Un-ban Appeal - Cpl. Karnii [UNMC] - 04/07/2017 (Unbanned 16/04/2017)

[Charlie_98]

In-game Name
Cpl. Karnii [UNMC]

Steam ID
76561198209806341

The date of your ban.
04/03/2017

Member of the team that banned you.
Vladik Ka

Reason given for your ban.
1.6 Community Ban

The Server you initially were banned on.
Server 1

In your own words, please type why you think you were banned.
My ban was issued for slandering Wilco in a private TeamSpeak channel.

Why should we unban you ?
What was said is inexcusable, and nothing i say here is going to change that. So instead of excuses all i want to use this post for is to acnowledge my mistakes and apologize for them. To wilco, to Vladic Ka and to the rest of the management team. I'm not proud of the situation,or what i said, in fact i'm quite embarrassed by my actions. I think it's far too easy to take banter a little too far. This is a good example of exactly that. I think we have all done it, this time it cost me my position in the community. And i'm deserving of the ban i received. And take full responsibility for my actions. The whole situation is a good learning curve for the future. As i have definitely learned a huge lesson here. Having said that i'd like to make it known, nothing said was with malicious intent. I was speaking without thinking, it was careless, it was stupid and its something i will be making a big effort not to do going forward. Id like to quote @TinyBigJacko “Of course we do not want to lose good players, if we can help it - even if they have had a 'moment of temporary insanity' Which i think is quite relevant to this situation.

Now i have only been in the community for a few months, my official join date is January 19th. For the short space of time here i feel i have achieved quite a lot. Having been a part of both the police, UNMC and have had my application to the NHS approved. (which i intend on following up if my appeal is approved) This community has done a lot for me, met a lot of wonderful people here and had so much fun, in return i have tried to give back to the community where i can. Both time, money and where possible for me to do so, tried to support helping the community better with regular suggestions. Some big and some very small, but all to try and help make the server better overall. I would also consider my roleplay to always be of high standard, being a Cpl in the UNMC i always try to represent the UNMC and myself in the best light possible whilst i am on the server.

Moving forward, if i am given a second chance to redeem myself in this community, there are a few things id like to work on to make sure this situation never ever happens again. Firstly i'm going to be taking a much move laid back approach to situations. I have been known to get myself far too involved in situations that don't necessarily need me to. Which has in the past caused me problems that simply don't need to be there. Im also cutting all ties with past drama and people. There has been a lot of drama recently from people leaving, to new communities being formed, to petty arguments over nothing. I have used this week away from the community to play on my own a lot more, and have a general break from everyone. I have waited a few days to write this appeal, as i now feel much more clear minded approach to the situation, and i can confidently say If i return here all that will be put fully behind me. To move forward as a fresh start. I can see clearly, exactly where i have gone wrong, and i know given the chance, it can be put right.

Id like to end it on a positive note. My time here has been some of the best of my gaming years, met some people who i now consider to be great friends. This community is by far the best ive been a part of, thank you to everyone ive met along the way. And a special thank you to all the staff who have assisted me in my time. You guys do such a good job here. And i thank you for the support you have given me when i needed it.

Cheers for reading.

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[Robbie]

I appreciate the amount of effort that you have put in your appeal. I'm not 100% sure on what was said, however you do seem very apologetic, which is very good to see. I just have one question to really ask you and that's why? why did you say what you said? that's the main thing i am wondering.

 

[Charlie_98]

Frustration and stupidity, thats the honest truth. That particular evening had been eventful to say the least, a lot of members of this community had decided to collectively leave, many of whom joined a newly formed community. A lot of these people i considered great friends, and was understandably dissapointed at the idea of them no longer playing with us at RPUK.

Because of there departure, and at the time, there beleif they would never be coming back, the conversation that was happening in this team speak channel had somewhat turned into that of a negative one, specifically about RPUK as a community.  Due to my own carelessness and stupidity, i allowed myself to get invloved with the conversation, and i take full responsibility for doing so. Which ended up in me making a petty joke about Wilco. One which i not only regret, but am also very very sorry for. I do not think negatively about this community at all, in fact i can honestly say this is the only community i can see myself enjoying playing Arma in. Which is why i dont know why i let myself get invloved in the conversation in the first place.

