Elf Clan

THE RABID PINK PIRATES CHAAARRTER!

Rabid Pink Pirates is a sub-group of Elf Clan and authorized by the "fantasy" theme under the Elf Clan Charter.

So listens up you bilge rats.   We is da RABID PINK PIRATES, da scurviest bunch of renegades this side of that side.  We is one of da oldest pirate groups on da virtual worlds, existing from waaaay back in days of early (that other place) and with a stronghold smack in middle of battle-zone JESSEE, from where we launched watermelons over whole region.   WE DA ROTTENEST BUCKLE SWASHERS ANYWHERE! 

WHO IS WELCOME

While is true we is maked up mainly of tinies, wees, dinkies and yesh, even ferrets and dwagons... EBERONE is welcome.  Dat includes biggies, monters and dragons.  (In fact, monsters and dragons would be pretty kewl.)   Our group is FREE JOIN. 

DRESS CODE

YOU KIDDING ME?  We got no code!  However we do request modesty in dress and conduct, as we is a family-friendly group. 

Common clothing usually consists of pirate-type outfits and gear.   Now, how a pirate dresses is up to you. Can be anything from typical pirate gear to KRAKKEN!   Who gonna tell you wot to wear, right?  Well, da Cap'n if you get outta line, so WATCH IT or ye'll wind up scrubbing the keel.

OBLIGATIONS

ARRR YOU KIDDING ME???  We is Rabid Pink Pirates!  WE DON' NEED NO STEENKEEN OBLIGATIONS!  But if ye happen ta just want some, we got decks dat need scrubbin...

END OF CHARTER!  DEAL WIF IT!  HAR!

Elf Clan Charter

VISITOR GUIDELINES     updated 2018-09-05 

Welcome to Elf Clan lands!

Basic charter: * HONOR * RESPECT * FRIENDSHIP *

NO DRAMA, zero tolerance-- fair notice.

New visitors and members are welcome! Feel free to explore. If a building is unlocked you are welcome to explore (if locked, please respect privacy). The entire land is at your disposal.


GUIDELINES and RULES
We are friendly folk, our lands harmonious and peaceful. Please help us keep it that way.
 

Family-friendly lands.  Please keep your appearance, chat and gestures honorable.  No see-through clothing or nudity, no lewd activities.

Ancient Elf Clan saying: "What you do in your home is your business. What you do in the streets is ours."

VISITORS:   Please recognize you are a guest in our home.  As in real life, guests are expected to conduct themselves with with honor, respect and friendship. 

These lands are a respite from crude.  Please help us maintain that peaceful, friendly environment.

THINGS TO AVOID

All region owners have control over their own lands.  We here discuss things that are wisely avoided in these family friendly regions.

* REAL LIFE.  People come to Elf Clan as a respite from real life worries.  Please help us maintain our peaceful and harmonious atmosphere by leaving real life issues and activities at the door.

* CONTROVERSIAL THEMES.  Occult, demonism, vampirism, sexual and foreseeably offensive themes and activities are excluded from these lands.

* POLITICS, SLAVERY, RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES. Please check attitude and ego at the door.   Both politics and religious activities can be very  divisive and are not Elf Clan theme.  This includes national emblems, election campaigns, religious activities,  icons, statues or symbols of any kind.  In short, we're here to escape real life, not drag it into our fantasy-based lands. 

As a note: this includes fantasy-based gods and demons.  Over the years we have found it wise to completely eliminate such concepts on our lands.  Such things are unnecessary to theme and do not promote group harmony.

* Drama, propaganda, and people-with-attitude are  unwelcome. (Drama is defined as excessive emotional display and negativity, power-plays or "head games").  Visitors and members are expected to honor group guidelines rather than expect us to conform to visitor whims and opinions.   Zero tolerance when it comes to drama.  Friendy is the theme of the day.  ; )

* WEAPONS. Weapons guidelines are pretty much left up to each region owner.   In general, standard weapons guidelines apply.  Using a weapon of any kind on an unwilling target is considered abuse and handled accordingly.

* LOCKED AREAS. If a ground-area is unlocked (or allowed-exploration high sky area), feel free to explore.  We welcome visitors and explorers.  If it is locked, please respect resident privacy. 

Before entering a building, please check your map and if someone is home, "Knock knock!" is considered polite... just as in real life.  (This of course does not apply to obviously public buildings such as taverns.)

Sealed enclosures (such as no-visible-entrance skyboxes) are considered "locked".   If you have to "camera in" or otherwise enter the area without authorization... that is considered trespassing.

ELDAR and Land Owners.  The Eldar (ancient Elven) are the managers of Elf Clan, the ones who make and enforce group policy.  They are Guardians of our group, with ultimate authority.   Land owners are considered Guardians with similar authority over their own lands

Our Eldar and land owners go out of our way to be friendly and hospitable, considering all members as our equals-- so long as those members show equal honor, respect and friendship in return.  Indeed, a great deal of Elf Clan policy has been a result of friendly member feedback and suggestions.  Feel free to approach the Eldar with your ideas and concerns.  Feedback is our greatest asset.

