Short version: in the past when it was desired for Empire to be autopilot, it was decided it would be easier to have a safeguard against new players potentially ruining their characters from things like betrayer vuln.

When it was discussed earlier, a few new and interesting ideas came up that may or may not see the light of day. That all being said, this is certainly something that I am working to get remedied at least at some level.. It may never get to the point where players can give the oath to non-evil dudes again, but I do think it would be great if we had some option to allow for it. Especially since said non-evil dude who wants the oath will be asking for/accepting it willingly.