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**This issue has not been resolved so I'm reposting without the PMod's username**

There is a particular Pmod who has been targeting and harassing me. I mean seeking me out and sending private messages to me. Constantly making up runescape rules that apparently I've broken.

I can deal with a little trolling in game, but it's pretty clear that this kid is trying to abuse whatever power he thinks he has as a player mod.

I've reported him several times yet he has continued the same disruptive, intimidating, and manipulative behavior with no intervention from Jagex.

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about 3 years ago - /u/Mod_Stevew - Direct link

DM me your RSN and I'll check the reports you have submitted - ty

about 3 years ago - /u/Mod_Stevew - Direct link

I've got the info needed, you submitted one report about the P Mod.

The P Mod advises you that something is against the rules, their advice is incorrect. The P Mod does not report or mute you. You both have a bit of a minor disagreement over this point, there is no bad language, threats or similar. The conversation ends, the P Mod does not message you again.

The P Mods interpretation of the rule is incorrect, so we'll put them right on that - but the actual conversation doesn't contain any elements that would make me think you were being bullied or harassed.

I've also checked all reports from and against the P Mod back to September 2020 and there are no indications of bullying or harassment with other players.

As always, you can report any incidents of concern, but from the single report you have submitted and other reviews I have carried out I feel there is no further action to take here (aside from the rule context feedback).

about 3 years ago - /u/Mod_Stevew - Direct link

Originally posted by ConstantStatistician

What benefits, if any, does the game receive from having player moderators?

Generally speaking they are involved in social and event type activities, or lead clans and other activities - not always but it is a common trait.

They also tend to be knowledgeable people with a willingness to help (although that is voluntary) - they can also issue short term mutes, which is helpful to deal with high volume rule breaking like gambling bots, RWT advertising, phishing and item scamming.

about 3 years ago - /u/Mod_Stevew - Direct link

Originally posted by James-ec

The mod selection is bizarre, I’ve been a player since classic and have no offensives on account and report and moderate several high end chats to help the game and never been selected such a weird selection as I see newish to game ponds and it makes no sense lol and then you get abusive pmods lol

Doesn't mean you have not been checked, you could have failed for any number of reasons. It could also be that you are just not in the game bias /time zone that is needed - or of course you could just not have ben selected - there are about 3k P Mods so the odds active players vs P Mod invites is naturally quite low.

about 3 years ago - /u/Mod_Stevew - Direct link

Originally posted by alaz_the_second

Mod SteveW best mod since 2008 2007

2007 but ty ;)

about 3 years ago - /u/Mod_Stevew - Direct link

Originally posted by DonzaRS

SteveW is the best

Screenied for my end of year review - thanks.