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What follows is the result of an ongoing debate regarding the reshuffling of the Dishonourable Discharge (commonly referred to as DD) system.

We've had this in place for over a year, and as of June 26th 2013 (when debate was put to the IC) we only have 7 unique DD'd members. Since it's obviously not had much use, the system's overhaul was delayed in favor of more important debates.

DD Procedure Amendment - June 2013
For Leaders, XOs and Staff

• Only "Faction" Leaders may DD a member via Ticket
  
• It is expected that DD is the last course of action taken against an irreconcilable member
• Adequate reason must be provided in Ticket requesting the DD
• Leaders are required out of courtesy to answer discussions in "Council of Shadows" or PMs directed to them by Staff, Leaders and XOs regarding their reasons for filing this DD

For DD'd Members

• DD = No Officer, Leader, XO, Moderator, CM or Admin status possible
• DD members have the right to seek forgiveness from the party they offended
  
  • If this is given DD is removed
  • This is a process between the parties involved, Staff will mediate if requested but in most cases it will not involve them (past the physical lifting of DD from the Members profile)
• If offended party is no longer active on GWRS then DD Members can ask The IC to review, and if successful, overturn the DD
  
  • Adequate reasoning &/ evidence must be provided for consideration
• Members will now be PM'd when they are assigned DD'd status
• If the DD'd Member believes said DD is being applied unfairly they can ask The IC to review it as per our Cyber-Bullying policy
  
  • The IC verdict reached through mediation and investigation of both sides points-of-view is final and non-negotiable
  • The IC reserves the right to summarily side against a party who is excessively immature/abusive/petty during this meditation/investigation
• There is now a DD List in the Site Rules section

The new rules will not be fully retrospective in that current DD'd members will not be stripped of non-Staff ranks they are now technically barred from.

This update seeks to make the system clearer to those seeking to use it, and also to make it more consequential. Through fair usage of this system, Leaders can pass on hard earned experience regarding detrimental members and prevent other members of the community falling afoul of them. It also gives a tangible goal for self-improvement for those who run afoul of the system, however it's up to them what they make of the opportunity.