Lair Constitution

 

Part A -NAME AND MISSION STATEMENT

ARTICLE 1 - NAME

The name of this collective is 
“The Vancouver Lair" herein known as "the Lair"

ARTICLE 2 – MISSION STATEMENT

1. To create an open discussion forum for men on the topic of meeting and engaging women for all forms of relationships (from one night stands to solid lasting marriages)
2. To educate and stimulate the Vancouver community about seduction for both a local and international appeal.
3. To provide each other with help, constructive criticism and the benefit of each person's unique experience.
4. To adhere to this constitution

Part B - MEMBERSHIP

ARTICLE 3 - MEMBERSHIP

1. Every member is responsible for the enforcement of this constitution.
2. Every member must be a person in good standing. 
3. Membership is a privilege, not a right, and it may be revoked
4. Although curses, swears and iconoclasm are generally permitted, flames are discouraged and may lead to dismissal.

Part C - JOB DESCRIPTIONS

ARTICLE 4 - DUTIES OF THE ON-LINE MODERATORS

1. To moderate the Online group, checking for poor quality behaviours, possibly deleting posts that use or mention confidential information or uncalled for flaming of a member.
2. To deactivate a member account as the case may be warranted, and discussion with one of the administrators for further banning of member if needed.


ARTICLE 5 - DUTIES OF THE NEW MEMBER SCREENER

1. To meet with, and screen new incoming members before they are invited onto the forum.
2. To assess the quality and viability of the new member applicant
3. To inform the potential new applicant about the rules of conduct of the lair, including
but NOT limited to, 
• the specifics on the rules of conduct for CONFIDENTIALITY, 
• the rules of conduct regarding minors,
• the rules of conduct on the list regarding the omissions of any illegal activities 
• the rules of conduct regarding social circles.
4. To ensure the member has a minimum 80 word introduction to post on the introductions section of the forum before being let onto the forum.
5. To verify the person applying is not a minor, and to check ID if necessary or suspicious.



Part D - LAIR POLICY

ARTICLE 6 – Illegal activates

1- All members are expected to be desirable citizens, and should not be engaged in any illegal activities.
2-Any members that do engage in illegal activities (i.e. recreational drugs, acts of copyright infringement, underage drinking, use of fake ID, etc…) should NOT make mention of such activities in the lair. WE DO NOT WANT TO KNOW. It may make us either partially, or fully liable.
3-If any persons, based on your posts or other communication, can reasonably infer that you are engaged in any illegal activities, it is grounds for immediate deactivation of user account by a moderator.

ARTICLE 7 -Minors

1-No member of this lair may be a minor, currently deemed to be under the age of 18 to reflect the laws of Canada. Much of the material discussed in the lair could constitute topics on sex, and other related issues, and may not be appropriate for minors. Under parts of law, the lair could be liable for infractions under the “adding to the delinquency of a minor” for which there appears to be no term of statute. Minors are under the direction of only their parents and legal guardians, and may not consent for themselves to be exposed to the elements that may come up during the lair.

2-Although sex between an adult, and a minor between the ages of 16 to 17, is currently legal in Canada, WITHIN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES ONLY, we do not allow the discussion of such sex activities, OR THE ATTEMPT of such activities, within the lair. If any persons, based on your posts or other communication, can reasonably infer that you are engaged in any such activities, it is grounds for immediate dismissal by a moderator.

3-Activites surrounding the action of sex between an adult, and a minor between the ages of 16 to 17, such as nude photography, videotaping sexual acts, anal intercourse, etc….may be considered child pornography and/or other illegal acts. If any persons, based on your posts or other communication, can reasonably infer that you are engaged in any such activities, it is grounds for immediate dismissal by a moderator or administrator, without the need for a vote.

4- As based on a Canadian Vancouver court decision, the writing (i.e. fiction or non-fiction story or post) of any romantic and/or sexual conduct of sex between an adult, and a minor between the ages of 16 to 17 is considered by definition a form of child pornography and/or an illegal act. If any persons, based on your posts or other communication, can reasonably infer that you are engaged in any such activities, it is grounds for immediate dismissal by a moderator, without the need for a vote.

5-Pictures of minors, for any reason, are NOT PERMITTED in the lair on-line group. Even if the persons photographed are now of the age of majority (18+), this does not change the legal status of the photo itself. This includes pictures of lair members prior to the age of 18.

