Unban Appeal - KayZee - GTA RP

[KayZee]

Server: GTA RP
Character Name: Ryder Lynch
Steam ID: 76561199521494862
Ban ID (just the numbers): 16761
Ban Reason: C1.7 (Chat Ban) C1.2 (Discrimination)
Why do you think you were banned: I was banned for trying to post ''Fa****'' On tweedle
Why should we unban you: Thank you to whichever staff member(s) that decide to take on this appeal.

Firstly, I would like to start this appeal by apologising for my actions that lead to my ban. Not only do I apologise to the staff team but also to any members of the community that we're effected by my actions It was never and would never be my intent to hurt or negatively impact anyone in this community in any way.

If I'm honest, I have no idea why I typed out that word in the first place. A lot had happened on that day and I could feel myself getting progressively more frustrated. Grove had not long got out of a fight with 2 other groups and I was sat in my house when back and forths were continuing on tweedle. Still pissed off about what had happened, I stupidly engaged in this back and forth and I continued to get more and more pissed off and frustrated. This does not excuse my actions in any way shape or form. I know what I typed out was wrong on so many levels and if I had managed to sendthat to Tweedle I could have done some real damage to people within this community.

I have definitely learned my lesson from this mistake and I can assure you it would never happen again. There were concerns in my last appeal that I was intentionally out to cause serious damage to members of this community which I can promise you is not the case. I was stupid for even typing out the word I did, regardless of if I was going to send it or not. I do just want to make it clear that I did not at any point have intentions of sending that tweedle.

The time I have had away from the server has been good for me. Looking back, I was getting way too invested in the server which is where I think most of my frustration led from as the frustration of the game got all too real and it became more than a game, which I think happens a lot with a lot of people but no one really admits it. I have taken the time away from the server to really reflect on my actions and the shame that comes with doing so stupid and leading me here. If given a golden opportunity to return, I would like to prove to staff that they can trust me not to keep making the same stupid mistakes. I plan on exploring other avenues of RP to take a break from crim life when needed which I can now identify to prevent stupid mistakes like this from happening. I would still like to develop the story of my crim character but I believe sometimes a break is needed and different types of RP can be refreshing.

Again, I apologise whole heartedly for my actions to the staff team as well as anyone else they may have had a negative impact on. I'm aware that any trust I had with the staff team would be completely gone after what I did but I would like an opportunity to prove to the staff team that I can be trusted to be a part of this community, however long it takes. My actions that day are not how I want to represent myself nor how I want to be perceived as a person as it is not me.

Thank you for your time reading this appeal. If anyone has any questions I will be more than happy to answer them. I understand I don't deserve the time of day as it stands but I would like to change that.

Kz.
Please confirm that you have read the unban appeal process and rules: Yes

 

[Snuffles]

Hello @KayZee

If I'm honest, I have no idea why I typed out that word in the first place. A lot had happened on that day and I could feel myself getting progressively more frustrated.

So, instead of taking a break, you decided to let your frustration out on someone in OOC?
And, how can we be sure you won't do it again?

 

[KayZee]

Hi Snuffles, thanks for your reply.

Yes I was also in game still talking to my friends and gang members as well as having that back and forth on tweedle. I did not want to stop interacting with my friends as soon as they were done with what they were doing, hence I was sat in my house waiting. I know I shouldn't have done let my frustration get the better of me and should have ignored the drama on tweedle by muting it, which I didn't know at the time but have since been shown that is an option within game.

I have learnt my lesson and the necessary steps I can take to avoid being put in the same situation again. I know what is expected of me and what behaviour is acceptable and what isn't and I can only assure you that it won't happen again as it was a lapse in judgement. I know it doesn't matter but my intention was never to offend anyone but I am more clued up on what it okay to say in game and what isn't and also know when to step away and take time away from the server when I'm not in the right state to be interacting with people in heated situations.


I appreciate your time that you have taken to respond to my appeal

Kz.

