Post by Admin on Mar 1, 2014 21:39:25 GMT -8
Welcome!
This is a private forum, but any current or prospective RPG freelancers are welcome to join.
Please review our Code of Conduct before you register:
ADMIN'S NOTE: This Code of Conduct replaces the former "Community Guidelines." Our community is growing, and it will continue to do so. As the community grows, we intend for this revised and expanded set of expectations to maintain the professional, respectful, and inclusive environment that our members have created. Thank you all for your continued excellence.
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The moderators and administrator have the authority and discretion to enforce the Code of Conduct as they see fit. If you feel you have been wronged by Freelance Forge staff, address the issue directly and privately.
Freelance Forge Pledge
In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we pledge to making Freelance Forge a harassment-free community for everyone, regardless of age, body size, ability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, industry knowledge or experience, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, sexual identity, or sexual orientation.
Code of Conduct
Represent the Forge with integrity. Freelance Forge strives to bring greater diversity to the creation of role-playing games through intentional recruitment of, and support for, persons of marginalized groups. We believe that such diversity is a boon to the community and the industry as a whole. If you do not share this belief, this is not the community for you. If your conduct or statements on the forums or in public (whether online or in person) clash with these ideals, you may be removed from the community. This may occur without warning or discussion and is solely at the discretion of the moderators.
Show respect for other members and others in the industry. When you disagree with someone, focus your response on their ideas, not on the person. If you find yourself writing a combative, aggressive, sarcastic, or passive-aggressive response, delete it and reconsider your involvement in the conversation. When discussing another person, publisher, group, or company in the industry, do not spread rumors: state facts and specific experiences. Often, conversations about issues with specific people or groups are best held in private. If you have a concern that the entire community should be aware of, consider discussing your approach with a moderator before posting. Discuss others' work (whether published or in progress) respectfully and constructively, avoiding excessive negativity. As an extreme example, avoid using terms like "trash" or "garbage" to describe another person's work. (We have seen this type of language in other communities. It does not belong here.) A good rule of thumb is to act as though the author of the work or the subject of your post will see your comments.
Give and receive feedback with honesty and courtesy. Recognize that our members have varied levels of experience in role-playing games, writing, illustrating, networking, and all other aspects of freelancing. They also have different tastes. When requesting feedback, try to be specific. When giving feedback, try to be encouraging and honest. Focus on what your fellow member has done well and what they can do or try next. When receiving feedback, avoid arguing. If you have questions about how to give or receive feedback, ask.
Honor the privacy of the community. Though anyone interested in freelancing can join Freelance Forge, it is a private community. Maintain the confidentiality of what is posted on these forums, especially as it pertains to other individuals' creations and property rights.
Honor copyrights, trademarks, and other property rights. Do not steal. Do not post work for feedback if you are under a non-disclosure agreement. Instead, ask for volunteers to review your work and share it with them privately (and within the terms of your NDA).
Post appropriate content. You are welcome (even encouraged) to discuss topics unrelated to freelancing or tabletop games. Use the "Off-Topic Discussion" board. Do not post explicit or vulgar content. Remember that other people have different ideas of what constitutes "explicit" or "vulgar," and be considerate of those views.
Do not use Freelance Forge to monitor freelancers or conduct business. This applies to our members who also serve roles outside of freelancing (such as publishers, developers, and the like). You may post in the "Publishers & Gigs" board to recruit members for freelance projects. We welcome you to discuss your experience in the industry. However, we ask that you do not use Freelance Forge as a means to monitor your freelancers' activities, check on or "ping" your freelancers, negotiate contracts, or otherwise conduct official business, except to answer simple questions. This includes the use of private messages. (We cannot monitor your private messages; nonetheless, we ask that you avoid using them for this purpose.) We generally assume that you have some other means of communicating with your freelancers about their assignments.
Avoid judgment. Freelance Forge is first and foremost a community for freelancers, and we range from people with no experience whatsoever to decades of experience. Do your best to avoid using the contributions of Freelance Forge members on this forum (such as simple questions or unpolished work) as a means to assess their suitability as freelancers. We all start somewhere.
Inactive Member Policy
Freelance Forge is a stronger community if it is comprised of active members: those who contribute posts, request or provide feedback, ask questions, join events and games, and/or share resources. The staff may occasionally review and deactivate accounts that have been inactive for an extended time period. We attempt to give notice prior to deactivating accounts, and such an action does not convey any negative connotations. Members deactivated for inactivity are not “banned” and may re-join the community at a later time if they wish. The purpose of this policy is to maintain the close-knit feeling of the community as it expands.
Display Name and Signature Policy
Upon registering, you must change your display name to whatever name you use in the tabletop industry, such as the name that appears in the credits of products you create. You cannot use an anonymous internet tag. You do not need to use your legal name if it is not the name you write under. This policy has two purposes: first, it helps our members to recognize one another when we see each other's names on products, web announcements, convention badges, and so on. Second, it prevents members from abusing anonymity. Overall, using real names helps us maintain our standards of inclusion and professionalism. You may choose to use your initials or just your surname as your display name; if you do, you should still make sure you are identifiable, such as by including your full industry name in your introductory post, "rolodex" entry, profile, signature, or elsewhere. We fully recognize the discomfort that can arise from requiring individuals to use certain names, and wish to provide flexibility while striving to meet the goals mentioned above.
If you choose to use a post signature, please limit it to your name, social media/contact info, and information about the work you do, such as a list of systems you design for or a link to a page with your freelancing credits. We do not want to clutter the forums with excessively long or irrelevant signatures.
We welcome feedback on the Code of Conduct. If you have feedback, please send it directly to a moderator.
