PaladinValer
11th July 2007, 11:09 AM
A few things first:
1. It isn't as complicated as it looks. Most of the subpoints are simply to explain rights and privileges.
2. It isn't set in stone, nor do I want it to be unless everyone agrees upon it.
3. Thanks to Colabomb and to the others who have already given positive feedback!
Here we go:
1 Definition of Christianity – To be considered a Christian by the rules within STR and in the STR forum, you must accept the Nicene Creed (filioque optional) as historically interpreted. This does not mean that you are not considered a Christian as per CF rules. All who claim to be Christians, Nicene and non-Nicene, are welcome to post in STR and become Members in STR.
2 Membership – Your membership status is determined by your adherence to the Nicene Creed, your membership in Anglicanism/Old Catholicism, your affiliation or interest in Anglicanism/Old Catholicism, and your current religious belief:
2.1 Full Membership – All Baptized and Confirmed Anglicans/Old Catholics in good standing and are a regular participant in STR. You have been a regular participant for at least one month.
2.2 Associate Membership - A) You are a Baptized and Confirmed Anglican/Old Catholic who does not qualify for Full Membership yet (due to irregular participation, bad standing, etc) B) You are a (Nicene) Christian who either affiliates with or is interested in Anglican/Old Catholicism and are a regular.
2.3 Fellowship Membership - A) You are a (Nicene) Christian who does not qualify for Associate Membership yet (due to irregular participation, not affiliated with Anglicanism/Old Catholicism, etc) B) You are a non-Christian (Nicene) who is interested in Anglicanism/Old Catholicism and are a regular participant in STR. You have been a regular participant for at least one month.
2.4 Guest - All others who do not yet qualify for Fellowship Membership yet. Guests are not considered Members.
3 Membership Rights and Privileges – All posters, Christians and non-Christians, are welcome in STR and enjoy the right to post and discuss topics within STR. Depending on your membership status, you may have additional rights and privileges they you may enjoy as well as any restrictions you must follow:
3.1 Full Members – As Full Members of STR, you are entitled to the following:
3.1.1 The unlimited right to debate in STR.
3.1.2 The right to a single vote to add, change, and edit rules.
3.1.3 The right to a single vote to elect moderators in STR.
3.1.4 The right to serve two terms reelectably as a moderator in STR.
3.1.5 The right to two (2) nominative votes to select STR moderator candidates
3.1.6 The right to ask an Associate Member, a Fellowship Member, or a Guest to not debate in their thread as long as such a request is justifiable.
3.1.7 The right to make appeals against moderator action against them.
3.1.8 The right to call for a recall of a moderator (see moderator rules).
3.1.9 The right to propose an alteration to the current rules in any way.
3.2 Associate Members – As Associates of STR, you are entitled and obligated to the following:
3.2.1 The unlimited privilege to debate in STR.
3.2.2 The right to a single vote to add, change, and edit rules.
3.2.3 The right to a single vote to elect moderators in STR.
3.2.4 The right to serve one reelectable term as a moderator in STR.
3.2.5 The right to one (1) nominative vote to select STR moderator candidates.
3.2.6 The right to make appeals against moderator action against them.
3.2.7 The right to call for a recall of a moderator (see moderator rules).
3.2.8 The right to propose an alteration to the current rules in any way.
3.2.9 The requirement to refrain from debating in a thread when asked by the OP or by a moderator. However, you enjoy the right to appeal this action.
3.2.10 The requirement to not question Anglicanism’s/Old Catholicism’s claims of Catholicity, validity of their Holy Orders, their status as a true church in the proper sense, etc. However, you have the right to ask questions about these claims and the right to discuss these claims as you wish.
3.2.11 The requirement to, if a moderator, not perform unilateral actions that deal with Anglicanism/Old Catholicism directly. You must always consult with a Full Member moderator in acts that deal directly with Anglicanism/Old Catholicism.
3.3 Fellowship Members – As Fellows of STR, you are entitled and obligated to the following:
3.3.1 The limited privilege to debate in STR.
3.3.2 The right to a single vote to add, change, and edit rules.
3.3.3 The right to a single vote to elect moderators in STR.
3.3.4 The privilege to serve one reelectable term as a moderator in STR.
3.3.5 The right to one (1) nominative vote to select STR moderator candidates.
3.3.6 The right to make appeals against moderator action against them.
3.3.7 The right to call for a recall of a moderator (see moderator rules)
3.3.8 The right to propose an alteration to the current rules in any way.
3.3.9 The requirement to refrain from debating in a thread when asked by the OP or by a moderator. However, you enjoy the right to appeal this action.
