re: Code of Conduct & Rules

Rill wrote: I know we're not supposed to discuss the code of conduct, but I will observe that trolling is often in the eye of the beholder, and any attempt to regulate trolling in any but the most light-handed manner may serve to stifle discourse and result in perceptions of favoritism (even if those perceptions are inaccurate). The community actually does a reasonably good job at managing its own trolls, and I personally hope that moderators show a great deal of restraint in locking threads, deleting threads, etc.  -- including the ones I don't like or consider trollish.  We are for the most part adults, and treating us like children is just going to make us more likely to act like children.  This is not intended as a criticism of anyone, just an observation that I hope will be considered.

To address Rill's concerns and those who've echoed them, I understand what you are saying and will always do my best to be fair in any matter that requires moderation. I'm not looking to remove content that has value to the community. But I also don't think it is too much to ask that everyone act in a civil manner when dealing with one another (and with me). And as you say, this has been primarily the case already so I don't see this as much of a change.

@The_Dude Having rules with relation to conduct should not have an effect on PVP gameplay. As SC said, every game has these sorts of rules, PVP or not. They are mostly just guidelines for common decency and exist to prevent disagreements from escalating into full blown harassment.

And again, the rules are not up for debate though I am happy to continue to answer any questions with relation to them, preferably in private message or email.

Thanks

-Luna

@Harry Just use common sense, please. I can't really take the time to go through an endless back and forth of "what if" scenarios with everyone. I'd never get anything else done. :)

to the new GM
well this community is already a living thing that has his own rules and culture.
and the community is proud of it.
try to change this culture will do no good to anyone.
instead of forcing things on us, discuss whit us.
try to work whit the flow instead of against it.
and by the way, we did not really need any community manager to begin whit.
about the private mail and PM stuff...
no way. we, the community demand transparency. 
so please dont refuse public debate. things explained behind PM are always shady and untrustworthy in illy.. do things in front of everyone's eye.
this is part of the culture here.

(EOM) Harry wrote: Just to be sure, playful banter between "in-game friend" is acceptable. I.E i can call Rill an "idiot" if it is in a joking situation. Am i right?

What about my avatar where a fat kid is being hit by bullets? by an actor whos name i forget?