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== Condensed Version ==
 
== Condensed Version ==
The Constitution codifies all of the unwritten conventions that in the past have dictated how Beyond Skyrim is run.  It should still be run in pretty much the same way, but now it's going to be out in the open and have a method of due process.  This will make the leadership in particular much more accountable and transparent.  Difficult issues such as collective decision-making and sanctions for misbehavior can now be solved by applying a standard procedure, rather than making it up as we go along, as we have in the past.  It should be emphasized that such decision-making will not take place without either formally or informally consulting the membership first, and sanctions are a last resort where informal mediation has failed.
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The Constitution codifies all of the unwritten conventions that in the past have dictated how Beyond Skyrim is run.  It should still be run in pretty much the same way, but now it's going to be out in the open and have a method of due process.  This will make the leadership in particular much more accountable and transparent.  Difficult issues such as collective decision-making and sanctions for misbehavior can now be solved by applying a standard procedure, rather than making it up as we go along, as we have in the past.  It should be emphasized that such decision-making will not take place without either formally or informally consulting the membership first, and sanctions are a last resort where informal mediation has failed.
  
All members are assumed to have read AT LEAST the Condensed Version of the Constitution and agreed to be bound by its contents.  They are also assumed to know where the Full Version can be found and to know that they should refer to it as a final authority for interpretation if they are uncertain about any of the points that are covered in the Condensed Version.  Because of this, ignorance of the rules is not a defense if you are caught ignoring or breaking them.  If you are ever in any doubt, ASK!
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All members are assumed to have read AT LEAST the Condensed Version of the Constitution and agreed to be bound by its contents.  They are also assumed to know where the Full Version can be found, and to know that they should refer to it as a final authority for interpretation if they are uncertain about any of the points that are covered in the Condensed Version.  Because of this, ignorance of the rules is not a defense if you are caught ignoring or breaking them.  If you are ever in any doubt, ASK!
  
 
Beyond Skyrim is defined in the Constitution as a single, collectively authored mod, made by several autonomous teams.  It has no central authority, but it does have a centralized leadership, embodied in the Council of Team Leads.  Beyond Skyrim membership does not replace Project membership, but is a supplement to it.  The actions of the Council are governed by the Principle of Subsidiarity (it only exists to perform tasks that individual teams cannot alone).  The creative freedom of Beyond Skyrim knows only two constraints - lore and compatibility.  Publicity for Beyond Skyrim is a matter for the whole community, not for individuals.
 
Beyond Skyrim is defined in the Constitution as a single, collectively authored mod, made by several autonomous teams.  It has no central authority, but it does have a centralized leadership, embodied in the Council of Team Leads.  Beyond Skyrim membership does not replace Project membership, but is a supplement to it.  The actions of the Council are governed by the Principle of Subsidiarity (it only exists to perform tasks that individual teams cannot alone).  The creative freedom of Beyond Skyrim knows only two constraints - lore and compatibility.  Publicity for Beyond Skyrim is a matter for the whole community, not for individuals.
  
There is now a Code of Conduct (CoC) for members, with an extended version for team leads and admins.  Beyond Skyrim is starting to become better known on the net, and the way our members behave is going to have a big impact on what sort of reputation we get.  The CoC applies anywhere on the web that you are identifiable as, or represent yourself as, a member of Beyond Skyrim.  In short, don't be rude or inconsiderate, either to other BS Members or to members of other projects, teams, or sites; don't flame, don't steal, and write clearly, using correct spelling and grammar (either English or your own language).  There will be warnings and possibly even sanctions as a result of violating the CoC.  Above all else, assume that everybody is here to have fun just like you are, so make a default assumption of good faith on their part.
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There is now a Code of Conduct (CoC) for members, with an extended version for team leads and admins.  Beyond Skyrim is starting to become better known on the net, and the way our members behave is going to have a big impact on what sort of reputation we get.  The CoC applies anywhere on the web that you are identifiable as, or represent yourself as, a member of Beyond Skyrim.  In short, don't be rude or inconsiderate, either to other BS Members or to members of other projects, teams or sites; don't flame, don't steal, and write clearly, using correct spelling and grammar (either English or your own language).  There will be warnings and possibly even sanctions as a result of violating the CoC.  Above all else, assume that everybody is here to have fun just like you are, so make a default assumption of good faith on their part.
  
 
The rights and responsibilities of Beyond Skyrim Members are now properly defined and laid out in the Constitution.  You can refer to it if you are ever in any doubt about joining teams, or your rights in claiming work.  Importantly, if you are in a dispute with another member, or even with your team lead, you now have the right to appeal to Beyond Skyrim's management, who now have a duty to launch a formal mediation and, if necessary, disciplinary process.
 
The rights and responsibilities of Beyond Skyrim Members are now properly defined and laid out in the Constitution.  You can refer to it if you are ever in any doubt about joining teams, or your rights in claiming work.  Importantly, if you are in a dispute with another member, or even with your team lead, you now have the right to appeal to Beyond Skyrim's management, who now have a duty to launch a formal mediation and, if necessary, disciplinary process.
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The powers and duties of Team Leads are now codified in this Constitution. It is now possible to use the full document to look up what a team lead can and cannot do when controlling a project.  This serves two purposes - it helps team leads when they are in any doubt about what their powers allow, and it allows regular team members some form of redress in the unlikely scenario that a team lead oversteps the bounds of their authority.  Overall, it should result in a more consistent and harmonious family of projects at Beyond Skyrim.
 
The powers and duties of Team Leads are now codified in this Constitution. It is now possible to use the full document to look up what a team lead can and cannot do when controlling a project.  This serves two purposes - it helps team leads when they are in any doubt about what their powers allow, and it allows regular team members some form of redress in the unlikely scenario that a team lead oversteps the bounds of their authority.  Overall, it should result in a more consistent and harmonious family of projects at Beyond Skyrim.
 
 
A dedicated discord channel was created [BS suggestions_improvements] on the Beyond Skyrim: Development Discord Server so that members can discuss issues and provide feedback, improvements, or suggestions. These suggestions or improvements can then be brought to the Council who will determine if they will become adopted. The result of all Council decisions will be shared with the wider membership via the #council_vote_results  channel on the Beyond Skyrim: Development Discord Server.
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The management of Beyond Skyrim has been overhauled to make it much more transparent. Whereas historically, many decisions were taken by groups of Team Leads on Skype or via PM thread, now a dedicated discord channel is being used. Discussions can be carried out in the open, and formal decision-making votes can be taken by the Council of team leads. A dedicated community public discord category is made where regular members can vote on polls presented, and join petitions, discuss issues and critique team lead decisions and give feedback and improvement suggestions. Regular members will be able to read and "like" discussions in this forum, but not place their own posts. A separate discussion forum will be created for regular members to vote in polls present petitions, discuss issues, or critique the team leads' discussions in the decision-making forum.
  
 
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