Ban rebuttal Options

[commienazi]

I found out today that I was banned on the recommendation of Dolphin Girl. Although I am “guilty” of using language deemed by others to be offensive, I must say I am a bit surprised. Others who have been banned complained of a double standard when it comes to language and even provided screen shots of MOB members violating their own offensive language rule. Now, ultimately it is “your” server and you can make the rules as you see fit – and you have as evidenced by MOB members not being held to the same standard.



My only beef is disclosure. MOB servers posts a generic “please refrain from using profain {sic} language” however what constitutes profane seems to be ill defined. I have no problem of a legitimate ban based on blatant violation of the rules; however I feel that I was not sufficiently made aware of the severity of the violations. Dolphin Girl mentions she has kicked me “several times” – that’s news to me. I can’t recall ever receiving a warning and certainly not an ultimatum about my behaviour. It may be helpful (judging from all the banned forum postings) for the server to post a very clear and definite warning (e.g. “you are being warned for using offensive language – one more violation will result in a permanent ban”). You know, if I received a message like that, I would have cease and desisted. Even so, I felt my “offensive language” was tame and inoffensive, but that’s a matter of opinion.



In the end, the decision to ban is up to you. I hope you reconsider based on the following:



-- inconsistent application of the rules (se above) – MOB can get away with violating the server rules. You need to have consistent standards.

-- I have played MOB BARB server for a very long time (before Dolphin girl), yet I was dropped from behind closed doors with no opportunity for rebuttal. I’m beginning to think DG is really Dick Cheney.

-- cooperation and teamwork – many MOB members can attest that I spend a lot of time working on teamwork and coordination and am an asset to any team



Lastly, I can’t close without mentioning how I understand the frustration level experienced by non-MOB players. MOB has the BARB map dialed in. MOB players use the paks to blow bunkers and rely on team chat to coordinate attacks. It’s no longer a game, but more of a task for MOB players. Now I fully understand that’s the end result of a clan playing one map type; however those who play occasionally are not afforded the same advantages. I do not know where to aim the paks to blow bunkers (advantage – MOB); I do not get on vent and coordinate with my fellow non-MOB teammates (advantage – MOB). I do not have a well rehearsed M.O. nor do non-MOB players (advantage – MOB). So while you frequently use the retort “it’s only a game” (in the forum posts) those who play occasionally are frequently outclassed by the MOB players and some get frustrated and lash out in many ways (e.g. cussing). In the end, you will eventually wind up with a MOB-only server playing each other and where’s the fun in that?



In closing, let me say that I hope you would reconsider my ban (and a ban of perhaps others who fall in the same boat as I do). I would hate to think that I am permanently banned based on the objections of a few without so much as stern warning.



Thanks,



CommieKazi

[dienamic]

I would not bring me into what may be me siding with this guy Silver. I wasn't there, but from what I see, he is posting calmly asking for some closure.

You know what I am getting at so I will not elaborate. There are times I see "patrons" getting away with what he is doing as well as more and I believe he should be at least considered for a last chance. I have nothing to lose for posting this, but others have done alot worse and nothing has happened to them........

Just for the record nazi, if you are given another chance, remember to not do as "others" do, but try and remember that life can be unfair and it is full of double standards or rules you may think you need not heed to.. If you do not like the way Mob runs it's servers, simply go somewhere else. As a father, I like to see the "potty mouthing" cut down to a minimum just because my son plays and often under my name. In fact, I would like to see alot of things change lol.

If you indeed have been kicked a number of times before, that can in anyones eyes serve as warning enough. If you disrespect the wife of one of these guys, you will pay for it "or one would think". Remember this and for God's sake lose the cussing where ever you go.

[Silver]

I would not bring me into what may be me siding with this guy Silver.

no but i see how that came across and edited it. i am sorry, i was trying to show that we even take care of our own membrs and keep our policy's in regards to ourselves.... bad wording and judgement.

i dont care for the ban about his language, but more so for the disrespect to our clan.

i use colorful language, but know when to stop...

again i appologize to what i said... mental slip.