SM Magistrate Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct is a general guideline for the Silvermoon Magistrate and all departments associating who adopt the policies. These are for the discord server, in-game community server, and any in-game group or raid that is formed during events.

=Out of Character=


 * Moon Guard Wiki pages are not dossiers and should not be used as such. Absolutely no metagaming will be allowed.
 * Don’t be a Dick. Issues such as real-world politics, religion, or other similar issues are to be kept out of community and discord chat.  If you wish to discuss these, please take it to DM’s or your own party.
 * No Shit-talking. This goes for anyone whether they have done you wrong or you don’t like a server or group.  Please take this to DM’s or your own party.
 * The Silvermoon Magistrate has the right to refuse participation with any parties at their discretion. It will be discussed thoroughly by the moderation team and all concerns will be taken into consideration with decisions.

=Role Play=


 * Metagaming: Like stated with the MG Wiki, metagaming is not allowed. This is known as OOC knowledge being used to manipulate IC situations to your advantage.  This is not okay.  If it is found, it will be addressed and you will only be given one warning.  A second talk will result in a ban from the Silvermoon Magistrate.
 * Godmoding: Like metagaming, this is not accepted and will have the same consequences. Godmoding is making another player feel your character is unreasonably overpowered.
 * IC Actions have IC Consequences: If your character starts a fight with another or does something inappropriate, the Council and leaders will react ICly. If you do not accept consequences for your actions, this will not be the group for you to participate in.
 * IC and OOC Remain Separate: A golden rule of all RPers.  Do not mix IC and OOC.

If something in the RP you are participating makes you uncomfortable OOC, tell someone. We are here to have fun and at times a subject matter explored may be uncomfortable for a variety of reasons. This is okay. Politely ask your RP partner to tone it down, or if in the case of an event, let an officer know if you need it toned down or have to leave. We want you to be comfortable and have fun, but we can’t help you if we don’t know. Don’t be afraid to speak up in whispers!

=RP Event Etiquette=


 * Do not dawdle around, grief or troll events OOC. Anyone found doing this while associating with the Silvermoon Magistrate will be reprimanded and it will be reminded to everyone afterward that we are not trolls or griefers.
 * Your character is part of government and/or military standing, thus they would need to maintain the appropriate decorum. Remember; IC actions have IC consequences.
 * If your character is being stern or rude to another, even just IC, drop that player an OOC whisper to assure them it is just IC and let them know that it is okay for them to talk to you if it makes them uncomfortable.

=Consequences=


 * Two Strike Rule: This is for those seen or known to be metagaming or godmodding. You will receive one warning before being completely disassociated with the Silvermoon Magistrate as a whole.
 * Three Strike Rule: General slip ups happen, however, they have consequences. After two slip ups (non metagaming or godmoding), you will be disassociated with the Silvermoon Magistrate as a whole.

TL;DR: Don’t be a dick. You know how to act and you know, as role players, what is expected of you. While it is okay to have a high standard for RP and your character, it is NOT okay to be an elitist jerk or to troll others when you don’t like their RP or character.

=Zero Tolerance Policy=


 * Harassment: Defined as aggressive pressure or intimidation, any who are associated with the Silvermoon Magistrate found harassing another player will be immediately disassociated.  Any member of the group is encouraged to report the harassment to blizzard and also notify the Council and another available leader online.
 * Abuse: Defined as improper usage or treatment of an entity, often to unfairly or improperly gain benefit.  Abuse comes in many form be it physical or verbal, injury, assault, violation, rape, crimes, or other types of aggression.  Unfortunately, it is a common thing with in RP communities, however, it is met with swift discipline with those in the Silvermoon Magistrate.  If you are found abusing another, you will be disassociated with immediately.  We highly encourage a victim of abuse by another member of the group to come forward to one of the council or leadership.  Your anonymity will be protected.  We also encourage you to submit the evidence of abuse to Blizzard and, in the case of real-life threats, your local police.
 * Sexual Coercion: If your RP partner has declined any form of ERP, you are expected to respect their decisions.  A person found to be persistent to the point of harassment will be immediately disassociated with and evidence coming to light will be posted.  As before, if you are the victim of sexual coercion in any form, please bring all evidence to Blizzard as well as the Council and leadership online.  Your anonymity will be protected.