forums.rs

Forums

Question about the rules

Quick find code: 278-279-640-66169459

of 2
NexOrigin

NexOrigin

Posts: 2,592 Adamant Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
I'm looking for some clarification on the rules.

I know that discussing specific players on the forums is not permitted.

However, is it against the rules if you're not mentioning the players name, or anything that could identify that specific player?

For example, if I posted "I met this player... they were completely insane" but didn't include any identifying features or their name, would that be against the rules? I'm better than you, but that doesn't mean you're not great! :)

07-Jul-2020 16:58:08

Tenebri
Jan Member 2015

Tenebri

Posts: 39,133 Sapphire Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
i believe thats okay.

if its in contect to the thread like a thread about collections

you can say "i saw an account with 10million pineapple pizzas"


but making a rants thread

Hoarding is a real issue. i met this person with 10 million pineapple pizzas. this is annoying as its taking all the pineapple pizzas out of the game etc etc. that wouldnt be okay as its ranting about a specific person (Even if you dont name them)

thats my understanding on it
200m all RS3 on 7/3/19
1.2Billion overall Slayer xp / Ultimate slayer title

OSRS 2277/2277 Untrim slayer cape
Hail Satan, He loves for who you are.

07-Jul-2020 17:16:43 - Last edited on 07-Jul-2020 17:29:43 by Tenebri

Mrs Ana

Mrs Ana

Posts: 8,998 Rune Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
I personally believe that it has to do with the context and how you post it. For example: If there is a thread regarding politics in Off Topic and you talk about someone you know that was being rude at Costco and injured another person just for supporting a specific candidate, then I don't see how this would be against the rules as long as you do not name them specifically and as long as it is related to the topic at hand.

On the contrary, if you create a thread with the sole purpose of making an accusation without naming the person, then that's when I think it becomes against the rules. A thread that only focuses on talking badly about someone, even without naming them, has no place on the RSOFs.

That's how I view the "naming & shaming" rule, even if you don't name anyone.

07-Jul-2020 17:24:55

FiFi LaFeles

FiFi LaFeles

Posts: 24,106 Opal Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
I'd assume this query is more directed at the FMod team since they are the ones who implement the Rules, rather than the OP seeking the opinion of other 'ordinary' posters.

It's fine to have an opinion and express it (on the above query) but it really carries no weight.

It's nice that the OP is a stickler for the Rules and is seeking not to break them.
Le Chat Guerrier

Bwian's Towel & Grief Shop

07-Jul-2020 17:53:15

NexOrigin

NexOrigin

Posts: 2,592 Adamant Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
Mrs Ana said :
I personally believe that it has to do with the context and how you post it. For example: If there is a thread regarding politics in Off Topic and you talk about someone you know that was being rude at Costco and injured another person just for supporting a specific candidate, then I don't see how this would be against the rules as long as you do not name them specifically and as long as it is related to the topic at hand. If I'm not mistaken, the rules only apply to players, not people who don't play. Or am I mistaken about that?

Original message details are unavailable.

No need to flame any players, no matter your history.
Don't make vulgar, offensive, or profane posts.
Don't target specific players with accusations.


I mean, if I "name and shame" someone who isn't a RuneScape player, that would be fine, wouldn't it? Or am I confused about that?

My understanding is that targeting a specific player would require naming that person, or posting identifying information that would reveal that player's identity.

But if you're not posting their name or any information that could identify that player, then it wouldn't be targeting a "specific" player, would it? It would only be targeting an anonymous player, not a specific player? I'm better than you, but that doesn't mean you're not great! :)

07-Jul-2020 17:54:36

NexOrigin

NexOrigin

Posts: 2,592 Adamant Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
FiFi LaFeles said :
I'd assume this query is more directed at the FMod team since they are the ones who implement the Rules, rather than the OP seeking the opinion of other 'ordinary' posters.

It's fine to have an opinion and express it (on the above query) but it really carries no weight.

It's nice that the OP is a stickler for the Rules and is seeking not to break them. I welcome opinions from everyone. It helps to understand how others perceive the rules as well.

And yes, my end goal is to ensure that I'm not breaking the rules.

They're a bit vague, so, sometimes it helps to ask questions, just to make sure you're correctly understanding the rules. I'm better than you, but that doesn't mean you're not great! :)

07-Jul-2020 17:58:43

FiFi LaFeles

FiFi LaFeles

Posts: 24,106 Opal Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
Presumably it would be acceptable to post

"Oh hey look everyone JoeSmith hit 200M Invention first!" or
"Remember when Zezima was the top rank player?"

Other than something of that nature, why bother talking about another player at all especially if you keep their identity anonymous? It's be pretty disinteresting, tbh........

"Hey, there's someone who plays RS that I can't name that's a member of x party"
"Hey, there's someone who doesn't play anymore that I can't name who did a nude sprint"

Not exactly riveting.
Le Chat Guerrier

Bwian's Towel & Grief Shop

07-Jul-2020 18:14:24

NexOrigin

NexOrigin

Posts: 2,592 Adamant Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
FiFi LaFeles said :
Not exactly riveting. I'm fairly certain that "riveting" isn't going to be part of the rules. That's a subjective term. I find wood carving videos to be riveting. My girlfriend doesn't (except for _____ _____, she likes him).


I'm assuming I can mention _____ because he doesn't play RuneScape (that I know of). But I'm now questioning whether or not I can mention him. I mean, he's a pretty crazy guy, but, is me mentioning him and saying that he's "pretty crazy" against the rules? I'm better than you, but that doesn't mean you're not great! :)

07-Jul-2020 18:30:20

Mexk
Aug
fmod Member
2006

Mexk

Forum Moderator Posts: 19,605 Opal Posts by user Forum Profile RuneMetrics Profile
I mean, without explicitly mentioning a name, it is impossible for someone without the necessary context to know who is being discussed. As such, you are hardly naming-and-shaming, though, obviously, if your entire post or thread centers around a single, unnamed player, one can question the relevancy of your post or thread in the first place. If you are merely using it as an example to prove a point, I cannot imagine that causing any issues.
¸,.•
Mexk
•.,¸

Stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone
¨`'°«„¸¸„»°'
.............................
'°«„¸¸„»°'´¨

07-Jul-2020 18:37:15

Quick find code: 278-279-640-66169459 Back to Top