Subject: The PPC Constitution
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Posted on: 2014-11-02 21:51:00 UTC

Article 2. Do Not Flame. There is a distinct difference between 'I don't agree with your opinion and I think that your theory is factually wrong' and 'You're an idiot and your opinion is built on lies and stupidity'. If you find that you're hurling insults around, just stop.

--I consider what has been said about Ekyl to be in violation of this. It could be open for debate, but that's where I am seeing it.

Article 3. Jokes about subjects such as rape, murder, abuse, bigotry and mental health issues will not be tolerated. These topics are considered to be Unfunny and 'it was just a joke!' will not be an accepted argument or excuse under any circumstances.

There have been so many violations of this one. He was warned multiple times in IRC for this type thing before being banned for it. (He used the name Sheeep on IRC). He's been warned repeatedly in threads on the Board for this one. He has never, to my knowledge, said he'd actually stop doing it or expressed any understanding of why there is disapproval for it. If I'm wrong and he has actually shown this, I'd like to see a link to it posted.

Article 4. People engaged in any violation of the Constitution, particularly Articles 1 & 2 will be given at least one actual chance to stop and apologise. Telling someone to shut up because their opinion is unwanted does not constitute a chance. Giving someone a chance means informing them their behavior is wrong or unwanted according to our Constitution and why, as per Article 9.

Iximaz was very blunt here with this. Others (VM, hS, July, Neshomeh, doctorlit, Desdenelle, and Phobos) have all been rather polite and used more words, but basically said he should stop and change direction. The best that has been given is a "Sorry, I'm immature." Followed by a great deal more of the same behavior.

Article 7. If someone says something that seems offensive, but you’re not sure exactly what they meant, ASK them first, before jumping down their throats. Astonishingly enough, most people aren’t out to offend anyone. (If they are being deliberately insulting, believe me, you’ll have a lot of backup.) Don't be afraid to ask what someone meant- it isn't silly to want the full facts.

I'm fairly sure that it has been stated pretty clearly by 7.65x54R that insult is exactly what he did mean.

Article 12. The PPC community is kid-, family- and work-friendly — make sure it stays that way. That means no cursing, no graphic violence, sex or whatever. If you feel you have to break this rule, please give a specific warning (and remember, just because you don’t have a problem with something, doesn’t mean others won’t). The PPC shared universe is also kid-, family- and work-friendly, but in this case the rule is to warn for anything that raises your rating, rather than necessarily cutting it out.

This has been a repeated, repeated issue, and even after the large thread just a couple of days ago, he said this:

You want to see my flamer side too? hint: If I can think of disturbing acts of sexual violence on a whim when perfectly calm, do you really want to see what I think of when angry?


It seems like a lot of people have been very kind and put in a lot of effort toward helping 7.65x54R fit in with the community and grow as a person and writer, but that he may not ready for growth at this point in time.




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