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Originally Posted by getsome
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The dynamic rules of the server and how they are enforced is the big challenge.
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I think that part of the problem is that there is no central source for what the most current rules are. Sure, GM's post some rulings/decisions and the like, and we also have the codified server rules (which are not always updated in light of the newest change), but we can all find past or present rulings that are contrary.
At the risk of soapboxing:
Whenever something new is passed down, we, as a community, need to help define it by discussing and seeking clarity from the GM's. We all know they can be scarce on the forums, but I honestly believe that the staff wants to engage us and if we stopped complaining about them in RnF and Server Chat that we might see more engagement.
Everyone here can help. When you see an inconsistent ruling, or think the rules should change,
talk about it instead of fighting in RnF about it.
I've found that the most successful thing you can do is make a point, and back it up with citations. The advanced search feature on the forums is really easy to use and extremely helpful. Respectfully pointing out a crappy or inconsistent ruling is a lot more effective than capslocking in RnF. For example, (
http://www.project1999.org/forums/sh...7&postcount=33) I'm sometimes poked at because I like to post a lot of links and split hairs over really trivial (and sometimes stupid) points. But I do it because its bait. By drawing out the staff with honest concerns we could get a lot more done. I understand that a lot of people are very upset over the recent rulings about punishing people who abuse IP exemptions. Everyone has an absolute right and a reason to be upset about it. It's clearly a broken situation, but no matter how much we hate or like someone, the back and forth isn't the best thing to do if you want change.
If we really want something done, we need to start having more discussions and respectful reminders about why the rules are broken and how they might be improved.