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Talk:The Lining

2007-04-17T16:51:45Z

67.171.124.169: /* Lining Closing */

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==Voyeur Room==
In regards to
http://furry.wikia.com/index.php?title=The_Lining&curid=3536&diff=61110&oldid=61109&rcid=62223 ,
I'm wondering if it should have been deleted. As WikiFur can be used for historical information, something going down is not automatic cause for deletion. But since I'm not on Tapestries, I don't know if it's notable enough in historical context. --[[User:Rat|Rat]] 06:41, 1 June 2006 (UTC)

== "Bi/Gay/Straight bar" ==

The above term may have meaning for bar experts, but to those not familiar with it it just appears to mean "a bar [that happens to be open to those of all sexual interests]". Is there any way to more clearly define its meaning to people who may not be used to bars? --[[User:GreenReaper|GreenReaper]]<sup>([[User talk:GreenReaper|talk]])</sup> 14:32, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

:''reply from [[User:Banner|Banner]] posted [http://banner.livejournal.com/536388.html elsewhere]:''

:The difference at it's most basic level would be: You'll find threesomes there. The next big difference is that you'll find a mixing of all types there. Regular bars primarily appeal only to straight people, and that's 99.9 percent of who you will find in them. Same for Gay bars, you'll find 99.9 percent of the people in there are gay. In a B/G/S bar you find a mix. Remember too that there are -male- and -female- gay bars and they rarely mix. Again in a B/G/S bar you will find gay males and females mixing, as well as some straights and a lot of bisexual people.

:This is a unique mix of people, which leads to a different atmosphere. Straight and Gay bars are NOT very tolerant places. If you don't fit in, you're run out. B/G/S bars, because they cater to no one sexuality, are very tolerant places. To go beyond that, well you'd just have to experience it. Somethings are not easily explained to someone who has no understanding, you just have to experience it for yourself. Which of course is why you rely on the advice of experts after all.

==Lining Closing==
I reverted the last edit by Banner, I feel that it was seriously not NPOV. It was self contradictory (did it because he was told to keep it private ... posted it to a website and linked it publicly?) and made assumptions about my actions stating them as fact instead of banner's opinion. The version by the original author, while not terribly flattering to either of us, was better, which is why I added a link to the wizard's statements and just left it at that. I was quite happy to see someone else had posted something reasonable because I was dreading trying to write it. :P I don't think that the revert dropped anything from the article value wise, but others may disagree. (thus, talk page) ---[[User:WhiteFire|WhiteFire]]<sup>([[User talk:WhiteFire|talk]])</sup> 09:22, 17 April 2007 (UTC)

:I think rereading there may have been some additional information that revert removes. I tried to work it into the article presenting both points of view on why the material was posted to a website instead of on forums. --[[User:WhiteFire|WhiteFire]]<sup>([[User talk:WhiteFire|talk]])</sup> 10:19, 17 April 2007 (UTC)
== Lining Closing ==
I still think it looks a bit too inflammatory. How about 'The lining was closed due to a disagreement between the lining owner and the muck owner' and the date and leave it at that?

The Lining

2007-04-17T16:37:16Z

67.171.124.169: /* Deletion from Tapestries */

<div style="float:right">__TOC__</div>
'''The Lining''' was a bar in [[Tapestries MUCK]]. It was originally mostly focused on [[BDSM]], this being the initial focus of the [[MUCK]]. The oldest parts of the bar were based on a bar of the same name in [[Wikipedia:Floral Park, New York|Floral Park, New York]] that has since been replaced by a church.
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== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hot tub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most [[furs]] on Tapestries tended to congregate in the [[plaza]], and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of [[Wikiepdia:twink|twinks]] and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

A friend asked if [[Banner]] would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the [[wizard]]s, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. The Lining officially opened its doors to the public on 15 October 1996, and maintained a surprisingly high level of success until April 2007.

== Clientèle ==
The Lining is a Bi/Straight/Gay bar and while the clientèle tends more towards [[gay]] males it is friendly to all sexual preferences. The owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates based on this.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining was a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the MUCK. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light, The Lining featured the first 'Non-Consent' room ever allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar and [[WhiteFire|WhiteWizard]], in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations could be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the original group of friends have maintained their privileges, though they are not on the official bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that worked out so well that he was kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar was popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there were important, as was the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone.

