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--- harassment_policy [2016/06/08 09:10] – ladyleopard
+++ harassment_policy [2016/06/17 12:14] – azmariadei
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-====== Harassment Policy ======
+====== Harassment and Discrimination Policy ======
   * The Split World Alliance prides itself on being a friendly, welcoming environment for simmers of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, ethnicity, religion, age, experience, or sexual orientation. We fully expect that all members of the Alliance be friendly to each other when participating in out of character areas. If you cannot be kind to someone, it is better not to say anything until you are able to be kind!
-  * In character is another ball game. Characters do not always have to be friendly or kind to each other. If you play someone who is mean, antisocial, or just plain shy we strongly encourage you to play such information in your character biography. Make sure people know that your character (not you) is a mean-spirited jerk, shy homebody, or just has no social graces or they might think you're being mean for no reason! Furthermore, //please// try to discuss any in character harassment, bullying, or general mean-ness with your writing partners //before you begin the post//. Set limits for what each of you is willing to tolerate and then go at it! However, when it stops being fun for anyone involved, it's time to reconsider the limits. NOTE: In character bullying or harassment is to be done for storytelling or character development reasons //only//. If you're going to do this, the other writer //must// agree to it. We also highly recommend that you obtain permission from your commanding officer before commencing with the post.
+  * In character is another ball game. Characters do not always have to be friendly or kind to each other. If you play someone who is mean, antisocial, or just plain shy we strongly encourage you to put such information in your character biography. Make sure people know that your character (not you) is a mean-spirited jerk, shy homebody, or just has no social graces or they might think you're being mean for no reason! Furthermore, //please// try to discuss any in character harassment, bullying, or general mean-ness with your writing partners //before you begin the post//. Set limits for what each of you is willing to tolerate and then go at it! However, when it stops being fun for anyone involved, it's time to reconsider the limits. NOTE: In character bullying or harassment is to be done for storytelling or character development reasons //only//. If you're going to do this, the other writer //must// agree to it. We also highly recommend that you obtain permission from your commanding officer before commencing with the post.