Staff Code of Conduct - Revision history

Zolyx at 17:14, 9 June 2020

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	The Cubic Worlds staff are here to make sure you have a good time while playing and that everyone follows the rules. Unlike some other servers where staff members are to be feared rather than respected, it is a fundamental part of our philosophy that staffers follow a strict code of conduct to ensure they do their job in an unbiased, professional way that is open to public scrutiny. Staffers can be judged by the server's players just as easily as a player can be judged by staff.		The Cubic Worlds staff are here to make sure you have a good time while playing and that everyone follows the rules. Unlike some other servers where staff members are to be feared rather than respected, it is a fundamental part of our philosophy that staffers follow a strict code of conduct to ensure they do their job in an unbiased, professional way that is open to public scrutiny. Staffers can be judged by the server's players just as easily as a player can be judged by staff.

	To ensure that there is a friendly and open relationship between the staff and citizens of Cubic Worlds, this ~~policy~~ governs the practices that all staffers are expected to follow in the course of their duty.		To ensure that there is a friendly and open relationship between the staff and citizens of Cubic Worlds, this code of conduct governs the practices that all staffers are expected to follow in the course of their duty.

	* '''Staffers will treat you as you treat them.''' They will be mature and friendly when dealing with you as long as you show them the same courtesy.		* '''Staffers will treat you as you treat them.''' They will be mature and friendly when dealing with you as long as you show them the same courtesy.

Zolyx at 16:36, 9 June 2020

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	[[Category:Cubic Worlds]]{{Rules and Policies}}		[[Category:Cubic Worlds]]{{Rules and Policies}}

	~~==Introduction==~~
	The Cubic Worlds staff are here to make sure you have a good time while playing and that everyone follows the rules. Unlike some other servers where staff members are to be feared rather than respected, it is a fundamental part of our philosophy that staffers follow a strict code of conduct to ensure they do their job in an unbiased, professional way that is open to public scrutiny. Staffers can be judged by the server's players just as easily as a player can be judged by staff.		The Cubic Worlds staff are here to make sure you have a good time while playing and that everyone follows the rules. Unlike some other servers where staff members are to be feared rather than respected, it is a fundamental part of our philosophy that staffers follow a strict code of conduct to ensure they do their job in an unbiased, professional way that is open to public scrutiny. Staffers can be judged by the server's players just as easily as a player can be judged by staff.

	To ensure that there is a friendly and open relationship between the staff and citizens of Cubic Worlds, this policy governs the practices that all staffers are expected to follow in the course of their duty.		To ensure that there is a friendly and open relationship between the staff and citizens of Cubic Worlds, this policy governs the practices that all staffers are expected to follow in the course of their duty.

	~~==The Staff Code of Conduct==~~
	* '''Staffers will treat you as you treat them.''' They will be mature and friendly when dealing with you as long as you show them the same courtesy.		* '''Staffers will treat you as you treat them.''' They will be mature and friendly when dealing with you as long as you show them the same courtesy.
	* '''Staffers will avoid creating unnecessary drama.''' They will deal with all rulebreaking - actual or alleged - fairly, respectfully, and with a minimum of fuss.		* '''Staffers will avoid creating unnecessary drama.''' They will deal with all rulebreaking - actual or alleged - fairly, respectfully, and with a minimum of fuss.

Zolyx at 16:35, 9 June 2020

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	==Complaints Against Staff==		==Complaints Against Staff==
	Staffers try to do their job in the most responsible way possible, but if you feel that a staff member behaved poorly or acted unfairly against you in way that went beyond ~~the said staffer~~ just having a bad day, we ask that you ~~do one of the following:~~		Staffers try to do their job in the most responsible way possible, but if you feel that a staff member behaved poorly or acted unfairly against you in way that went beyond them just having a bad day, we ask that you send a private message via Discord to the current Chief of Staff, Zolyx, or contact him in-game with your concerns.

	* Send a private message to the current Chief of Staff, Zolyx, or contact him in-game.
	* Post a thread in the Courtroom, on the forum, for public review.