This at times had been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there had been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held <I>accountable</I> for your actions (just like in an [[RL]] bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', had been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). Other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar, the Bar Wolf (Wolph).

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The area of arrival for the Tport pad. It also contained the Bar's bulletin board. From here you could either go into the Bar, or into the Alleyway. As described, the building was a very plain concrete block building with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar was more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuffed seats in booths with Formica tables. Food and drink were available here.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar was painted all in black, with no lighting. It had an ashwood perch suspended from the ceiling. The music was often loud and constant. It was staffed by two naked [[vixen]] bartenders, and [[cougar]] waiters wearing heavy bondage gear. The room was patrolled by two bouncers: a [[wolf]] and a [[lion]].

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. Its main purpose was to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
The Lining's bathroom was Tapestries' first non-consensual play space. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. It was described in the signs as a room for rape and heavy scenes, where in character safe words were disregarded.

This room was based almost exactly on the [[real life]] Lining - the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
For many years, the gate was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combination from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office was here, as were the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
This was Banner's office. It also contained links to his and his mate's rooms, as well as functional things for the bar's operation. Whoas, the manager could often lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
This was a large space for those into [[macrophilia]] and [[vorarephilia]]. It was done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This was an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there was an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This was a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on [[FurryMuck]]. There were also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar was almost invisible here, and the open air bar had a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This was a part of the rooftop bar, and allowed you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Club Syzygy ====
[[Club Syzygy]] was an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violators, of which there were quite a few at the time the locks were implemented.

The following rules are current, as of 07/24/06:

''Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.''
# ''If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permanantly. No excuses.''
# ''Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.''
# ''If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.''
# ''The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.''
# ''The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC.''
# ''The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consensual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.''
# ''Good scenes always -appear- non-consensual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.''
# ''The Bathroom is a 'non-consensual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.''
# ''If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.''
# ''Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.''
# ''SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.''
# ''No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No fighting no nasty physical stuff, no strangulation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.''
# ''NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!''
# ''If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself IMADICK?:NO in the format of @set me=<property>:no Some places will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!''
# ''No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!''
# ''Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.''
# ''The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavior will be swept, possibly without warning! Do not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.''
# ''Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.''

''Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.''

''Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home. And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)
-Banner Owner and Proprietor''

''The Lock prop is in the rules, PLEASE read them. If you can't figure it out
but HAVE read the rules, ask for help. Thank you.''

(The Lining, its layout, descriptions, and all of its contents are copyright
Banner and Banner's player (in places where Banner is not a legally recognized
alias) Players are granted the right to use descriptions of the bar in any
posts they make or stories they may write as long as they put in a disclaimer
as to the copyright and its owner. Recreations of this establishment without
the sole consent of Banner, are forbidden).

== Deletion from Tapestries ==

''The owner of The Lining, Banner, had announced publicly on his website<ref>www.snowclouded.com/banner/Lining.html</ref> on April 14, 2007 that he would be closing The Lining at the end of the month due to, "[[Whitefire]] has decided that I am a poor manager of this location, regardless of the fact of its being the number one or two spot every day since it opened back in October of 1996." This letter also cites what Banner feels to be abuse by the Tapestries wizard staff.

''Banner posted this to his private website, also stating that he would not follow through with closing the area if he received an apology from Whitefire. There is some disagreement as to why this was posted to a website rather than the forums or other discussion area, with Banner stating he felt the wizards would take action against it on their own forums, and the wizards suggesting Banner simply didn't want to allow discussion on his comments.

''Upon seeing this, WhiteWizard deleted the entire area by means of purging all objects owned by Banner on April 16, 2007, citing not wanting to put the MUCK through a month of waiting to see if Banner would follow through on removing the area or not.<ref>http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=1404&start=0</ref>

''The next day Banner was [[toaded]] with the wizards citing the second part of Banner's post,<ref>www.snowcloude.com/banner/Lining2.html</ref> claiming it violated the privacy policy of the muck, especially relating to revealing the name of the person who originated the complaint against Banner.

'''This section requested to be CHANGED due to emotionally-charged, non-informative comment.

