NEIL Staff Rules (& administrator rules)

Illinois_Roadbuff · April 7, 2024, 5:04am

UNDERGOING MAINTENANCE: 12/26/24

STAFF RULES 1.2, STILL IN EFFECT

Due to the high number of incidents, we (NEIL Community) have decided to add new staff rules, along with accompanying regulations for those who have admin commands in NEIL.

Created & effective on 4/6/24 - Revised on 4/8/24 & 6/15/24

(1) No excessive admin abusing without my permission

This means stuff like admin trolling, and nuking the server is PROHIBITED

This also includes various abusive commands

“Braziling” people

dizzying / thermaling

flinging / loop flinging people

changing stat numbers

nuking / exploding

weather commands

tornados

lightning

wildfires

seizures

spinning

jailing

crashing

controlling people

dead lands

resizing

pixilating

includes other similar commands as stated above

(2) Disguising without my permission is PROHIBITED

To prevent framing/misrepresentation and disrespect, disguising without my permission is prohibited

(3) NEIL Staff shall not use incognito mode without my permission

It does not matter if you have a reasonable suspicion of someone or if you have a suspicion of people trash-talking about you

(4) Alternations with the power plant without my permission is PROHIBITED

This applies to EVERYONE

(5) Providing other people building tools without my permission is PROHIBITED

Safety reasons

(6) Changing the colors of other’s vehicles colors without their consent is PROHIBITED

Staff can change their own car colors for personal use

(7) Using dex or newdex without my consent is PROHIBITED

This includes commands such as the explorer

(8) Forcing people to do your own RPs is PROHIBITED

This includes forcing people who do not want to participate

(9) Staff shall not play background music without my permission

However, staff can play music locally (client-sided)

(10) Causing disruption/shit in public servers is PROHIBITED

Applies to everyone

Example: Joining into a peaceful server then causing drama and arguments

(11) Disrespecting other people is PROHIBITED

applies to everyone

includes arrogance

(12) Unreasonable bans / kicks in PROHIBITED

including banning / kicking people for no reason

(13) Inserting models without my permission is PROHIBITED

Security reasons

(14) Staff shall not give other people admin without my permission

Security & safety reasons

Rule Update #1 - 4/25/2024 9:15 PM CST - Revised on 6/14/24 11:24 PM CST

(15) Please restrain from using admin commands in chat by pressing the ’ or "
key, or by private chat (if you are in mobile).
Addition: You can also press the F9 key to open the command bar.

Rule Update #2 [MAJOR] - 6/15/2024 1:09 AM CST

(16) No-clipping or bringing users into restricted areas is strictly prohibited without my permission

Areas include but not limited to the ISP station, the Joliet Power Plant, etc.

(17) Trolling people is strictly prohibited without my permission

This includes but not limited to freezing random users, jailing users, etc.

(18) Abusing Building Tools (btools) is strictly prohibited without my permission

This includes but not limited to moving, and spawning parts

(19) Running starter, server or client scripts is strictly prohibited without my permission

This includes inserting random scripts using :s, :ins, :starterscript , or :ls and load-strings

(20) [VERY MAJOR] Attempting to find backdoors or loopholes, as well as making unreasonable/false excuses to the accompanying rules is strictly prohibited

This includes but not limited to using the command box instead of the command bar to avoid certain rules

(21) Using :cm is strictly prohibited without my permission

This can cause potential harm by impersonating others

(22) Screening images and videos to other users is prohibited without my permission

This includes but not limited to :screenvideo and :screenimage

(23) Showing command logs to other users is prohibited without my permission

This includes but not limited to :showlogs

(24) Using :lowres or :pixel, :zawarudo, :testfilter and :piano is strictly prohibited without my permission

This is potential admin abuse and can cause lag

(25) Creating wildfires is strictly prohibited without my permission

This includes but not limited to :wildfire

(26) Attempting to convince others to refrain from reporting a staff member is strictly prohibited

Breaking this rule can lead a huge suspicion on you, and can potentially get you temporarily unranked

(27) Complaining about getting reported and spreading news about it is strictly prohibited

If you get reported, you are reported. There is no going back.

