[R] Possible trolling/trollbaiting in the GA

[Auralia]

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I think it's pretty clear that the above proposal (and frankly this one from a while back too) is not being made in good faith, for the reasons I describe here. Both were clearly drafted to elicit a particular reaction from a group of people that the proposers evidently hold in contempt.

While both are probably legal under GA rules, I thought they might violate one of the OSRS rules, such as the "trollbaiting" rule, and wanted to bring them to moderation's attention.

Even if they don't violate the rules, I think moderation and/or admin should carefully consider the impact that this kind of behaviour has on GA gameplay.

[Sedgistan]

I'm not ruling on a proposal titled "Abortionplexes for All" on April Fool's day.

If it's still around and being seriously pursued in a few days, we can take a look into your report.

[Auralia]

I'm not ruling on a proposal titled "Abortionplexes for All" on April Fool's day.

If it's still around and being seriously pursued in a few days, we can take a look into your report.

I do not believe the date of submission is relevant in this case.

IA has argued that it is not a joke proposal for the purposes of GA rules. Two members of GenSec have ruled it legal.

[Sedgistan]

I do. As I said, ask again in a few days if it's still being pursued.

[Separatist Peoples]

Any chance we could get a ruling on *my* proposal? It is not active, but I have not abandoned it.

[Auralia]

The proposal is still in the queue three days later.

[Auralia]

Is any action going to be taken on this?

[Luna Amore]

I'm confused what action you would like to be taken? The April Fools version had been replaced by a normal proposal sometime in early April, right?

[Auralia]

The "April Fools" version of the first proposal stayed in the queue for days after April 1st, indicating that it was not a joke proposal. In any event, the submission of joke proposals is illegal.

I would like the mods to clarify whether either proposal linked -- at the time when the report was made -- violates the trolling or trollbaiting rule.

[Sedgistan]

There is always some leniency for levity around April Fools - that's why the SC saw the dubious "Condemn This Game" - which went and passed.

Neither of the proposals linked look illegal.