Threatening Members of SWRP

[Tefka]

The following applies to Skype and SWRP.

1. Death threats, whether in jest or not, will result in an immediate suspension pending investigation. SWRP Staff reserves the right to uphold your suspension indefinitely until a proper investigation is held.

2. Threats against other members that can be interpreted as "real" or "IRL (in real life)" will result in an immediate suspension pending investigation.


I know how it is when you're joking...but if you're not careful around people who are uncomfortable with it, it will get back to us, and we (Staff) will take action.

For the victims, save logs, have witnesses, and report.

 

[Josh Dragovalor]

The fact this even has to be brought up is disgusting.

 

[Grrwunhoooll Agaburry]

Stealing my thoughts now? [member="Joshua DragonsFlame"]

But yes... Dishonor.

 

[Onrai]

Um... What recently made this something that needed to be brought up? I expected such a policy was already in place.

 

[Tefka]

Um... What recently made this something that needed to be brought up? I expected such a policy was already in place.

Just a general announcement, but you're right. It has been brought up before.

http://starwarsrp.net/topic/27232-harassing-members-off-the-website/

 

[Jak Sandrow]

A good rule of thumb I have is read it back to yourself, as if from a stranger. Would you take offense? Yes? Good! Put it up if you dare. Be seeing ya.

 

[Tefka]

4. Harassment and abusive behavior is absolutely not allowed. This includes trolling members and racial, sexist, religious, ethnic, sexual or political remarks that can be considered derogatory.

http://starwarsrp.net/page/articles.html/_/role-play-rules/general-rules-r20

 

[Fasalin]

So there are people on this forum who have to be reminded to not send people death threats?

 

[The Traveler]

[member="Tefka"] I understand here but isn't Skype kind of a bit far for enforcing Board rules and policies? I mean you tha boss, just doesn't make much sense to me to push our influence to everywhere else.

 

[Krux Mullarus]

[member="The Traveler"]

Look at it this way: If I went on skype and spammed some BS to you through PMs that you got sick of to the point where you wanted something, somewhere done to make me stop, or at least to punish me for what i'm doing, here we are.

 

[The Traveler]

[member="Knight Mullarus"] Its called the block function.

 

[Ellie Mors]

[member="Tefka"] I understand here but isn't Skype kind of a bit far for enforcing Board rules and policies? I mean you tha boss, just doesn't make much sense to me to push our influence to everywhere else.

A death threat is a very serious thing, it should be treated seriously. To turn a blind eye to something like that just because it happens on skype or AIM or something can be considered criminal neglect in the US if that other person actually ends up trying to fulfill their threat.

 

[The Traveler]

[member="Bianca"] Then if you feel that strongly towards it report it to the FBI and let them do their thing.

 

[Fasalin]

[member="The Traveler"]

What's to be gained from allowing members who send serious death threats to other members to continue to use this forum?

 

[Ilias Nytrau]

[member="The Traveler"]

It's as simple as this:

SWRP isn't just a roleplaying forum... it's a roleplaying community. Communities look out for and care for their own, and our community does extend beyond the forum itself and into Skype, predominantly. We've all been there for each other when times have been bad in our lives. Even I credit this community and its members for being there with its support when I've hit a bump in my road, as have so many others that I know.

We care, because we're human beings, and if you're saying it's none of our business to do so, to be human, then... well, I'm sorry you feel that way.

 

[Eralam]

It's really not that difficult. If you knew someone was making death threats against another writer on the board, would you want to be around them? I sincerely karking hope not.

 

[Tefka]

Tefka I understand here but isn't Skype kind of a bit far for enforcing Board rules and policies? I mean you tha boss, just doesn't make much sense to me to push our influence to everywhere else.

Most people trust me to do my job and to do it well. Part of that is being able to assess a situation for what it really is, and not for what the more dramatic members of the community would like to turn it into.

The world isn't so black and white that everyone who makes an offcolored remark gets sent to the FBI (like I think they'd do anything).

Do I think enforcing SWRP rules on Skype is a bit far? Yeah, I do. And I wish I didn't have to, but its the only thing keeping the dumber members of this community civil - because they know there can be consequences.

Is it within my right to enforce SWRP rules on SWRP members' behavior on Skype? Yeah, it is. And I wish I didn't have to exercise it.

 

[Ellie Mors]

[member="Bianca"] Then if you feel that strongly towards it report it to the FBI and let them do their thing.

I don't know how to contact the FBI, nor do I ever want to be in the situation where I need to. If someone threatens my life, I'd rather notify the community they are a part of so they do not try to do the same to others. People who act that way are a cancer, there is no excuse for that behavior.

 

[Valiens Nantaris]

Besides, for those of us outside of America I'm not sure the FBI would be much assistance.

 

[Eralam]

For those of us IN America the FBI isn't necessarily helpful.