(28) Using or creating command aliases to create a loophole in the accompanying rules is strictly prohibited

This includes but not limited to using :rizz instead of :noclip

This also applies to EVERYONE

(29) Abusing :makeserver is strictly prohibited

This can cause server abuse and accidental overwriting

(30) Attempting to joke about the accompanying rules is strictly prohibited

Does it look like a joke? No

Not all rules can be stated so please use common sense!

Other Revisions

Revision #1 - 6/14/2024 5:32 PM CST
Fixed numbering errors

Notes:

Rule #5, #8, #13, and #16 is excluded for ISP
Staff can mess around with admin in private servers or near empty servers
Staff can use :fling or :spin if their cars are stuck
All rules are excluded for people higher ranked than “Head Admin” which only includes me.

There will be less restrictions soon. (Probably not)

What happens if a staff member breaks a rule?

This will go as the order shows below

Penalty System

First violation: Warning + a discussion
Second violation: Second Warning + a discussion
Third violation: Final Warning + a discussion
Fourth violation: 1 day suspension + a discussion & lecture
Fifth violation: 1 week suspension + a discussion & lecture
Sixth violation: 2 month suspension + a discussion & lecture
Seventh violation: Permanent Un-ranking

Violations expire after 1 month.

Additions to the set of rules

Proposed rule additions must be approved by me.

Reporting Violations

Players can report staff violations using either the feedback system, the group wall, communications server, or commenting on my YT channel.

Screenshots and videos can help too.

Reporting in the communication server is recommended (13+). You can find this in the social links of NEIL.

IMPORTANT: Message to players

If you catch a staff member violating any of the accompanying rules above, just report it. If they try to convince you to refrain from reporting, don't listen to them. Reporting can better help me and gives sight to some issues that might be apparent in the future.

Contributors

Original Rule Contributors

Rule Revision 2 Contributors

@RailTypes | Profile
@AA7431 | Profile
@kingmike0406 | Profile

Massive thanks to @RailTypes for stating major rule loopholes and other necessary changes!

Staff rules listed below (2.0) is not in effect. 2.0 is currently a work in progress.

[name to be decided]

Rule Version: 2.0

Status: Inactive

Important Definitions:
Personnel: Employed individuals (i.e. staff) and any person that is authorized with moderator or administratior permissions.

TODO:

Check for vocabulary or grammar issues
Finish footnotes and check if properly formatted
Add formal words especially used in law
Reformat most rules set forth in 1.2
Improve the penalty/offense system
Listen for feedback
Add reading level with and without use of footnotes
Decide on an introduction (currently two choices)
Probably make a PDF version in proper formatting for fun?
State ALL changes from 1.2 and 2.0
Add formatting image

(Colors are chosen from the interstate shield)

Readablilty (without use of footnotes)

If you are under grade 12, you should be able to read it just fine using context clues and footnotes.

Illinois_Roadbuff · December 26, 2024, 6:35am

Preamble¹

(introduction to be decided)

Welcome to [to be decided]. This accompanying² document will serve as the policies and guidelines for all persons who hold moderator or administrator permissions in Illinois_Roadbuff’s Development (IRBD), and for all staff members herein.

preamble¹: An introduction.
accompanying²: Provided or occurring at the same time.

(To Be Decided)

instill²: To gradually, but strongly, introduce an idea or attitude.
accompanying³: Provided or occurring at the same time.

(second choice)

We, the members of the State of Illinois (STIL) and the Illinois_Roadbuff’s Development (IRBD) community, in response to the increase of incidents, have agreed to instill² new staff rules, along with accompanying³ regulations for those who have administration permissions in IRBD.

