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Technogen

Sun May 28 2006, 01:59AM

First Lord

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Code of Conduct
We expect a certain demeanor and adult behavior from all of our guild members. We expect you to treat others as you would wish to be treated. We do NOT expect political correctness. You want to be silly, be silly. You want to be sarcastic, be sarcastic. You want to be stupid, be stupid. BUT there are limits. While we expect you to know what they are, we the Generals present to you the following Guidelines, but remind you it is ultimately in the discretion of the Generals to decide where the lines are drawn or for you to convince us otherwise.

Below are basic guidelines we expect our members to follow. Violation of any can lead to disciplinary action up to and including immediate removal from the guild.

1) All members should remember that Cosmic Forklift Inc is about fun and friendship first, loot and experience second. We are a family NOT a gang.

2) Engagement in any activity that is in violation of the Anarchy Online End User License Agreement (EULA) which would reflect on the status of or lead to the disbanding of Cosmic Forklift Inc as a recognized Guild is grounds for immediate removal.

3) No guild member shall harass another member/player, sexually, verbally, physically or through game play. This does not mean that banter is unacceptable; we are talking about harassment that is done with absolute, mean, cold and cruel intentions. Harassment will be treated extremely seriously and is grounds for immediate removal.

4) Try and keep it PG-13 rated or at least just R. You should try to use something else, but we do recognize that there are times you just need to let loose. Try and keep these occasions as the exception.

5) Members will respect each other. Personal attacks won’t be tolerated in game or on the message boards. Swearing at or insulting a person are examples of unacceptable behavior. If there is a dispute between members, it should be taken out of Guild Chat/forums to /tells and if necessary taken to a General or Squad Commander in game or in a chat room. You should try and resolve these calmly, coolly and as adults.

6) Members will respect others. As a member you are a representative of Cosmic Forklift Inc. Always remember this whether you are in Guild Chat, the forums or AO Chats or just speaking to another player be it member or a newbie. Always behave courteously, calmly and respectfully, treating them as you would a fellow guildie. Should they be rude, obnoxious or otherwise offensive simply put them on Ignore. We don’t stoop to someone else's level as it just demeans us, and gives them the attention that they want. The best revenge for a person like that is to deny them the attention.

7) Members will be helpful if they can. Cosmic Forklift Inc wishes to be respected for its competence, knowledge and honor. Be aware of your surroundings and be aware of others around you. Be willing to lend aid to those in need whether it's throwing a heal, breaking a train, answering questions or offering directions. It isn’t required that you endow the college fund of their first born or hold their hand for the next hour, but remember the person you help today might be the person helping you tomorrow.

Members are NOT Bullies. Do not bully someone in Cosmic Forklift Inc, if you think that you can do something better, or that they don’t know what they are doing, offer advice. It is their decision to take it, if they say they don’t want it or need it, Leave it at that. Bullying is grounds for immediate removal.

9) No guild member shall engage in Ninja Looting. Guild members will be fair and honest in their splits. On items, members will be honest whether it's Need or Greed.

10) No guild member shall engage in Kill Stealing.

11) No guild member shall intentionally train a player. Intentionally training someone is grounds for immediate removal. If you are pulling a train to the zone/guards you should try and shout an appropriate warning, if possible. If you accidentally train someone, you should make necessary amends, the least of which are apologies.

12) All guild members are expected to help out other guild members in need. This does not mean abandoning a group in middle of Adonis to run halfway across Shadow Lands and jump back onto Rubi-ka. It does mean if you are soloing and nearby and able to you should offer to help if you can. This is after all one of the reasons we are in a guild. By the same token members should not ask for help unless they really need it.

15) The Generals will handle each case of conduct violation as it warrants.
Should you have any questions concerning these guidelines please feel free to ask in guild chat or on the forums.

Guild Chat and Forum Guidelines

One of the most important uses of guild chat and the forums is as a means that we as individuals can reach out to us as a group. It is for questions like, "Does anyone know what X is for?" or "about Y?" or "The going price for a Z?" or "What's camped in P?" or "Anyone want to go kill Q?" or "Could I get some help with R?" Once the initial question is answered by someone, you should consider whether you need more information from the guild as a whole or whether you can get that from /tells or Private Messages.

