[ANSTHRLD] Conflicting with a non player.

[Darnell Daniels]

My good heralds,

I know that there is no shelf life on name and devices, but what happens when we 
have a submitter who has a device that conflicts and makes every effort to get 
in touch with the conflicting gentile, only to find that the person is no longer 
active in the SCA? Is there some way that we can document or some process where 
we can place that persons name and device in an inactive status for a time where 
it will be released after a predetermined time of inactivity on the inactive 
list? I think that it would make life easier in the long run if the process ran 
as follows:

1. An inquiry is made and it is found that the person is no longer active. 
2. An inquiry is sent to the person asking if they would like to release their 
name and device (response time 1 month). 

3. If there is a response, and it is so wished the name and device are 
immediately released, or a permission to conflict can then be attained. 

4. If there is no response the name is placed in an "Inactive" status for a set 
time (say 3 to 6 months). This gives the holder of the name and device ample 
time to respond to periodic inquiries.
5. After the time period has lapsed the name and device are placed in a 
"Deceased" status. This designates that the PERSONA, not the person, is diseased 
and the name and device may now be in conflict with another. 

6. The new device must still be different from the "Deceased" device, but with a 
less stringent "CD" criteria.
7. Names must also differ, but can be similar.

   My intent in this is not to penalize those that are inactive because of 
various reasons. I am trying to target those that have no contact with the SCA 
at all, i.e. they have left the game entirely and have no desire to play 
anymore. I await the various responses.

For the Shire!
Robert of Coleford
Herald, Shire of Gate's Edge