Being the rules for secrecy binding both the Staff and Player Representatives.

The following is the text of the agreeement the player reps consented to.

"Once you have accessed the “restricted area”, we reserve the right for any disciplinary action, including banning from the server, for a violation of secrecy of restricted information. Restricted information is information that, if given to the public at large or to the wrong individuals, would jeopardize the security of the server, or significantly hinder the ability of a player or players to enjoy the game. Examples of restricted information include: usernames or passwords, secret player-character identities, secret GM identities, information that endangers the security of the server software and/or the account information, or any plot/quest/historical information used for personal gain (or gain of friends). You are forbidden from giving other players any information that would jeopardize the security of the restricted forums, including your own password or username, or the location of the boards. Finally, any abuse of your access to secret information for in-game or OOC gain, for yourself or for your personal friends, is forbidden. Any kind of favoritism in distributing information will not be tolerated.

If you have any questions on some information, please ask.

This restriction applies even after your term as respresentative has passed. You will ALWAYS be held to keep the secrets of this nature you learn while at increased access.

These are the same rules of secrecy that apply to Gms. There are no double standards. I know it sounds severe, but we have had some problems in the distant past we're not eager to repeat. We don't anticipate any problems today, or with any of you, but if there are any, you've been warned."

I welcome any questions regarding this policy if you have any. As I said, this is the secrecy policy that governs GMs and now the player reps, and it is entirely to protect the integrity of the server and the privacy of plaff and non-staff. (ntaff?)