In Owners Tools, you will find these options:
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Looking for players?
I have always used the middle setting. I make them be friends first and exchange at least one private message. I want to know that they can/will communicate and can navigate the site. Also, with higher tiers, I want to know what didn’t work for them in their previous club(s). Everyone is a free agent, but long-termers are preferrred.
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My club “recruiting message,” which is also in owners tools, says this:
Active, friendly club with very few requirements….EXCEPT you must “friend” the owner and communicate before you will be admitted. We do not use Discord or other apps, just our very active club forum.