In light of the most recent failed amendment (which did go to vote), I have drafted the following "compromise" between what we have and total removal of what we have. All points are suggestions and I am open to alterations and changes.
Section I - Citizenship and Curial Officers
Article I. Citizenship
Citizens, as exemplary members, ere expected to abide by the Terms of Service and the Citizen's handbook (Section 1, Article III.) In the event that you break the terms of service, your citizenship may be temporarily suspended. In case of multiple breaches, it may result in the revocation of your citizenship.
Article III. The Citizens Handbook. I supposed this can be Article II and Article II can become Art. III.
A. Behavioral Guidelines for Citizens.
1. Citizenship is awarded to you by the Curia at the recommendation of your Patron. Your manner of posting should reflect their trust.
2. Your actions reflect upon every Citizen and the Curia as a whole. Think twice before pressing the submit button.
3. Always use discretion when addressing Moderation actions. Use private messages instead of public posts, wherever possible.
4. Be welcoming and polite towards new members. Hubris is the worst attribute a Citizen can exhibit.
5. Support your posts with evidence, and never display work that is not your own without links or proper attribution to the author(s).
6. Avoid bringing off-site arguments in to Curial procedures unless absolutely necessary. If you have a grievance seek impartial advice first.
7. Visit the help and technical forums. Many of us had our first encounter with TWC there, and therefore we should make it pleasant for new members.
8. Avoid personal attacks. When extremely incensed move away from the keyboard.
9. Before submitting a Citizen Referral, first consider whether you have misunderstood their intent and seek endorsement of your grievances.
B. Patron & Client Guidelines.
1. Your relationship with your Patron/Client is what you make of it.
2. The patron should advise their client in terms of Curia etiquette and demeanour.
3. The patron should not in any other way attempt to influence the actions of their Client, nor make demands of them.
4. The Client should consider obtaining advice from his patron on any matters related to the Constitution or the Terms of Service that they feel unsure about.
Section III - Ostraka and Magistrates
Article I. Ostrak
If a citizen receives an infraction the Consul may issue a Censure or suspends their citizenship for a duration of three monthsuntil the infraction has expired or is revoked.
If a citizen believes an offense by another citizen is unbecoming citizen, he may petition the Consul to issue a Censure or a Curial warning.
An Ostrakon is initiated at the discretion of the Consul if a citizen’s behavior is egregious enough to bring before the entire Curia
If a citizen believes an offense by another citizen is egregious enough to bring before the entire Curia that citizen may initiate an Ostrakon.1
Footnotes
Censure is a 6-month probationary Period.
If a Citizen receives an infraction during the probationary period, the Consul will suspend their citizenship for 3 months.
If a citizen receives another infraction during their suspension, they must serve the second suspension consecutively.
When a citizen believes a citizen is actions are unbecoming of citizenship, they shall make a a case via private message to the Consul, who determines if there is any merit.
A citizen initiates an ostrakon by making a case via private message to the Consul, who determines if an ostrakon has merit. If an ostrakon has merit:When the Consul initiates a ostrakon;
The Consul notifies the defendant and requests a defense
After a defense is provided, or after one week if no defense is provided, the Consul posts the ostrakon accusation and defense within the Quaestiones Perpetuae
After three days of discussion the Consul adds a poll lasting seven days to either Dismiss, Revoke Citizenship, or Abstain. A 2/3rds majority of non-abstaining votes is required for revocation.
CHANGE LOG as of 2021/02/03
Added the "makawa amendment"
Added the Citizen's handbook to the Constitution
Edited the title to better reflect the scope of the discussion