9 x RuleZ - we can't do w/o them
1. Spamming isn't allowed.
2. CAPS LOCK
3. The Guild Chat is not a trade chat.
4. Begging
5. Trolling isn't allowed.
- spamming = saying the same thing twice or more in a short period of times
- Announcing the Guild Events such as games, parties, etc. before they occur isn't considered spamming.
2. CAPS LOCK
- Caps lock can be used without problems when welcoming a new member, when using an onomatopoeia (writing a sound like *BANG!*), or one or two words when emphasizing a joke or for other similar reasons.
- Caps lock should not be used as shouting over Guild Chat.
3. The Guild Chat is not a trade chat.
- but trading is encouraged. You should kindly ask for 28 Iron Ingots instead of "WTB 28 IRON INGOTS! PM ME!". You must not use caps.
- If you have more things to sell, use the forums, don't turn the Guild Chat in a Trade Chat.
4. Begging
- Is not accepted if you request free items or if you ask if "anyone has something that I may have". Have =/= Buy. Don't confuse the terms. As stated at point "3", trading is alright.
5. Trolling isn't allowed.
- troll = one who purposely and deliberately (that purpose usually being self-amusement) starts an argument in a manner which attacks others with the intention of causing maximum disruption and argument.
- Do not feed the trolls.
- If a member was kicked for a good reason, he should not be invited back by any other member
- If another member reinvites a kicked member, both are to be kicked.
7. Foul language
- We are a mature alliance and our members should act mature too.
- Foul language can be used to a certain extent:
- as long as you do not directly offend another player.
- as long as the discussion does not turn into a foul language mayhem. Nobody likes that.
- once is OK, having an F-bomb in every sentence isn't. Members who have such habits should refrain from doing so.
- If you have kids playing with you or near you it is advisable to turn your chat filter on in case you do not wish them to accidentally see foul language.
- Foul language can and should be avoided.
8. Idle discussions
- idle discussions = discussions that aren't Guild Wars related.
- Idle discussions are accepted.
- If Idle discussions turn into larger discussions they must be taken to a separate area / Outpost / Explorable Area / Team / PMs.
- Idle discussions should not force Guild Wars related discussions / questions into shadow. See the previous point.
- Reason: the Guild Chat scrolls fast and people can get ignored just as fast. We don't want that to happen.
9. Discussions that should be avoided:
- Illegal things: Drugs
- Religion
- Politics
- Sexual orientation
- Family related: lost relatives, family abuse, personal abuse
Note:
The above also apply to our voice-chat clients