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A '''Citizen''' is a user who has undergone ''citizenship'', which is 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, and forum membership for at least two months. There are three badges of citizenship.
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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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Citizenship offers a [[badge]], 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 [[Magistrates]] in the Tribunal. It is not required to participate in most areas of the site including membership in [[Staff]] or participating in general competitions. It is also not required (though it's encouraged) for citizens to participate in the Curia itself past the patronization process.
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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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The role of citizens, the Curia and all related function are defined and governed by the [[Constitution]].
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The role of citizens, the Curia and all related function is defined by the [[Constitution]].
  
 
==Becoming a Citizen==
 
==Becoming a Citizen==
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Provided they fit the requirements, citizens can be patronized by existing citizens and put forward for Curia vote. The patrons 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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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.
 
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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Once citizen for some time, a new citizen may patronize users of their own and run for [[Curial Officers|curial office]]; they may vote and participate in the Curia immediately upon citizenship.
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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.
  
 
==Badges==
 
==Badges==
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The three badges are slightly 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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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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! '''Badge''' !! '''Description'''
 
! '''Badge''' !! '''Description'''
 
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| [[Image:Troy_Citizen.png‎]] || The general badge of citizenship, which doesn't imply a particular interest aside from investment in the TWC community.
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| [[Image:Troy_Citizen.png‎]] || The general badge of citizenship.
 
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| [[Image:Troy_Artifex.png]] || A badge strongly connected with modding skill, participation and helpfulness which can stack with other curial modding awards.
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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, implying interest and skill in discussion and debate or primary interest in the 'Common Community" (the non Total War sections).
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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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==Additional Information==
 
==Additional Information==
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Citizenship does not confer additional responsibilities, ie, 'higher standards' of behavior or expectations to contribute more than they otherwise did. However, Citizens are particularly expected to follow the [[Terms of Service]]; if they are interacted, Citizen status is lost until the infraction expires or is overturned. There is a process called Ostrakon, which is the last resort for exceptionally unruly members and strips the user's citizenship. Ostrakon is not inherently connected to a user's moderation history.
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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 Curia has a long past of being a place to start initiatives and make suggestions for the site, though initiatives and suggestions could be done directly through the main Questions and Suggestions forum. It also has a long history of drama; prospective citizens will no doubt consider this, and some highly qualified members have refused or renounced citizenship for this reason.
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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.
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There is a roleplaying aspect to citizenship, though it is by no means mandatory to participate in. Long lineages of citizens have often loosely formed into [[Houses of TWC|Houses]], with traceable lineages that can date to well over a decade. Some users have been famous patrons who've brought in many citizens, or started a very long lineage.
 
  
 
==Patrician==
 
==Patrician==
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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.  
 
| [[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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Patrician automatically provides citizenship as a class of its own, though the citizenship can be refused.
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Patrician automatically confers citizenship, though the citizenship can be refused.
 
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== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==

Latest revision as of 12:47, 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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