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--- en:rules:start [2023/10/04 22:46] – [Awoxing] Arrowspeeed_Bounty
+++ en:rules:start [2025/04/09 23:09] (current) – [Rules and Policies] Arrowspeeed_Bounty
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 <fs 1.5em>Constitution: **Be friendly and honest. Never harm others for your benefit.**</fs>
-The sidebar lists all the rules in effect.
+Tips for communication across different languages:
+  * It is polite to do the translation for the person you are sending the message to and to send both EN and CN versions.   Google translate is OK,  Deep Translate (https://www.deepl.com/en/translator) is better
+  * Use short sentences, subject-verb.  Do not leave out words that are part of  standard English sentence structure.   Do not abbreviate.  Do not use jargon.  Do not joke or banter (these do not translate well).
+  * Swear words usually DO translate well -- do not use them.
+  * If they say something that sounds insulting to you, double check on intent before reacting.  A translation error could be the cause.  Give the benefit of the doubt.
+  * Speak more politely than you normally would.  This is generally received well, even if an imperfect translation.
+The sidebar lists the rules in effect. These rules apply to Fraternity space in sov null areas. Fraternity does not enforce these rules outside of sov null Fraternity space, other than the rule not to AWOX.
 ===== General Terms =====
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 Do not shoot blues unless:
   * Need to take reasonable measures to defend yourself when you're being attacked and can't escape.
-  * Instructed by an FC during a fleet.
+  * Instructed by an FC during a fleet.  This must be rare and for a good reason.  FC may be asked to explain the reason.
   * In rare cases, an accidental shooting might be claimed (such as when using a Vorton Projector or smart bomb), in which case a diplo must be consulted.