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Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: Virage on June 12, 2002, 07:28:26 PM
Can't hold anyone to a standard that doesnt exist.
Title: Your are in violation of the Code of Conduct
Post by: Drunky on June 12, 2002, 07:45:55 PM
#1 rule of the Code of Conduct ...

Don't make fun of the Code of Conduct!!!

No beer for you for one week :p

Drunky
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: Heinkel on June 12, 2002, 07:48:11 PM
It's a symbolic thing... :)
Title: Re: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: SOB on June 12, 2002, 11:35:07 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Virage
Can't hold anyone to a standard that doesnt exist.


On the other hand, according to the TOS, HTC can boot whoever they feel like, whenever they feel like, while not being tied down by set rules.

If you're worried about yourself being booted, here's a good rule of thumb:  Don't be a jackprettythang and you won't have any problems.  Easy enough.


SOB
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: Weave on June 13, 2002, 02:21:59 AM
That's fine on the surface SOB, only problem is some people's defination of what constitutes a jackprettythang. :rolleyes:
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: FDutchmn on June 13, 2002, 03:52:58 AM
Quote
Originally posted by Weave
That's fine on the surface SOB, only problem is some people's defination of what constitutes a jackprettythang. :rolleyes:


I think SOB's message is clear.  If you want to play around in the "grey area", go right ahead.  But that is going to be subject to review by HTC, as per TOS and Rules of Conduct and HTC would act as they see fit. (obviously subject to mood swings by Pyro, mind you, and take that into account.)

As a player in this community, I would ask that players just be polite, considerate, and respective of others, plainly because, I would not want HTC to spend unnecessary resource into going after players who intentionally challenge this "short coming" in this standard.  Best yet, it would be best if we could resolve it amongst ourselves (dreaming I know).

If you go out of line by accident, all it takes is "I am sorry" or "Excuse me".  To behave as a mature member of a community, really, is that too much to ask for?
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: tofri at work on June 13, 2002, 04:15:00 AM
If there would be adminstrators, who could kick out misbehaving players,
some of our best pilots would be in great trouble:D
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: SOB on June 13, 2002, 09:07:52 AM
Like Fduchmn said Weave...the only definition that matters is that of HTC.
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: K West on June 13, 2002, 09:16:16 AM
"mood swings by Pyro"

No such thing.  I mean that in a good way, but seriously too. :)

He's got to be the most consistant person I've seen running an online venue.

 Westy
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: FDutchmn on June 13, 2002, 10:49:57 AM
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Originally posted by K West
"mood swings by Pyro"

No such thing.  I mean that in a good way, but seriously too. :)

He's got to be the most consistant person I've seen running an online venue.

 Westy



Ya know what I mean, Westy... right? ;)  these guys are gonna whine that non-written stuff is too subjective for them.  My point is take that into account!
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: Ghosth on June 13, 2002, 11:01:53 AM
3 simple rules gentlemen.

1 Don't tell anyone how to play the game, its their money, they can play it any way they like.

2 Treat others like you'd like to be treated. Respect & consideration for everyone goes a LONG way. Yes even the guy who just shot you down.

3 Talk like you have a innocent 6 yr old on your lap. Because even if YOU don't someone else may have. And if you had a sweet little 6 year old girl would you talk like that in front of her? Really?
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: K West on June 13, 2002, 11:06:20 AM
Agreed! :)

(both to FDutchman and Ghosth)

Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: zipity on June 13, 2002, 11:14:01 AM
Here here...absolute agree with GhostH...the squad I'm in has taken to controlling language on the squad channel for that very reason.  When the area voice channel came on-line with v1.09 I personally took to getting the kids out of the room when I log on.

(granted some of that is so they won't hear what I say when I get shot down but I don't hit my mic button to broadcast it to others.)
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: Wanker on June 13, 2002, 11:34:54 AM
Amen Ghosth!


But the realist inside of me realizes that not everyone who has an account is a rational, thinking person. So while those of us who do have morals and ethics about sportsmanship, respect for self and respect for others, etc...there are those who do not.

The sooner HTC gets rid of them, the better for all of us, IMO.

I'm sure someone will come along and say "I pay my $15, so I can say whatever I want!". Those are the people who HTC needs to credit their account and boot them out the arena door.
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: Turbot on June 13, 2002, 12:21:43 PM
There are plenty or 10 and 12 year olds too - probably even younger ones about.  They really dont really need to hear/see alot of this stuff in MA either, do they?
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: AKDejaVu on June 13, 2002, 12:52:14 PM
Channel 1: AH SUCKS AND HTC ISN'T DOING A THING TO FIX IT!

10 minutes later...

Channel 1: Why did I get muted?

10 minutes later...

Code of Conduct Policy thread.

The reason things  aren't clearly defined as far as "code of conduct" goes is simple.. the second you define it you give people a limit to push things too.  And they will.

AKDejaVu
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: ZXMAW on June 13, 2002, 01:53:13 PM
As a player in this community, I would ask that players just be polite, considerate, and respective of others, plainly because, I would not want HTC to spend unnecessary resource into going after players who intentionally challenge this "short coming" in this standard.  Best yet, it would be best if we could resolve it amongst ourselves (dreaming I know).

If you go out of line by accident, all it takes is "I am sorry" or "Excuse me".  To behave as a mature member of a community, really, is that too much to ask for? [/B][/QUOTE]


Well said FDutchmn

ZX
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: cajun on June 13, 2002, 02:32:13 PM
I agree 100% Ghosth!
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: lazs2 on June 13, 2002, 02:37:31 PM
It's their game.   they should be able to kick out anyone they want and not offer any explanations.    
lazs
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: lazs2 on June 13, 2002, 02:40:30 PM
course if it was my game.... I would start thinning the ranks by kicking out anyone caught possesing knee pads.
lazs
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: Yeager on June 13, 2002, 02:53:53 PM
Missed ya lazs, where ya been ;)
Title: Code of Conduct Policy
Post by: NoBaddy on June 13, 2002, 03:23:09 PM
There are really only a few things in the CoC that will getcha nailed. Profanity, overt harassment and pissin' off HT :D . As for tryin' to win the Miss Congenialty award....BAH...HUMBUG!! Salute an enemy for a well fought battle? Sure, but, don't afraid to give in to the "Hate" sometimes. Of course the ease with which folks can country ho makes the "Hate" tough to develope (decided lack of country loyalty in AH). As it is now, the "Hate" is usually only  manifest via complaints about headons, La7's and Niki's. Occassionally, a few gems do appear. But, the limited variety of subject matter does make them rare :( . Maybe in the future we will have a better developed sense of the "Hate" ;)


All you wouldbe Hate mongers, try to be creative and entertaining. Remember, the whole world is watching :D .

Virage...
When it comes to a lack of standards in the CoC, one thing to remember is that this is not a democracy. It is a benign dictatorship. Dictators make up the rules as they go along, all us peons can ask for is some consistancy :D