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sunny
sunny
Lady of Shadows

Apr-9-2007 10:28

So, it has come to this. Was an inevitability, but sad nonetheless. As you may have noticed, there is a shiny, new code of conduct for Sleuth that has about as much charm as a bed of nails. Some of you may be thinking that it is about time this came about, and I see your point. However, since Ben and I are not robot admins or removed and unfeeling drones, I will share with you why I feel the necessary posting of the code comes touched with melancholy for me.

The best way to explain this is to give you a real life analogy. I work for a non-profit organization that does many good works including running a heavily used food bank. This food bank serves mainly seniors and families who have a hard time making ends meet and depend on the nutrition the food bank administers. Well, over the holidays this food bank was robbed and vandalized by persons unknown. The bank was prepared to give a little extra to clients on New Year’s Day to start the year off in an auspicious way, so the shelves and freezer were fully stocked with much needed food. All this was taken, most likely for resell.

I know, you’re thinking who would commit such a terrible act? I can’t answer this question, but I can tell you that my organization had to make a tough decision to change the security for the food bank. This meant finding the funds to erect a big, ugly fence complete with barbed wire around the premises of the bank. Although there was a fence before, it was not this imposing and beefy. This is because the bank is meant to be a place for those who are most in need to come and find relief. Something about an eight-foot barbed fence does not send out that safe, relief feeling. Anyway, do you see what I’m getting at?
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biggie528
biggie528
Lucky Stiff

Apr-9-2007 11:09

Agreed.

Well said Sunny, and thanks for your and Ben's efforts to keep this place safe for everyone :)

R Anstett
R Anstett

Apr-9-2007 13:13

Thank you very much for this.

Ms Helen
Ms Helen
Con Artist

Apr-9-2007 14:22

Thanks Sunny and Ben.

Breitkat
Breitkat
Pinball Amateur

Apr-9-2007 15:25

Thank you very much, Ben and Sunny, for making this addition. ;-)

I'm glad your food bank is back on its feet!!

Lady Jas
Lady Jas
The Chosen One

Apr-9-2007 15:35

Thanks Sunny and Ben.

Emma Barlowe
Emma Barlowe
Well-Connected

Apr-9-2007 19:45

Thanks guys! I particularly liked "the other acts of God on your end of the keyboard" part! :)

Secret_Squirrel
Secret_Squirrel
Safety Officer

Apr-9-2007 20:40

I've said so elsewhere but this is really good job. A necessary evil unfortunately, yes, but at least everyone knows where they stand (err actually it's probably 'sit' in this case).

Arabella Parker
Arabella Parker
Well-Connected

Apr-9-2007 21:02

The code of conduct is well written and while I wish it was not necessary, it was time for those words to be written out. Thanks to Ben and Sunny for taking the time to make the hard decisions about how to handle the rules and regulations that come from this site growing.

Your story about the food bank does indeed fit nicely and I am very happy it has had a positive impact. I suspect the new code of conduct will end up turning into a good thing too.

Eagle Eye Flo
Eagle Eye Flo

Apr-10-2007 21:35

THank you Ben and Sunny.

crunchpatty
crunchpatty
Old Shoe

Apr-10-2007 22:07

I'll just add my thanks - I agree that while not particularly charming, it's probably necessary- like a lip-waxing appointment for a pageant hopeful.

As the game and community continue to grow, I really feel that something like this would have had to have been implemented eventually, and I frankly feel that it's excellent that such a comprehensive version has been put forth as the initial one. It's great :)

(My favourite no-no is "treason" by the way ... *waves hi from the back of the paddy wagon*)

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