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       #Post#: 7652--------------------------------------------------
       Member Rights, Member Responsibilities and Clan Rules
   DIR By: oxidative stres
       Date: August 25, 2014, 9:13 am
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       Below is the revised "Member Rights, Member Responsibilities and
       Clan Rules[/b].” We have made some minor tweaks based on your
       comments, as well as adding in a Due Process section.  I would
       like to thank Slackermedic for playing a key role in this part
       of the process.  He was kind enough to draft this section.
       Thanks Again for your constructive comments and help in moving
       this group forward.  This policy will be going into effect
       immediately and I will post a pdf version of this in the
       Downloads section.
       [b]MEMBER RIGHTS
       1.
       This includes, but is not limited to, participation in clan
       events, and the use of the Message Boards and Website Forums.
       
       2.
       ideas on the forums and in-game. It is expected that you express
       these concerns and ideas in a constructive fashion.
       
       3.
       when said information has been requested to remain private. The
       Leadership is obliged to answer all questions truthfully.
       
       4.
       respect. You are bound to treat others, in and outside the clan,
       the same.
       5.
       or anything else related to OFF. To do so, you need to post a
       poll on the General Board in the forums. If at least 40% of the
       membership votes, and 70% or more are in favor, the amendment
       will be passed on to the Leadership for implementation. Poll
       length is to be set at five (5) days. If it is not passed, it is
       not allowed to be re-posted for six (6) months, pending
       Leadership approval.
       MEMBER BEHAVIOR STANDARDS
       1.
       game. You will not spam, insult, flame, bad-mouth or troll
       players, chat channels or do anything that reflects negatively
       upon our clan's reputation.
       2.
       sexual preference, or anything considered unacceptable in real
       life, will not be tolerated. Immediate and direct action will be
       taken against those that violate this policy.
       3.
       have a thick skin and not take offense at things meant as a
       joke. However, cruel comments or harassment towards another
       player will not be tolerated. This will be punishable by either
       a warning or removal from the clan.
       4.
       players in the game, it is expected that you will discuss this
       with the other party first. Do not bring such matters to the
       Leadership unless you require mediation. We are all adults, and
       it is the belief of that clan that we conduct ourselves as such.
       5.
       dignified manner and allow Leadership to resolve the issue based
       on the information available.
       6.
       for you and everyone who plays. Do not cause stress or be
       disruptive within the clan (either in the forums or in game) for
       your own pleasure. There is to be NO DRAMA. You are in OFF to
       play with people well beyond the drama years.
       
       [b]DUE PROCESS[/b]
       1.
       a.
       private message and via private email as listed in the member’s
       profile.
       
       b. 
       charges.
       2.
       
       3.
       
       4.
       
       a.     All evidence, such as but not limited to,
       statements, messages, and emails, shall be provided or referred
       to the defending member so they have the ability to adequately
       defend themselves.
       5.
       recuse him- or herself from the judgment panel.
       6.
       a.
       b.
       c.
       7.
       discipline may be skipped at the BOD’s discretion up to and
       including removal from the clan.
       [b]RECRUITING and RECOMMENDING NEW MEMBERS
       All members are welcome to refer or recommend players to OFF.
       Understand that when doing so, you and they are representing us,
       and any recruits you refer or recommend should be a good fit for
       the group, based on the ideals set forth in our Mission
       Statement.
       BASIC CLAN REGULATIONS
       1.
       
       2.
       or at least the key threads in the important boards. This will
       keep you up-to-date on our activities, and is an ideal info
       sharing tool.
       3.
       if an OFF member comes online and requests to party/platoon, you
       should make room for them. Be courteous and respond to requests
       rather than ignore a member. A simple yes or no goes a long way
       to avoid alienating anyone. Alternatively, you may set your
       Party settings to "Private" if running a Non-OFF platoon or
       party.
       4.
       of topics covered by WGA NDA's (Non-Disclosure Agreements), nor
       of anyone's involvement in WGA programs or employment.
       5.
       "Recruit" for the first 30 days. After which, they will be
       designated as  "Member". All  Members have access to all General
       Information, Clan Information and portions of the Training
       Barracks Sections. Promotions to Sr. Members status will occur
       quarterly (Sept. 1, Dec. 1, Mar 1 and June 1).  Promotions are
       based on forum participation, game participation/platooning,
       time served, and many other factors. Do not fret if you do not
       see you name on the promotion list. It will be soon with time
       and participation.
       
