NETIQUETTE ETIQUETTE

There are several behaviours which are considered rude on StrangeMUD and
will probably earn spite and dislike from other players if you exhibit
them. Below are listed a few examples of these behaviours which, although
not strictly against policy, are inadvisable to players who wish to be
socially accepted in our worlds.

1. Following people without their permission (excluding NPCs) is generally
   uncool.

2. Kill-stealing (attacking a mob that a person not grouped with you is
   fighting) is VERY uncool, and repeat offenses may be punished by a god.

3. Recalling, teleporting, or charming another player is considered rude.

4. Casting protective spells upon mobs that other players are trying to 
   kill is definitely uncool, and may be deemed an attempt to kill those
   players.

5. Casting of area-effect spells without fair warning to other players in
   your zone is *very* rude, and may result in disciplinary action, if
   someone is killed.

6. If you kill a mob who has unusual equipment, it may be a scavenger mob
   that has taken things from a player's corpse. In this case, it is
   polite to ask around and find out if the stuff belongs to anyone in
   the game.

7. Begging for money from other players is irritating and will earn you no
   respect from them whatsoever, especially if you don't go out and get 
   some yourself. (Borrowing money from a friend to remort or spec is 
   something different -- we're talking about being level 3, sitting in
   the temple, and not asking for help grouping to kill things in order to
   get money. Nobody likes panhandlers.)

8. Writing personal messages on any public board is disallowed, and will
   result in removal of the offending message by a god. If you need to
   communicate with someone who is *not* online, use the post office. If
   you can't afford to, play to level 2 so you can. If it is an emergency,
   contact a god for assistance.

9. Deliberately misleading newbies, whether newbies by low level or newbies
   that have been boosted is very UNCOOL. Please remember we can not all
   be great players. Some need more help then others.

This file will be updated as new offensive behaviours occur to its author.
Questions and comments should be directed to Caila via mudmail, or email
at ladycaila@aol.com.

Written by Caila 12/19/96