Goonhub
12-18-2020, 08:47 AM
Head of Security carrying a level of respect, at least in comparison to other roles, is due in part to the application requirement.
The whitelist isn't to gatekeep the Armory or other tools, but to create a role for teaching players how to play security through example. When players see a Head of Security, they know they can be trusted to act as a positive presence and that they understand security fundamentals and server rules (escalation in particular) because they underwent the application process and were approved by the community.
Creating a role that carries an intrinsic level of respect isn't feasible without some type of whitelist and community input.
For example, the Captain or Nuke Op Commander should carry a level of respect because of their title, at least in theory, but because they are selected randomly their input isn't valued any more than their subordinates'.
There have been suggestions for giving Head of Security, mentors, and players with more rounds under their belt preference when selecting commanders for Nuke Ops, but I believe reception has been mixed.
Personally, I don't think we should limit players' access to roles any more than what is necessary.
The whitelist isn't to gatekeep the Armory or other tools, but to create a role for teaching players how to play security through example. When players see a Head of Security, they know they can be trusted to act as a positive presence and that they understand security fundamentals and server rules (escalation in particular) because they underwent the application process and were approved by the community.
Creating a role that carries an intrinsic level of respect isn't feasible without some type of whitelist and community input.
For example, the Captain or Nuke Op Commander should carry a level of respect because of their title, at least in theory, but because they are selected randomly their input isn't valued any more than their subordinates'.
There have been suggestions for giving Head of Security, mentors, and players with more rounds under their belt preference when selecting commanders for Nuke Ops, but I believe reception has been mixed.
Personally, I don't think we should limit players' access to roles any more than what is necessary.