Tol-in-Gaurhoth (Isle of Werewolves)

[The Saucepan Man]

OK. Some points here to respond to.

First, on a point of administration:

Originally Posted by Roa

Indeed, which is why I think we should have seperate thread for this. When Saucepan Man comes around, I really suggest that if he wants the discussion to continue, he move it else where.

I regard this as the general admin thread for Werewolf games, and it is therefore the appropriate place for general discussion, which includes the current debate.

I would suggest, however, that we start a convention (or, more accurately, adopt the convention used by Mithalwen) whereby the person running each game starts an admin thread for that game, parallel to the main game thread. That admin thread can then be used for recruiting, for any discussion of proposed roles, rules etc and for notifications of absence and the like.

That will avoid points pertinent to the game in question being lost within the general discussion and also avoid this thread becoming cluttered with game-sepcific posts. The convention should be adopted for Werewolf "Junior" games too.

So, Sleepy, would you like to do the honours by starting an admin thread for your forthcoming game and commencing recruitment?

Now, to business.

Originally Posted by Esty

Careful, good members of the Barrow-Downs! You haven't forgotten that the Werewolf games take place in the context of this forum, have you? We have very clear rules about post content, and even if some of you come here only for the games, those rules still apply.

Quite so. And, by way of a reminder, here is the relevant extract from the Barrow-downs Forum Policies :

FLAMING, TROLLING, AND INSULTING

In an online forum, feelings are easily hurt. It's imperative that you not be combative in your responses to others.

• Don't comment on other members - comment on their posts.
• Make an effort to defend and support your point rather than attack the points of other members. If you do disagree on a point, debate it in a civil manner.
• Don't name call.
• Don't intentionally bait others into bad behavior.
• Don't bring private quarrels or chat quarrels into the forum.

I think that, in light of the nature of the current debate, everyone would do well to bear these policies in mind. It is in the nature of a forum such as this that members have time to reflect on what they are saying in their posts, consider the effect that their words might have on others and, where necessary or appropriate, tone down or amend the words used. I would counsel all to take advantage of this opportunity in the current debate.

Originally Posted by Mister Underhill

Keep in mind that civil discussion is and always has been the rule here across the board, and that The Saucepan Man has been empowered by BD administration to enforce board policies, here in Mirth and elsewhere.

Indeed and, while I prefer the option of constructive debate with a view to reaching common consensus, I will not hesitate to use those powers if I think that matters are getting out of hand.

A response to some of the particular points that have been raised will follow ...