Guild chat/forums is also our lifeline that keeps us all connected and lets us know we aren’t just a whole bunch of people stuck behind a glowing box, punching keys like chimpanzees in various locations of the world.

It's important to remember that words are the only thing we see on a screen when talking in Guild Chat or on the forums. We do not hear the tone of voice of the person typing them, nor do we not know the intent of person typing them. We can only try and interpret from what we see, so it is very important that when we type something we consider how it will be viewed by others. Sometimes we will miss half a conversation thru zoning or LD so it is becomes even more important we consider how we are saying something and how it will be heard. Try and use common sense when in Guild chat , (and even in /tells), or the forums.. Think about what you are saying and if it might be offensive think about maybe not saying it. Do not defame. Do not denigrate. Do not behave in any way that shows a lack of courtesy or respect. Words can hurt and we come into Anarchy Online to get away from the hurt NOT to get more of it.

Guild chat is the major in-game forum that allows us to keep in touch and communicate with each other, in addition to our forums here. In respect to the diverse group of folks that we have in our guild, there are some subjects that we feel are best left out of this forum. Some folks have some very strong personal views, and we play AO to have fun and not to make others angry or uncomfortable. There should be limited discussions concerning Race, Sex, Religion, Politics or Money.

Which brings us to banter; pushing boundaries, riding the edge, seeing just how far we can take it is only natural. We like to tease and twist and generally tweak folks all in the name of humor. It shows that we are comfortable enough with them that they won't see it as an attack, but just as it was meant in fun. Again consider your words carefully and consider the timing of them. Also consider that the tone, intent, phrasing can't be heard through the screen. Then consider using smiles (: oP, or (j/k). These things when added at the end of or in the middle of the sentence do send out the message that you are kidding where as their lack leaves us in the dark. But while these emoticons do add that face and voice we can’t see, still consider your listening audience and what mood they are in. If it isn’t going to cheer them up, if it was said in any anger with malice in mind, if you wouldn't want it said to you in a like situation then best do what my momma told me which is... say nothing at all
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Technogen

Sun May 28 2006, 01:59AM

First Lord

Registered Member #3

Joined: Thu Apr 06 2006, 01:01AM
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Reserved for more info.

Technogen

Sun May 28 2006, 02:02AM

First Lord

Registered Member #3

Joined: Thu Apr 06 2006, 01:01AM
Posts: 22

Example of how to sign this.

I agree to abide by these rules, Signed.

Technogen
Zero11
Dofo
Oblivate
Acetylcholin

(List ALL alts that you play. We will be Controling the member list from the names posted in the Signing, if you dont post the toons name here it will be kicked from org.)

all caps

Sun May 28 2006, 02:55AM

Registered Member #27

Joined: Sun Apr 16 2006, 09:16PM
Posts: 15

I acknowledge and accept all terms and conditions listed.

Jason
Theway

Neuronburst

Sun May 28 2006, 03:18AM

Registered Member #33

Joined: Fri May 26 2006, 06:27PM
Posts: 1

I agree to abide by these rules, Signed.

Neuronburst
Fellgrim
Flynx
xrall
Skerros
Quark
nardan
Valadim
Nerros
Greyscale
Alladon
Aloric
Zulsis
Istar
Smushum
Kollssynir

Mongle

Sun May 28 2006, 03:40AM

Registered Member #35

Joined: Sun May 28 2006, 03:36AM
Posts: 1

I agree to Abide by these rules Signed.