Commercialization
1- The foundation of this forum was based on the goal of providing a free means to discuss and improve success with women.
2- The inclusion of dating instructors who have commercial interest is with the intent of providing a higher level of discussion on the forum as the nature of this community is one in which the people who have reached their goal tend to leave and it may be hard to think outside the box when many of the members are surrounded with common limiting beliefs in the area of success with woman.
3- In fair exchange, dating instructors will be allowed to post about their products and workshops on the board and in the programs review section while adding beneficial discussion to the forum.
4- The only type of advertisment that will strictly be forbidden is solicitation via private messaging, which should be notified to one of the administrators (please notify Donjuan immediately as well) right away. This rule is in place because members of beginner level may have a hard time rejecting such sales offers and feel a lot of peer pressure from someone who is much more socially advanced.
5- The administrators are the only people who will allow membership for select people who wish to join with commercial interest.
6- I, Donjuan, will not profit in any sorts through this forum and if we become involved of such actions, I will give away this forum to a trusted, current member of the forum decided by vote to maintain it as a non-profit organization. If an administrator is found being involved in such activities, he we will banned fromt the forum as well.

PART E - VOTING

ARTICLE 8- Procedures on how to hold votes
When a Vote is held, it is unreasonable to expect that all members will participate, and it is also unreasonable to let the voting process take an undetermined about of time.
1-Members must bring the topic of the vote to the moderator.
2-A Moderator then poses the vote (in a new and completely separate thread as the case may be), in the form of a single question.
3-The question must be clear and formed in such a way as to be answered in either a YES or a NO.
4-Members may vote in only one of 3 ways:
1-Yes 2-No 3-I abstain (cast a non-vote)
5-The vote must have a time limit of a minimum of 3 days, but no more than 7 days (one full week cycle).
6-At the end of that period, the moderator must tally the votes, and announce the results. In the event of a new rule or policy, the moderator must see that the constitution is amended to reflect the new rule or policy
7-The votes will be counted, and the decision will be the majority between the Yes or No votes. Votes to abstain are not counted towards or against the majority. For example, in a most extreme case, if there is a vote where only 13 people vote and the results are:
3-Yes: 1-No: and 9 Abstain, The Yes wins by clear majority of non-abstaining votes. This process is to eliminate the possibility of stalemates among a group the size of our Lair.
8-Members who do not vote, either because they missed the thread, or they are absent from the list, or for any other reason, forfeit their vote, and must abide by the decision of the vote.
9-Only a moderator or administrator may post an official vote.
10-Donjuan may veto or ban any official vote on certain topics (for example, having minors on the list) 

PART F – General Reminders

ARTICLE 9- Points of Interest

1. Confidential information
• As a member of this Lair, it must be understood that everything that you hear, that is brought up in discussion, e-mails, audio/visual, names, situations, stories, etc…is to be held in the strictest level of confidentiality possible. 
• Do not talk about who we are, in any great detail, to your friends, family, associates, nor should you mention any specifics about the people you meet, or the stories they tell. Keep it vague, and if you can't do that, say nothing at all. The information shared in the context of the group, on-line, off-line, or in person may be of a personal nature. If you do decide to share information with non-Lair persons, what you reveal about your own stories is entirely up to you, but please remember that the details of other member's stories MUST remain confidential. 
• The Lair acknowledges how sometimes it can be really difficult to keep things that are meaningful in our lives to ourselves. HOWEVER, you must also be prepared for the reality that not everyone you tell about seduction will be supportive. Current core members have stories about friends becoming threatening, acting jealous of the members' rising success with women, and some (male and female) may become cock-blocks to you and the other members in the Lair. Keep this in mind, and use your personal sense of good judgment.
• In many cases, most of the members do not even know each other's real full names. You can be referred to by a nickname if you choose.
• When unexpectedly meeting a member in a non-Lair space, exercise good judgment. If you see the member is engaged in a situation where an interruption is not welcomed, (i.e. in the process of a sarge) behave in an appropriate manner. Remember that association on the outside may force the issue of questions that we are unable to answer (i.e So where do you know X from?) so be aware of the environment. Do not assume that the person the member is with knows about us, or is even knowledgeable of that member's relation to the seduction community, so use good judgment.
• Your “friends” are NOT welcome at Lair meetings or other Lair functions, unless a specific and clear invitation is issued.

2. How do we all know each other? The current answers are:
• We all know each other through a mutual friend, and CHANGE THE TOPIC
• It is best to pre-establish whenever possible how you already met a particular member especially if you plan to hang out with that member.

