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Communication Protocols

NAP 9 runs on asynchronous coordination. Only specific channels count as official for governance.

Platform Hierarchy​

  1. NAP Discord — authoritative for evidence, votes, announcements, and logs.
  2. 1866 Public Discord — secondary for visibility, not binding.
  3. In-game chat/DMs/Moments — notification only; not governance.

If it is not in NAP Discord, it is not official.

Server Time (ST) Standard​

All deadlines, vote windows, penalties, evidence, and archives use Server Time. Missing or mismatched time zones can delay or invalidate cases.

Announcement Protocol​

  • Binding decisions are posted in #nap-announcements and #case-log.
  • Deliberation happens in #nap-council-chat.
  • Amendments post to #nap-proposals with a notice period.
  • Associate Members can read announcements but do not vote.

Communication Etiquette​

  • Keep messages concise; avoid inflammatory tone.
  • Do not DM Clerks evidence or attempt to lobby them.
  • Request clarifications publicly; cite sections when challenging procedure.
  • Vote text must be explicit; reactions/emojis are not votes.***