	Don't be discouraged at filing a complaint because you think that members of staff are somehow untouchable. This may be true in other servers, but it certainly ''isn't'' the case in Cubic Worlds. As long as you aren't simply trying to stir up trouble, we're honest enough not to censor any reasonable criticism or mistakes and are more than willing to try and improve our ability to serve the community based on your feedback.		Don't be discouraged at filing a complaint because you think that members of staff are somehow untouchable. This may be true in other servers, but it certainly ''isn't'' the case in Cubic Worlds. As long as you aren't simply trying to stir up trouble, we're honest enough not to censor any reasonable criticism or mistakes and are more than willing to try and improve our ability to serve the community based on your feedback.

Zolyx at 16:35, 9 June 2020

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	==The Staff Code of Conduct==		==The Staff Code of Conduct==
	~~'''Last updated on:''' 25th June 2014~~
	* '''Staffers will treat you as you treat them.''' They will be mature and friendly when dealing with you as long as you show them the same courtesy.		* '''Staffers will treat you as you treat them.''' They will be mature and friendly when dealing with you as long as you show them the same courtesy.
	* '''Staffers will avoid creating unnecessary drama.''' They will deal with all rulebreaking - actual or alleged - fairly, respectfully, and with a minimum of fuss.		* '''Staffers will avoid creating unnecessary drama.''' They will deal with all rulebreaking - actual or alleged - fairly, respectfully, and with a minimum of fuss.
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	* Post a thread in the Courtroom, on the forum, for public review.		* Post a thread in the Courtroom, on the forum, for public review.

	Don't be discouraged at filing a complaint because you think that members of staff are somehow untouchable. This may be true in other servers, but it certainly isn't the case in Cubic Worlds. As long as you aren't simply trying to stir up trouble, we're honest enough not to censor any reasonable criticism or mistakes and are more than willing to try and improve our ability to serve the community based on your feedback.		Don't be discouraged at filing a complaint because you think that members of staff are somehow untouchable. This may be true in other servers, but it certainly ''isn't'' the case in Cubic Worlds. As long as you aren't simply trying to stir up trouble, we're honest enough not to censor any reasonable criticism or mistakes and are more than willing to try and improve our ability to serve the community based on your feedback.

Zolyx at 16:32, 9 June 2020

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	Staffers try to do their job in the most responsible way possible, but if you feel that a staff member behaved poorly or acted unfairly against you in way that went beyond the said staffer just having a bad day, we ask that you do one of the following:		Staffers try to do their job in the most responsible way possible, but if you feel that a staff member behaved poorly or acted unfairly against you in way that went beyond the said staffer just having a bad day, we ask that you do one of the following:

	* Send a private ~~forum~~ message to the current Chief of Staff, Zolyx, or contact him in-game		* Send a private message to the current Chief of Staff, Zolyx, or contact him in-game.
	* Post a thread in the Courtroom, on the forum, for public review		* Post a thread in the Courtroom, on the forum, for public review.

	~~Do not~~ be discouraged at filing a complaint because you think that members of staff are somehow untouchable. This may be true in other servers, but it certainly ~~is not~~ the case in Cubic Worlds. As long as you aren't simply trying to stir up trouble, we ~~are~~ honest enough not to censor any reasonable criticism or mistakes and are more than willing to try and improve our ability to serve the community based on your feedback.		Don't be discouraged at filing a complaint because you think that members of staff are somehow untouchable. This may be true in other servers, but it certainly isn't the case in Cubic Worlds. As long as you aren't simply trying to stir up trouble, we're honest enough not to censor any reasonable criticism or mistakes and are more than willing to try and improve our ability to serve the community based on your feedback.

