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Does the restriction on talking about Faerun books on the forums still exist?

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#1
sillyrobot
Apr 21, 2008 19:03:49 In the new era of CM, just checking if the old rule is still in effect before I try it...
#2
gamer_zer0
Apr 21, 2008 19:59:20
In the new era of CM, just checking if the old rule is still in effect before I try it...

Can you point to a post that says it's restricted? I'll take a look.
#3
sillyrobot
Apr 21, 2008 20:05:11 http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=702942

Rule #4
#4
sillyrobot
Apr 21, 2008 20:11:39 From Edymnion's Forbidden Topics guide:
Novels
There are many D&D novels out there, from R.A. Salvatore's Forgotten Realms novels to Keith Baker's Eberron novels. At one time, we even had an entire forum just for the discussion of these novels. However, that forum was shut down and all discussion of the novels banned from the boards. Things got very bad, and the Online Team was and is forbidden (upon pain of losing their jobs) to discuss any aspect of the matter (or why they are not allowed to discuss it). Rumors on the subject ran rampant (and, to a lesser extent, continue to do so), but the bottom line is it’s off-limits.

#5
gamer_zer0
Apr 21, 2008 20:18:02 Yes, you may discuss books. Just be sure to mind the code of conduct and make sure you're on-topic for the forum you're posting in, as always.
#6
sillyrobot
Apr 21, 2008 20:22:34
Yes, you may discuss books. Just be sure to mind the code of conduct and make sure you're on-topic for the forum you're posting in, as always.

Thanks!
#7
lord_karsus
Apr 22, 2008 0:04:08 -No, it doesn't exist anymore, and hasn't, for some time. The rule was put in place by WizO_BigSis, presumably care of higher ups, after there was a firestorm concerning a specific author and various practices of said author, as well as the FR Novels boards being a hotbed of negativity towards authors of all stripes. The FR Novels boards were removed- though, it was claimed that this had nothing to do with anything- and WizO_BigSis enforced the rule with an iron hand. And, good for her. When she left, WizO_Lyoness continued enforcing the rule. However, after her departure, the FR forums were left without a boards-specific WizO. As a result, things began to get lax, as there was no full time WizO, and those assigned to the FR boards had "doube duty", so to speak (who was it? WizO_Sith and WizO_The Hutt? WizO_Shadow, maybe?). Us boards members enforced the rule, but eventually (circa late '06 or so), we were told by a WizO- and, I don't remember which one- that the rule was no longer in effect, so long as the conversations were civil, and obeyed the CoC.
#8
Zherog
Apr 22, 2008 6:36:17 One correction -- WizO_BigSister didn't create the rule; she was just the person put on the firing line. The rule came from much higher up the chain.
#9
lord_karsus
Apr 22, 2008 10:04:58
One correction -- WizO_BigSister didn't create the rule; she was just the person put on the firing line. The rule came from much higher up the chain.

-Yes, I said as much: "...presumably care of higher ups..."
#10
Zherog
Apr 22, 2008 11:04:53 I'm saying the word "presumably" is unnecessary. It was from the higher ups, by several levels.
#11
lord_karsus
Apr 22, 2008 11:23:54
I'm saying the word "presumably" is unnecessary. It was from the higher ups, by several levels.

-I, personally, didn't want to use specifics, there.

-But, the rule is gone, so chat away. I'll be waiting to answer your question at the boards, OP.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 sillyrobot Apr 21, 2008 19:03:49	In the new era of CM, just checking if the old rule is still in effect before I try it...
#2 gamer_zer0 Apr 21, 2008 19:59:20	In the new era of CM, just checking if the old rule is still in effect before I try it... Can you point to a post that says it's restricted? I'll take a look.
#3 sillyrobot Apr 21, 2008 20:05:11	http://forums.gleemax.com/showthread.php?t=702942 Rule #4
#4 sillyrobot Apr 21, 2008 20:11:39	From Edymnion's Forbidden Topics guide: Novels There are many D&D novels out there, from R.A. Salvatore's Forgotten Realms novels to Keith Baker's Eberron novels. At one time, we even had an entire forum just for the discussion of these novels. However, that forum was shut down and all discussion of the novels banned from the boards. Things got very bad, and the Online Team was and is forbidden (upon pain of losing their jobs) to discuss any aspect of the matter (or why they are not allowed to discuss it). Rumors on the subject ran rampant (and, to a lesser extent, continue to do so), but the bottom line is it’s off-limits.
#5 gamer_zer0 Apr 21, 2008 20:18:02	Yes, you may discuss books. Just be sure to mind the code of conduct and make sure you're on-topic for the forum you're posting in, as always.
#6 sillyrobot Apr 21, 2008 20:22:34	Yes, you may discuss books. Just be sure to mind the code of conduct and make sure you're on-topic for the forum you're posting in, as always. Thanks!
#7 lord_karsus Apr 22, 2008 0:04:08	-No, it doesn't exist anymore, and hasn't, for some time. The rule was put in place by WizO_BigSis, presumably care of higher ups, after there was a firestorm concerning a specific author and various practices of said author, as well as the FR Novels boards being a hotbed of negativity towards authors of all stripes. The FR Novels boards were removed- though, it was claimed that this had nothing to do with anything- and WizO_BigSis enforced the rule with an iron hand. And, good for her. When she left, WizO_Lyoness continued enforcing the rule. However, after her departure, the FR forums were left without a boards-specific WizO. As a result, things began to get lax, as there was no full time WizO, and those assigned to the FR boards had "doube duty", so to speak (who was it? WizO_Sith and WizO_The Hutt? WizO_Shadow, maybe?). Us boards members enforced the rule, but eventually (circa late '06 or so), we were told by a WizO- and, I don't remember which one- that the rule was no longer in effect, so long as the conversations were civil, and obeyed the CoC.
#8 Zherog Apr 22, 2008 6:36:17	One correction -- WizO_BigSister didn't create the rule; she was just the person put on the firing line. The rule came from much higher up the chain.
#9 lord_karsus Apr 22, 2008 10:04:58	One correction -- WizO_BigSister didn't create the rule; she was just the person put on the firing line. The rule came from much higher up the chain. -Yes, I said as much: "...presumably care of higher ups..."
#10 Zherog Apr 22, 2008 11:04:53	I'm saying the word "presumably" is unnecessary. It was from the higher ups, by several levels.
#11 lord_karsus Apr 22, 2008 11:23:54	I'm saying the word "presumably" is unnecessary. It was from the higher ups, by several levels. -I, personally, didn't want to use specifics, there. -But, the rule is gone, so chat away. I'll be waiting to answer your question at the boards, OP.