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Change of Pace; This is how we're doing things now.
Topic Started: Aug 5 2010, 08:22 PM (120 Views)
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Hello everyone. I'm Archie, known as Archlord Pie on FunOrb. For those of you who don't know what happened, just PM me or one of the Diamond Muffins and we can tell you the part that matters. The tl;dr version is that the clan was moved and the rules and upper end of the clan were reorganized for the sake of the clan. Now that we're finishing up the transition, here are the rules that I and the other Diamonds agreed to have:

Rule 1: NO INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT.
Explanation: Jagex keeps things at a PG-13 level, so for simplicity's sake we're following the same guidelines. If it'd get you banned there, it'll get you banned here.
Example: Some random noob posts naked boobs, he gets banned. The guy with a bikini girl in his post doesn't (and by bikini, I mean she's covered).

Rule 2: NO FLAMING.
Explanation: Nobody likes a flame war, especially the people who have to put it out. We all need to respect each other here, and part of that is simply not flaming others.
Example: Chooby the Nooby gets banned for barging into Wii's Scorpion build thread and cussing him out for kicking his butt in a Lost match earlier that day.

Rule 3: NO LINKING TO INAPPROPRIATE CONTENT.
Explanation: If you can't post it outright, you can't link to it either. This INCLUDES links with a warning provided.
Example: A pair of pornbots show up on Steel Muffins one day. The first one just starts throwing random links everywhere and gets banned. The second one keeps his posts confined to one thread and also mentions that the links contain "adult material". He also gets banned.

Rule 4: NO IMPERSONATION OF LEADERS OR MEMBERS.
Explanation: Confusion is fun, but only in Pokemon. Causing it on our forum results in innocent people getting hurt, which is NOT something we want.
Example: An Iron Muffin feels like being funny, so he logs into the chatbox under the name of "Archeh" and promptly gets banned.

Rule 5: PLEASE PUT THREADS IN THE APPROPRIATE FORUM.
Explanation: Even though a lot of us are teens and thus know how much fun organized messes are, we want our forum looking nice and tidy just in case Jagex considers us for Gold/Platinum fansite status. Plus it's a lot easier on the mods if you just put your threads where they belong.
Example: That epic screenie you just got belongs in the Steel Sentinels Multimedia forum. Consequently, if you have a pic of a shoop dah whoop face blowing Albion's head off, please keep it in the Non-Steel Sentinels Multimedia forum.

Rule 6: NO ABUSE OF POWERS.
Explanation: This one's directed specifically at those ranked Adamant and higher. If you're going to use your mod powers, make sure you have a good reason to do so, and by good, I don't mean for selfish and personal advantages.
Example: Fixing a poll for some clueless n00b is OK. Banning someone because they don't like you isn't.

Rule 7: NO SPAMMING.
Explanation: Spam is disgusting IRL, and it's especially disgusting on the internet. Not even the almighty chocolate chip muffin can get rid of its lousy aftertaste, so please, just don't spam.
Example: Posting SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER SO YOU WANNA LIVE IN THE LAND DOWN UNDER is a one-way ticket out of here.

Rule 8: PICK YOUR AVATAR AND SIGNATURE WISELY.
Explanation: Rule 1 applies here, and we're going to be even more strict than normal here. These ARE seen by everyone who reads one of your posts, after all.
Example: STG's old sig is a no-no. If you don't know what that was, PM Darrell and he can explain it.

^^^And those are the rules. We aren't going to be TOO strict about them, but repeated infractions will result in bans, so please just follow the rules and we can all get along.

As far as our current power system works, we're keeping the bottom end of the clan (Titanium down) the way it was, except in the case of Iron Muffins. All new recruits will be ranked at Iron Muffin for their first 3 days in the clan. After those 3 days have passed, they will be promoted based on a combination of their skill in Steel Sentinels and the dedication to the clan they've shown in the 3 days they've been here. Steel, Alloy, and Titanium Muffins are the rank-and-file members of the clan. A majority of members will be found here.

Once you make it to Platinum, you're in the top half of the clan and have access to the Platinum-Only forums. This is as high as most people will get. If/When the clan grows enough to require a greater moderator presence on these forums, one or more Platinum Muffins will be promoted to Adamant Muffins at the sole discretion of the Alpha Muffin. If you do not wish to be promoted, you can opt out and the Alpha Muffin will pick someone else.

Adamant Muffins are the global moderators here. They have access to the Mod/Admin forums as well as full power over bans and whatnot, so if one tells you to stop doing something, listen to them. If you have a problem with an Adamant's decision, PM the Alpha or one of the Diamond Muffins and we'll look into it. Besides mod powers, Adamants also hold the tie-breaking vote in deadlocks as illustrated below.

