Rule 185:1

From: Jonathan Van Matre (JVanMatre_at_oslp.com)
Date: Tue May 28 2002 - 12:19:43 PDT


It has come to the attention of the FRC Oversight Committee that recent
rounds have contained an inordinate number of errors, ranging from the
merely grammatical to errors in judgement.  For example, use of the
non-word "proceedure" and an ill-advised pun on the name of the current
pontiff and an obscure Texas Libertarian politician were both committed
in the previous round.  Therefore, all FRC members are enjoined to take
corrective action whenever they discern an error committed by another
member of the FRC.

However, FRC members are advised to remain cautious of committing
slander, libel, or defamation.  Please bear in mind the three criteria
for defamation:

1) The statement must be untrue,
2) The statement must be communicated to a third party, and
3) The statement must be demonstrably harmful to the reputation of the
victim.

For the purposes of this round, a player's total accumulated Style
points in the round will be considered a reflection of eir Reputation.

Players may submit Rules claiming damages for defamation.  The Judge
will deem such rules VALID if they meet the criteria set out above, and
any rule found guilty of defamation will have its ruling changed to
INVALID as punishment.  At the Judge's discretion, Style/Reputation
points may also be adjusted as a further penalty or compensation for
harm.

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Rule Date: 2002-05-28 19:21:24 GMT


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