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Hello everyone. Due to recent activity on this subreddit I have decided to make this post to have some clarity and open a channel for discussion.
As part of the moderation team, I want to take a moment to explain some of our key policies that often raise questions. Our goal is to maintain a healthy, respectful, and safe environment for everyone in this community. Here’s why we have the following rules and practices in place:
1. Why We Don’t Allow Witch-Hunt Posts
A witch-hunt post is any content that singles out a person or group for targeted harassment, ridicule, or other negative actions by the community. Asking why a specific player received a punishment still singles out that player and pants them in a negative light. While it might seem like a good idea to “call out” bad behavior, these posts can quickly spiral out of control, leading to:
- Harassment: People who are named or targeted in these posts often receive threats, harassment, and other forms of online abuse. This goes against Reddit’s content policies and the values of our community.
- Misinformation: Posts can be based on incomplete, misleading, or false information, leading to unjust attacks on innocent individuals.
- Mob Mentality: When a large group of people focuses their anger on an individual or group, it often escalates beyond what is reasonable or justified.
We believe in constructive discussion and addressing issues through appropriate channels. If you see something concerning, please report it to us directly rather than making a public post. This allows us to handle the situation calmly, fairly, and with the facts presented as the focus.
2. Why We Don’t Discuss Bans Publicly
When deciding to issue any kind of action based on the evidence provided to us or gathered by us, there is always ample discussion amongst multiple members of the moderation team. We don’t discuss these bans publicly for several reasons:
- Privacy: We respect the privacy of all users, even those who have been banned. Public discussions about bans can lead to unnecessary drama, harassment, or embarrassment for the person involved.
- Fairness: Every situation is unique, and it’s often difficult to convey all the nuances and context of a situation in a public forum. Discussing bans publicly could lead to misunderstandings or further conflicts.
- Focus on the Community: Our focus is on maintaining a positive environment for the entire community, not on individual incidents. Publicly discussing bans either here or on our Discord server would detract from that goal.
We will not discuss third-party cases even in private for the same reasons. Asking publicly why an action was taken against you falls under the same category.Players are welcome to reach out to the moderation team via the appropriate channels (Discord Modmail or "contact Moderators" on this subreddit) and ask for clarifications, appeals or other questions one might have regarding their own accounts.
3. Why We Don’t Provide Evidence
Sometimes, people ask us to provide evidence or proof related to moderation decisions. Here’s why we generally refrain from doing so:
- Protection of Sources: If someone reports a violation to us, we want them to feel safe and confident that their privacy will be respected. Sharing evidence could expose those who come forward.
- Avoiding Escalation: Publicly sharing evidence can reignite or escalate conflicts, leading to more drama rather than resolution.
- Respect for All Parties: We aim to treat all users with respect, even when they’ve violated the rules. Publicly sharing evidence often feels punitive and can do more harm than good.
Final Thoughts
Our primary goal is to keep this community a welcoming, safe, and respectful space for everyone. The rules and policies we enforce are designed to achieve that goal. Even if at first glance they seem strict or opaque, there are valid reasons behind such actions.
I encourage you to ask any questions you might have on this topic, but bear in mind, per the rules explained, naming specific players or moderators, making unfounded claims or other kinds of brigading will be removed. This is simply not the appropriate place to do so.
Thanks for being a part of this community!
-Titan
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