RFD: rec.games.pbem.* From: Steven Thorderson <steven@thorderson.com> Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 15:58:19 +0000 REQUEST FOR DISCUSSION (RFD) unmoderated group rec.games.pbem unmoderated group rec.games.pbem.clans Newsgroup lines: rec.games.pbem Discussion group for PBeM-RPG players. rec.games.pbem.clans Discussion group for PBeM-RPG clans. This is a formal Request For Discussion (RFD) for the creation of a world-wide unmoderated Usenet newsgroup rec.games.pbem.clans and rec.games.pbem. This is not a Call for Votes (CFV); you cannot vote at this time. Procedural details are below. RATIONALE: all groups Currently, there is no sufficient group for clans who incorporate PBeM-RPG into their structure, or PBeM players at all. PBeM players and clans must post in rec.games.pbm or rec.games.rpg. This is an insufficient way to manage clan promotions and posting and PBeM discussions. In order to create a friendly environment for PBeM clans and players, provide a place where clans can post, and provide for the expanding community of PBeM clans, it is required to have a newsgroup devoted to the PBeM world. CHARTER: rec.games.pbem This group will focus on discussions about PBeM, joining PBeM clans, and basic information about PBeM gaming. It will also serve as a group where players can post current scenarios and games that they are actively playing. This group will provide a user-friendly forum where players can focus on effective management of PBeM, interact with other players, and allow the general public to voice their opinions on PBeM. END CHARTER. CHARTER: rec.games.pbem.clans This group will focus on discussions about PBeM clanning, joining PBeM clans, and basic information about different clans. It will also serve as a group where clans can post current scenarios and games that they are actively playing. This group will provide a user-friendly forum where clan members can recruit, focus on effective ways of PBeM clanning, interact with other clans, and allow the general public to voice their opinions on PBeM clans. END CHARTER. PROCEDURE: This is a request for discussion, not a call for votes. In this phase of the process, any potential problems with the proposed newsgroups should be raised and resolved. The discussion period will continue for a minimum of 21 days (starting from when the first RFD for this proposal is posted to news.announce.newgroups), after which a Call For Votes (CFV) may be posted by a neutral vote taker if the discussion warrants it. Please do not attempt to vote until this happens. All discussion of this proposal should be posted to news.groups. This RFD attempts to comply fully with the Usenet newsgroup creation guidelines outlined in "How to Create a New Usenet Newsgroup" and "How to Format and Submit a New Group Proposal". Please refer to these documents (available in news.announce.newgroups) if you have any questions about the process. DISTRIBUTION: news.announce.newgroups news.groups rec.games.pbm rec.games.frp.misc rec.games.misc Proponent: Steven Thorderson <steven@thorderson.com> Proponent: Robert Hawk <admiral_sealofdoom@yahoo.com> Referenced By Up