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'''Citizenship is the fundamental award given by the [[Curia]] for contributions to the site and community of the [[Total War Center]].
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A '''Citizen''' is a user who has undergone '''citizenship''', an award granted by the [[Curia]] for contributing to the site and community of [[Total War Center]]. Its minimum requirements are 50 posts, no formal warnings from Moderation for six months prior, and forum membership for at least two months.
  
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*An updated list of citizens can be found [[List of Citizens|here]].
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Citizenship confers a [[badge]], a username color, custom titles, the ability to post in the Curia and vote in its affairs (including patronizing other citizens or nominating users for other [[Curial Awards]]) and the ability to vote for [[Curial Officers]]. Users are not obliged to be citizens to join [[Staff]] nor are citizens obliged to participate in the Curia in general if they do not wish to.
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*Citizens with pages on the wiki can be found [[:Category:Citizen|here]]
 
  
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The role of citizens, the Curia and all related function is defined by the [[Constitution]].
  
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== How to Become a TWC Citizen ==
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==Becoming a Citizen==
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The rules governing citizenship can be found in the [[Constitution]] on the forum [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?86574-The-Constitution#section1 here].
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Provided they fit the requirements, citizens can be patronized by existing citizens and put forward for Curia vote. The patron will present the background of the nominated user; what they've done and added to the site, their participation history, an obligatory but random cute pet photo. A 60% support ratio is required to pass. If successful, the applicant may apply for their desired badge via user settings.
  
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The minimum requirements to be considered for the award are to have made at least fifty posts, been registered for at least two months, and not have received a warning within the last six months. Above and beyond these basic standards, the rank is then awarded for contributions to the site.  Contributions can take many forms, including but not limited to:
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If you haven't been reached out to but think you would fit the bill, feel free to reach out to an existing citizen and see if they're willing to patronize you.
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* Creating After Action Reports (AARs) on battles fought in the various Total War games.
 
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* Creating a mod, or working as part of a mod team for a game in TWC.
 
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* Serving as a member of the TWC staff (Content Writer, Librarian, Content Artist, Wiki writer  etc.)
 
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* Showing dedication to the site by making consistent intelligent posts around the forum.
 
  
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To be considered for the award the member has to be patronised by an existing citizen. There are two ways this can happen. The most common is for an existing citizen to notice a member's contributions and send a PM asking if they'd like the rank. However, applicants who think they are ready for citizenship and haven't been approached may also PM a citizen directly and ask for sponsorship. Only those citizens who have themselves held their rank for 3 months can patronise.  The patron and applicant together formulate an application which the patron then posts in the [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?325-Quaestiones-Perpetuae Questionaes Perpetuae] for discussion and voting.
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Once citizen for three months, a new citizen may patronize users of their own and run for curial office. They may vote and participate in the Curia immediately upon citizenship.
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The [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?490804-Guide-to-Patronising-New-Citizens Guide to Patronising New Citizens] contains useful advice for applicants and patrons.
 
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When the applicant passes the vote and becomes a Citizen, they can choose between 3 different badges. '''Artifex''', designed for those who are modders, '''Civitate''', designed for those who have contributed to the debating side of the Site, whether in TW or CC, and '''Citizen''', for those who associate with both or neither.
 
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== Rights and Responsibilities ==
 
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Citizens have no defined duties on the forum, they are not staff and do not moderate.  However, citizens are expected to maintain a higher standard of behavior than the minimum moderation requirements outlined in the [[ToS]]. Those "Higher Standards" have always been a controversial argument, since they are subjective and cannot be restrained to any "standard", as a matter of fact. However, any Citizen who believes that another Citizen has failed to behave in an exemplary manner, can initiate an [[Ostrakon]].  Whilst not binding [https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?780716-The-Citizens-Handbook The Citizens Handbook] provides a useful guide to optimal behavior.
 
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Citizenship gives the user the right to vote in Curial Bills and elect applicants for [[Curial Officer|Curial Offices]], as well as post in the [[Symposium]] and [[Curia]]. Citizens may also use custom use titles (the default for them is 'Citizen').  After a member has been a citizen for three months, without receiving any warnings, then they are eligible to run for a Curial Office, they can also act as Patrons to other members.
 
  
 
==Badges==
 
==Badges==
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=== Citizen Badge ===
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The three badges are  different in background and implication, but carry equal right to post and participate in the Curia. Citizens may choose the one that suits their activity best.
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If a member of the forum does not wish to choose between being recognized as having strongest ties to either the Common Community or Total War parts of the forum, they may choose to simply wear the neutral "Citizen" badge as shown below:
 
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[[Image:Troy_Citizen.png‎]]
 
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=== Civitate Badge ===
 
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Members who choose to be recognized as having strongest ties to the [[Common Community]] can select the Civitate badge shown below:
 
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[[Image:Troy_Civitate.png]]
 
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Originally the rank of Civitate was the honour bestowed on forum members for both excellent Common Community and Total War contributions to the forums, with the distinction between Civitate and Artifex arriving some time in 2006. The rank of Civitate was instituted within the first version of the [[Syntagma]].
 