3.3.10 The requirement to not question Anglicanism’s/Old Catholicism’s true claims of Catholicity, validity of their Holy Orders, their status as a true church in the proper sense, etc. However, you have the right to ask questions about these true claims and the right to discuss these claims as you wish respectfully.
3.3.11 The requirement to not question Christianity’s, the Nicene Creed’s, or the Trinity’s truth. However, you enjoy the right to ask questions about these truths and the right to discuss these truths as you wish respectfully.
3.3.12 The requirement to, if a moderator, not perform unilateral actions that deal with Christianity and/or Anglicanism/Old Catholicism directly. You must always consult with at least an Associate-level moderator first in actions that deal directly with Christianity and a Full Member moderator in acts that deal directly with Anglicanism/Old Catholicism.
3.4 Guests – As Guests in STR, you are entitled and obligated to the following:
3.4.1 The right to make appeals against moderator action against them.
3.4.2 The right to suggest an alteration to the current rules in any way.
3.4.3 The requirement to refrain from debating.
3.4.4 The requirement to not question Anglicanism’s/Old Catholicism’s claims of Catholicity, validity of their Holy Orders, their status as a true church in the proper sense, etc. However, you have the right to ask questions about these true claims and the right to discuss these claims as you wish respectfully.
3.4.5 The requirement to not question Christianity’s, the Nicene Creed’s, or the Trinity’s truth. However, you enjoy the right to ask questions about these truths and the right to discuss these truths as you wish respectfully.
4 Moderators – The election of and the rules for moderators in STR
4.1 Election of Moderators
4.1.1 One (1) month to the day before elections, everyone is given one week to use their nominative vote(s) to select candidates for the election
4.1.1.1 You may not nominate yourself.
4.1.1.2 You may, under no circumstances, use a sock puppet. Doing so voids your vote and expels you from this year’s election and may be punishable otherwise.
4.1.2 Those who received at least five (5) nominations will become official candidates.
4.1.3 On Election Week, everyone is given one week to use their single vote to elect a moderator. Those who receive the highest votes will be installed in one (1) month after the initial day of elections as moderators.
4.1.3.1 The number of available moderator seats is dependant on the number of Members divided by three (3).
4.1.3.2 One (1) of these musts must be held by an Anglican/Old Catholic who has received either:
4.1.3.2.1 The Sacrament of Holy Orders
4.1.3.2.2 Is a seminarian or ordinand
4.1.3.2.3 Is an ordained Subdeacon
4.1.3.2.4 Has officially received minor orders
4.1.4 Full Members elected are moderators receive an automatic two year term and are therefore not subject to reelection the coming year but are so the year after.
4.2 Rules for Moderators
4.2.1 Moderators must follow the same STR rules as Members do
4.2.2 Moderators who show bad form, are abusive with their powers, or grossly violation rules are at the mercy of Members and their fellow moderators of being nominated for a recall.
4.2.2.1 If nominated for a recall, the moderators temporarily suspend the accused moderator for his/her duties for a week while deliberating what to do. Those potentially affected by the accused moderator have the right to bring evidence and comment on the deliberations and those not affected have the privilege to comment on the deliberations.
4.2.2.2 After the week, the moderators vote whether to fire the moderator. A majority of votes is all that is required. A fired moderator becomes a Member and may not be electable next new term.
5 Rules – The ratification to these rules and to the addition, subtraction, and/or edits to these rules.
5.1 Changing the Rules
5.1.1 A Member must draw up a bill and have it co-sponsored by either two other Members or one other Member and a Moderator.
5.1.2 A set period of time is established in which to discuss and debate the bill. That period is extendable and the bill is editable during this time.
5.1.3 At the end of the debatable period, Members are given one week to cast their vote on whether to pass the bill or reject it.
5.1.3.1 The bill must be passed by a majority in the House of Members and in the House of Moderators to pass.
5.1.3.2 Line-item vetos are not permitted.
5.1.4 If the bill fails, it may be resubmitted at a later time no earlier than six (6) months.
5.1.5 If the bill passes, then its author is entitled to, at his/her earliest convenience, change the rules as per the passed bill.
