Mucker/MUF Policy
The Programming policy on Le Jardin Mystique was created with three goals in mind:

1. Give players the opportunity to create programs beneficial to themselves and the MUCK
   
2. Protect players from any type of abuse
   
3. Protect the server, database, and any related materials from misuse, unauthorized augmentation, or other abuse

In so doing, the following limitations apply to all programs written for use on Le Jardin Mystique:

• All MUF programs must be cleared by a programming wizard prior to implementation
  
• Programs that may violate the letter or spirit of the AUP and the policies of Le Jardin Mystique are prohibited
  
• Programs that duplicate the behavior of the @wall program or programs that override the Haven Bit on players are prohibited
  
• Programs used to teleport players, object to players or players to objects are strictly prohibited.
  
• Programs that set flags or other properties on players without their consent is prohibited
  
• Programs that edit or alter a player in any way without their consent is prohibited
  
• Programs that in any way violates the privacy of any individual or group is strictly prohibited
  
• Programs that find players (i.e. 'where' clones, etc.) is prohibited
  
• Programs that duplicate ‘page’, ‘whisper’, ‘say’, ‘spoof’, ‘pose’, etc. are prohibited
  
• Programs that allow access to properties or messages on players, objects, rooms, exits, etc. you do not own and could not find out through normal means is strictly prohibited
  
• Programs that simulate the abilities of a mucker level higher than has been granted that player or simulate the abilities of a wizard are strictly prohibited
  
• Programs written for the purpose of compromising or damaging the database or server is strictly prohibited.

Infractions of the above are handled in the following manner:

1. A determination will be made based on the logs and an interview whether there was malicious intent
   
2. If it is determined there was no malicious intent, the program will be pulled until such time as the problem is corrected. The program will then be re-reviewed by the Head Programming Wizard to determine fitness and, if passed, will be reinstated.
   If it is determined there was malicious intent, the following schedule of punishments apply (depending on severity, certain steps may be skipped and the character summarily @toaded):
   
   1. Immediate removal of the offending program and removal of the mucker bit for not less than 30 days
      
   2. Permanent removal of the mucker bit and all programs associated with that player
      
   3. Permanent removal of the mucker bit and all offending programs written by that player and @newpasswording that player for a time period not to exceed one year
      
   4. @toading of the character

In requesting and receiving a mucker bit, the following conditions must be met:

• M1
  
  • Read and understand the MUF policies
    
  • Apply for the position via a Programming Wizard
• M2
  
  • Read and understand the MUF policies
    
  • A valid non-freemail email address
    
  • Proof of competency in the form of any written MUF program
    
  • Passing a proficiency interview with the Head Programming Wizard
• M3
  
  • Read and understand the MUF policies
    
  • A valid non-freemail email address in addition to your real name, address and phone number (verified)
    
  • Have been an M2 for a period not less than 60 days
    
  • Proof of competency in the form of a MUF program written with the expected level of an M3
    
  • Passing a proficiency interview with the Head Programming Wiz
    
  • Passing an interview with a Head Wiz (or Head Wizzes, as the case dictates)
    
  • M3 bits are granted only by the Head Wiz(zes)

Considerations:
Valid reasons to learn MUF and obtaining mucker bits here on Le Jardin Mystique:

• You desire to increase the level of player interaction on the MUCK
  
• You desire to improve the MUCK
  
• You see a valid need for particular programs
  
• You desire to learn more about MUF and coding in general in order to do 1, 2, or 3

Invalid reasons to learn MUF and obtaining mucker bits here on Le Jardin Mystique

• You wish to obtain private information from individuals without their consent
  
• You wish to modify or change certain database properties for your own ends
  
• You desire superfluous or mindless programs
  
• You have a desire to learn or use your programming powers for ill rather than for the good of all