Zolyx: Zolyx moved page Staff Policy to Staff Code of Conduct

2020-06-09T15:59:20Z

Zolyx moved page Staff Policy to Staff Code of Conduct

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Zolyx: Adjust "Staffers do not give taxi services" / "Staffers are not vending machines"

2014-06-25T11:17:26Z

Adjust "Staffers do not give taxi services" / "Staffers are not vending machines"

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	==The Staff Code of Conduct==		==The Staff Code of Conduct==
	'''Last updated on:''' ~~24th December 2013~~		'''Last updated on:''' 25th June 2014
	* '''Staffers will treat you as you treat them.''' They will be mature and friendly when dealing with you as long as you show them the same courtesy.		* '''Staffers will treat you as you treat them.''' They will be mature and friendly when dealing with you as long as you show them the same courtesy.
	* '''Staffers will avoid creating unnecessary drama.''' They will deal with all rulebreaking - actual or alleged - fairly, respectfully, and with a minimum of fuss.		* '''Staffers will avoid creating unnecessary drama.''' They will deal with all rulebreaking - actual or alleged - fairly, respectfully, and with a minimum of fuss.
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	* '''Staffers will not deliberately spy on innocent players.''' If they are trying to deal with a griefer or hacker, higher staff members have the power to inspect players' inventories for suspicious items and remove them remotely. They may also disappear from normal view in order to unobtrusively observe a suspicious player's behaviour.		* '''Staffers will not deliberately spy on innocent players.''' If they are trying to deal with a griefer or hacker, higher staff members have the power to inspect players' inventories for suspicious items and remove them remotely. They may also disappear from normal view in order to unobtrusively observe a suspicious player's behaviour.
	* '''Staffers will not trespass out of curiosity.''' Staff will respect any areas with locked doors and will always ask before entering, unless it is in pursuit of griefers or hackers.		* '''Staffers will not trespass out of curiosity.''' Staff will respect any areas with locked doors and will always ask before entering, unless it is in pursuit of griefers or hackers.
	* '''Staffers do not give taxi services.''' They will not teleport you long distances - so please don't ask! Remember that there are commands you can use to set and teleport back to locations of your choosing. You can also type ''/spawn'' to return to the spawn point of the world ~~you are in~~.		* '''Staffers do not give taxi services.''' They will not teleport you long distances - so please don't ask! Remember that there are commands you can use to set and teleport back to locations of your choosing. You can also type ''/spawn'' to return to the spawn point of the server's main world.
	* '''Staffers are not vending machines.''' They will not give out free items unless it's for a good reason (e.g. to replace property lost due to griefing, or as prizes for an event).		* '''Staffers are not vending machines.''' They will not give out free items unless it's for a good reason (e.g. to replace property lost due to lag or griefing, or as prizes for an event).
	* '''Staffers can help you plan your build in advance.''' If you're about to start building a big project or floating town, ask first! There may be height restrictions or other recommendations to follow in particular areas. Ultimately, staffers decide what is okay to build and what isn't; they can help you move your build if needed, but if it is deemed inappropriate for the server (e.g. non-PG art, or interferes with pre-established builds in an area), they reserve the right to delete or move it at their own discretion.		* '''Staffers can help you plan your build in advance.''' If you're about to start building a big project or floating town, ask first! There may be height restrictions or other recommendations to follow in particular areas. Ultimately, staffers decide what is okay to build and what isn't; they can help you move your build if needed, but if it is deemed inappropriate for the server (e.g. non-PG art, or interferes with pre-established builds in an area), they reserve the right to delete or move it at their own discretion.
	* '''Staffers are players too.''' While they are there to help, you should avoid bothering them with trivialities - they have their own builds to work on as well!		* '''Staffers are players too.''' While they are there to help, you should avoid bothering them with trivialities - they have their own builds to work on as well!