1. It isn't as complicated as it looks. Most of the subpoints are simply to explain rights and privileges.
2. It isn't set in stone, nor do I want it to be unless everyone agrees upon it.
3. Thanks to Colabomb and to the others who have already given positive feedback!
Here we go:
1 Definition of Christianity – To be considered a Christian by the rules within STR and in the STR forum, you must accept the Nicene Creed (filioque optional) as historically interpreted. This does not mean that you are not considered a Christian as per CF rules. All who claim to be Christians, Nicene and non-Nicene, are welcome to post in STR and become Members in STR.
2 Membership – Your membership status is determined by your adherence to the Nicene Creed, your membership in Anglicanism/Old Catholicism, your affiliation or interest in Anglicanism/Old Catholicism, and your current religious belief:
2.1 Full Membership – All Baptized and Confirmed Anglicans/Old Catholics in good standing and are a regular participant in STR. You have been a regular participant for at least one month.
2.2 Associate Membership - A) You are a Baptized and Confirmed Anglican/Old Catholic who does not qualify for Full Membership yet (due to irregular participation, bad standing, etc) B) You are a (Nicene) Christian who either affiliates with or is interested in Anglican/Old Catholicism and are a regular.
2.3 Fellowship Membership - A) You are a (Nicene) Christian who does not qualify for Associate Membership yet (due to irregular participation, not affiliated with Anglicanism/Old Catholicism, etc) B) You are a non-Christian (Nicene) who is interested in Anglicanism/Old Catholicism and are a regular participant in STR. You have been a regular participant for at least one month.
2.4 Guest - All others who do not yet qualify for Fellowship Membership yet. Guests are not considered Members.
3 Membership Rights and Privileges – All posters, Christians and non-Christians, are welcome in STR and enjoy the right to post and discuss topics within STR. Depending on your membership status, you may have additional rights and privileges they you may enjoy as well as any restrictions you must follow:
3.1 Full Members – As Full Members of STR, you are entitled to the following:
3.1.1 The unlimited right to debate in STR.
3.1.2 The right to a single vote to add, change, and edit rules.
3.1.3 The right to a single vote to elect moderators in STR.
3.1.4 The right to serve two terms reelectably as a moderator in STR.
3.1.5 The right to two (2) nominative votes to select STR moderator candidates
3.1.6 The right to ask an Associate Member, a Fellowship Member, or a Guest to not debate in their thread as long as such a request is justifiable.
3.1.7 The right to make appeals against moderator action against them.
3.1.8 The right to call for a recall of a moderator (see moderator rules).
3.1.9 The right to propose an alteration to the current rules in any way.
3.2 Associate Members – As Associates of STR, you are entitled and obligated to the following:
3.2.1 The unlimited privilege to debate in STR.
3.2.2 The right to a single vote to add, change, and edit rules.
3.2.3 The right to a single vote to elect moderators in STR.
3.2.4 The right to serve one reelectable term as a moderator in STR.
3.2.5 The right to one (1) nominative vote to select STR moderator candidates.
3.2.6 The right to make appeals against moderator action against them.
3.2.7 The right to call for a recall of a moderator (see moderator rules).
3.2.8 The right to propose an alteration to the current rules in any way.
3.2.9 The requirement to refrain from debating in a thread when asked by the OP or by a moderator. However, you enjoy the right to appeal this action.
3.2.10 The requirement to not question Anglicanism’s/Old Catholicism’s claims of Catholicity, validity of their Holy Orders, their status as a true church in the proper sense, etc. However, you have the right to ask questions about these claims and the right to discuss these claims as you wish.
3.2.11 The requirement to, if a moderator, not perform unilateral actions that deal with Anglicanism/Old Catholicism directly. You must always consult with a Full Member moderator in acts that deal directly with Anglicanism/Old Catholicism.
3.3 Fellowship Members – As Fellows of STR, you are entitled and obligated to the following:
3.3.1 The limited privilege to debate in STR.
3.3.2 The right to a single vote to add, change, and edit rules.
3.3.3 The right to a single vote to elect moderators in STR.
3.3.4 The privilege to serve one reelectable term as a moderator in STR.
3.3.5 The right to one (1) nominative vote to select STR moderator candidates.
3.3.6 The right to make appeals against moderator action against them.
3.3.7 The right to call for a recall of a moderator (see moderator rules)
3.3.8 The right to propose an alteration to the current rules in any way.
3.3.9 The requirement to refrain from debating in a thread when asked by the OP or by a moderator. However, you enjoy the right to appeal this action.