My actions at this time were not that which i wish to bring to the community, i like to think 99% of the time i always put my best foot forward, not only in game, but also on the TeamSpeak. We all mess up, and say things we regret, but yes, this time i have messed up pretty bad. Its taken this situation to realise just where i went wrong. And im greatful for that. Im dissapointed in myself for the way i have shown my self as a person in recent events. And im very sorry for the way it turned out. I only hope i can have the opportunity to show that other 99%, as i know i have a lot to offer this community in terms of great roleplay and Input. Thank You

 

[Robbie]

i'm quite interested to know, was the abuse just directed towards Wilco, or was other members of the community under scrutiny in this "chat" that you contributed in. Remember Honesty is your biggest asset here and that is whats going to help you out in this appeal. I wanna know what kind of things was said and who it was said 2. Any threats to anyone etc.  

 

[Charlie_98]

Thank you for the reply, firstly id just like to make it known that nothing said was ever said directly at the individual in question. But it was infact recorded and then sent to managment, whilst i know this in no way excuses what was said, i hope it helps illustrate that this was not meant as a vicious attack in any form. Instead banter between friends, that was of course, taken way too far. This isnt the usual banter i have with friends, i dont consider myself to be a "trash talker" of any sort, and id like to re assure you this is not something that you will see from me in the future. I let the situation get the better of me, and i appoligise for that.

I cant quote exactly what was said, as the conversation happened nearly 2 weeks ago now and was infact very late at night. I also did not hear everything that was said during this conversation as i was on the server roleplaying for part of the conversation. (the beginning of it i think) But if there are any minor differences in my own version of events, to the events recorded, then hopefully Vladic can clear those up, as i do beleive he has the recording himself.

As for what i said, i made a petty comment stating wilco would never loose his virginity. which i appoligise for. It understands how stupid and immature it sounds, ive suprised myself at how much of an idiot i can be at times. It was totally un neccessary for me to say something so un neccessary. At the time, i was not thinking about the consequences of my actions, and instead looking for a laugh out of my mates. I am very sorry for my actions and i hope i have not casued any long term hard feelings.

Im not exactly sure what else was said, although i can tell you that Vladic's name was mentioned at some point. I do not know by who, or in what context, but it would have been somewhat of an insult or immature remark. I appoligise to you too Vlad, whilst i didnt mention you in the conversation, i know others did. I know you must get a lot of shit for having to do the more "unfriendly roles" within the community, such as ban people. Which you dont deserve at all. Ive seen the work you put into the community, and i appoligise if situations like these make it seem like we do not appreciate it. As that is not the case. I in fact do really appreciate the work that goes into RPUK, and i recognise that without the managment and staff, the community wouldnt be where it is today. So i thank you for that.

You asked about there being any threats made, absolutely not. The nature of the conversation was a jokey one. At least from my perspective, it was just "banter". Nothing said was meant in a serious manor and there was no threats made that i recall hearing.

Im well aware in the past, many people who have chosen to leave this community and do not plan on ever returning, often do things such as a mass RDM spree, or decide to trash talk the whole of the server. Similar to that if you were to quit a job you hated, you would shit on your managers desk. This conversation could be seen in that same way, especially considering many of those involved have now left for good. However id like to take this time to hopefully prove to you that for me, thats simply not the case. I have put a lot of time and thought into thie appeal, as my position in this community means a lot to me. Hopefully its noticable enough to show to some extent that those were not my intentions. What i said was totally un called for, and there is no beating atround the bush, i deserved this ban. But in no way was it my "last words of hate" before i leave. I never had plans of leaving, and if the recording goes back far enough, it will show i infact was defending the community and re assuring them that the server is not in fact dead, but that it instead goes through rough patches.

To conclude, id like this to be my official appoligy to anyone mentioned / involved. What i said was thoughtless and un called for. I am genuinely very very sorry. I never meant to offend anyone by what i said. And can only hope that somewhere along the line, one can learn to forgive me for my immature actions. I appoligise that this is so long, thank you for reading.

 

[Robbie]

Karnii I do apologies how long it has taken for me to respond on this appeal as I have been at work and busy recently so i'm sorry for that but can't be helped.

You will be unbanned today. However I am going to be keeping eyes on what you are doing. Anything like this again and there is no return. So stay out of trouble and you won't have to speak to me again but i'm sure you already know that. Don't let me down Karnie.

Unbanned.

If you are TS banned and Forum banned please PM me your stuff so I can unban that aswell.