by Woodruff on Sat Dec 19, 2009 2:32 pm
VampireM wrote:Woodruff wrote:VampireM wrote:they should be warned/told to use english only in the chat.
Nope - this is no longer an expectation at all. If they're speaking in a language other than English...tough shit you have to figure it out yourself, says the site.
Since when did this come in? its still in the rules
Rule #2: No secret diplomacy
Any form of diplomatic discussion between opponents must be posted in the game chat in English or in a language that all opponents understand. Diplomacy includes, but is not limited to: proposing truces, negotiating alliances, and coordinating assaults. Secret diplomacy can be hard to prove, but if you suspect it you should leave the players in question appropriate ratings. If you feel certain about players engaging in secret diplomacy consider reporting them in the Cheating & Abuse Reports forum by posting a new topic.
Ah, you see...the "out"...the "hook"...the "catch"...the "loophole" is that "Any form of DIPLOMATIC discussion". The moderators have ruled that unless it is a diplomatic discussion, it does not have to be in English. Of course, you can't know that it's not a diplomatic discussion unless you understand the language being used but that's not important! Sanity and common sense be damned, you'll have to figure out what they're saying (in that other language) on your own:
http://www.conquerclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=239&t=102535
...I prefer a man who will burn the flag and then wrap himself in the Constitution to a man who will burn the Constitution and then wrap himself in the flag.