04-10-2024, 05:30 PM
Quote:Language in the Discord and game should be appropriate and non-discriminatory, while keeping in mind that minors may be present.
Hi. We need to talk about this.
Why is this very important piece of information hidden away in the community guidelines section of the rules page? Why is this not the first thing I see when I read the game's description? Why has no one bothered to mention this ONCE ever anywhere?
Games on Byond, and privately run MMOs in general, trend towards a target audience of 16+ so frequently that I personally feel that the distinction that this community is minor-inclusive needs to be made clear before someone even begins to play the game.
Those of you who know me know that I'm a vulgar, crass, laid-back person who sticks my foot in my own mouth while trying to protect the sanctity of players having an enjoyable experience.
Those of you who know me from the ss13 community, however, should note that my devil-may-care attitude does NOT extend to where the safety of minors is involved. I have run investigations into various communities who have so much as hinted at the potential of housing individuals who groom minors, having exposed two such individuals in my time. Note that I do not (yet) claim such a crime to be present in the Eternia community. I simply wish to take a proactive stance to protect underage players in a game that is tangentially connected to known individuals on the platform.