== References ==
<references />

[[Category:Tapestries locations|Lining, The]][[Category:1996 births|Lining, The]][[Category:2007 deaths|Lining, The]]
{{featured article|Lining, The}}

The Lining

2007-04-17T16:36:56Z

67.171.124.169: /* Deletion from Tapestries */

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'''The Lining''' was a bar in [[Tapestries MUCK]]. It was originally mostly focused on [[BDSM]], this being the initial focus of the [[MUCK]]. The oldest parts of the bar were based on a bar of the same name in [[Wikipedia:Floral Park, New York|Floral Park, New York]] that has since been replaced by a church.
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== Overview ==
The Lining was constructed October 15th, 1996 and originally contained only the two bars and a bathroom. Over the years it has expanded with a hot tub section, pool, a rooftop bar, and several other attractions. The bar is Adult themed, like the [[MUCK]], and the owner/builder takes great pains to see that things run well, having hired a manager and several bouncers to deal with things when he can not be present.

The Lining contains many firsts for Tapestries, several of which have been copied repeatedly (like the non-consent room), which the owner finds rather flattering.

== History ==
Back in 1996 most [[furs]] on Tapestries tended to congregate in the [[plaza]], and there really were few places, if any, that furs tended to go to and hang out. The plaza at the time tended to be overly crowded and was drawing a fair amount of [[Wikiepdia:twink|twinks]] and obnoxious bashers of many people's personal preferences.

A friend asked if [[Banner]] would build a place for people to hang out, where those who were causing problems could easily be ejected without having to bother the [[wizard]]s, and which would be harder to find not being at the main portal. The Lining officially opened its doors to the public on 15 October 1996, and maintained a surprisingly high level of success until April 2007.

== Clientèle ==
The Lining is a Bi/Straight/Gay bar and while the clientèle tends more towards [[gay]] males it is friendly to all sexual preferences. The owner and the hired staff will not tolerate anyone who discriminates based on this.

== Atmosphere ==
The Lining was a BDSM bar, inline with the original theme of the MUCK. It still sticks to this theme, though the main bar is somewhat mellower than it was when it was first opened. In this light, The Lining featured the first 'Non-Consent' room ever allowed on Tapestries, the construction of which required a great deal of negotiation between the owner/founder of the bar and [[WhiteFire|WhiteWizard]], in order to be sure that no rules were broken. It has become such a success that many other establishments have copied this feature.

=== Staff ===
The Lining originally had no staff beyond the owner/creator (Banner) for about the first six years of operation. This led to a large amount of work for the owner as there was a lot of policy that needed to be enforced. This was made easier by the help of a few friends, and several (at the time) unique features of the bar.

The front and rear bars, as well as a few other bar locations could be monitored by the owner and a select handful of people if there are complaints about a certain fur's behavior, or should other issues arise. Also the front Bartender, as well as the two Bouncers in the rear bar (the large Black Lion and the large Black Wolf), can be played remotely as well. This combined with the sweep and banish commands allowed the owner to police the bar rules.

=== Bouncers and Manager ===
As time progressed however, in order to maintain the bar's atmosphere and the owner's sanity, a recruitment drive for Bouncers took place. This was fairly successful and the bar currently employs a staff of part time bouncers who assist. Also the original group of friends have maintained their privileges, though they are not on the official bouncer list.

The Manager (Whoas) of the bar was hired when the owner himself could not devote the necessary time to running the bar, and that worked out so well that he was kept on.

=== Philosophy ===
The Bar was popular for several reasons. The theme and the people who hang out there were important, as was the enforcement of the rules and the owner's personal commitment to an even and fair application of the rules to everyone.

This at times had been extremely hard, and very time consuming. Over the years there had been repeated attempts by different cliques to take over the bar and run others out. The amount of grief at times has been surprising for a game, and the reactions of furs when they find that in The Lining, you are actually held <I>accountable</I> for your actions (just like in an [[RL]] bar), has been educational.

The Bar's layout, the descriptions, the overall 'Karma', had been carefully designed even if it does not appear to be obvious. Some things have been added due to the owner's sense of humor (such as the April Fool's day changes). Other things have been added to remember events that took place, or people who were once there: Sunhawk's perch, the waterline from when Kati flooded the bar, the Bar Wolf (Wolph).

== Layout ==

The original layout of the bar at the time of opening was as follows:

=== Entrance ===
The area of arrival for the Tport pad. It also contained the Bar's bulletin board. From here you could either go into the Bar, or into the Alleyway. As described, the building was a very plain concrete block building with a heavy metal fire door as the entrance.

=== Front Bar ===
The front bar was more of a 'nice' place, almost like an 'old man's bar' of the type found in the northeast. Plush overstuffed seats in booths with Formica tables. Food and drink were available here.

