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Harassment Policy

From ThornsWiki

Basically

Don't harass people.

Sexual Harassment

We take sexual harassment VERY seriously. It is very important to us that everyone feels comfortable and safe in this game, and because our player base includes minors, it is of the utmost importance that sexual harassment be nipped in the bud wherever it presents itself.

On the first notice of sexual harassment, moderator action will be taken to warn the player of his or her transgression. Repeated harassment will always result in a ban, no matter how much the admins like you or how many friends you have. If the accusations come from multiple sources, the ban might be permanent.

If you're not sure if what you're doing counts as sexual harassment, stop doing it anyway. Keep your conversations civil and platonic until you know for sure about your friends' comfort levels. Even playful banter or suggestive comments, if said in jest, can be misconstrued. The internet is a very fickle medium and it is easy to misinterpret a comment.

Other Harassment

For whatever reason, do not harass players. Harassment counts as sending them mean-spirited, insulting or belligerent messages through any medium, continually bashing them to other people (yes, this counts), sending them unsolicited offsite messages that could be described as harassing or making them feel uncomfortable and unwelcome.

If you have a problem with a player, take it up with a moderator. If the player has done no wrong and broken no site rules, however, you're going to have to act like an adult and contact the player to talk reasonably about your differences.

Mod/Officer Harassment

You always have the option of discussing possibilities with or bringing complaints to a moderator. However, if the mod says "no" to your request, it means "no" - don't continue to ask for the same thing. Although the site policy is one of openness and honesty, the administrator does not HAVE to tell you the reason your request was denied; it might have something to do with internal politics, another player or plot details that have not been covered in RP yet.

Badgering another mod after one denies your request is also not cool. Take it up with the administrator if you have a problem with the mod's decision. Remember, the mods all talk to each other, so there's pretty much no way that would work anyway.

If you make a suggestion for the site and your suggestion is not taken up, don't be offended; there are a dozen reasons it might not be accepted.

If you feel you are being harassed

Immediately contact a moderator you trust. Please document the harassment by taking screenshots of and/or logging harassing or inappropriate messages. Be specific about what the harasser said to you and give dates when possible. We will try to handle the matter as quickly as we can.