Post by Jane Porter on Jan 2, 2008 23:24:26 GMT -5
1) If you have fewer than 20 posts on our board, you MAY NOT miss more than 2 weeks excused. If you are missing for longer than that, you will be subject to the usual absentee policies.
Why? Because people join and post a notice then disappear and then we don't know if they're coming back or not...and we're tired of putting effort toward players who haven't made a strong commitment to our game.
2) If you have more than 20 posts and need to miss more than 2 weeks, you MUST specify a date at which you will return. If the date changes, you are responsible for logging on again at some point and notifying us.
Why? Because people just post "And I don't know when I'll be back" which is a problem. If you genuinely don't know...guess. I'm sure there will be at least ONE chance for you to sign on and change the date if need be.
3) "I'm too busy" is not an excuse. If you are too busy to post one time a week, you shouldn't have joined our game. It takes maybe 30 minutes to make a good post.
Why? Because everyone is busy. You can't just say you're busy and disappear. Some of us work 12 or more hours a day and still find time to be on more than once a week, so it can be done...and if you can't set aside a few minutes for one post a week, you need to decide whether or not you should continue playing.
Exceptions to this: If you are a student and you need to take a little time off during semester/midterm/final exam time, you may take up to two weeks of excused absence time if you specify that's why you'll be gone. However, even at my busiest time in college I still had 30 minutes on a Saturday I could spare.
4) If you get grounded, the SAME policies apply to you as anyone else.
5) You must have 50 in character posts between each excused absence.
6) If you are only going to miss a week, we do not need an absentee notice from you. If you are only going to miss a few days, we do not need an absentee notice from you. We only need you to post here if you will miss more than 7 days.
Why? Because it gets too confusing with people asking for excuses for 3 days and other people asking for a month. This absentee board is for long-term absence only.
7) If you must miss for "personal reasons" that you do not wish to post here, you must send something more detailed in a PM to Jane (admin). It doesn't have to be all of your deep dark secrets, but whatever your reason is needs to be a legitimate one.
8) No player may miss more than one month continuously. We understand that life happens, but honestly...in a whole month...find a computer and post if you want to stay in the game.
9) A "First Notice" will be issued to all players after 3 weeks of absence regardless of their situation. It is your responsibility to contact us regarding your situation at that time.
10) After your 2 weeks or the specified date of your return, if we have not heard from you, you will be issued your First Absentee Notice and all regular absence policies will apply pending further contact from you.
This policy is subject to change at any time, but all members will be notified at that time.