       6.
       clan and be in OFF at the same time. We request that if you are
       a registered member of another clan that you promptly advise a
       Staff Member of your status within their group (whether forum
       browser or an actual clan member) and your intentions regarding
       your membership within OFF.  All members are, and always will
       be, free to platoon and play with whomever they choose. However,
       if it is discovered that you are registered with another
       clan/group, and have not advised a Staff or Board Member, it
       will be considered grounds for suspension of your profile until
       such time as you can be contacted and your status confirmed.
       ***Players that have issues with these rules, or who break these
       rules, will be dealt with openly by a group of Staff and/or
       Board Members. There are no dictators here. ALL issues that
       require voting will have at least 7 (seven) people involved. We
       will work with you to find the root cause of the issue and then
       deal with it appropriately at the discretion of OFF Staff.
       ***Repeated warning/violations of these rules may be cause for
       cancellation of your membership in OFF. Please see a Staff or
       Board Member via PM with any concerns.
       [/b]
       #Post#: 7654--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Member Rights, Member Responsibilities and Clan Rules
   DIR By: Panz3rChief
       Date: August 25, 2014, 9:22 am
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       Looks good. One comment on this one:
       2.  Regularly visit and read these forums boards, or at least
       the key threads in the important boards. This will keep you
       up-to-date on our activities, and is an ideal info sharing tool.
       It's in the regulations and feels more like a guideline type
       thing to me. Regularly is a bit ambiguous. Not everyone is
       active in the forums and people could get activity info and
       other announcement type info while platooning as the big stuff
       tends to be discussed while waiting to get into games (we have
       lots of 5 minute waits now with the 7's  :sad:). So they may not
       need to visit the forums that much.
       Just a thought.
       #Post#: 7656--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Member Rights, Member Responsibilities and Clan Rules
   DIR By: xllevsllx
       Date: August 25, 2014, 9:29 am
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       Can you also post the regulations to which the board members
       must follow, so that we can have fully disclosure on all rules.
       I refer to the internal processes adopted for example, voting on
       disciplining a member etc
       #Post#: 7657--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Member Rights, Member Responsibilities and Clan Rules
   DIR By: faethor47
       Date: August 25, 2014, 9:37 am
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       Successful communication is based on setting clear expectations
       and this does just that.
       Very acceptable to me.
       Thanks.
       #Post#: 7658--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Member Rights, Member Responsibilities and Clan Rules
   DIR By: oxidative stres
       Date: August 25, 2014, 9:39 am
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       --- Quote from: xllevsllx link ---
       >
       > Can you also post the regulations to which the board members
       must follow, so that we can have fully disclosure on all rules.
       >
       > I refer to the internal processes adopted for example, voting
       on disciplining a member etc
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Evs, here it is.
       ***Players that have issues with these rules, or who break these
       rules, will be dealt with openly by a group of Staff and/or
       Board Members. There are no dictators here. ALL issues that
       require voting will have at least 7 (seven) people involved. We
       will work with you to find the root cause of the issue and then
       deal with it appropriately at the discretion of OFF Staff.
       #Post#: 7664--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Member Rights, Member Responsibilities and Clan Rules
   DIR By: Dry0atmeal
       Date: August 25, 2014, 9:44 am
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       Looks good... just 1 thing, rule #1... does this also mean ALL
       members will have full access to the boards... I know Jr members
       don't gave access to certain parts of the forum... and of course
       restricting access on the supertester portion based on NDA.
       Other than that you guys did a good job.
       :bash:
       #Post#: 7675--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Member Rights, Member Responsibilities and Clan Rules
   DIR By: oxidative stres
       Date: August 25, 2014, 9:48 am
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       --- Quote from: Dry0atmeal link ---
       >
       > Looks good... just 1 thing, rule #1... does this also mean ALL
       members will have full access to the boards... I know Jr members
       don't gave access to certain parts of the forum... and of course
       restricting access on the supertester portion based on NDA.
       Other than that you guys did a good job.
       > :bash:
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       There are a couple of things we are working on related to this.
       Hopefully it si something we can bring to the group soon.
       #Post#: 7678--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Member Rights, Member Responsibilities and Clan Rules
   DIR By: xllevsllx
       Date: August 25, 2014, 9:51 am
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       thanks Ox
       just to clarify, what are the issues which don't require a vote
       ?
       #Post#: 7682--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Member Rights, Member Responsibilities and Clan Rules
   DIR By: ta2dflip
       Date: August 25, 2014, 9:58 am
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       Looks good. Is this going to be posted in a new recruit folder
       and be mandatory agreement before allowing any form of
       membership? If you want this in a form fillable pdf that states
       by typing your name and dating it you agree to the terms and
       conditions set forth in this document and you can send it in an
       email, let me know and you'll have it in about 10 minutes.
       #Post#: 7684--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Member Rights, Member Responsibilities and Clan Rules
   DIR By: Nahwasntme
       Date: August 25, 2014, 9:58 am
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       The only question I would have relates to the 40% 70% voting
       change rule. Do 40% of the clan visit regularly ?
       I think that should be addressed anyway. A members required
       activity level on the site should be made clear, even if it only
       twice a month.  Being in a clan is not just getting a big FR
       list and platooning.
       The 70% seems a little steep, maybe 60% , that's how I feel,
       others will no doubt feel differently.
       Happy tanking !!
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