Illinois_Roadbuff · December 26, 2024, 6:46am

Article I: General Rules of Conduct¹

Section 1: Prohibition² of Administration Abuse

No personnel shall abuse administration capabilities³ or use commands in a disruptive or harmful manner without @Illinois_Roadbuff’s consent⁴. Specific prohibited⁵ actions include but are not limited to:

Braziling, dizzying, thermaling
Flinging, resizing, spinning
Weather commands such as tornadoes, lightning, or wildfires
Seizures, jailing, or control of others
Changing stat numbers
Nuking, exploding, trolling
All forms of crashing which include but are not limited to:
- RAM, GPU, hardcrash
Dead lands, Disco
Pixilating, testing filters, resolution changes, use of :zawarudo
Disguising as other players or individuals; impersonation
Unreasonable bans or kicks
Misuse of Building Tools, changing colors of other’s vehicles without consent

Section 2: Usage of Incognito⁶ Mode

Personnel shall not use incognito⁶ mode without explicit consent⁴ from @Illinois_Roadbuff, regardless of suspicion of other individuals⁷ per se⁸ (i.e.⁹, simply for monitoring other players or gathering private information)

Any personnel found to be using this accompanying¹⁰ mode without prior¹¹ consent⁴ will result in a review of the context corroborating¹² the usage, followed by other necessary actions set forth in Article III, §§ 1-3.

Section 3: Provision¹³ of Capabilities³

Providing capabilities³ to other individuals⁷ is strictly proscribed²⁵ without @Illinois_Roadbuff’s consent⁴.

Limitations to private servers:
- Ranking others (Mod, admin, etc.)
- Showing command logs
Limitations to public servers:
- All limitations to private servers
- Providing Building Tools
- Providing weapons
- Providing other tools
Illinois State Police (role-play)¹⁴ is excluded¹⁵ from being limited to providing Building Tools, weapons, and other tools.

Section 4: Prohibition² of Command Usage

These commands listed below are strictly forbidden without @Illinois_Roadbuff’s consent.

Explorer commands:
- Includes but not limited to dex/newdex & the admin explorer.
Screening images and videos
Making servers via¹⁶ admin
Usage of :cm

Section 5: Insertion¹⁷ of Instances¹⁸

Insertion¹⁷ methods are strictly prohibited⁵ without @Illinois_Roadbuff’s consent⁴. These include but not limited to:

Inserting /or running scripts and loadstrings
Inserting models
Illinois State Police (role-play)¹⁴ is set aside from being limited to inserting models.

Section 6: Disruption

Personnel shall not cause behavior issues or disruption.

Includes playing background music on public servers
- Local client-sided music is allowed
Disrespect
- Includes arrogance¹⁹
Forced role-play participation²⁰
Disruption in public servers
- Includes starting arguments
Illinois State Police (role-play)¹⁴ is excluded¹⁵ from being limited to forced role-play participation²⁰.

Section 7: Restricted²¹ Areas

Personnel shall not bring users into restricted areas.

Includes the Illinois State Police (role-play)¹⁴ station, the generating station, etc²²…
Personnel are allowed to bring themselves to places except the Illinois State Police (role-play)¹⁴ station or other personal places

Personnel are also restricted²¹ from interacting²³ with the power plant or other important infrastructures²⁴ in public servers without prior¹¹ consent⁴ from @Illinois_Roadbuff.

conduct¹: In which a person behaviors or performs.
prohibition²: Forbidding/not allowing something, especially by law.
incognito⁶: Not identifiable.
per se⁸: By itself.
id est⁹: “That is” or “in other words.”
corroborating¹²: To confirm.
provision¹³: Action of providing/supplying.
¹⁴ Illinois State Police (role-play): Role-play group in Roblox.
insertion¹⁷: Action of inserting/adding.
instances¹⁸: Base class for all classes in Roblox which is part of a game (DataModel).
arrogance¹⁹: To be too proud and look down on others.
et cetera²²: Other similar things.
proscribed²⁵: Forbidden especially by law.

Other footnotes

capabilities³: Power/ability to do something.
consent⁴: Permission or agreement to do something.
prohibited⁵: Something that is banned or forbidden.
individuals⁷: Human beings.
accompanying¹⁰: To be provided at the same time.
prior¹¹: Existing or before in time.
excluded¹⁵: Not included/keep out.
participation²⁰: Taking part in something.
restricted²¹: No access.
interacting²³: Act in a way.
infrastructures²⁴: Structures and facilities (buildings, roads, etc²²…).

