reasonable volume.

#### 3. Don't interrupt.

So as not to talk over other comms participants, wait two seconds to talk after someone else finishes speaking. Mute your mic when you're not actively using it.

#### 4. Know your audience.

Keep political, religious, and other sensitive topics in the right context. There are better places to discuss these things.

What may be considered ok among your friends are not ok in every scenario or situation.

In official events, keep it clean, as you're representing the Brotherhood of Steel: Appalachian Chapter.

#### 5. No bigotry or discrimination of any sort.

The Brotherhood of Steel: Appalachian Chapter has a zero tolerance policy of any sort of bigotry or discrimination. Violations of Rule 5 result in instant removal from the chapter.

### Policy

#### Age Restriction

This community contains mature content and is intended for adults (18+). Members who are given special permission to join under 18 will be given the Squire tag. Rule violations involving Squires will be handled with higher scrutiny.

#### Recruitment

Sending invites is restricted to officers only. Please direct recruitment requests to your Commanding Officer or Recruiter.

#### Circle of Steel

Upon reaching rank 4 in your path (Knight-Sergeant, Lancer-Sergeant, Scribe/Field Scribe) you are eligible to apply for an Admin role and a Quartermaster role. Members of the Circle are expected to uphold a standard of decency and maturity to one another and all members of the Brotherhood. Circle members who violate any of the above rules will be subject to the strike system.

#### Officer Removal

This privilege can be revoked if an Officer breaks any of the above rules or abuses their power. The Elder Council will vote to determine if an incident warrants a strike or removal from their role.

#### Strike System

Punishment will be delivered with a 5 strike system. Moderators will deliver strikes anonymously after internally discussing incidents. This is to provide protection from potential harassment by offending members.

Strike 1: Warning

Strike 2: 1 day detention

Strike 3: 3 day detention

Strike 4: 1 week detention

Strike 5: Banishment