CURRENT ELDAR:

Wayfinder Wishbringer (Founder of Elf Clan)

Peter Lioncourt

Moontan Valeeva

Cinnamon Raymaker

GREETERS & GUARDIANS

Snoots Dwagon

 
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THE CLIFF NOTES VERSION:

Originally the Elf Clan Charter was an extensive document, necessarily so to protect group members and lands in the environment of Second Life.  Now with Elf Clan lands owned by individuals and spread throughout the Hypergrid, land owners are primarily in charge of their own land rules and the Charter has been greatly simplified.   The Elf Clan Charter now boils down to these basic concepts:

* Honor * Respect * Friendship *   The three original tenets of our group philosophy.

* Family friendly and visitor-friendly lands.  Lands should be open to visitors and designed to encourage visitors to explore.

* G-rated public areas (Mature areas are either clearly designated or restricted to high sky)

* The Elf Clan Affiliate Lands banner is present at your primary landing point.

* No political, nationalist, religious, or obviously controversial components in public areas.  Elf Clan is neutral and non-controversial, lands where people can escape from real life stress.

* Primary themes are fantasy, science fiction and steampunk. Your land doesn't have to be totally these themes, but needs to reflect theme to a notable degree.

* No open nudity, foul language, or other "mature" themes.  Ancient Elf Clan saying:  "What you do in your home is your business.  What you do in the streets is ours."  Elf Clan is and always has been a group where people can get away from the stress of the real world.  In setting up an Elf Clan Affiliate land, the owners are stating, "This is a safe zone that people can visit to relax and enjoy the environment."

* Beyond that, land owners are the sovereigns of their lands and set their own rules.  Elf Clan does not police Affiliates unless we receive report of obvious breach of trust.

That's it!  Far simpler than our early days. You can find a bit more information in our Visitor Guidelines, which of course apply to the lands themselves as well.

WHAT IS ELF CLAN... and WHAT WAS THE ORIGINAL CHARTER?

The following information is presented here for archival purposes.  While these things can be used as guidelines, our new environments have allowed us to relax restrictions and rules.  This is primarily due to getting away from the highly restrictive and drama / griefer-filled Second Life environment.

Elf Clan is a virtual reality group based on the Opensim platform (https://www.osgrid.org/). We offer fantasy theme lands, science fiction, steampunk and other unique genres. Elf Clan is a visitor-friendly, family-friendly group.

The Elf Clan Charter is the foundation document of our group. It details our core concepts, rules, governing system, goals and functions. Members are encouraged to acquaint themselves with this charter and accompanying documents.

Core Concepts: HONOR * RESPECT * FRIENDSHIP

Elf Clan is a very visitor-friendly group. Feel free to visit any area of Elf Clan lands. (See Visitor Guidlines below.)
 

Those who conduct themselves properly are welcome on our lands. Our lands are peaceful, harmonious and friendly. We like our visitors to be the same.

Elf Clan lands are family-friendly and G-rated (not PG, PG13, R or X). Please conduct yourself modestly (dress, speech, gestures) and always remember the core concepts. Behave as if there are always "ladies and children present"... and that's a good rule of thumb. Thank you. : )

TO JOIN ELF CLAN: Just click the JOIN ELF CLAN link on this site's home page. It is good to read the following documents to become acquainted with Elf Clan concepts and guidelines.

Q: Do I have to be an elf to join?
A: No. You don't have to take a role at all, although doing so enhances the fun. Read more about different roles below. All you need is a love of fun and a respectful nature.

PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINKS FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION

INTRO TO ELF CLAN

VISITOR GUIDELINES

ATTRACTIONS

ELF CLAN RENTALS Have a beautiful home on Elf Clan lands

OWNING AN ELF CLAN REGION

EXPANDED GENRES  Diversified areas of Elf Clan fantasy lore

COMMON ELF CLAN ROLES You don't have to be an Elf. Look at these wondrous suggestions.

GROUP ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT

IM and CHAT GUIDELINES

POSTING GROUP NOTICES

ROLE PLAYING and WEAPONRY

ELF CLAN LORE

HANDLING PROBLEMS (drama)

HOSTING EVENTS

EVENT IDEAS

REFEREE GUIDELINES-- Elf Clan sporting events

GREETERS

GUARDIAN GUIDELINE

ELDAR

Cinnamon Raymaker

Moontan Valeeva

Peter Lioncourt

Wayfinder Wishbringer

GREETERS and REGION OWNERS: The Greeters and Region Owners are in charge of assisting and moderating the lands, and hosting events. Please provide them your cooperation.
 

ELF CLAN FOUNDATION LANDS:
ElvenSong and ElvenGlen on OSgrid.
(These are re-creations of the first Elf Clan regions and are centers of Elf Clan history.)


MODERN DAY ELF CLAN

Elf Clan shut down all Second Life lands on November 17, 2011 and moved to Inworld.  Inworldz self-destructed July 27, 2018 and Elf Clan home worlds moved to OSgrid.  Affiliates moved to other grids, joined by the Hypergrid.  Elf Clan thrives today with more lands and creations than our entire history.


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