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I suggest that you include a statement of definitions as section 1 of your CoC to define some of the words that you are using in order to provide an established definition. You greatly reduce the potentional of personal interpretation or ambiguity; example people may have their own definition of the words "drugs" or "sexual harassment" -both words are also broad subjects. Meriam Webster Online Dictionary is a great site to help you form the basis of a definition.

This isn't a legal document and doesn't need to be that complex. If people aren't sure what drugs or sexual harassment mean, they can look them up on Meriam Webster's Online Dictionary. :P

Definitions are good way to establish a common understanding between people. Statement of definitions are used in all sorts of types of documents, legal, non-legal, etc. The Code of Conduct may not be a legally binding document but it creates rules for people to follow and a breach of those rules result in consequences. So, if a person is going to be subject to consequences as a result of not following the rules, it's important for them to know how you are using certain words when setting out those rules.

The definitions can be complex or very simple. It's just a suggestion to minimize ambiguity, you've gone this long without one so I'm sure you'll be fine but I figured that since you are making adjustments now, you add it to your CoC.

Stonewall is a multinational guild with a diverse membership. It's very easy for misunderstandings to arise between members who speak English, nevermind members who are not native English speakers. Adding definitions to the Core Documentation will: a) Help make the documentation easier to understand for members at large; b) make it simpler for leadership to interpret when an infringement has taken place.

In my opinion, terms like "drugs" and "adult content" are too vague to be interpreted with consensus by a highly diverse group of people. In some countries, drugs refer to illegal substances only; in others, it refers to all types of medication. Similarly, adult content can be delineated as 17+, 18+ or 21+ in different countries.

The game itself is rated "Teen" by the ESRB, meaning that its content is considered suitable for ages 13 and up. When dealing with a membership base that may include young people of that age, I think it's even more crucial to be specific about definitions in the Core Documentation.

I really like the new documents, they are short and easy to understand!

I like it :)

Welcome Back! :cheer:

Welcome Back! :woohoo:

I will definately do that, thanks.

Hello and welcome back!

I'm so glad that you have rejoined our fleet.  I've been a member with Stonewall since 2009.  Should you have any questions or concerns about your membership, the Code of Conduct, our Fleet Bank Rules or anything else, please feel free to send me a message at any time.

Also make sure to read our definitive guide on Fleet Interactions

If you see me in-game, don't be a stranger! 

I'll see you around.

Welcome Back Anale

:woohoo: STO, I'm Malikius, aka Anale Johnson, Malikius, Momma Mali, Veeger, Lichtar (Klingon) I am please to be back in the fleet and hope to be of use and service to the fleet. If you see any of my toons on line and you need help just ask!

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SWTOR TOONS.

Malikias, Bulletca, Belcome, Mommason, Mälicku

I would like to join the guild in SWTOR. I have switched over to your server. Would you add these toons, please?

Thanks everyone!!!

I haven´t received an invitation to the guild yet =(

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I think I remember always having seen the Kumari flying around.

Wait, you are able to differentiate between the different versions out of the ship-tailor? :blink: They always look too similar for me to be able to do that.

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Enjolrals here a phased antichronoton beem may collapse the rift. It could also fracture the space time continuum... your call

Welcome back Parker... what did you bring us?

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I suggest that you include a statement of definitions as section 1 of your CoC to define some of the words that you are using in order to provide an established definition. You greatly reduce the potentional of personal interpretation or ambiguity; example people may have their own definition of the words "drugs" or "sexual harassment" -both words are also broad subjects. Meriam Webster Online Dictionary is a great site to help you form the basis of a definition.

This isn't a legal document and doesn't need to be that complex. If people aren't sure what drugs or sexual harassment mean, they can look them up on Meriam Webster's Online Dictionary. :P

Definitions are good way to establish a common understanding between people. Statement of definitions are used in all sorts of types of documents, legal, non-legal, etc. The Code of Conduct may not be a legally binding document but it creates rules for people to follow and a breach of those rules result in consequences. So, if a person is going to be subject to consequences as a result of not following the rules, it's important for them to know how you are using certain words when setting out those rules.

