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[James Spadaccini]

Marc J. wrote:
> On 7/3/06, *Gloria Santos* wrote:
>
>     You have to be extremely careful when roleplaying rape, and it's
>     best not to do so.
>
>
> ...which is what should have been said in the beginning instead of 
> "the player should have his account banned/locked/deleted".
>
> However, in fairness to Tom/other GM's, this subject is covered under 
> the blanket statement:
>
> [quick paraphrasing]
>
> "There are some children and young adults playing this game. Be aware 
> that what you say can be read by them."
>
> Personally, I wouldn't RP rape... and my advice to anyone who would is 
> to be very, very careful with it. Just because you're comfortable with 
> something doesn't mean everyone is. A (milder) example would be 
> cursing. I, (and I'm pretty sure everyone reading this) has cursed at 
> lest once in their lives... however, does that mean everyone should 
> add curse words into all their messages? No, because although everyone 
> has done it, doesn't mean it's acceptable to do it.
>
> >From what I've read, (second-, third- and fourth-hand, so I could be 
> wrong) Tom's LB *was* justified. At lest with Sorcha's RP'ed rape, it 
> wasn't graphic and could be "worked around" whereas the latest one was 
> straightforward and left no "wiggle-room"... which, even from a RP 
> standpoint, is somewhat worthy of GM action.
>
> -- 
> Marc J.
Marc, we were talking about that LB not being severe enough punishment.  
That person already wasn't careful.  However, I agree with your 
paraphrasing, but there is a better one dealing with languages.  Again 
quick paraphrase, you do not know the culture or background of everyone 
playing so be careful what you say/do and how it will effect them.