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