Announcement Regarding Rule 1.2

[Garrett Jax]

Some observations I had since I made this announcement:

1. There are some who feel this is a new rule. It isn't. But what it means is that Staff has done a piss-poor job of enforcing it, and as a result, good people have got hurt and left. You have my apologies.

2. There is a large segment of the community breathing a huge sigh of relief. We will try and live up to the faith you put in us. It also tells us there are many who endeavor to play nice and fair, which is heartening.

3. There are quite a few that have a legitimate fear the Staff has made a massive power grab. We haven't, but hold onto that feeling, because if it keeps you from violating Rule 1.2, then everyone benefits.

4. Almost to a man, those that have complained in this thread about the announcement have had posts moderated for violating Rule 1.2.

5. Contrary to the viewpoint of some, the Staff has the best interests of this server at heart. We are the first to admit we make mistakes. I make mistakes. If you were an Admin, you would make mistakes. The measure of a man is whether he can own up to his mistakes and correct them. I feel comfortable in saying we have done this many times.

6. The ambiguity of the OP was intentional. Rule 1.2 isn't so much a rule as it is a principle. We leave it to each and every one of you to determine whether your actions are harmful to server gameplay. I provided examples that should indicate some paths to avoid. It's not that hard to figure out. If in doubt, PM one of us. We are not itching to ban people. We want you to have fun too, but appropriately.

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