UPDATE to Forum and Organizational Changes

[TAfirehawk]

UPDATE to Forum and Organizational Changes
Updated September 16, 2010
Communications Department

In our continuing efforts to improvement the ability of SWG PreCU players to come and help the development process, we have taken another hard look at the forum rules and staff positions. Please read the announcement below that updates Forum and Organizational Changes.


Revisions to Forum Rules

• 2.4 Troll posts or threads. We define troll posts and threads as those which knowingly lead to inflammatory or off-topic messages with the intent of A) provoking other users into a desired emotional response or B) disrupting normal on-topic discussion. 1 point, expires in 9 months has been revised to
  • 2.4 Troll posts or threads. We define troll posts and threads as those which knowingly lead to inflammatory or off-topic messages with the sole intent of A) provoking other users into a desired emotional response or B) disrupting normal on-topic discussion. 1 point, expires in 3 months
• 2.5 Posts that have been removed are not to be reposted. 2 points, expires in 12 months has been revised to
  • 2.5 Purposely repost threads that have been locked or deleted by the SWGEmu Team. 2 points, expires in 6 months
• 2.9 Upload files that contain a virus or corrupted data. 5 points, never expires has been revised to
  • 2.9 Upload files or post a link that contains a virus or malicious data. 5 points, never expires
• 2.13 Spam, defined as the re-posting of content repeatedly. Spam includes QFE's without explanation, +1's, Bumps, blatantly off topic posts and "In Before Lock"s. 1 point, expires in 2 weeks has been revised to
  • 2.13 Spam, defined as the re-posting of content repeatedly. 1 point, expires in 2 weeks.
  • All infractions given based on the old incarnation of this rule have been reversed.
• 2.14 Advertise or attempt to sell products for profit. Only products authorised by SWGEmu may be advertised for sale. 1 point, expires in 3 months has been revised to
  • 2.14 Advertise or attempt to sell products for profit from any SWGEmu service, such as in-game items, in-game characters, etc or any non-SWGEmu product shown on any of the SWGEmu services. Only products authorised by SWGEmu may be advertised for sale. 1 point, expires in 3 months

Revisions to Organizational Structure

• The TC Server department, managed by TheAnswer, has been renamed to TC Services Department to cover all SWGEmu services, not just TC: Nova. The "services" we refer to are not player support services but are the hardware and software administration behind the scenes.
• PhantomLeader has accepted the move to the manager position for the new Test Center Services Department.
• The Moderation department has been reorganized in its structure and staffing.
• Leodextrin has accepted the promotion to Lead Moderator and will report directly to Kellina, Support Manager.
• New organizational chart

Points of Clarification:

• The updated rules are reordered so the progression from minor to major rules is clarified.
• The new account management system includes new versions of all our services.
• The new account management system will allow the separation of infraction points so all our services will have their own, independent tally of demerit points and independent bans.
• The old forums will be archived so useful posts can be brought into the new forum easily by Staff.
• Those that currently have approved multiple accounts will be able to continue with approved multiple accounts.
• "Impersonate another person (including celebrities)" is so people don't hide behind a name or account that is not their own.
• The policies and rules listed in this announcement are effective immediately to all users registered on this site.
• Your account name can only be changed when the new site is released. This will likely be with the release of the OR to TC: Nova but we will not hold up the OR release waiting on the site to be finished.

[TAfirehawk]

SWGEmu Website Terms of Service
Updated September 16, 2010
Communications Department

2. WEBSITE AND FORUM CONDUCT GUIDELINES

In the interest of maintaining a constructive and equal environment for everyone, all users of the SWGEmu Forums and Website may not:

• 2.1 Spam, defined as the re-posting of content repeatedly. 1 point, expires in 2 weeks
• 2.2 Troll posts or threads. We define troll posts and threads as those which knowingly lead to inflammatory or off-topic messages with the sole intent of A) provoking other users into a desired emotional response or B) disrupting normal on-topic discussion. 1 point, expires in 3 months
• 2.3 Harass, threaten, or making personal attacks against another Member or guest. This includes: repeatedly sending them unwanted messages, attacking their race, sexual orientation, religion, heritage, and cussing or insulting them personally. 1 point, expires in 6 months
• 2.4 Purposely repost threads that have been locked or deleted by the SWGEmu Team. 2 points, expires in 6 months
• 2.5 Advertise or attempt to sell products for profit from any SWGEmu service, such as in-game items, in-game characters, etc or any non-SWGEmu product shown on any of the SWGEmu services. Only products authorised by SWGEmu may be advertised for sale. 1 point, expires in 3 months
• 2.6 Transmit or facilitate distribution of Content (including images or videos) that is harmful, abusive, racially or ethnically offensive, or overtly sexually. 2 points, expires in 24 months
• 2.7 Post any user’s real-world personal information without his or her expressed permission. 3 points, expires in 18 months
• 2.8 Impersonate another person (including celebrities), indicate falsely that you are a SWGEmu Staff Member or a representative of any other community, or attempt to mislead users by indicating that you represent SWGEmu or any of SWGEmu's affiliates. 3 points, expires in 24 months
• 2.9 Promote, Advise the use of or use yourself the Star Wars Galaxies Trial Client, Digital Download, or any other illegal client versions, to connect to the SWGEmu Test Center(s). Only legitimate, physical commercial versions of Star Wars Galaxies may be used. 3 points, expires in 24 months
• 2.10 Upload any software or Content that you do not own or have permission to freely distribute. 3 points, expires in 24 months
• 2.11 Promote or encourage any illegal activity including hacking, "web raiding" or distribution of counterfeit software. 3 points, expires in 24 months
• 2.12 Modify, Copy, Rerelease, Edit or Change the Design, Content or Imagery featured on the SWGEmu Website and Forums. The code base for the SWGEmu Website is the proprietary property of the WiseMon Team. The SWGEmu Forum code base is the proprietary property of Jellsoft Enterprises Ltd. 3 points, expires in 24 months
• 2.13 Post, transmit, promote, or distribute Content that is illegal. 3 points, never expires
• 2.14 Upload files or post a link that contains a virus or malicious data. 5 points, never expires
• 2.15 Modify any part of the SWGEmu Network Service or any SWGEmu website that the SWGEmu Team does not specifically authorize you to modify. 5 points, never expires
• 2.16 Attempt to interfere with, hack into to or disrupt functionality from the servers which contribute to the SWGEmu Network. 5 points, never expires

[TAfirehawk]

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