Mongle

Sistadoc

Sun May 28 2006, 03:42AM

Registered Member #36

Joined: Sun May 28 2006, 03:36AM
Posts: 1

Agrees

sistadoc
evulenfy

Jen

Elnino

Sun May 28 2006, 05:34AM

Registered Member #37

Joined: Sun May 28 2006, 05:30AM
Posts: 3

I here by sell my soul to CFI and agree with the terms listed above

Elnin0
Killerpotato
Enfzor
Snipefactor
Gimperellla
Eternalfixer
Potaters
Pimpingimp

I am Sam, Sam i am

beuromatic

Sun May 28 2006, 12:53PM

Registered Member #28

Joined: Mon Apr 17 2006, 11:05AM
Posts: 26

I acknowledge and accept all terms and conditions listed.

beuromatic

Carnoric

Sun May 28 2006, 04:51PM

Registered Member #7

Joined: Thu Apr 06 2006, 02:47PM
Posts: 12

Accepted

Carnodyn
Carnotech
Shiraq

(dont have to with my doc hehe)

No comment..

Vinyaya

Sun May 28 2006, 05:18PM

Registered Member #22

Joined: Mon Apr 10 2006, 10:42PM
Posts: 88

I have read, understand, and accept the terms listed above.

Vinyaya
Seifyr
Elyena
Aydindril
Anixia
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Kyuusaisha
Techeroth

Dociedog

Sun May 28 2006, 07:53PM

Registered Member #6

Joined: Thu Apr 06 2006, 02:43PM
Posts: 3

Accepted..

Dociedog
Kocie
Xountini
Greekie
Maliza
Docietrox
Jeeezie

Arghh

Malaxia

Tue May 30 2006, 01:39PM

President

Registered Member #9

Joined: Thu Apr 06 2006, 05:01PM
Posts: 233

I accept all terms and conditions of this code.

Malaxia
Telbruk
Lumgnar
Telbot
Telbewbs
Paulbian
Paulenf
Traderpaul
Mrpaul
Xnurse

[ Edited Wed Nov 15 2006, 07:02PM ]

Telbruk (220/20 Soldier) - Malaxia(220/30 Crat) - Telbot (59/6 Advy) - Lumgnar (Fix) - Telbewbs (211/19 Doc) - Coustaille (froob engi) - Sumonia (MP buffing pole)
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Server first killed by Ergo ! Ouch
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Cuddlebuns

Wed May 31 2006, 06:30AM

Registered Member #10

Joined: Thu Apr 06 2006, 07:47PM
Posts: 11

I accept!
~Cuddlebuns/Vanore

Wormx

Wed May 31 2006, 10:14AM

Leet Lover

Registered Member #2

Joined: Thu Apr 06 2006, 12:37AM
Posts: 36

Acceptance from you humble president

Wormx

Wormx2
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Wormx4
Wormx5
Wormx6
Leetmagnet
Moreleets
Sneakyashell

[ Edited Wed May 31 2006, 10:16AM ]

-:: Leet meh! ::-

wopsy

Wed May 31 2006, 10:20AM

Pwnsauce

Registered Member #21

Joined: Mon Apr 10 2006, 02:34PM
Posts: 5

i r teh aggree. Pew!

Wopsy
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Wop!

Russm

Wed May 31 2006, 05:01PM

Registered Member #39

Joined: Wed May 31 2006, 04:57PM
Posts: 13

I agree to abide by these rules, Signed.

Russm
Russaneer
MissyFixxy
Outdoorbob
Capin
Omegahelper

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Nilsonne

Wed May 31 2006, 05:37PM

Registered Member #30

Joined: Tue Apr 25 2006, 06:19PM
Posts: 10

Um since I still consider myself a part of this org as ever. Signed and agreed.

Nilsonne
Leneshae
Demieret
Damajoaq
Lavinden
Corenalv
Chelanci

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Tap

Wed May 31 2006, 07:59PM

Registered Member #32

Joined: Tue May 09 2006, 08:35PM
Posts: 2

Ill accept

Tapani
Inferix
Macrinus
beerhug

Entpoo

Sat Jun 03 2006, 01:36PM

Registered Member #41

Joined: Sat Jun 03 2006, 01:29PM
Posts: 1

Accepted

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Entity206
Entfixer
Various other forms of "Ent" that ive forgotten about

Ent loves you.

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