Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment should be taken extremely seriously. If you are not equipped to handle these types of tickets, then do not even try.
Before you take the ticket:
If you have experienced sexual harassment and you think you might struggle to stay objective, then let someone else handle it.
Sexual harassment is a serious allegation; you must remain objective and detailed in your handling of the situation.
You must have clear proof of sexual harassment before you take any disciplinary actions.
Determine if the harassment is in city or out of city harassment.
Additional considerations for sexual harassment:
These tickets often require immediate action to protect victims
Document everything thoroughly - screenshots, logs, witness statements
Consider temporary separations while investigating
Be prepared for potential law enforcement involvement in extreme cases
Maintain strict confidentiality during investigation
General Definition
Sexual harassment is unwanted sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal/physical conduct of a sexual nature that creates a hostile environment, interferes with someone's participation in the community, or is used as a condition of participation.
ERP is not specifically against the rules but is strongly discouraged on the grounds that it is creepy and cringy.
In-City/Server Sexual Harassment vs Out-of-City Sexual Harassment
In-City/Server Sexual Harassment
This occurs within the roleplay environment and involves:
Persistent unwanted sexual advances after being told to stop IC and/or OOC
Sexual content involving minors (characters under 18) - ZERO TOLERANCE
Forcing sexual scenarios on unwilling participants without consent
Using sexual roleplay to specifically target and harass players OOC
Graphic sexual content
Sexual content with players under 18 regardless of character age
Continuing sexual RP after someone has expressed OOC discomfort
Retaliating against players who refuse sexual roleplay
Important Distinctions:
Consensual adult roleplay between willing participants is generally fine. It's cringy, but not harassment.
Criminal RP that references sexual crimes may be acceptable if handled maturely and with consent
Flirting or romantic RP is not harassment unless it becomes persistent after rejection
Out-of-City Sexual Harassment
This occurs outside the roleplay environment (Discord, DMs, other platforms):
Unsolicited sexual messages or images in DMs or Discord
Requesting personal sexual information or photos
Making sexual comments about players in OOC channels
Sharing sexual content of other community members
Pressuring players for sexual content or meetups
Creating sexual memes/content targeting specific community members
Sexual comments based on voice, gender, or perceived identity
Immediate Action Requirements
Zero Tolerance Situations (Immediate Removal):
Any sexual content involving minors
Sexual content with players under 18
Explicit sexual images/videos shared without consent
Real-world sexual threats or stalking
Investigation Required:
Disputed consent in sexual roleplay scenarios
Claims of continued advances after rejection
Sexual content in inappropriate channels/areas
Key Moderation Principles
Victim Safety First: Protect the victim immediately, investigate thoroughly later
Age Verification: Confirm ages of all involved parties immediately
Consent Documentation: Look for clear evidence of consent or lack thereof
Zero Tolerance for Minors: Any sexual content involving under-18s is an immediate permanent ban
Professional Handling: Maintain clinical, professional language in all communications
When to escalate to Senior Staff
Critical Reminder: Sexual harassment allegations require the highest level of professionalism and thoroughness. When in doubt, escalate to senior staff immediately. The safety of community members, especially minors, is the absolute top priority.
If you believe that law enforcement needs to be contacted please escalate immediately.
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