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Ten Simple Rules of Courtesy
1. A gentle hand when opening or closing a biffy door keeps the bang down, the sound of which can rouse many from their slumber. The nearby residents will appreciate you for it.
2. While accidents will happen, please remember that others will use the biffy after you. You don’t wish to step into a puddle of ‘ick’. Neither will anyone else. If you find a biffy in dire need of attention, NOTIFY someone on the Autocrat team.
3. A person’s campsite is their home during event. Do them the courtesy of asking rather than taking an unannounced shortcut between tents. Would you like it if someone thought nothing of traipsing through your living room?
4. When passing tents after dark, please keep voices low and be mindful of your language. Tent walls are notoriously thin, and you will have no idea if a child sleeps on the other side, or who may be awake listening. No one wants a 4 year old repeating *that* particular phrase all the next day.
5. Be aware of any shadows you may cast while your lantern is on during the evening. Children need to go to the biffy during the night, and may not understand what kind of ‘wrestling’ is going on in your tent. Applause or commentary from the passing public may not be to your liking, either.
6. If someone with a Coronet, regalia of a Peerage, or a Crown passes by, bow or curtsey. Do the same when passing the Thrones, even when empty. They represent An Tir.
7. Respect quiet times as posted in the site copy. You may not need to be up at 7 am to attend a meeting at 9, but your neighbors may.
8. Be proactive. Do not expect someone else to report the good deeds of others to the Crown. Take the initiative, make notes, and recommend those you feel deserve it.
9. Individual campsites, the eric, and the site in general are not your personal trash can. If you have trash, find a proper receptacle instead of the ground beneath your feet. Lacking a receptacle, keep it with you until you find a trash bag at your site.
10. Volunteer when and where you can. Even the simple act of asking someone if they need help carrying a basket can make the difference to another. Help set up a tent or pavilion when you’ve been on site for a few hours and others are just now pulling in. Offer to help pack and clean up. You can make new friends, and a great impression, by offering a smile and a helping hand. If the Heralds make an announcement that volunteers are needed, answer the call.