Liberty Rules

[Dusty Lens]

This thread has been an interesting read, if nothing else. Its a little discouraging to see some folk dissolve what could otherwise be excellent arguments into somewhat petty nitpicking.

However, Monk just made some of the points that I feel strongest about. Kress as well, to be honest.

- Ive read a lot of Peculiar real world comparisons justifying the ownership of certain pieces of military hardware that the new Liberty penal code would put a stop to, justifications involving shady dealings, stolen plans etc.

Im not entirely certain as to the reasoning behind all of this. Liberty doesnt want to see you flying them in space. Its within RP for them to demand that you switch vessels or be considered in defiance of the law. There are a number of civilian line vessels available to, well, civilians.

- Furthermore, the number of forum posts as of late concerning the current rash of independent vigilantes rushing about is an item that this penal code is also addressing. A curtailing of such activity within Liberty space is also within the bounds of the official Liberty factions.

Again, I find myself uncertain as to why this is such a cause of concern. Its an issue about which many have expressed frustration, and the LPI/LSF/SA is well within their rights as the dominant lawful factions to step on any local lawfuls in pursuit of establishing a unified law of the land.

Magoo stated Oh! I'll make a new LPI/Navy character under these new rediculous laws that make all 'lawfuls' in Liberty pirates, it seems to me that restricting any lawfuls within Liberty not under an official banner is going to reign in this very sort of activity.

- I could keep going, but I believe that Ive established the spirit of my point.

In conclusion, as Monk said, this is an RP server. As Praetyre stated, this is a set of regulations that has been reviewed and given the green light by the leaders of the -official- lawful factions within Liberty.

When I first came onto the server all of those long long months ago, PVP within New York was still deactivated. The joint frankly left something to be desired. When people could once again shoot at one another a transformation began to take root, one more realistically approaching, well, role play.

This is just another stage in that maturation towards being a place that stands within the realm of a roleplayed reality.

And, frankly, its their house. Its their rules.

My two cents.

-DL