The definitions can be complex or very simple. It's just a suggestion to minimize ambiguity, you've gone this long without one so I'm sure you'll be fine but I figured that since you are making adjustments now, you add it to your CoC.

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Part of the ambiguity re the term "drugs" can probably be attributed to the varying legality of marijuana from state to state, too. Maybe go with "substance abuse" instead? That might make the issue clearer without the need to specify any particular substance.

That could be a good idea. What does everyone else think?

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I suggest that you include a statement of definitions as section 1 of your CoC to define some of the words that you are using in order to provide an established definition. You greatly reduce the potentional of personal interpretation or ambiguity; example people may have their own definition of the words "drugs" or "sexual harassment" -both words are also broad subjects. Meriam Webster Online Dictionary is a great site to help you form the basis of a definition.

This isn't a legal document and doesn't need to be that complex. If people aren't sure what drugs or sexual harassment mean, they can look them up on Meriam Webster's Online Dictionary. :P

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Part of the ambiguity re the term "drugs" can probably be attributed to the varying legality of marijuana from state to state, too. Maybe go with "substance abuse" instead? That might make the issue clearer without the need to specify any particular substance.

Yes, a statement of definitions would hash out this issue by telling the reader how a word is being used.

Example
"Section 1 Definitions
The following are definitions for words used for this Code of Conduct.
1. "Drugs" means something and often an illegal or legal substance that causes addiction, habituation, or a marked change inconsciousness."

Part of the ambiguity re the term "drugs" can probably be attributed to the varying legality of marijuana from state to state, too. Maybe go with "substance abuse" instead? That might make the issue clearer without the need to specify any particular substance.

I suggest that you include a statement of definitions as section 1 of your CoC to define some of the words that you are using in order to provide an established definition. You greatly reduce the potentional of personal interpretation or ambiguity; example people may have their own definition of the words "drugs" or "sexual harassment" -both words are also broad subjects. Meriam Webster Online Dictionary is a great site to help you form the basis of a definition.

Open hailing frequencies...

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I've never been much of a PvP type either (frankly, I would rather work WITH other people rather than AGAINST them.)

Amen to that.

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I've tried to use Anti-proton weapons, but I just don't like them. Their effects just weren't noticeable when I was using them (admittedly that was a LONG time ago). It just wasn't as rewarding as multiple different weapons in my opinion.

I have mixed feelings on this. Having tried multiple different energy types I do have to say that AP is definitely the one with the most DPS output so I use it on my main's primary boat. I just despise that honking noise they make. :S

• On my ENG Romulan, I'll go all-in for the New Romulus reputation gear on his warbird, and of course all of that is pure plasma. I've tried out a few of them on other ships just to see what they're like, and they aren't bad at all.
• I love the (chronometric) polaron weapons on my SCI main's fighter, which is geared out with the polaron-oriented Jem'Hadar space set, and for a small craft she's a nasty little beast when it comes to damage.
• I also bought a Tholian Meshweaver escort for my SCI main just for funsies, and I'm doing a Nukara reputation build on it just to stick with the Tholian theme, and honestly I have no complaints about the tetryon output or procs. Once the enemy's shields are (almost immediately) down, a dual quantum-torp spread dishes out plenty of damage.

Honestly if like me you're not really a min-max type rolling in EC to burn on the expensive weapons, do whatever. Ultimately it all comes down to knowing your boat, your play style, piloting and space combat skill more than any particular energy format anyway. You can have best-in-slot all you like but if your skill isn't up to par for the battle, none of that's gonna help.

I will say that having done the "multiple formats on one boat" thing, that isn't something I'd do again just because the specialized tactical consoles pump output a lot more than the generic ones. I pick one theme per boat and stick with it. I say play whatever you have the most fun with -- it is a game after all.