The unspoken rules of engagement

[Rocket.Mouse]

I read.....A LOT. This forum has been great a interest to me. I've read stories, complaints, sanctions, reports, etc., etc. One thing I never see out of all of it is the "gentleman's rules." We complain about alot yet don't see a simple laid out example.

So~ ya'll know em, or at least can think of em. Let me start.

Way outnumbered enemy. To join against him or eat popcorn and watch? Don't raise you hand, we should all know the answer.

"//GF" common practice amongst players who killed or died. (I prefer something a lil more like "nice shot bud, you totally smoked me!") All in all, keeping a cool head and happy face makes the world turn better.

Raids...popular engagements, sometimes setup by factions to be fun, fair and equal! Better that way in my opinion, even though telling your enemy about your fleet is not really role play. Constant raids can get annoying, some out there do 4 or more to the same systems a day!

"Engaging" I probably stand with a bunch of people on my growing hatred of this cheap line. Petty insults for a few minutes works better. Announcing a lil more would be much more appreciated by everyone.

:):D;) equals :(......no smilies. Simple to the point. (and that goes for the dreaded "lawl" virus)

Rule lawyers....need I say more? take it to the PMs, give the guy a chance to learn.

Sanctions as the magic text says, it's not a goal, it's a last resort. That means try, try, TRY to help them understand their infraction, and if they're still doing it in a week or so, then report them.

So great people of the community, add, take away, argue, light torches and burn and/or guide the way. It'd be nice to have a "gentleman's rules" list somewhere.....Let's make one! I know there should be more, but I am not omnipotent today. Add along peeps!