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Old May 24th, 2010, 08:46 AM
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Default Re: known backstabbers

We had a list like this come up recently in another area of the forums. Labeling other players with a specific style of play falls under invasion of privacy. Including them in a list with the purpose of negatively adding to their reputation is defamatory. Under 'moral conduct" of our forum rules, you'll find these are not allowed. It's great to see so many of you chime in to say that publicly hosting a list such as this can be disastrous. And who wants more disasters right now? I agree that it's okay to keep your list, militarist, just keep in your head.

Here's a quote from a couple of years ago on how the game's designers view backstabbing (thanks, Calahan, for the finding the thread with this post by Kristoffer):
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It is fun to betray, and it is fun to be betrayed. Frustrating, yes, but all the more fun when you strike back with righteous vengence! Or die trying to It is also more fun to play when you might expect a backstab from one of your neighbours at any time.
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Thank you Annette for removing the two players named in the OP.
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(thanks, Calahan, for the finding the thread with this post by Kristoffer):
I had that thread close to hand actually as I knew it was linked in a post from the "Sheap's Multiplayer Tips" thread, which I always have bookmarked.

http://forum.shrapnelgames.com//showthread.php?t=32050

Still reckon this above post should be made compulsory reading (or sticky'd) for anyone signing up to any MP games, so that everyone knows in advance what level of etiquette is expected of them in-game and out-of-game. As it's more-or-less an instant guide to a friendlier community IMO
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Default Re: known backstabbers

Following on Calahan's idea somewhat, I'd still say Militarist, that something like a pledge (along the lines of Baalz's Good Player Pledge) could make your goal for this thread become something of a reality without creating bad feelings and labeling people. A Good Ally Pledge thread, or what have you, would be both positive and constructive for the community. Reaffirming the view that many of us hold in keeping our word in games with binding diplomacy and towards one another. It would not be a list, pledging would be voluntary, but it would at least provide new players with some some assistance (which I think was part of your goal) in knowing something about potential partners in a game.
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