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Just what in the fuck. The white guys are the good guys fighting against the Jews, the Mexicans and the Blacks, who are described as "the grunts, not very smart but take a good few rounds to down as they have thick hides and can see in the dark very well. They are also effective night-shock troops due obvious reasons". Ban this racist ****, there can be no excuse for that shit, not even claiming it's just for a roleplay.

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I don't know if he meant it as bad as it sounds, but I see big trouble from this one.

http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?p=13467619

Just what in the fuck. The white guys are the good guys fighting against the Jews, the Mexicans and the Blacks, who are described as "the grunts, not very smart but take a good few rounds to down as they have thick hides and can see in the dark very well. They are also effective night-shock troops due obvious reasons". Ban this racist ****, there can be no excuse for that shit, not even claiming it's just for a roleplay.


Okay, number one, racism is not against the rules. Number two, flaming in moderation is to put it mildly unwise. Third, you're playing as a leader of a nation, the idea that you are this shocked by ideas that run counter to your own seems poor form to me. Deal with it in character rather than screaming bloody murder for modly intervention and flaming.

Racism isn't illegal, but flamebaiting is. And that post was clearly flamebait. IMO.

Okay, number one, racism is not against the rules. Number two, flaming in moderation is to put it mildly unwise. Third, you're playing as a leader of a nation, the idea that you are this shocked by ideas that run counter to your own seems poor form to me. Deal with it in character rather than screaming bloody murder for modly intervention and flaming.

Racism is not against the rules? Are you joking? Does that mean I'm allowed to start an RP about inviting national leaders to hunt and kill Mexicans? And this goes beyond being shocked as a leader, I'm black and I'm incredibly fucking offended by this. How do you justify allowing that sort of shit?

Racism is not against the rules? Are you joking? Does that mean I'm allowed to start an RP about inviting national leaders to hunt and kill Mexicans? And this goes beyond being shocked as a leader, I'm black and I'm incredibly fucking offended by this. How do you justify allowing that sort of shit?

Racist RPs are NOT neccesarly illegal. THAT RP was a steaming pile of troll fertilizer and thankfully the mods have closed it. But, you certainly could start a racist RP. I don't know about your example, since "Mexico" is from the Real World.

Racism is not against the rules? Are you joking? Does that mean I'm allowed to start an RP about inviting national leaders to hunt and kill Mexicans? And this goes beyond being shocked as a leader, I'm black and I'm incredibly fucking offended by this. How do you justify allowing that sort of shit?

Yeah you could. See here (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=416023). I quote:
Trolling: Posts that are made with the aim of angering people. (like 'ALL JEWS ARE [insert vile comment here]' for example). While Trolls often make these posts strictly in an attempt to provoke negative comment, it is still trolling even if you actually hold those beliefs. Intent is difficult to prove over the internet, so mods will work under their best assumptions.

Note that posts of opinions you disagree with does not automatically equate with trolling. Disagreements are expected, as long as they are done in a civil manner. Max Barry has made it clear that he welcomes all opinions in civil debate, even those that are highly unpopular or minority-held. Make your case without the invective, if you want to avoid banishment as a Troll.

Trolling is also is used to refer to making obviously silly topics that people nonetheless will reply to, despite all common sense. Don't feed the trolls.

Feel free to reference this thread (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=549833) for a very recent ruling on the subject.

There's a difference between an opinion I don't agree with and something designed to insult people of certain races. In case you missed it, the rules go right ahead and say that just above the section you bolded:

(like 'ALL JEWS ARE [insert vile comment here]' for example).

Original thread taken care of. If you wish to continue discussing what may and many not be allowed among yourselves, may I suggest the General forum?