- Posts:
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- Administrator
- Member
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- Joined:
- June 15, 2008
- Time Zone
- MST
- You Found OM Where?
- In the fangasm corner of my mind.
- Country
- Canada
- Age
- 18
- Gender
- Femme
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Administrator’s Beliefs
I’ve written these out, not as another set of rules to follow for you, rather a list of things that I’d like you all to know, based on what I believe as an administrator. Some of these are kind of like rules, but it’s not absolutely mandatory for you to follow them. It is for me though. Others, I find, are less like beliefs and more like facts that I feel you should all know about me in regards to the board and such.
- On all of my boards, my number one priority besides having fun is being safe. The two go hand in hand I think, really. This must be stressed especially when dealing with an M rated board, since even those who are able to handle mature situations, may not exactly enjoy them. I won’t stop you from writing out mature situations, as they can be important for your character and his or her plot, but I won’t force you to either. I know this may not, if ever, be an issue, but I want to get it out there just in case. If you find yourself forced into IC situations with which you as a person are not okay with (not your character) then you have the right to step away and be done with it. Now, this does not mean that you can opt out of all the pickles your character gets into, since that would be unrealistic, not to mention Sue-ish (for instance, if your character Bob has a dispute with another character Bill, and they come into an argument and Bob finds himself unable to come out in the right, then you have to suck it up and deal with the fact that he’s wrong! Or if your character Betty is losing a fight with another character Brigit, then you cannot magically escape in a sparkling splash of Mary-Sue light!) But in extreme cases like abuse, be it physical, sexual, or even verbal, then it’s your call. Does that make sense?
- If a member with a canon character does not show up or contact me in some way after a while (I’m talking at least a month or two) then I won’t hesitate to re-open the canon they were playing. I’ve decided however, to not delete accounts anymore, as some may wish to join after a while again, or their internet may have just gone out. Or some other reason may come up as to their absence.
- I believe in quality over quantity. Always, always, always! Length is fine, but it’s better to have a little paragraph full of pep than five paragraphs full of crap. As long as you’re giving something for the other member to work with, then that’s all one could ever ask for. That’s the bottom line.
- Members should not ever be afraid to talk to me. It’s my job to make this board run smoothly and ensure that it is enjoyable for everyone. I will not play favourites however. That’s one of the things I hate most about people in leadership positions, when they give over-ruling power to some people and not others, whether or not they deserve it.
No member has more influence or power over the board than the other. I will not accept every idea given out to me, especially if someone requests a change that defies the integrity of the board, or changes the plot in too drastic a way, but I will never, ever turn anyone down rudely or flame you. If you catch me doing that, then it’s nobody’s fault but my own.
This does not mean, however, that I won’t be firm when the situation calls for it. I absolutely hate it though; strictness causes me stress and burdens me, but if I became a pushover, then all my boards would basically fall into chaos. That’s what I believe.
- On a similar note, I find it absolutely unacceptable to be negative to members OOC. That goes for me as well as you, the members. I expect you all to treat each other with respect and integrity, regardless of differences in opinion, age, gender, race, beliefs, experience, etc. We’re all on an even playing field here.
- Remember also, that we range from intermediate to advanced levels of role-play. This can refer to a number of things, from the overall quality of the writing; to the amount of experience each member has had in roleplay previously. I like to think of it as a mixture of both, but it’s not all black and white. There may be an excellent and experienced writer who wishes to join who has never role-played in his or her life before, just as there may be a role-player who’s had prolific years of experience in post-by-post, yet may not necessarily write at the same level. I’m not too strict with this, i.e. I won’t demand to know exactly what sort of background you have in role-play before joining. It’s your decision as to whether or not you think you can handle it, based on your experience as a writer/role-player.
- I like to think I have a good knowledge of each of the three musicals. However, I know about some more than others. It wasn't really my intention to have an RPG based on only the musicals I liked the most and/or know the most about, rather, musicals that I am familiar with, that also happen to go well together in a cross-over. With each musical, I tend to use the filmed versions as primary examples, since they are the easiest to access for reference, but that does not mean that you, as a player, have to base your canon only on the filmed versions of each character. I would prefer, however, that major plot points that differ from musical and subsequent books or other texts upon which they are based, to remain closer to the musical version, or at least to be valid and applicable in your book-verse character. I shall always refer to this board as a musical cross-over, rather than a film or book cross-over.
Les MisérablesI know considerably less about this musical than the other two. I am working my way through the novel, but I have I seen the show in its entirety (though I have seen the TAC). That being said, there are canon characters and plot specifics that I may be unaware of, so you'll have to inform me of them if you so choose to utilize them in the RPG. I do, however, own the OBC soundtrack, and have researched the musical's plot to the best of my abilities.
Sweeney ToddI know a little more about this one. I've seen the film, both the Burton version and the 1982 stage production, and I own the OLC recording, though it's only the Highlights. I am also currently reading The String of Pearls, if that helps any.
Phantom of the OperaI can say that I do know a considerable amount about this one. I've seen the film, seen it live, own the film soundtrack and the OLC cast recording. I've read the novel too, which is a smashing read, though considerably different from the musical. I will recognize book-verse things if you so choose to utilize them. I, myself, like to reference small details from the book, like the 'Death's Head' or the populaire's production of 'Faust'. Still, however, the musical remains on top as my favourite version, as can be recognized from the canon character's names (i.e. the managers, who are named differently in the novel).
I might add some more notes here later, since I'm sure I'll think of other things to blather on about. In the meantime, I hope everything I've got here makes sense, and as a result, it lets you get to know me better as an administrator, and reassures you of the standards I expect from myself as well as the other members. If you have any questions about this, please feel free to contact me via PM. Thanks!
~Alandree
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5:34 PM Dec 4
