Wow ettiquette
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Representing Oi
Oi'sters are a respectful, kind, honorable, and noble group of people. Please uphold this image when in-game. Please represent our community values and principles when interacting with others in-game. We all know how Trade Chat & General Chat can get offensive, rude, vulgar, and disrespectful. Oi members are "above that"! Oi'sters should represent themselves in solid & honorable Oi fashion when grouping with non-guildies, when talking in trade/general chat, and interacting with non-Oi players.
Guild Chat
Oi is a diverse community with all age groups and all walks of life. Please keep guild chat "PG-13" and avoid controversial topics (you know what they are). We can joke, laugh, and have a great time in guild chat - but please be respectful of the fact that others in the guild can see what you've written and we should all avoid offending other guildies. If you're "not sure" about a topic, comment, or word - it's best to take it to Private Chat, Party Chat, or Whispers/Tells.
Respect
Respect each other guild members and other players alike. There should never be any racial, sexual or religious name-calling. In other words don't call anyone something you would not call your mother.
For example, please try to be conscious of the people playing with you many of whom might lead life styles different than yours. Do not say, "Man that instance is so GAY!?" When you really meant to say, "that instance is so stupid!?" The example just given falls into the category of "sexual" or sexual orientation descrimination as it qualifies a lifestyle as being "stupid". You also wouldn't call something or someone a jew(ish) in a derogatory fashion as this is obviously a racial insult.
Respect for the community. As a community we have many venues to voice your concern and provide feedback in order to effect the structure of the guild. A member choosing to take their feedback to an outside forum/venue and publicly voice their disdain and/or bash the guild or any of it's members is showing lack of respect for the community that they are a part of. Doing so will be grounds for dismissal from the guild.
Language
Swearing is fine, but use it in moderation, a string of swearing just reflects immaturity and you will be warned if your language gets out of hand. Swearing of any kind is NOT condoned on any non-guild chat channel. Refrain from cursing in public channels. The use of defamatory, derogatory, or offensive terms/names is also frowned upon. Members should be remain respectful and avoid offending others. Common courtesy, mutual respect, and consideration are principles Oi was founded upon.
Begging
Do not beg from guild mates or anyone else for that matter. Begging is asking for an item/money/gold repeatedly, either one time after another or every time you log on asking for freebies. If you go around Ironforge spamming (or sending tells) asking for money or handouts you?re making a bad name for the guild.
Harassment
Harassment of a fellow guild member or any other player is strictly forbidden. Harassment is defined as the continued verbal, written or gestured communication which the recipient finds offensive, distracting or intimidating. Consequences of this behavior shall be the sole discretion of the officer body. This rule covers all media monitored by Order of Illuminatus which include, but are not limited to:
- Any game in which OI is a part and all forms of communication/interaction within those games. (World of Warcraft Guild, Star Wars: Galxies and Guildwars guild chats, party chats, general chats and all other chat channels both private and public.)
- Ventrillo / Voice Chat communication
- Order of Illuminatus Website and forums (to include Private message)
Disciplinary Actions
First Offense
Depending on the severity a person will get a warning and a note will be made on your character (and all alts) regarding the behavior.
Second offense
Again, depending on the severity of the behavior, you could possibly be booted from the guild and player will be demoted further.
Third offense
You will be booted from the guild and your forum account (IP address), TS account (if you have one) will all be banned from the respective services.
Message Boards/Forums (www.oi-guild.com)
Take special care when you post to the boards. Why? Because although this is all virtual, it is easy to forget that your dealing with human beings/real people. You should be regarding OI members as extended family and friends.
I’m all for being blunt, but here are a few guidelines.
- If your angry about something… do not post. Sleep on it. Meditate. Hug a tree first. Whatever it takes to bring your blood pressure down.
- If you have a Word editor, write your post there first and run a spelling and grammar check. Some of you come across as unable to write or spell. If you do not want to come across this way, try this out.
- Use private messages. If you have a bone to pick to someone, consider using private messages vs posting it on the boards. I see flame-wars that then turn into pissing contests. Just don’t go there.
- Be respectful and courteous
- Try to keep a discussion focused on one or two topics. Create a new thread if you have to.
- Get to the point.
- Summarize a thread when the thread starts coming to an end.
