since we’re talking about it, what if they start specifically asking for rules can we direct them somewhere? or just tell them to wait for someone? obviously they should have already seen the rules but asking is at least trying.

The reason we don’t want people “playing admin” is because I have many little things in place to see the kind of person they are. For example, the “please read the description” in the server title depicts to me whether or not the person is attentive enough to see a simple request. In the server description, it states the person MUST view the blog before joining.

By you asking or referring to the blog, you are giving them a hint and that test doesn’t work anymore. While I as the head admin can scour web access logs and minecraft console history, someone like Nick, who is also an admin, cannot. By you saying such things, you are making it more difficult for us to evaluate people, as you are removing the tests we have in place. This basically applies to many more little tests I perform without people even knowing. For example, don’t tell someone about /rules, as they might read the 13-or-older rule and lie about their age if they are in fact under 13.

The point is, you might inadvertently give a hint for a form of testing I perform that you didn’t even know about…so just be careful what you say.

In regards to warping and helping out players with commands, that’s fine. Telling them that typing /warp gives a list of warps and giving them a server tour is actually a very good idea. Basically, anything they can find out while connected to the server itself is okay (except for the rules…let them discover that themselves).

Let me know if this clarified the situation and if you have any more questions. I might update this post regarding this if need be.

if I understand it’s mainly
– don’t tell them go to the blog / read the rules / etc.
– specifically do not ask their age.

but can I tell them about the basic commands they have access to (warp), tell them about how things on the server work. basically is it mainly the two items above that are a problem or is it generally telling guests too much?