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Need the staff to take care of business re expectations on a bugged mob.

Until they do, making an agreement to cheat (exploiting a known bug) in a way that's more convenient is really pretty bankrupt. (Ignore this and proceed below if I've missed something here re staff statements.)

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But I don't really blame anyone for taking this approach. Not picking on you, Detoxx or anyone trying to get stuff figured out. It's part of a larger problem. We have some pretty robust raid rules here. But they're not always followed and much less often enforced. And it seems the enforcement is either wildly inconsistent or purely whimsical - not to mention not very timely.

Further, the notion of "Fraps or it didn't happen" is pretty absurd in its own right when you're talking consistent enforcement or deterrence - which, not so coincidentally, seem to be the drivers for having rules at all.

In brief (and I'm not known for that), if the rules that we're asked to follow are not enforced consistently, swiftly, and with some real teeth (heavy enough to deter), there's no point in having raid rules or server rules at all.

That's on the gods (small g) of the server. Not speaking for Omni or CSG here but someone who has been around a while:

Staff, figure out what kind of support you can give to the raid scene. Write rules that you're able to enforce given that level of support. Be consistent. And quick. And harsh enough to get the outcomes you want. And communicate those outcomes up front. If you want chaos and drama, tell us straight up. If you want something smoother, figure out rules and enforcement mechanisms that are both consistent and commensurate with your staffing abilities.