3.3.10 The requirement to not question Anglicanism’s/Old Catholicism’s true claims of Catholicity, validity of their Holy Orders, their status as a true church in the proper sense, etc. However, you have the right to ask questions about these true claims and the right to discuss these claims as you wish respectfully.
3.3.11 The requirement to not question Christianity’s, the Nicene Creed’s, or the Trinity’s truth. However, you enjoy the right to ask questions about these truths and the right to discuss these truths as you wish respectfully.
3.3.12 The requirement to, if a moderator, not perform unilateral actions that deal with Christianity and/or Anglicanism/Old Catholicism directly. You must always consult with at least an Associate-level moderator first in actions that deal directly with Christianity and a Full Member moderator in acts that deal directly with Anglicanism/Old Catholicism.
3.4 Guests – As Guests in STR, you are entitled and obligated to the following:
3.4.1 The right to make appeals against moderator action against them.
3.4.2 The right to suggest an alteration to the current rules in any way.
3.4.3 The requirement to refrain from debating.
3.4.4 The requirement to not question Anglicanism’s/Old Catholicism’s claims of Catholicity, validity of their Holy Orders, their status as a true church in the proper sense, etc. However, you have the right to ask questions about these true claims and the right to discuss these claims as you wish respectfully.
3.4.5 The requirement to not question Christianity’s, the Nicene Creed’s, or the Trinity’s truth. However, you enjoy the right to ask questions about these truths and the right to discuss these truths as you wish respectfully.
4 Moderators – The election of and the rules for moderators in STR
4.1 Election of Moderators
4.1.1 One (1) month to the day before elections, everyone is given one week to use their nominative vote(s) to select candidates for the election
4.1.1.1 You may not nominate yourself.
4.1.1.2 You may, under no circumstances, use a sock puppet. Doing so voids your vote and expels you from this year’s election and may be punishable otherwise.
4.1.2 Those who received at least five (5) nominations will become official candidates.
4.1.3 On Election Week, everyone is given one week to use their single vote to elect a moderator. Those who receive the highest votes will be installed in one (1) month after the initial day of elections as moderators.
4.1.3.1 The number of available moderator seats is dependant on the number of Members divided by three (3).
4.1.3.2 One (1) of these musts must be held by an Anglican/Old Catholic who has received either:
4.1.3.2.1 The Sacrament of Holy Orders
4.1.3.2.2 Is a seminarian or ordinand
4.1.3.2.3 Is an ordained Subdeacon
4.1.3.2.4 Has officially received minor orders
4.1.4 Full Members elected are moderators receive an automatic two year term and are therefore not subject to reelection the coming year but are so the year after.
4.2 Rules for Moderators
4.2.1 Moderators must follow the same STR rules as Members do
4.2.2 Moderators who show bad form, are abusive with their powers, or grossly violation rules are at the mercy of Members and their fellow moderators of being nominated for a recall.
4.2.2.1 If nominated for a recall, the moderators temporarily suspend the accused moderator for his/her duties for a week while deliberating what to do. Those potentially affected by the accused moderator have the right to bring evidence and comment on the deliberations and those not affected have the privilege to comment on the deliberations.
4.2.2.2 After the week, the moderators vote whether to fire the moderator. A majority of votes is all that is required. A fired moderator becomes a Member and may not be electable next new term.
5 Rules – The ratification to these rules and to the addition, subtraction, and/or edits to these rules.
5.1 Changing the Rules
5.1.1 A Member must draw up a bill and have it co-sponsored by either two other Members or one other Member and a Moderator.
5.1.2 A set period of time is established in which to discuss and debate the bill. That period is extendable and the bill is editable during this time.
5.1.3 At the end of the debatable period, Members are given one week to cast their vote on whether to pass the bill or reject it.
5.1.3.1 The bill must be passed by a majority in the House of Members and in the House of Moderators to pass.
5.1.3.2 Line-item vetos are not permitted.
5.1.4 If the bill fails, it may be resubmitted at a later time no earlier than six (6) months.
5.1.5 If the bill passes, then its author is entitled to, at his/her earliest convenience, change the rules as per the passed bill.