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Banning mentally-ill members

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#1
joela
Jan 12, 2010 20:35:00 Serious question, folks.

Can you ban an RPGA member from one's LFR games if his/her mental illnesses are
constantly disruptive? We're talking about wanting PVP, throwing tantrums, can't read the dice, throws said dice, constantly losing character sheets, doesn't understand direction (e.g., "what do you at the tunnel?" "Were in a tunnel?") etc.
#2
kenobi65
Jan 12, 2010 21:11:48
As I understand it, the RPGA doesn't mandate that you, as a game organizer, accept any comer without question. If you, as an organizer, feel that a player is disruptive to the game, or legitimately disturbing to the other players, I believe that you do have the right to ask him to curb his disruptive behavior. If he cannot (or won't), I believe you have the right to ask him to no longer participate.
#3
WolfStar76
Jan 13, 2010 10:27:55 I'd second what Kenobi has said.

While any DCI/RPGA member is "legal" for play, disruptive behavior isn't acceptable, and if you/your table have a problem with banning him, it's also possible to discuss having the player banned from events via your venue.

If, for example, he's a disruption, you might talk to the FLGS owner (if you play at your FLGS), and see what options they would back you up on.
#4
darrell_uk
Jan 13, 2010 18:03:58 I'm trying to put this carefully -

Is this an "actual" mental illness, or are you just choosing to use the term to describe a player's poor behaviour?

I trust that it is the former...
#5
tirianmal
Jan 14, 2010 0:26:34
Can you ban an RPGA member from one's LFR games if his/her mental illnesses are constantly disruptive? We're talking about wanting PVP, throwing tantrums, can't read the dice, throws said dice, constantly losing character sheets, doesn't understand direction (e.g., "what do you at the tunnel?" "Were in a tunnel?") etc.

What you're describing doesn't even have to be mental illness. If I'd had a talk with this player about this sort of behavior and they still acted this way I'd ban such a player regardless of their mental status.

But talk to them about it first. If no one has complained, they may be assuming such behavior is "ok". (I know, I know, it couldn't possibly be, but some folks are just not raised the same as others).

#6
gc1ceo
Jan 17, 2010 13:29:17 Banning disruptive members would be a better topic.

Just dont let a disruptive player back to your table, period. Usually simple.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 joela Jan 12, 2010 20:35:00	Serious question, folks. Can you ban an RPGA member from one's LFR games if his/her mental illnesses are constantly disruptive? We're talking about wanting PVP, throwing tantrums, can't read the dice, throws said dice, constantly losing character sheets, doesn't understand direction (e.g., "what do you at the tunnel?" "Were in a tunnel?") etc.
#2 kenobi65 Jan 12, 2010 21:11:48	As I understand it, the RPGA doesn't mandate that you, as a game organizer, accept any comer without question. If you, as an organizer, feel that a player is disruptive to the game, or legitimately disturbing to the other players, I believe that you do have the right to ask him to curb his disruptive behavior. If he cannot (or won't), I believe you have the right to ask him to no longer participate.
#3 WolfStar76 Jan 13, 2010 10:27:55	I'd second what Kenobi has said. While any DCI/RPGA member is "legal" for play, disruptive behavior isn't acceptable, and if you/your table have a problem with banning him, it's also possible to discuss having the player banned from events via your venue. If, for example, he's a disruption, you might talk to the FLGS owner (if you play at your FLGS), and see what options they would back you up on.
#4 darrell_uk Jan 13, 2010 18:03:58	I'm trying to put this carefully - Is this an "actual" mental illness, or are you just choosing to use the term to describe a player's poor behaviour? I *trust* that it is the former...
#5 tirianmal Jan 14, 2010 0:26:34	Can you ban an RPGA member from one's LFR games if his/her mental illnesses are constantly disruptive? We're talking about wanting PVP, throwing tantrums, can't read the dice, throws said dice, constantly losing character sheets, doesn't understand direction (e.g., "what do you at the tunnel?" "Were in a tunnel?") etc. What you're describing doesn't even have to be mental illness. If I'd had a talk with this player about this sort of behavior and they still acted this way I'd ban such a player regardless of their mental status. But talk to them about it first. If no one has complained, they may be assuming such behavior is "ok". (I know, I know, it couldn't possibly be, but some folks are just not raised the same as others).
#6 gc1ceo Jan 17, 2010 13:29:17	Banning disruptive members would be a better topic. Just dont let a disruptive player back to your table, period. Usually simple.