Faxes

Faxes
Faxes are a way for heads of staff and colonist to speak with faction owners, be there own or others, however we have rules about faxes to prevent admins and players being tied down and thus halting roleplay to get a pass from a faction owner or admin. Primarily we have only three major rules and penalties for incorrect/unnecessary faxes. In general, you should never expect a fax to be replied too unless its labeled high or critical importance, labeling a fax this way and having it be neither high priority or of critical importance will result in IC punishment.

Unnecessary Faxes

These are faxes asking permissions, questions, or voicing concerns over things that do not require it. For example, a head of staff requesting an answer to a decision they otherwise could easily answer. Asking for clarification or advisement on a situation already covered in laws, standard operating procedure, or one in which a head of staff could reasonably decide themselves. These faxes will be given an automated reply stating that this fax does not require a reply, if you happen to be a head of staff, it will also include whether you have just received a strike on your record that can lead to a permanent demotion.

Time-Wasting Faxes

A time wasting fax is any fax that is labeled high or critical importance when it did not need to be labeled either. An automated reply will be given instructing the person that their fax is a waste of time and informing them that they are not only being charged with §115 (Sending a time wasting fax) but that they should report to security immediately to handle jail time or fines. A time wasting fax is not a fax that is labeled low or medium importance or contains reports, progress, or general information about ongoing events. These types of faxes are preferred and generally appreciated, you should not expect a reply, though one is possible. Heads of staff sending a time wasting fax will receive a job strike in addition to charges.