=== Back Bar ===
The back bar was painted all in black, with no lighting. It had an ashwood perch suspended from the ceiling. The music was often loud and constant. It was staffed by two naked [[vixen]] bartenders, and [[cougar]] waiters wearing heavy bondage gear. The room was patrolled by two bouncers: a [[wolf]] and a [[lion]].

=== Hallway ===
Just a hallway, though some folks do hang out in it. Its main purpose was to join the bar to the bathroom and the Gate.

=== Bathroom ===
The Lining's bathroom was Tapestries' first non-consensual play space. This room was inspired by several events, and one person. It was described in the signs as a room for rape and heavy scenes, where in character safe words were disregarded.

This room was based almost exactly on the [[real life]] Lining - the RL one didn't have the pipes, and was a bit smaller, otherwise the stains, etc, were all there.

=== Alley ===
Just a place to play a little basketball, and hold the dumpster. The backdoor to the bar is here, as well as the entrance to the new underage club next door.

=== Gate ===
For many years, the gate was a locked barrier that you either had to find a way around, (there was a hidden one), get the combination from someone who knew it, or be on the lock list so you could pass through. The basement areas were originally a series of private play spaces for people who needed one, but in time the lock was taken off and the space was opened to the general bar public.

=== Landing ===
Again, just a place to pause. The entrance to the Office was here, as were the Hot Tubs, and the stairs continue down to the Basement.

=== Office ===
This was Banner's office. It also contained links to his and his mate's rooms, as well as functional things for the bar's operation. Whoas, the manager could often lounging about here as well.

=== Basement ===
It's pretty far down below the bar, so any noises here don't penetrate to the outside world, and vice versa.

==== North Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a standard rock hewn room with chains for restraining those in need of punishment.

==== East Dungeon ====
Off of the Basement, a sort of 'examination' room, with white washed walls, and examination table, and other assorted instruments of 'examination'.

==== Macro Room ====
This was a large space for those into [[macrophilia]] and [[vorarephilia]]. It was done up to appear as if you're outside in a large open field, unless you're near the door or one of the walls.

=== Additions ===
The following rooms have been added over time, mainly due to requests from the patrons.

==== Leather Bar ====
This room was added to recapture more of the original BDSM play that went on in the bar in its early years. This was an IC only area.

==== Chill-Out Room ====
Also an IC only area, but as the name implies, for 'Chilling out'.

==== Boxing Room ====
A large Boxing Ring is in this room, and there was an attached locker room as well as a shower area off of that.

==== Hot Tub and Pool Area ====
This was a large area featuring a large public Hot Tub and Pool, modeled after those found in the Nexus on [[FurryMuck]]. There were also three private Hot Tub rooms with lockable doors for those wishing privacy.

==== Rooftop Bar ====
More of a relaxed area, for general chat and just hanging out. The BDSM theme of the bar was almost invisible here, and the open air bar had a nice view of the weather.

==== Viewing Area ====
This was a part of the rooftop bar, and allowed you to interact with the furs in the cage, without actually going into the cage.

==== Cage ====
It's a Cage. Careful going in, sometimes the door locks and you can't get out.

==== Club Syzygy ====
[[Club Syzygy]] was an underage club built for ageplayers on the Muck, at the request of several Tapestries players. It was built next door to the bar, on bar property, which is why it is mentioned here under additions.

== Rules ==
The rules for The Lining are presented here for reference. Putting a lock on the entries to the bar was not something the owner wanted to do, however he values fairness above all and without forcing people to read them, he was finding it hard to punish violators, of which there were quite a few at the time the locks were implemented.

The following rules are current, as of 07/24/06:

