Gwendair, WM Monarch wrote:A situation has been brought to the Monarchy's attention that we are investigating. At this time Niveus is here by suspended indefinitely from Westmarch Amtgard, depending on the outcome of the investigation. Niveus respects this decision, and is fully aware of the reasons why it has to occur. Out of respect for his privacy and all that are involved, this is all of the specifics of the situation that will be made public at this time.
This decision was made unanimously by the five Westmarch officers.
Gwendair, WM Monarch wrote:Due to the findings of the investigation and the sensitive nature of the accusation, the termination of Niveus’ membership is permanent. This decision has been made unanimously by the five Westmarch officers.
Where in there does it say he can't be on the forums, social media, or at the park? It says his membership is terminated, and he is suspended from Westmarch Amtgard.
According to the current corpora:
ARTICLE X: MUNDANE LAWS
Section 1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Members are required to obey all federal, state, city, county, and municipal laws.
2. Violations of the law occurring at Kingdom or chapter functions that endanger members of the Kingdom or the public should be reported to the proper authorities.
Section 2. VIOLATIONS
1. In the event that an individual should be caught and/or proven guilty of (i) assault with a deadly weapon (gun, sword, knife, etc.), (ii) possession or trafficking of narcotics, (iii) serving alcohol to a minor, or (iv) any other felony offense on the premises of any Amtgard function, that individual may be punished by the kingdom.
a. Punishment may include (i) being expelled from the site of the event, (ii) an immediate call to the mundane law enforcement officials, (ii) being stripped of all titles and knighthoods as per this Corpora, (iii) termination of membership permanently or for one year, as per this Corpora, (iv) being banned from Amtgard battlegames, tournaments and events permanently or for one year, at the discretion of the Monarch, Prime Minister, and the Guildmaster of Reeves.
2. In the event that an individual should be caught and/or proven guilty of (i) assault with a non-deadly weapon (fist, stick, flagrant abuse of an Amtgard weapon), (ii) petty theft, (iii) willful destruction of property, or (iv) any other misdemeanor offense on the premises of any Amtgard function, that individual may be punished by the kingdom.
a. Punishment may include (i) being expelled from the site of the event, (ii) an immediate call to the mundane law enforcement officials, (ii) being stripped of any titles and knighthoods as per this Corpora, (iii) termination of membership for three to six months, as per this Corpora, (iv) being banned from Amtgard battlegames, tournaments and for two to six months, at the discretion of the Monarch, Prime Minister, and the Guildmaster of Reeves.
3. Any person subject to any punishment by the kingdom may appeal the decision to the Althing by presenting a petition signed by 20% of the dues-paid members to the Althing and receiving a two-thirds vote of the Althing.
I am not seeing where he can't spend time with people he knows in various media. He may not play or participate in "Amtgard battlegames, tournaments and events". We have no authority to prevent him from interacting with individuals who choose to associate with him and we cannot ban him from public locations. Banning from the official forums/social media, is a separate issue, up to the moderators of those sites. If those moderators choose to ban him in addition to his Monarchy issued ban, that is their call (I think they should, but that is up to them). I believe he should be allowed on a limited basis to present an argument, represent himself in order to properly appeal his ban, if he so chooses.