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[krystyn]

The TOS only really declares that the Unfiction forums and other resources themselves are off-limits. What you (the PMs) do within your game universe (recognizing Unforums as real, or pretending they don't exist) is absolutely your prerogative, and you need to take responsibility for how all of your players respond to it. But it's not like anyone here has jurisdiction over your game. That's *your* responsibility, and your call.

There have, in the past, been ARGs that have directly linked to the Unforums, or directed new players to threads created here for that specific ARG. While it certainly would cause a purist to wrinkle their nose at the META-ness, it didn't break the game.

Basically, just don't mess with the Unfiction resources themselves - which would include the fest activities.

[Pixiestix]

In my opinion, and mine alone, I think sending out an email to a player about the private discussion end of ramifications {such as monetary compensation} is tacky. The fact of the matter is, the whole thing was rude. Deciding to pick a panel that would be less annoying to interrupt, well, frankly I don't feel it was the PM's right to decide what we the people who paid money for the conference would or would not find annoying. Also, with that statement alone, it shows that the PMs did indeed have a prior knowledge as to the recent dramas relating to the TOS and this community - and somehow felt this was a good time to cause more drama?

I will say I had interest in following this trail via the paper I got slipped in between the panels - at the time I had no idea it was unauthorized. After that little display of what I consider ignorance, and yes just one more example of "pooping on the community" I will not be falling down this rabbit hole. I am not alone in that sentiment, although I speak for no one but myself when I say it.

[jamesi]

To address the issue of the surprise interruption:

[FriarTech]

 

[Reverend X]

IS Patheti-sad a word?

[xnbomb]