No "God-mode". When attacking in an impossible/highly unrealistic manner in an attempt to defeat your opponents, or when you seem invulnerable, you are playing God Mode. No spying or infiltrations. Creating alternative characters for the purpose of spying on another group is not allowed.

There is a lot of etiquette (for example, bowing) associated with traditional karate, but few rules. The line between the two is often thin. Karate etiquette is based on respect and kindness toward other people, while dojo rules are more for safety and not disrupting the class. Fingernails and toenails must be trimmed to a reasonable length (otherwise they become dangerous weapons to your partners). No jewelry (including rings, watches and necklaces) may be worn during practice.

The rules relate to our collective survival. During our first years in the desert when our population was relatively small, our exclusive focus was on individual survival. As our numbers have grown, we have extended this concern to the equally immediate issue of survival on a societal scale. Burning Man has never been an anarchist underground.

Yes, we provide you a list of "house rules" for the safety and comfort of all volunteers. These include rules on smoking, alcohol and caffeine use, as well as behavior. In addition, an individual sponsor may have rules that relate to a specific study. For example, you may be required to eat all the food provided or to refrain from physical exercise.

Yes. People using the board should treat others with respect. If there is heated discussion of any topic, those discussions must remain civil. If you're tempted to flame someone, think of Mark Twain's dictum: "It were not best that we should all think alike; it is difference of opinion that makes horse races." Also since people of all ages may visit this board, keep in mind that posts that use offensive language will be removed.

Suspend playing/practicing IMMEDIATELY if there is ANY LIGHTNING. Players may not return to the field until at least 20 minutes have elapsed since the last bolt of lightning has been seen. Regular eye glasses are allowed - but only if securely fastened and covered by goggles. We strongly suggest purchasing sports glasses instead. If there is an injury on the field, we always err on the side of caution, and play will stop while the injury is assessed.

Respect Spring Valley Campground and don't do stupid things. If you behave in a stupid manner, you will be asked to leave Ragnarok -- and that would suck. Examples of stupid things people have done in the past require us to point out the following commonsense rules (in addition to any other commonsense If you get covered in mud during Mongolian Wrestling or any other activity, clean off by jumping in the swimming area of the lake -- DON'T trash the shower-house and clog the drains with mud.

So that the people who joined FashCon to receive a manageable amount (1) or relevant (2) on-topic (3) and interesting (4) notices get what they expect and stay! It’s in your best interests if FashCon members stay enthused by what they get and stick around. Sorry no! No meanness intended, but I have to honour what people who join FashCon do it for, else they’ll all leave.