Seeing member's interest in discussing, "Current Affairs", we are just revising,
DM: Rules-guidelines, for better participation.
1) Whoever on the grounds of religion, race, caste or community, sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, place of birth, residence,
language, disability or tribe, uses any means of communication to: (a) gravely threaten any person or group of persons with the intention to cause fear of injury or alarm; or (b)
advocates hatred towards any person or group of persons using,
derogatory information with the intent to provoke any person or group of
persons, will get straight 40% warning level raise.
2)
Process of reducing this warning level, will remain same as general IF
system, ie during first 3 months 20% WL reduction, followed by another 3 months for
remaining 20% WL reduction. Provided during these 6 months, there is no other case of
rule breaking or receiving warning pm, across all the forums of IF.
3)
Considering DM members as adults, well aware of do's & dont's while
commenting, on an experimental base, sending warning pms, will be
avoided.
However general reminders & DT notes, will be posted on threads, whenever required.
4)
If after this, someone constantly breaches DM participation guidelines,
will be eligible for 20% warning level raise. MIDs, trolls, will get
banned.
5) In addition to the above mentioned section guidelines, at all times