<div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">&lt;~~~GM Announcement~~~&gt;</span></div><br/>Wow.... This is a little disconcerting to log onto after taking it easy for a couple days. In light of the OOC, I have to agree with amarlo and a few others that it's becoming toxic. I was hoping our occasional nudges would iron this out, but it looks like it won't. In response to this, I think it's best to bring in a rule I use on all games I craft myself. And yes, it's been cleared by Sephy too.<br/><br/><strong>Keep it civil.</strong>There's no need for arguing.<span class="bbc_u">I'm a firm believer in the saying that, if you have nothing good to say, it's better to not say anything.</span><br/><br/>This is specific to the OOC... think before you post, and if it is a snide remark, or even a concern, then take it to the PM's. They keep things private for a reason. That reason is that actions in the IC should not become a game wide debate. This ain't the PROC forums, and in my experience the more people weighing in on something, the more it tends to turn out like that. I for one have that section of the forums blocked for a reason.<br/><br/>Going forward we will be monitoring this activity. If more of it continues, then you can expect a warning, and if that doesn't iron things out then you'll be asked to leave the game. The OOC is a place to decompress and talk about things both in and out of the game to have fun. If the fun part ain't in your OOC post, then it needs to be sent in a PM.. Include us if you feel the need.