  
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=== Artifex Badge ===
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Members who choose to be recognized as having strongest ties to the [[Total War]] community can select the Artifex badge shown below:
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! '''Badge''' !! '''Description'''
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| [[Image:Troy_Citizen.png‎]] || The general badge of citizenship.
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| [[Image:Troy_Artifex.png]] || Citizenship based on merit as a modder.
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| [[File:Troy_Civitate.png]] || The original badge, which was based on merit in debate or participation in the Non-TW sections of the site.
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[[Image:Troy_Artifex.png]]
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==Additional Information==
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Citizenship is not an active role demanding further contribution, or necessarily held to higher standards. However, Citizens are expected to follow the [[Terms of Service]] and will lose the badge/Curia posting for the time they have an active [[TOS|infraction]]. There is a process called Ostrakon, a rare process available should the body of Citizens declare someone 'unfit' for citizenship.
  
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The rank of Artifex was developed mid 2006 primarily as an attempt to further recognise the work of those members of the forum who contribute primarily to the Total War side of the forums - for example those who work as members of hosted modifications or write tutorials for use on the forums.
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Some Citizens retain an interest in an old tradition related to this process, the [[Houses of TWC]]. It is a way to trace the lineage of who patronized who back to early days of the site.
  
 
==Patrician==
 
==Patrician==
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:''see main article: [[Patrician]]''
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:''Main Article: [[Patrician]]''
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[[Image:Troy_Patrician.png]]
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! '''Badge''' !! '''Description'''
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| [[Image:Troy_Patrician.png]] || The Patrician badge is available for those that have received major awards by the Curia or who have served as Administrators.
  
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An additional class of citizenship, [[Patrician]], is available for those that have received certain major awards or who have served as Administrators.
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Patrician automatically confers citizenship, though the citizenship can be refused.
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== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
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*[[Curia|The Curia]]
 
*[[Curia|The Curia]]
 
*[[Constitution|The Constitution]]
 
*[[Constitution|The Constitution]]
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*[https://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?490804-Guide-to-Patronising-New-Citizens Guide to Patronising New Citizens]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:47, 17 October 2023

A Citizen is a user who has undergone citizenship, an award granted by the Curia for contributing to the site and community of Total War Center. Its minimum requirements are 50 posts, no formal warnings from Moderation for six months prior, and forum membership for at least two months.

Citizenship confers a badge, a username color, custom titles, the ability to post in the Curia and vote in its affairs (including patronizing other citizens or nominating users for other Curial Awards) and the ability to vote for Curial Officers. Users are not obliged to be citizens to join Staff nor are citizens obliged to participate in the Curia in general if they do not wish to.

The role of citizens, the Curia and all related function is defined by the Constitution.

Becoming a Citizen

Provided they fit the requirements, citizens can be patronized by existing citizens and put forward for Curia vote. The patron will present the background of the nominated user; what they've done and added to the site, their participation history, an obligatory but random cute pet photo. A 60% support ratio is required to pass. If successful, the applicant may apply for their desired badge via user settings.

If you haven't been reached out to but think you would fit the bill, feel free to reach out to an existing citizen and see if they're willing to patronize you.

Once citizen for three months, a new citizen may patronize users of their own and run for curial office. They may vote and participate in the Curia immediately upon citizenship.

Badges

The three badges are different in background and implication, but carry equal right to post and participate in the Curia. Citizens may choose the one that suits their activity best.

Badge Description
Troy Citizen.png The general badge of citizenship.
Troy Artifex.png Citizenship based on merit as a modder.
Troy Civitate.png The original badge, which was based on merit in debate or participation in the Non-TW sections of the site.

Additional Information

Citizenship is not an active role demanding further contribution, or necessarily held to higher standards. However, Citizens are expected to follow the Terms of Service and will lose the badge/Curia posting for the time they have an active infraction. There is a process called Ostrakon, a rare process available should the body of Citizens declare someone 'unfit' for citizenship.

Some Citizens retain an interest in an old tradition related to this process, the Houses of TWC. It is a way to trace the lineage of who patronized who back to early days of the site.

Patrician

Main Article: Patrician
Badge Description
Troy Patrician.png The Patrician badge is available for those that have received major awards by the Curia or who have served as Administrators.

Patrician automatically confers citizenship, though the citizenship can be refused.

See Also


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