''Welcome to The Lining. This is a Gay/Bi/Straight BDSM Bar. It's the oldest bar on Tapestries, but first the RULES.''
# ''If it is discovered that you did not read all of the rules, you will be banned. Permanantly. No excuses.''
# ''Do not debate rules with the owner (Banner) or the Bouncers. You may bring up issues or request clarification via email. But no debates.''
# ''If someone is scening, and you break it up, you are in the wrong. PERIOD.''
# ''The Front bar is for socializing. Sex and scening IS ALLOWED however in ALL parts of the bar.''
# ''The Back Bar is PRIMARILY for BDSM play and scening. The goal is not to have it overrun with OOC debates and arguments. So please try to respect those who are IC.''
# ''The Rear Bar is consentual on the whisper and OOC basis, that means that yes, someone can start what 'appears' to be a non-consensual scene with you, if you don't like it you can safeword IC'ly and they must stop. Or tell them in whispers IC or OOCLY to stop, and they MUST stop.''
# ''Good scenes always -appear- non-consensual to those who are watching, that is what scening is about and what makes a good one.''
# ''The Bathroom is a 'non-consensual' space. This means that safewords are IGNORED. You go in there, you get what you get. OOC Safewords STILL APPLY however. But don't go in there if you are not into that kind of thing. Furthermore read the sign in the Bathroom for more details.''
# ''If a room has a sign in it, Read it! There may be special rules for that room. IGNORANCE of the rules is NOT an excuse.''
# ''Punishment for most errors will be 1 week banishment. Repeated infractions will lead to a permanent ban. Severe infractions may lead directly to a permanent ban.''
# ''SAFEWORDS MUST BE HONORED. If not I will talk to the wizards about banning you from the ENTIRE Muck! If you don't know what a safeword is, please find out before entering the bar.''
# ''No BLOOD or violent stuff in the Front, Rear or Rooftop bars. No fighting no nasty physical stuff, no strangulation, no killing, no destruction of bar property.''
# ''NO ANGST! This isn't a pity party, it's a BDSM bar!''
# ''If you agree to follow the rules you need to set yourself IMADICK?:NO in the format of @set me=<property>:no Some places will be locked to you if this property is not set! NEVER TELL ME YOU DID NOT READ THE RULES AS AN EXCUSE for misbehaving!''
# ''No one under the age of 18 in Real Life is allowed in the Bar! Ever!''
# ''Age Play is allowed in Club Syzygy only! Not in the Bar or Bar environs.''
# ''The Leather Bar area is IC only! No OOC there please! People engaging in ANY ooc behavior will be swept, possibly without warning! Do not use the OOC speak or pose command there either.''
# ''Power Idling will not be tolerated and is a bannable offense! (Power idling is using a trigger to make it look like you are not idling when in fact you are). Ignoring questions from the bouncers is considered proof of Power Idling.''

''Sometimes I do monitor the bars, there is also a bouncing staff (type 'Bouncers' to get a list). There are also 'puppet' bouncers that can be played remotely.''

''Remember: NO prudes! If you walk in and don't like what you see, walk out, they were here first! I reserve the right, ALL of them. Play nice or I -WILL- ban your ass. Your mileage may vary. Leave your ANGST at home. And in the Bathroom, ENTER at your OWN risk! (please remove any dead bodies)
-Banner Owner and Proprietor''

''The Lock prop is in the rules, PLEASE read them. If you can't figure it out
but HAVE read the rules, ask for help. Thank you.''

(The Lining, its layout, descriptions, and all of its contents are copyright
Banner and Banner's player (in places where Banner is not a legally recognized
alias) Players are granted the right to use descriptions of the bar in any
posts they make or stories they may write as long as they put in a disclaimer
as to the copyright and its owner. Recreations of this establishment without
the sole consent of Banner, are forbidden).

== Deletion from Tapestries ==

''The owner of The Lining, Banner, had announced publicly on his website<ref>www.snowclouded.com/banner/Lining.html</ref> on April 14, 2007 that he would be closing The Lining at the end of the month due to, "[[Whitefire]] has decided that I am a poor manager of this location, regardless of the fact of its being the number one or two spot every day since it opened back in October of 1996." This letter also cites what Banner feels to be abuse by the Tapestries wizard staff.

''Banner posted this to his private website, also stating that he would not follow through with closing the area if he received an apology from Whitefire. There is some disagreement as to why this was posted to a website rather than the forums or other discussion area, with Banner stating he felt the wizards would take action against it on their own forums, and the wizards suggesting Banner simply didn't want to allow discussion on his comments.

''Upon seeing this, WhiteWizard deleted the entire area by means of purging all objects owned by Banner on April 16, 2007, citing not wanting to put the MUCK through a month of waiting to see if Banner would follow through on removing the area or not.<ref>http://www.fur.com/tapestries/forum/index.php?t=msg&th=1404&start=0</ref>

''The next day Banner was [[toaded]] with the wizards citing the second part of Banner's post,<ref>www.snowcloude.com/banner/Lining2.html</ref> claiming it violated the privacy policy of the muck, especially relating to revealing the name of the person who originated the complaint against Banner.

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== References ==
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