A Proposed Code of Ethics for Gameroom Mafia Players

[Sasaki Kojiro]

I do somewhat agree. Perhaps a rule like "only 2 posts per day once you're dead".

[Redleg]

I do somewhat agree. Perhaps a rule like "only 2 posts per day once you're dead".

That sounds good - that will force the dead to think about what they post.

[Andres]

I do somewhat agree. Perhaps a rule like "only 2 posts per day once you're dead".

Why limit it to the dead?

Maybe this would be better: 5 posts per day for the living - 2 posts per day for the dead.

Just my

EDIT: a code of ethics is a very good idea, the only problem is, it's only ethics = it cannot be enforced. Why don't make it rules for every mafia game with the possibility for the host to permit exceptions? Every mafia host begins or ends his opening post with a link to the "general rules for every mafia game" and points out the exceptions on the general rules: for example: "in this game, it's allowed to quote pm's". If you make it "rules" like in "forum rules", the moderators have the possibility to send warnings to those who violate them, making it more likely that people will obey these rules.

[Sasaki Kojiro]

Why limit it to the dead?

Maybe this would be better: 5 posts per day for the living - 2 posts per day for the dead.

Just my

EDIT: a code of ethics is a very good idea, the only problem is, it's only ethics = it cannot be enforced. Why don't make it rules for every mafia game with the possibility for the host to permit exceptions? Every mafia host begins or ends his opening post with a link to the "general rules for every mafia game" and points out the exceptions on the general rules: for example: "in this game, it's allowed to quote pm's". If you make it "rules" like in "forum rules", the moderators have the possibility to send warnings to those who violate them, making it more likely that people will obey these rules.

5 posts a day for the living would remove the ability to debate. I don't think the dead should be able to debate, just state an opinion once in a while.

As for your edit:

In general I think it's better to enforce the game rules within the structure of the game itself. Violation of rules = WoG, banned from future games, etc.

[Seamus Fermanagh]

Andres:

As I see it, this code is the step needed to provide that framework.

Step One = Host's own rules, enforced by WoG (and "you can't play with me again for egregious stuff)

Step Two = Host notifies Mod that so-and-so is out of line, breaching the ethics code, and not responsive to correction. THEN Mod steps in.

We want this to be a gaming forum not a policing forum after all.

[Dutch_guy]

I agree with everything but the ban on PM quotes, like GeneralH, I'm of the opinion that people should be / or could be held accountable for everything they post - in the thread, or through PM. Not knowing who to trust adds to the flavour, the problem with paraphrasing is that denying it would be pretty simple. A mere ''I didn't do it'' would probably work, especially coming from a somewhat influential player.

Also, almost forgot about this, I don't think we should enforce a ban on the speaking from the dead. The spamming from the dead, however, should be punished like all other spam. I see, and I know the initial poster agrees, no problem with constructive debate from the grave, and the non-spammers should not be punished for a few select spammers who make such a rule necessary.

[Pannonian]

Also, almost forgot about this, I don't think we should enforce a ban on the speaking from the dead. The spamming from the dead, however, should be punished like all other spam. I see, and I know the initial poster agrees, no problem with constructive debate from the grave, and the non-spammers should not be punished for a few select spammers who make such a rule necessary.

I rather like the suggestion of deleting The_Stranger's account and forcing him to use The_Don, starting with a postcount of 1, with whatever warnings the TS account had racked up. Read the Hello Y'All thread in the Entrance room for more details.

[The Stranger]

I agree... only this onme thing...

I will not quote from a private message or from a chat log in the main thread of a mafia game and will not do so in private messages, e-mails, or other communications with anyone who was not originally a party to that message or chat.

does that mean you can't use PM's as evidence?

[Andres]

Andres:

As I see it, this code is the step needed to provide that framework.

Step One = Host's own rules, enforced by WoG (and "you can't play with me again for egregious stuff)

Step Two = Host notifies Mod that so-and-so is out of line, breaching the ethics code, and not responsive to correction. THEN Mod steps in.

We want this to be a gaming forum not a policing forum after all.

You speak wise Seamus

That's indeed a better idea, one which fits the spirit of the gameroom better then mine.