This is a private forum, but any current or prospective RPG freelancers are welcome to join.
Please review our Code of Conduct before you register:
ADMIN'S NOTE: This Code of Conduct replaces the former "Community Guidelines." Our community is growing, and it will continue to do so. As the community grows, we intend for this revised and expanded set of expectations to maintain the professional, respectful, and inclusive environment that our members have created. Thank you all for your continued excellence.
Rule 0
The moderators and administrator have the authority and discretion to enforce the Code of Conduct as they see fit. If you feel you have been wronged by Freelance Forge staff, address the issue directly and privately.
Freelance Forge Pledge
In the interest of fostering an open and welcoming environment, we pledge to making Freelance Forge a harassment-free community for everyone, regardless of age, body size, ability, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, industry knowledge or experience, nationality, personal appearance, race, religion, sexual identity, or sexual orientation.
Code of Conduct
Represent the Forge with integrity. Freelance Forge strives to bring greater diversity to the creation of role-playing games through intentional recruitment of, and support for, persons of marginalized groups. We believe that such diversity is a boon to the community and the industry as a whole. If you do not share this belief, this is not the community for you. If your conduct or statements on the forums or in public (whether online or in person) clash with these ideals, you may be removed from the community. This may occur without warning or discussion and is solely at the discretion of the moderators.
Show respect for other members and others in the industry. When you disagree with someone, focus your response on their ideas, not on the person. If you find yourself writing a combative, aggressive, sarcastic, or passive-aggressive response, delete it and reconsider your involvement in the conversation. When discussing another person, publisher, group, or company in the industry, do not spread rumors: state facts and specific experiences. Often, conversations about issues with specific people or groups are best held in private. If you have a concern that the entire community should be aware of, consider discussing your approach with a moderator before posting. Discuss others' work (whether published or in progress) respectfully and constructively, avoiding excessive negativity. As an extreme example, avoid using terms like "trash" or "garbage" to describe another person's work. (We have seen this type of language in other communities. It does not belong here.) A good rule of thumb is to act as though the author of the work or the subject of your post will see your comments.
Give and receive feedback with honesty and courtesy. Recognize that our members have varied levels of experience in role-playing games, writing, illustrating, networking, and all other aspects of freelancing. They also have different tastes. When requesting feedback, try to be specific. When giving feedback, try to be encouraging and honest. Focus on what your fellow member has done well and what they can do or try next. When receiving feedback, avoid arguing. If you have questions about how to give or receive feedback, ask.
Honor the privacy of the community. Though anyone interested in freelancing can join Freelance Forge, it is a private community. Maintain the confidentiality of what is posted on these forums, especially as it pertains to other individuals' creations and property rights.
Honor copyrights, trademarks, and other property rights. Do not steal. Do not post work for feedback if you are under a non-disclosure agreement. Instead, ask for volunteers to review your work and share it with them privately (and within the terms of your NDA).
Post appropriate content. You are welcome (even encouraged) to discuss topics unrelated to freelancing or tabletop games. Use the "Off-Topic Discussion" board. Do not post explicit or vulgar content. Remember that other people have different ideas of what constitutes "explicit" or "vulgar," and be considerate of those views.
Do not use Freelance Forge to monitor freelancers or conduct business. This applies to our members who also serve roles outside of freelancing (such as publishers, developers, and the like). You may post in the "Publishers & Gigs" board to recruit members for freelance projects. We welcome you to discuss your experience in the industry. However, we ask that you do not use Freelance Forge as a means to monitor your freelancers' activities, check on or "ping" your freelancers, negotiate contracts, or otherwise conduct official business, except to answer simple questions. This includes the use of private messages. (We cannot monitor your private messages; nonetheless, we ask that you avoid using them for this purpose.) We generally assume that you have some other means of communicating with your freelancers about their assignments.
Avoid judgment. Freelance Forge is first and foremost a community for freelancers, and we range from people with no experience whatsoever to decades of experience. Do your best to avoid using the contributions of Freelance Forge members on this forum (such as simple questions or unpolished work) as a means to assess their suitability as freelancers. We all start somewhere.
Inactive Member Policy
Freelance Forge is a stronger community if it is comprised of active members: those who contribute posts, request or provide feedback, ask questions, join events and games, and/or share resources. The staff may occasionally review and deactivate accounts that have been inactive for an extended time period. We attempt to give notice prior to deactivating accounts, and such an action does not convey any negative connotations. Members deactivated for inactivity are not “banned” and may re-join the community at a later time if they wish. The purpose of this policy is to maintain the close-knit feeling of the community as it expands.
Display Name and Signature Policy
Upon registering, you must change your display name to whatever name you use in the tabletop industry, such as the name that appears in the credits of products you create. You cannot use an anonymous internet tag. You do not need to use your legal name if it is not the name you write under. This policy has two purposes: first, it helps our members to recognize one another when we see each other's names on products, web announcements, convention badges, and so on. Second, it prevents members from abusing anonymity. Overall, using real names helps us maintain our standards of inclusion and professionalism. You may choose to use your initials or just your surname as your display name; if you do, you should still make sure you are identifiable, such as by including your full industry name in your introductory post, "rolodex" entry, profile, signature, or elsewhere. We fully recognize the discomfort that can arise from requiring individuals to use certain names, and wish to provide flexibility while striving to meet the goals mentioned above.
If you choose to use a post signature, please limit it to your name, social media/contact info, and information about the work you do, such as a list of systems you design for or a link to a page with your freelancing credits. We do not want to clutter the forums with excessively long or irrelevant signatures.
We welcome feedback on the Code of Conduct. If you have feedback, please send it directly to a moderator.