3. What are the criteria for members?
• All members must have an e-mail account, phone number for initial meet-up, and regular access to the internet
• All members must have a sincere interest in the study and application of the seduction of women. Even strong curiosity is simply not enough.
• All members must be contributing in some fashion to the goals of the Lair (must be willing to give, not only take)
• All members must be a desirable person of good standing. While what you do outside the Lair is your business, the members of the Lair are respected members of society, and may have certain status within each of their respective professional and social circles. Some members have established business names, others appear in media, etc…Thus the Lair does not wish to be associated with those involved in any illegal, criminal, or questionable activities. Reasonable doubt as to a member's legitimacy is grounds for expulsion. The Lair desires a membership that will not be tainted by men who are violent, arrogant, egotistical, misogynist, or who succeed with women by being overly dishonest with them.

4. E-mail List
• Flaming Lair members on the list is strictly forbidden, and can result in expulsion. No name calling, no insulting. Period.
• E-mail responses should be constructive and relevant to the thread you are posting to. If all you can post is attitude without a contribution to the original post, then best not to post.
• The use of real names of members (and people associated with members, such as female friends and other sarged people) is strictly forbidden. You must use the nickname or code name of the member, or other person, in question. It is up to the person whose names were used (or real names of that persons sarges) to communicate their displeasure. The moderator may step in if there is constant abuse of this nature from any particular member.

5. Personal events hosted by Lair members
• Host rules. If you are invited to an event or function by a member, look to that member to set the rules of conduct for that scenario. (These include birthday parties, career-related functions, etc…). You will be expected to tailor your sarges according the any specific rules the Host deems necessary (this includes identifying women as off-limits). It is the Solely the Host's Responsibility to make sure his wishes are communicated to the Lair in a reasonable fashion. 
• Hosts rules is the only exception to the “only 2 off limits” rule. If the host invites you to the function, the host may name as many women as off limits that night as he wants.
• If any member feels uncomfortable tailoring his sarging according to these guidelines and feels he may inadvertently create problems for the host’s other social circles then he should consider opting out of the event altogether.
• It is the host’s prerogative to schedule a personal event at any time.
• Lair members have no obligation to attend personal events of other members
• Members must adhere to Overlapping and Multiple Women Management of this guideline

6. Lair functions
• An event that is coordinated by the Lair and requires consensus of the members
• Host will generally set the rules, or the rules may be set by committee, as the case may be. The rules of conduct for the function need to be posted to the list.
• Lair members have an obligation of at least minimum participation whenever possible.
• Members must adhere to Overlapping and Multiple Women Management of this guideline
• An effort needs to be made that Lair functions do not conflict with other lair activities.
• An effort needs to be made to prevent the function from turning into a cock farm
• It is usually expected that members will bring at least one female with them, either as their partner, or to offer to the membership for sarging.

7. Off-limits women
• Use your common sense and don't hit on your wing's friends, coworkers, family, and relatives.


Part G - REPLACEMENTS AND DISMISSALS OF MEMBERS


ARTICLE 10 – APPOINTMENTS OF THE MODERATOR OR ADMINISTRATOR

• The current Moderators retain the right to strongly suggest and endorse other members to replace them as Moderators, or to appoint new moderators.
• Decision of appointing or removing a moderator or administrator will be entirely upto Donjuan.
• If a legitimate objection is made, it will be considered during the appointment or removal of a moderator or administrator. To make an objection, contact directly Donjuan via private message.


ARTICLE 11 - THE DISSMISSAL OF A MEMBER

Any member may be dismissed, and/or removed from their duties and/or positions for

1. Violation of the policies set herein in this constitution (for example, breaking confidentiality, issues with minors, issues with illegal activities, damage to social circles)
2. Damaging the image and reputation of the Lair
3. Serious neglect of duties
4. Absence from participation in the lair for a decided period of time.
5. Dismissal will be taken place through a vote, or by direct action from the moderator or administrator as the case may be necessary


PART H - DISCRIMINATION

ARTICLE 12 - DISCRIMINATION

1- This Lair shall not unjustly discriminate against any persons according to race, colour, age, creed nor violate the Canadian or Quebec Charters of Human Rights
2-This lair reserves the right to outcast any person from the lair that is 
• A woman
• A minor
• A person of an undesirable nature (i.e. person involved with illegal activates)
• A mole for the media


PART I – Evolution of the Lair

ARTICLE 13 - CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS

This Constitution may be amended by the moderators, or a person assigned by the moderators, as need be with discussion of the founding administrator, to reflect the results of voting, and the administration of new policies as decreed by law or vote.

Copyright © Vancouver PUA Lair 2009