Illinois_Roadbuff · December 26, 2024, 9:39pm

Article II: Means of Avoidance

Section 1: Command Aliases¹.

Staff members are prohibited² from creating command aliases¹ to avoid the accompanying³ guidelines.

Staff members who are caught creating alternative commands may face additional penalties than what is stated in Article III, §§ 1-3

Section 2: Convincing Others

Convincing/persuading and manipulating others to refrain⁴ from reporting rule violations is strictly prohibited².

Any staff member caught complaining of being reported, making unreasonable/false excuses, or spreading news will face additional penalties.

Section 3: Backdoors⁵ and Loopholes⁶

Attempting to find backdoors⁵ or loopholes⁶ in the accompanying³ rules is strictly prohibited² and will face additional penalties.

Includes but are not limited to using the command box instead of the command bar to avoid certain rules.

aliases¹: False command name.
prohibited²: Something that is banned or forbidden.
accompanying³: To be provided at the same time.
refrain⁴: To avoid or stop one’s self.
backdoors⁵: Secret means.
loopholes⁶: Means of avoidance.

Illinois_Roadbuff · December 26, 2024, 10:41pm

Article III: Violations

Section 1: Severity Levels

Accompanying¹ violations are categorized into three levels based on the severity of the offense.

Minor Violations
- (e.g.², mild disruption, accidental misuse)
Moderate Violations
- (e.g.², repeated trolling, repeating minor violations)
Severe Violations
- (e.g.², exploiting loopholes³, running loadstrings)

Section 2: Penalty Progression

The penalty progression will go as stated below:

For Minor Violations
- 1st Offense: Warning
- 2nd Offense: Second Warning + 3 days of suspension
- 3rd Offense: Final Warning + 2 weeks of suspension
- 4th Offense: 2 months of suspension
- 5th Offense: Possible unranking or decided by @Illinois_Roadbuff
Moderate Violations
- Will be decided by @Illinois_Roadbuff and may lead to possible suspension
Severe Violations
- Will be decided by @Illinois_Roadbuff and may lead to possible unranking

Section 3: Expiration

Violations do not expire after the penalty period has been served.

To clear a violation, the staff member must have good behavior for a specified amount of time.

Minor Violations: 2 months of good behavior or decided if the member has multiple violations
Moderate Violations: May be decided by @Illinois_Roadbuff
Severe Violations: Will be decided by @Illinois_Roadbuff

Section 4: Overrides

@Illinois_Roadbuff can override this system if needed.

accompanying¹: To be provided at the same time.
exempli gratia²: Provide an example; “For example.”
loopholes³: Means of avoidance.

Illinois_Roadbuff · December 27, 2024, 5:56am

Article IV: Additions or Removals

Section 1: Proposed Revisions

Accompanying¹ changes ought to² be approved by @Illinois_Roadbuff before implementation.

accompanying¹: To be provided at the same time.
ought to²: Should; must.

Illinois_Roadbuff · December 27, 2024, 6:10am

Article V: Eventual Statements¹

Section 1: Exclusion of Regulations

All terms are set aside² for individuals ranked higher than “Head Admin” which is solely³ @Illinois_Roadbuff. These guidelines set forth⁴ in this document are subject to revise on any occasion⁵ without prior notice.

Section 2: Maturity and Good Sense

Since it’s not possible to explicitly outline every regulation, personnel are expected to use good sense and act maturely.

An instance that @Illinois_Roadbuff finds to perceive⁶ as common sense. (i.e. if it’s a guideline 95% of all other communities have, it’s common sense. If there are any difficulties regarding the term, personnel are advised to search up standards of human interaction manners.)

Section 3: Making Light

Making light (i.e. joking) about these accompanying⁷ regulations is strictly proscribed⁸.

¹ Eventual Statments: Simply “Final Notes.”
set aside²: To exclude or not include.
solely³: Only involving one person.
set forth⁴: To state.
⁵ on any occasion: At any time.
perceive⁶: To find or realize.
accompanying⁷: To be provided at the same time.
proscribed⁸: Prohibit, especially by law.