Diamond Muffins are the administrators here. They have all the powers of an Adamant Muffin plus access to the Admin Control Panel. There will always be 3 Diamond Muffins. If one needs to quit the position for whatever reason, then they will nominate an Adamant Muffin to take their place. The Alpha and the other 2 Diamonds will vote on the matter, and a 2/3 vote will accept the new Diamond. Diamond Muffins have the power to make important decisions independent of each other and the Alpha Muffin, but these decisions can be vetoed without support from the other Diamonds.

The Alpha Muffin is in name and power the head of the clan. They have veto power over the Diamond Muffins and control over promotions to Adamant Muffin. However, their power is NOT unlimited. A unanimous vote from the Diamonds can override any veto the Alpha chooses to make, while a 2/3 vote from them will veto any decision the Alpha makes with no hope of override. In that case, the third Diamond must make a decision. If they support the other Diamonds, the veto is secure. If they side with the Alpha, however, then the court is deadlocked and the issue will be brought before the Adamant Muffins to vote. If the Alpha Muffin must leave his position, he will nominate a Diamond Muffin to replace him. This Diamond Muffin will then make a topic in the News/Announcements forum about the replacement with a poll. This poll will have 2 options: Yay or Nay, and will be open to the entire clan to vote. After 3 days, if over half the votes are Yays, the Diamond will be promoted.

If you have any questions, PM me or one of the Diamonds and we'll be glad to answer them.

Below is the original spiel I posted on the old forums about this, titled 5 Easy Steps to fixing this clan.
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First step: Promote Blood to a rank above Diamond. I'd call this Alpha Muffin and use the Conqueror achievement for the icon.

Second step: Promote someone from Adamant to Diamond so we have 3 Diamonds.

Third step: Relegation of powers. The Alpha Muffin and the 3 Diamond Muffins act independent of each other. However, the Alpha Muffin has veto power over any and all actions of the Diamonds. The Diamonds can override a veto with a unanimous vote. Consequently, any action taken by the Alpha can be vetoed with a 2/3 vote from the Diamonds. If the third Diamond sides with the Alpha, the issue is then brought before the Adamant Muffins to vote on it.

Fourth step: Replacements. Obviously we won't always be here to run the clan, so having a system to pull up new leaders is required. In the case of the Alpha Muffin, s/he will nominate one of the existing Diamonds. If they accept the nomination, then the entire clan will vote on whether or not they want the Diamond in question to be promoted. 50% is required to pass and become the new leader. As far as replacing Diamonds go, the Diamond who's leaving will nominate someone from the Adamants to take their place. The Alpha and the other 2 Diamonds each get 1 vote in this case, with 2 being required to have the nomination go through. The Alpha holds sole power over which Platinums move up to Adamant, and all other promotions are handled as they are now.

Fifth step: Invitations. People from other clans must be approved by the Alpha and all 3 Diamonds before they're allowed to participate in the chatbox and other clan-related activities. They'll have all the privileges and rights of a Titanium Muffin.

To summarize my plan:
Iron-Titanium remain the way they are now.
Platinums are eligible for promotion to Adamant should the Alpha Muffin so desire.
Adamants remain mods, with the additional responsibility to break deadlocks as listed above and added eligibility to be promoted to Diamond if needed.
Diamonds gain veto power and overriding power, plus the responsibility of assisting the Alpha in managing the upper end of the clan. There must ALWAYS be 3 of them.
The Alpha is the leader. His opinion holds the most sway among the top 4 and he has 100% control over Platinum-to-Adamant promotions.
 
Stew
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Amazing job archie
 
TehFrewbNoob
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I thought the forum rules shouldn't be in a news post... I wanted it to be something like the code of conduct in the funorb forums
Edited by TehFrewbNoob, Aug 5 2010, 10:57 PM.
 
leonheart720
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very nice job archie :)
 
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TehFrewbNoob
Aug 5 2010, 10:56 PM
I thought the forum rules shouldn't be in a news post... I wanted it to be something like the code of conduct in the funorb forums
Your wish has been granted; welcome to the code of conduct people. It is located inside every forum category at the top.
 
Error404


Well, what can I say?
Enable the rules module in the ACP and change the terms and conditions, then we might show them on registration.
 
Satan

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First step: Promote Blood to a rank above Diamond. I'd call this Alpha Muffin and use the Conqueror achievement for the icon.
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Mhhm...
 
Antii - Viirus
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Nice archie :)
 
katana098


Wait- wha.... How come you and darrell are deleted?
 
Error404


One word: Hell
 
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