Proposed update to section 10 of the Game Rules

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Re: Proposed update to section 10 of the Game Rules

Postby jamescfm » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:39 am

Please accept my apologies again for the delay with this. Based on the feedback provided, here is an updated version of the proposal. Please see below for a comparison of the previous version and the new version. For the sake of clarity, I have bolded and highlighted (in purple) the section that has been updated compared to the previous version. The original post in this thread has been updated too.

PREVIOUS PROPOSED UPDATE
Section 10 - Second Accounts

1. Under certain conditions, players are permitted to operate a second account. Permission to operate a second account is a privilege that requires a significant degree of trust. Players must ensure they understand the second account system before requesting permission. Attempts to abuse the system represent a serious breach of trust.

2. To qualify for permission to operate a second account, players must have a forum account that is at least thirty days old.

3. Players who wish to operate a second account should post a request in the Second Accounts thread. The request should include a link to their current account and a link to the proposed second account. Prior to making a request, players are permitted to create a second account in a different country but they must immediately inactivate it. The same email address must be used for both accounts.

4. Players are not permitted to operate two accounts in the same country and are expected to keep role-play with their two accounts separate at all times. As a result, players are not permitted to operate two accounts in neighbouring countries, or in two countries with a close historical or political connection.

5. When making a decision on second account requests, Moderation will consider the quality of the role-play a player has produced in the period before the request was made. Consideration will also be given to a player’s ability to demonstrate they are committed to role-playing in the country where they are applying for a second account.

6. If a second account request is approved, the two accounts will be added to the Second Accounts Register and the proposed second account will be reactivated.

7. If either of a player's accounts are inactivated, the player will be given a twenty-four hour period to request reactivation. After this, their permission to operate a second account will be withdrawn and their name will be removed from the register.

NEW PROPOSED UPDATE
Section 10 - Second Accounts

1. Under certain conditions, players are permitted to operate a second account. Permission to operate a second account is a privilege that requires a significant degree of trust. Players must ensure they understand the second account system before requesting permission. Attempts to abuse the system represent a serious breach of trust.

2. To qualify for permission to operate a second account, players must have a forum account that is at least thirty days old.

3. Players who wish to operate a second account should post a request in the Second Accounts thread. The request should include a link to their current account and a link to the proposed second account. Prior to making a request, players are permitted to create a second account in a different country but they must immediately inactivate it. The same email address must be used for both accounts.

4. Players are not permitted to operate two accounts in the same country and are expected to keep role-play with their two accounts separate at all times. As a result, players are not permitted to operate two accounts in neighbouring countries, or in two countries with a close historical or political connection.

5. When making a decision on second account requests, Moderation will consider the previous role-play that a player has produced. In evaluating role-play, Moderation will place weight on the following factors: a willingness to respect previous role-play in a country, an ability to plan and execute role-play in collaboration with other players, and a capacity to adapt role-play to the history and culture of different countries. Consideration will also be given to a player’s ability to demonstrate they are committed to role-playing in the country where they are applying for a second account.

6. If a second account request is approved, the two accounts will be added to the Second Accounts Register and the proposed second account will be reactivated.

7. If either of a player's accounts are inactivated, the player will be given a twenty-four hour period to request reactivation. After this, their permission to operate a second account will be withdrawn and their name will be removed from the register.
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Re: Proposed update to section 10 of the Game Rules

Postby jamescfm » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:47 am

Mbites wrote:Also, if this is actually going to be introduced, whoever would be responsible should be mandated to debate and reason their evaluations of what fulfills the standard under scrutinity of the general public playerbase meaning public (maybe write-restricted) threads. To ensure fairness and curb elitist thought which is festering in some circles of this community.

In response to this point specifically, it is my view that a player is entitled to a full public explanation whenever a request is rejected. In the time that I have been involved with deciding these requests (on the Role-Play Committee or as part of Moderation), I have always tried to provide this. The reality is that not all players prefer it. For obvious reasons, some do not enjoy having their role-play criticised publicly. As a result, we generally invite players to message us when we reject a request. If they indicate they would prefer the explanation publicly, we provide this. If the proposed update is implemented, we would continue to do this.
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Re: Proposed update to section 10 of the Game Rules

Postby jamescfm » Tue Apr 30, 2024 10:50 am

The feedback period for this proposed update is currently scheduled to conclude at the end of the day on 3 May 2024. Hopefully that period of time will be sufficient for players to raise any concerns about this updated section. If you have a concern but don't feel you will have time to expand upon it before then, please let me know in this thread and I will consider extending the period again.
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Re: Proposed update to section 10 of the Game Rules

Postby jamescfm » Sat May 04, 2024 10:57 pm

The change has been implemented. Thanks everybody for your feedback over the past few weeks.
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