RULES.

[nextnightmods]

RULES

• Don't be a dick. The universal rule, and kind of goes without saying, but do unto others, etc. We're all adults here (or hopefully very mature teenagers), so please act accordingly.


• Watch your language in OOC discussions in all official GPSL channels (plurk, ooc posts, pms, memes). This doesn't mean you can't swear, it means don't be insensitive. No slurs, and no off-color jokes about things that a person can't change or that are an inherent part of them. Just remember that you're engaging with a community, and that what you say should be appropriate for a game environment.


• OOC =/= IC. Try not to take things personally that happen in character, and avoid bringing OOC grudges or issues into the GPSL. Similarly, try not to let negative CR affect your OOC interactions. Remember, the opinions of a character are not necessarily those of the player, and the actions of a character are not necessarily condoned by the player, either.


• Godmodding and infomodding are strictly prohibited. You may not dictate how another player's character behaves or reacts, and you may not use strictly OOC knowledge in IC interactions.


• Communication is key. If you plan to do something IC that could affect other players' characters, positive, neutral, or negative, please communicate with them beforehand.


• Respect all permissions posts. We require them for a reason. Also, if someone opts out of certain (or all) interactions with your character, keep to it, even if you don't understand why. The other person does not owe you an explanation.


• Use CWs for common triggers. This includes things like graphic violence, discussions of abuse or assault, suicidal ideation, self harm, etc. There's no rule against this content in-game, just make sure you mark it so that nobody is surprised. The mods will do the same for event posts. If in doubt, slap a CW on it just in case.


• Please CW all graphic sexual content. On that note, rape plots are banned. Sexual content with characters under the age of 16 is also banned.


• The Next Night has a three-strikes policy with regard to serious rule-breaking, and the mods reserve the right to ban or remove players for severe or repeated infractions. Serious enough rule-breaking may trigger an immediate ban, skipping the three strikes entirely. (This would include things like abuse or harassment, but is ultimately up to mod discretion.)


• The mods reserve the right to ban or reprimand players at their discretion. This includes instances not covered by these rules, but which constitute a detriment to the GPSL or to others. We also reserve the right to pre-ban players who have a proven track record for ignoring these rules in other games or communities, or for generally causing discomfort and drama with other players.


• IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES WITH OTHER PLAYERS THAT YOU CANNOT RESOLVE, PLEASE BRING IT TO THE MODS ASAP. We don't mind being pulled in if it's serious, so you won't be bothering us. Of course, we encourage players to attempt to problem solve on their own, but if you feel uncomfortable doing so, have tried and failed, or are otherwise unable to, do not hesitate to come to us. If you would like to inform us of a certain situation without asking for intervention, that's also encouraged. As mods, we like to be in the loop, and we can't solve problems we aren't aware of.


• In order to officially "report" another player for bad behavior, you must have proof. Basically, you need screencaps. This is to prevent anyone from abusing the system. Additionally, there's a statute of limitations: infractions can only be reported if they occurred within the last week, or, in the case of ongoing issues, a new development has to have occurred within the past week. Anyone reporting another player and asking the mods to take action must be willing to have their name attached.

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