Shanks

I don't think this should be about my opinion or anything like that. You are comparing it to a global-scale pandemic that killed a lot of people, as well as a war. These things should not and can not be compared. As said, if it's a large issue that a majority of the server feels negatively affects their experience in playing here, it'll likely be addressed. As it currently stands that was not the case based on the topic created, and that was up for a good while.

Abortion is something our senate rules on ICly atm and did also pass a bill almost a month ago, where there was no fuss about this. In terms of the covid decision and the war, it affects people a lot on a large global scale compared to this. I'm not saying this isn't negative or doesn't have large complications, I'm just stating the original reason for the blanket ban on covid and the war. Like I did say though, if it becomes an issue within the community that bothers a lot of people (the voting didn't seem to reflect that too much), then it's a discussion we can have again. But as it stands I don't wanna make that ruling.

I don't think I have to respond much to this out of what's been said already. Should we come across an instance where we'd need this looked at more in-depth I will return back to it though, but as it stands I don't see any huge implications.

I don't think banning it from discussions is the way to go as it stands, from a continuity standpoint. This is still up to our laws and something we can do state-wide as RP regardless, should this ever come out as something to discuss, but I hardly believe it will and will matter much. But the core here will be that as it stands I won't disallow discussions about it or the topic in itself from an IC standpoint, what I will disallow though; Demonstrations against governmental bodies on GTAW as a result of this, as we have not ICly made any cause for this. Any act of a "movement" against this as it is decided by the Supreme Court and out of what your GTAW demonstrations would fix. If it becomes a matter of local discussion in the government and whatnot we can bring it up for discussion again, but as it stands I see no reason to allow this. With that said if you have propositions or ideas or issues with this based on my decision here, you're always free to reach out, but as it stands this will be the go-to. (And yes, I have to sign all laws and bills for passing from LFM's side, so management has a say in large changes server-wise in terms of laws and whatnot. There is a fail-safe check in place to avoid things getting out of hand. For those wondering.)

This is a game and a virtual server at the end of the day and we will adjust the laws to see fit in order to maintain a balance in-game for us here. This means that not everything ruled on in real life will automatically come in as default here. We have our own laws in regards to weapons and they will likely remain for now unless good reasoning comes into play for both IC and OOC in order for us (LFM) to amend it. The same goes for continuity, I say this a lot, but we are not a 100% replicate of Cali and LA and we will not 100% follow their route. As this is a game and we have to amend things in order for things to both be fair, manageable and a place where people can actually play and enjoy without RL politics and decisions necessarily affecting the game. And yes, FM will forces specific rules into play and as it stands I believe this one will not be removed, for now, we do not have any reason to remove it. It is in place as a check and will remain there.

Norway or bust.

AP Pistols are banned by FM for various reasons, so this suggestion won't come through.

We don't allow cryptocurrency on gtaw. Fictional or not.

Removed the FM restriction on fires in a faction v. faction setting. This can now be handled in game through regular admins as well.

Unlocked after a clarification on location.

Due to the continuity in the area you roleplay we do not allow groups to pop up without an IFM review of them first. With that said could you please submit this group as a faction request to IFM so we can properly review your current status and members. This was done to previous groups and factions in the area after the closing of Rancho and we will continue this a little longer for now. Topic and group is locked until this is done and reviewed.

Edit to reflect changes made within FM to try and combat the PF abuse we have seen as of late. If you now wish to use PF weapons for other means, contact the FM Team through the link above with a reasoning. Edited in regards to rape roleplay to avoid possible scenarios in-game happening when we do not allow this type of roleplay to begin with.

Updated in regards to FM's involvement in arsons.

Congratulations to the promoted ones.

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