Re: What does "Free" Mean?
Solution to that is if someone reports a MUD for listing false information, send that game a message informing them that they have 24/48 hours to either demonstrate that no error exists or, if the listing is inaccurate, to correct their listing or correct their game to conform to the listing details they have claimed to be. If they fail to do so, remove them permanently from the listing. Heck, maybe even create a Hall of Shame listing the names of MUDs (but no other information like connection info or website url) that have attempted to use deceitful listings to misrepresent that nature of their game.
The community, such as it is, needs to take a stronger stance on policing one another so that a few rotten eggs don't make everyone stink. It's time we as MUD administrators and players take some pride and responsibility toward representing our pasttime/hobby/career/obsession in a better light to those who are taking the first look at MUDs. Lasher's 4-box search option is one positive step toward doing just that. Public responsibility toward accurately representing our games is another step.
Take care,
Jason
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