WHAT IS THE L.S.I.F.?

L.S.I.F. stands for "Libertarian Socialist International Federation", a primarily Left-Communist faction on Civcraft with a long history and robust community.

But, What is the meaning of the words that form L.S.I.F.?

L is for Libertarian (Anarchist)

The LSIF is stateless and classless, with no rulers, bosses, owners, or private property. Communes are managed Democratically by the workers who operate them, influenced but not dictated by those members with reputation and expertise.

S is for Socialist (Communist)

Means of production (farms, grinders, factories, etc.) are collectively owned and managed. Workers are entitled to the fruit of their labor, and are encouraged to contribute surpluses to communal chests from which everyone gives and takes freely. Outside of industrial zones, members homestead their own personal property using both personal and communal surpluses.

I is for International (Trans-national, really)

Our comrades have come from all corners of the map, cities, nations, cults, etc. There is no renunciation of other citizenships or exclusivity to LSIF comradeship. In 1.0 our network gradually expanded to all quadrants, with embassies or communes in most major cities. These embassies sometimes grew into full-blown communes (Ataraxia, Goldmayne), and LSIF comrades founded Pan-Leftist cities like Chiapas and Populi. Civ 3.0 should be no different. In short, LSIF comradeship makes you a citizen-revolutionary of the world.

F is for Federation

Independent communes may join LSIF and continue operating autonomously. This arrangement implies mutual self-defense, free travel, and transferable membership with other communes.

Should I join?, what kind of people do the L.S.I.F. accept?

• New players, who benefit immensely from the immediate social safety net, access to means of production, and community

• Older players eager to try something new and truly unique on this server

• Anyone seeking a safe space to be who they are without harassment

• Leftists of all stripes looking for a community of like-minded players to hang out with

• Workers of the world

If you meet any of these, you are one step closer to be part of the L.S.I.F.!

How to join the L.S.I.F.?

1. Get to know two LSIF members to sponsor you for provisional membership, you will then be directed to the nearest active commune.

2. Spend a few days/weeks working and socializing until you feel comfortable and others are comfortable with you.

3. Request a Vote of Comradeship, at which point the members of the LSIF will vote you into official membership.

4. Wait for the vote results, if the vote passes, well, YOU ARE IN!, At this point the Terrible Secret of LSIF will be revealed and you'll take the final blood-oath.

5. Optional: As a symbol of the struggle of the worker, Gather 64 coal/charcoal.

6. Optional: To symbolize the individual decision to join the comradeship, Construct a Red and Black flag of any design (and take a screenshot!)

Things to consider before thinking about joining the L.S.I.F.

• L.S.I.F. is a Safe-Space wherein harassment and intolerance is not welcome. We strive to create a respectful and friendly community for all people.

• There is no use of currency or shops, but some degree of trade and gifting does occur outside of the communal chest system. We also trade with outsiders to a limited extent, both individually and collectively, but we are mostly self-sufficient.

• We are not hoarders. Iron and diamond sitting in a vault collecting dust benefit nobody. We do our best to utilize surpluses as they roll in, and shift from production to building until we do. As a result, there are no juicy vaults to rob blind once you gain our trust, so don't bother trying.

• Comradeship is entirely voluntary. Individuals and communes can leave at any time. However, means of production on communal land stays with us, be aware of this before you join!