[oddjob]

in a perfect, civilized world where everyone allways rememberes that this is nothing but a game: unlimited.

However, harrassment can have some serious ramifications, and i would hate like hell to see more otherwise active players quit because the either forget about this being a game, or only know of the ability to quit a frustrating game, as the only strategy they know to employ to deal with frustration.

I think the problem lies within how do we define harrassment? I would think in most instances there would be dissagreement amongst the two parties on whether or not harassment was actually occuring.

So, this leads me back to the idea of implementing a feature which allows a slightly lower level to somehow, someway, attack a slightly higher level player, albeit at a cost. I think that the incorporation of such a feature would solve many potential future problems for a game of this type.

I for one would definatly reconsider beating up on a particular player too much if i knew the threat loomed of having to eat some large stim-packs. Incorporate a way for the slightly lower levels to invest in a means to beat up thier harassers, and i think that the problem mostly solves itself.

Isnt that what your momma allways told you about dealing with school-yard bullies? One swift kick to the genitals....problem solved.