 

[Snuffles]

Can you please quote me the two rules, that you broke, and in your own words explain what they mean.

 

[KayZee]

(C1.7) Common Sense - As a Roleplay game, every situation is different and not everything can be detailed within these rules and so it is important to remember this is an adult community and some things simply come down to common sense.

The common sense rule is there to ensure players use their brains and remember that this is a game and has many different possibilities of how situations can play out. It is our responsibility to use our brain cells to think logically about what is acceptable and what isn’t within this community based on other rules and situations.

(C1.2) Discrimination Permanent ban - Do not express discriminatory or otherwise offensive views. This is no place for racism, religious hatred, ageism, sexism, homophobia, gender or disability discrimination.

Discrimination in any form is not acceptable, as we do not want hateful views towards anyone. We are all here to play a game and no one wants to be attacked for being different or having different views.

Once again Snuffles Thankyou for your response.
Kz.

 

[Sammy]

But it´s not just this one incident, is it? You have been continuously abusive in OOC towards other player throughout your time here. This goes from sly remarks to passive-aggressive comments to straight up calling people names and OOC abuse.

That behaviour pulls through your whole time here and it´s only gotten worse over time.

Why should be allow someone back who does nothing but let their frustration over a video game out on people OOC?

 

[KayZee]

Thanks for replying Sammy,

Yes, to be completely honest I have taken my frustration out OOC and this time around I have learnt from it and the only thing I can do now is apologize to the people I had offended, I have now realised that it is just a game and for me to take my frustration out on other players is childish and I know it shouldn't of happened in the first place but since being banned from the server it has given me time to reflect on my actions throughout my whole time in the server. I have thought about my actions and i just want to assure u I wont be taking any of my frustration out OOC if I ever get a chance back to the server. Like i have said previously if i do feel my self getting frustrated I will take myself away from the situation maybe even take a couple of days off to refresh my mindset as I am here to role play and make friends and have a good time. However I cannot go back to the past and change what happened but i can work on the present and the future and Sammy I can tell you now the OOC abuse has come to the end Its not cool and I have realized that. I know its a bit late to realize that now but I guess it did take me getting banned to realize and I am foolish for not taking others feelings into consideration so who ever i have upset or affected i can only apologize and hope for your forgiveness and as i said if i do get another chance back i will be coming back with a different mindset.

 

[Sammy]

Give me a rundown on the rule C1.2. In your own words, with acceptable effort - why is this rule in place? What are the consequences on yourself and others for making remarks like that? What would happen if we allowed the use of such slurs?

 

[KayZee]

C1.2 covers discrimination. It is a rule against the use of discriminatory or offensive views within the discords and in game server. It covers not only racist, religious hatred, homophobia and other hateful speech.

This rule is in place to keep the members of the community safe both in game and in the discords from being on the receiving end of said views as they can cause offence and have an impact on their mental health. Offensive/controversial views should be kept to yourself as to keep everyone within the community safe.

The consequences for myself or others that use such words/voice such views is a permanent ban which in my opinion is a very fair, if not lighter than expected consequence. I believe that breaching this rule should be a permanent ban that is very hard to come back from due to the impact it can have on the lives of these on the receiving end. No one plays the server to be on the receiving end of racist, homophobic or any other hate remarks. I am extremely thankful that my appeal is even being given the time of day so I can actively apologize for my actions to anyone that may have been affected and show how deeply I regret it.

If such remarks were allowed in the server it could cause offence and affect those on the receiving end and their mental health. No one knows what someone is going through behind closed doors and they may use the server as an escape from reality. If they were to then face the same thing in game this could essentially become the straw that broke the camels back. I would hate to think that I could be a person that could cause such harm to a person which is why I deeply regret what I did and how I went about my frustration.

 

[Sammy]

Very well.

I hope sincerely that you now understand the severity of the rule you broke and I am willing to give you another chance. Any more of this kind of behaviour, any stepping out of line OOC as well, and you will find yourself back here.

Do not make me regret letting you back in!