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A few important things to note when appealing bans...
(THIS IS NOT A THREAD FOR YOU TO ASK "PLEASE BAN ******." The admin decide what course to take. If you have an issue with the server or another player go back and check out the support thread. This is where issues should be posted. Tell us your problem and don't beg us to ban someone. Begging to ban someone is the first step in losing credibility in your post. Just tell us your side of events.)
1. Be respectful. 100% of bans will not be lifted if you act like an ass in your appeal.
2. Be truthful. We have logs and they will be checked.
3. If you made a mistake no worries. It is admitting you were in the wrong and learning from that mistake that will save you. It may show the quality of good character as well. Keep in mind we are all human and even the administration and moderator team may stuff up from time to time.
4. Maintain respect for everyone not just admins. One major rule of the server if respecting other players. That is also enforced in the forums. Keep in mind that some things should be reserved for PM's.
5. Be as detailed as possible in your account of events.
6. Sometimes you may feel frustrated...take a moment to calm down before posting.
7. Don't make the same mistake again. We're not babysitters. If you have been temp banned before or your ban lifted don't come back with a vengenance. That will get you a one way ticket to ban central with no hope of return.
8. You are responsible for your own account. If a friend logged in and caused trouble you need to make a very assuring appeal. Keep in mind players falling victim to this only get one chance if we lift the ban. If you allow it to happen again your S.O.L.
9. Don't get friends to ask to unban you in game. If you want to return you need to be the one to make an appeal.
10. A temporary ban may be extended as a result of misconduct in the forums either relating or not to an appeal. So if you were banned for being an ass then decide to become one in an appeal expect your time to be extended as the original time obviously wasn't enough. Not all bans are temporary either. Making a ban temporary or permanent is the sole discretion of the person swinging the banhammer.
11. If the ban doesn't involve you in some fashion...its best to stay out of it. Appeal posts should be between the person banned and current moderators and administration.
12. We're not going to tell you how to appeal. Nor are we going to accept bribes. We don't care if you promise you won't do it again and that is all the assurance you have to give. In an appeal it is all about character and how you proceed with the process. For a perfect example of a "text book" appeal please see the following thread...viewtopic.php?f=10&t=438. That person was truthful, honest, respectful and everything else a person should be in an appeal.
Keep these points in mind people...you will benefit from them.
(THIS IS NOT A THREAD FOR YOU TO ASK "PLEASE BAN ******." The admin decide what course to take. If you have an issue with the server or another player go back and check out the support thread. This is where issues should be posted. Tell us your problem and don't beg us to ban someone. Begging to ban someone is the first step in losing credibility in your post. Just tell us your side of events.)
1. Be respectful. 100% of bans will not be lifted if you act like an ass in your appeal.
2. Be truthful. We have logs and they will be checked.
3. If you made a mistake no worries. It is admitting you were in the wrong and learning from that mistake that will save you. It may show the quality of good character as well. Keep in mind we are all human and even the administration and moderator team may stuff up from time to time.
4. Maintain respect for everyone not just admins. One major rule of the server if respecting other players. That is also enforced in the forums. Keep in mind that some things should be reserved for PM's.
5. Be as detailed as possible in your account of events.
6. Sometimes you may feel frustrated...take a moment to calm down before posting.
7. Don't make the same mistake again. We're not babysitters. If you have been temp banned before or your ban lifted don't come back with a vengenance. That will get you a one way ticket to ban central with no hope of return.
8. You are responsible for your own account. If a friend logged in and caused trouble you need to make a very assuring appeal. Keep in mind players falling victim to this only get one chance if we lift the ban. If you allow it to happen again your S.O.L.
9. Don't get friends to ask to unban you in game. If you want to return you need to be the one to make an appeal.
10. A temporary ban may be extended as a result of misconduct in the forums either relating or not to an appeal. So if you were banned for being an ass then decide to become one in an appeal expect your time to be extended as the original time obviously wasn't enough. Not all bans are temporary either. Making a ban temporary or permanent is the sole discretion of the person swinging the banhammer.
11. If the ban doesn't involve you in some fashion...its best to stay out of it. Appeal posts should be between the person banned and current moderators and administration.
12. We're not going to tell you how to appeal. Nor are we going to accept bribes. We don't care if you promise you won't do it again and that is all the assurance you have to give. In an appeal it is all about character and how you proceed with the process. For a perfect example of a "text book" appeal please see the following thread...viewtopic.php?f=10&t=438. That person was truthful, honest, respectful and everything else a person should be in an appeal.
Keep these points in mind people...you will benefit from them.
-Dale In-game admin/GM
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Refuge: n. That which shelters or protects from danger or from distress or calamity; a stronghold which protects by its strength or a sanctuary which secures safety by its sacredness; a place inaccessible to an enemy.