Zolyx at 18:06, 24 December 2013

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	==The Staff Code of Conduct==		==The Staff Code of Conduct==
	'''Last updated on:''' 24th December 2013		'''Last updated on:''' 24th December 2013
	* '''Staffers will treat you as you treat them.''' They will be mature and friendly when dealing with you as long as you ~~agree to~~ show them the same courtesy ~~by following the server's rules by not acting like a numpty~~.		* '''Staffers will treat you as you treat them.''' They will be mature and friendly when dealing with you as long as you show them the same courtesy.
	* '''Staffers will avoid creating unnecessary drama.''' They will deal with all rulebreaking - actual or alleged - fairly, respectfully, and with a minimum of fuss.		* '''Staffers will avoid creating unnecessary drama.''' They will deal with all rulebreaking - actual or alleged - fairly, respectfully, and with a minimum of fuss.
	* '''Staffers have no "perks".''' A staff member who has been on the server many months will play the game and build things in exactly the same way as a new Member who joined yesterday. They will not use their powers for personal gain or to acquire an unfair advantage in any aspect of Minecrafting.		* '''Staffers have no "perks".''' A staff member who has been on the server many months will play the game and build things in exactly the same way as a new Member who joined yesterday. They will not use their powers for personal gain or to acquire an unfair advantage in any aspect of Minecrafting.

Zolyx: /* The Staff Code of Conduct */

2013-12-24T18:05:44Z

The Staff Code of Conduct

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	==The Staff Code of Conduct==		==The Staff Code of Conduct==
	'''Last updated on:''' 24th December 2013		'''Last updated on:''' 24th December 2013
	* '''Staffers will treat you as you treat them.''' They will be mature and friendly when dealing with you as long as you agree to show them the same courtesy by following the server's rules ~~and don't act~~ like a numpty.		* '''Staffers will treat you as you treat them.''' They will be mature and friendly when dealing with you as long as you agree to show them the same courtesy by following the server's rules by not acting like a numpty.
	* '''Staffers will avoid creating unnecessary drama.''' They will deal with all rulebreaking - actual or alleged - fairly, respectfully, and with a minimum of fuss.		* '''Staffers will avoid creating unnecessary drama.''' They will deal with all rulebreaking - actual or alleged - fairly, respectfully, and with a minimum of fuss.
	* '''Staffers have no "perks".''' A staff member who has been on the server many months will play the game and build things in exactly the same way as a new Member who joined yesterday. They will not use their powers for personal gain or to acquire an unfair advantage in any aspect of Minecrafting.		* '''Staffers have no "perks".''' A staff member who has been on the server many months will play the game and build things in exactly the same way as a new Member who joined yesterday. They will not use their powers for personal gain or to acquire an unfair advantage in any aspect of Minecrafting.

Zolyx: Add "drama" rule

2013-12-24T18:04:51Z

Add "drama" rule

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	==The Staff Code of Conduct==		==The Staff Code of Conduct==
	'''Last updated on:''' ~~4th May 2012~~		'''Last updated on:''' 24th December 2013
	* '''Staffers will treat you as you treat them.''' They will be mature and friendly when dealing with you as long as you agree to show them the same courtesy by following the server's rules and don't act like a numpty.		* '''Staffers will treat you as you treat them.''' They will be mature and friendly when dealing with you as long as you agree to show them the same courtesy by following the server's rules and don't act like a numpty.
			* '''Staffers will avoid creating unnecessary drama.''' They will deal with all rulebreaking - actual or alleged - fairly, respectfully, and with a minimum of fuss.
	* '''Staffers have no "perks".''' A staff member who has been on the server many months will play the game and build things in exactly the same way as a new Member who joined yesterday. They will not use their powers for personal gain or to acquire an unfair advantage in any aspect of Minecrafting.		* '''Staffers have no "perks".''' A staff member who has been on the server many months will play the game and build things in exactly the same way as a new Member who joined yesterday. They will not use their powers for personal gain or to acquire an unfair advantage in any aspect of Minecrafting.
	* '''Staffers take priority as arbiters of justice.''' While Citizens may kick or mute players, this is a priviledge given only for use in extreme circumstances. Members and Citizens should always defer to the highest ranking available Staffer and let them deal with any incidents.		* '''Staffers take priority as arbiters of justice.''' While Citizens may kick or mute players, this is a priviledge given only for use in extreme circumstances. Members and Citizens should always defer to the highest ranking available Staffer and let them deal with any incidents.