ETHICS
As the "Good Guys" who oppose evil in Second Life, we need to display the highest ethics. Your group's internal policies may include additional requirements, but these rules are standard for most groups.
We never use our group's equipment, uniform or title for personal gain.
We never grief anyone, in or out of uniform.
We never represent ourselves as having any power beyond that of a regular resident. We are a Neighborhood Watch in Second Life. Our anti-griefer job is to observe and report.
If attacked by a griefer, we never respond with violence. That constitutes Assault under the Community Standards, which makes us no better than the griefer. Attacking a griefer while wearing the group tag and uniform can result in disciplinary action up to and including ejection from the group.
We don't throw insults and threats at griefers. In many cases this only angers the griefer and makes the problem worse. We consider treating the griefer like a long-lost friend who has momentarily forgotten the rules.
We are not alone out there. Other Second Life residents are watching what we do and how we handle ourselves. We represent our group in the field, and our actions as peacekeepers reflect on all peacekeeper groups.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Peacekeepers aid residents and protect Second Life. There are many ways we can offer our help to residents. Here are just a few.
Join the Second Life Volunteers. The volunteer program is changing, but generally you can use your talents as a builder, a scripter, or a linguist to assist your fellow residents. The Second Life Volunteer Portal is here - http://wiki.secondlife.com/wiki/Volunteer_Portal
Spend some time in Help Island Public or Help Island Public2. You don't have to be a Second Life Volunteer to assist people in Help Island. Sometimes the Volunteers on duty will be overloaded, helping others, or just away, and you can answer someone's question. There's also the opportunity to assist in the Help Island sandbox with new residents who would like to learn how to build.
Patrol the sandboxes and make friends with new residents. The Linden sandboxes are great places to meet new residents and help them. In many cases, a new resident will have no idea what Second Life is all about or what they should be doing. They may act inappropriately, or they may just stand there, looking around. Roam around the sandbox and check profiles. When you find someone who is less than a month old, go talk to them. Show them how to build a simple object. Give them landmarks to fun places. Offer them a few of your cool gestures, sound files, and textures. Be a friend to someone who may need a friend. It is very rewarding, you will not regret it, and you may even recruit a few new members for your group.
Volunteer for charities and support groups. The Second Life Community Events calendar is here: http://secondlife.com/events/ and under the Category of "Charity/Support Groups," you will find opportunities to volunteer your assistance.
Rev. 2 2013-06-22
Rev. 1 2011-01-20