Here is the skinny.
I get that y'all like RP. Heck, i even indulge from time to time, but, we cannot have RP on every post for every topic here. Some things are just sacred.
So, on this post, i suggest a guideline to RP in the forum.
Consider this a compromise between the no RP crowd, and the Pro RP crowd. The text of the guidelines follows as such
[quote][b]Section 1: Definitions[/b]
Hereby, RP is defined to mean Role Play. Role Play constitutes taking on a character in-order to participate in a game and participating in a Role Playing game.
Gimmicks are defined as a signature or pervasive character theme affected by the poster that is central to the identity of the poster but does not include the a form of game performed as an extension of the gimmick.
Game is defined to be a series of events, imagined or real, that are artificially undertaken as a form of sport or fun.
Artificial is defined as not naturally occurring or existing, or something or some one that is engineered to happen or exist outside of natural events and processes.
[b]Section 2: Mandates[/b]
Roleplaying post hereafter must be denoted with either, Role Play or a similar term in the title of the post, or a rolepaying tag.
If a post is lacking the appropriate designation, its is assumed to not be a RP post and Roleplaying is not allowed.
[b]Subsection 2: Gimmicks[/b]
Gimmicks, as defined shall not be effected by this bill, unless the gimmick devolves into a form of roleplay, that shall be determined by whether or not the gimmick is used more so than the express definition of a gimmick and or becomes a form of a game.
[b]Section 3: Enactment, certification and timeline.[/b]
these guidlines will come into effect immediately after an affirmative certification. Certification is determined by the results equaling a majority of votes on one particular side after three days or if the total votes exceed 120
[b]Amendment 1: Religion and Politics
[/b][b]Section 1:[/b]
Religious posts are hear-by defined as post in which the merits of any religion are debated as part of the main text of the post.
Religion is defined as a system of beliefs that which people live their lives by.
Political posts are defined as any post in which politics or anything in regards to politics is discussed
Politics is defined as the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power.
regards is defined as about or related to.
Satire is defined as he use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.
AMA is defined as Ask Me Anything
[b]Section Two: Mandates.[/b]
Hereafter, any post in regards to politics or religion shall now have to be properly labeled as such within the title or tags of the post. Politics and religion shall not be talked about in non political posts.
[b]Subsection 1: Satire.[/b]
Posts that are satirical in nature are require no more than a satire tag, or any tag derivative of that
[b]Subsection 2: AMA.[/b]
Seeing how AMA means ask me anything, no further designation is needed.
[b]Section 3: Ratification[/b]
This amendment shall go into effect as soon as ratified as provided in the main bill
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in summary, roleplay should not be on non roleplay posts, gimmicks are left out
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Petition for users to do whatever the f*ck they want because you’re not the boss of me.