CrazyTaco
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- Mar 13, 2016
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Hello, my name is CrazyTaco (or Hayden). I have been playing the server for years on multiple accounts, never any problems (bans, mutes, etc). Until recently, a Senior Mod muted me for supposed "filter bypass". The word I had used was "reck", there are 2 meanings, and neither have are inappropriate. After using it in this sentence "If it was us I would reck u". I was muted for "filter bypass". Although, to my knowledge it's not bypassing a filter. I never tested the word "rec" (as in record), or "rek" (as in beat). Check the Xime, I have never used the word. All the sudden, I am muted for 3 hours (filter bypass 1st offence), for saying this word. After getting muted, I went on teamspeak and debated with a sr mod on why I was muted, I also explained why the word is/ should be an acceptable word. They explained that the word was not acceptable, and I said "ok". If the MCGamer rules say to not use a word, I won't use it. The only problem here is, the rules aren't posted any where except privately to the moderators. When telling them this, they said "just use common sense". Although, everyone's common sense varies, and what may be acceptable varies. For instance, how I think using the word "reck" is personally fine, they may think otherwise. This can easily be abused by staff members, and if they feel like muting one person, they'll do it (my case). If not they won't. Another problem with this is; after debating for several minutes on the teamspeak, they (after having a personal interaction) were the one denying my mute appeal.
In conclusion, the following rules need to be created/ changed;
A. If a staff member has a personal interaction with another member, they can not accept/ deny applications or appeals.
B. A list of unacceptable words/ phrases should be posted on the forums to prevent "filter bypass" and abuse.
The point of this forum was not to dispute a punishment, it was to explain a current error in the MCGamer rules.
In conclusion, the following rules need to be created/ changed;
A. If a staff member has a personal interaction with another member, they can not accept/ deny applications or appeals.
B. A list of unacceptable words/ phrases should be posted on the forums to prevent "filter bypass" and abuse.
The point of this forum was not to dispute a punishment, it was to explain a current error in the MCGamer rules.
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