Recruitment

Requirements for an invite to start the {cDS} membership process:

* Good standing with {cDS} members and admins (means you aren't a problem when in the server)
* MUST HAVE and USE a Microphone / Headset (but are not annoying to others)
* Minimum four months consistent play time on our game server(s)
* Minimum one month regular activity on our forums including an introduction post ("regular activity" means you vote on subjects, interact with new forum and regular forum users, contribute to threads in a meaningful way, etc.)

DO NOT ASK FOR AN INVITATION OR IT WILL NOT HAPPEN!

A {cDS} member will invite you for recruitment by sending Blue Ape an email. Once it is determined that you are eligible by meeting all the required elements as stated above, Blue Ape will then send you an email to determine if you are, in fact, interested in becoming a member of {cDS}. You will be REQUIRED to respond to this email with all the information requested in order to proceed to the next step.
Remember - you have the option of asking for a later slot in the recruitment process if your personal life will not enable you to meet the additional requirements for final membership. (i.e., finals, travel, etc.) This will not be held against you in any way.

Commencement

{cDS} members will vote on pub players who are up for recruit that have replied to the confirmation email via polls on the forums. An invited pub player must receive 75% YES votes in order to become a recruit. A minimum of 20 members must have voted in total. If an invited pub player does not receive the required YES votes, you must start the membership process over from the beginning. You will receive another email from Blue Ape telling you that you did not receive the required vote percentage, if this is the case.

If you do not receive the required percentage of votes at any time during the process, you MUST wait for two months before being invited again.

Next 30 days

Recruits have 30 days to get their 30 hours of in-game play time. You are NOT permitted to sit in spectate and will not be given a spot if the server is already full.

Final Step

{cDS} members will vote on your full membership status once you have completed your 30 hour requirement. You must receive 75% of YES votes in order to become a full member. A minimum of 20 members must have voted in total. The vote will run as a poll on our forums. If a recruit gets the required YES votes to become a full member, you will receive a welcome letter with your membership information and passwords. Should you not meet any of the required steps for recruitment (percentage of votes, hours, etc), you may be invited at a later time by a {cDS} member. Should you not meet any of the required steps for recruitment (percentage of votes, hours, etc), you may be invited at a later time after a two month waiting period by a {cDS} member. However, the process starts over at step one.

Previous {cDS} members removed or left while in good standing: After one month of regular in-game play of 25+ hours, a previous {cDS} member is eligible to be placed up for vote by the full membership of the community. Provided they have 75% yes votes, they will be given their tag and once again receive all of its associated benefits. If they do not receive the needed votes, they will be required to go through the full recruitment process as it clearly indicates that not enough members know or remember them. This is a ONE time only opportunity. If the member is again removed for inactivity or leaves of their own accord, they will be required to go through full recruitment processes for any further consideration.

Notes: There will be no recruiting done during the months of August and December. In-game skill is not a requirement for membership. You must be a good fit into our community. It is beneficial to you that you are active in the forums and chat while in game (without being annoying). If members and specifically Council does not know you, your chances of becoming a member are slim.

Each new member given the tag to wear is subjected to a three month review. A vote of all admins and council will be taken after the member has worn the tag for three months. Admins and council will be looking at each new member as to their fit with the community, annoyances within team speak and game, attempting to admin when admins are present, etc. Should a member not receive 75% yes votes to remain as a member, they will be removed from {cDS}.

Disclaimer: The cyber Death Squad {cDS} Gaming Community does not tolerate discrimination based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, physical/mental ability, and cultural and religious backgrounds.