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Multiplayer Code of Ethics TS3 Discussion http://mpires.net/
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Private 1st class   Joined: Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:34 am Posts: 5 Location: Australia 
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 Multiplayer Code of Ethics TS3 Discussion http://mpires.net/Multiplayer Code of Ethics TS3 Discussion at ==> http://mpires.net/.
WHEN: 4th of September 2010 on a Saturday GMT TIME: 9:00PM - 2100 Hours GMT PLACE: M.P.I.R.E.S TeamSpeak3 Server 216.240.128.160:9987 This is for Modders, Mappers, Web Site Theme Designers, Graphics and basically anything that individuals or clans have created in the way of PC Gaming. {PST}MacTavish From MPIRES Main Page The idea behind M.P.I.R.E.S. - MultiPlayer International Record of Ethical Standards is one that many in this Community have been speaking of for some time now. Though to be perfectly honest, we can most definitely say that none of us really know how to articulate that idea to the point where a site like this could be "cobbled together" and "just work". The saying "There's no step 3!" just isn't the case! So to allay those that might be asking what this is all about, we can tell you that there seems to be a need and a general consensus from many in the online FPS gaming community that a fair platform be had where individuals or organizations may bring forth a dispute concerning general expectations of ethical conduct and or behaviour. What we are talking about is the respect of other's work offered to the community for use by the community no matter how large or small. It can be said that just because something is free, that does not mean that all reference to the original creator or creators may be changed or removed in any way without consent of the original author or authors. This notion by far is one that permeates in all aspects of one's life. In fact, it is law and is enforced in many if not much of the world today. This has everything to do with Ethics. For clarity's sake, it can also be said that it would be ethical if one were to make changes to another's work and document that change in that work as long as the original credits were left intact. The new addition or change would then also become something to respect in the future. Assuming licensing would allow this in the first place. The above statements are how the internet itself was born. It was how the oldest and most advanced operating system came to be and flourishes still to this day. If ethical conduct as described above were not the case, there would be no online pcGaming community. At least not a very healthy one and one that would not resemble our current community. Not even one iota! So we've recognized that Ethics are important not only for the individual works involved, but important for the overall health of the Community itself. This is why so many are keen on having some sort of Community run "body" that could be sought after in order to help iron out these kinds of misunderstandings. The Community will not sit idle and allow other's to claim ownership of derivative works such as maps, game modifications or graphical works, web site themes, web scripts and audio works to name just a few. Anything that the Community creates earns it's due respect. This is Community Integrity at it's finest. This is why this site was created and this is why this site is calling out to the rest of the community to help shape it. To help put into words what most of us already know. A record of Ethical standards. Our expectations of ourselves. The above are the thoughts of only one member in this community after deliberating with many of you for some time. No one person and no one entity will be the driving force behind this movement! I urge you all to speak your mind and offer your help by getting involved here in the forums and elsewhere. Keep talking and lead by example. We are all looking forward to your feedback here and around the Community. |
| Mon Aug 30, 2010 3:12 am |
 
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Private 1st class Joined: Tue Aug 10, 2010 6:34 am Posts: 5 Location: Australia
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Re: Multiplayer Code of Ethics TS3 Discussion http://mpires.net/ Reminder on above post, MPIRES Team Speak3 Meeting less than 5 hours away now for all those interested. CanuckGamers are going to be live broadcasting as well. http://www.jimmycorps.com/forum/sitenews.asp
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