From b5e5fe7efc5c8f8c58cd51a9f36d1e2e565d15a3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kira Gbedan <161087999+Verbalase@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:06:59 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 1/6] Update banning-policy.md --- src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md | 184 ++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 110 insertions(+), 74 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md b/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md index 591af1949..838dacf08 100644 --- a/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md +++ b/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md @@ -1,18 +1,20 @@ # Goob Station Banning Policy ```admonish info -This is the ban policy for Goob Station. It applies only to our server. The admin policy can be found at [Admin Policy](./admin-policy.md) +This is the ban policy for Goob Station. It applies only to our Goob Station servers. The admin policy can be found at [Admin Policy](https://docs.goobstation.com/en/community/admin/banning-policy.html) ``` # Definitions -- **Indefinite:** Refers to a ban with no defined end time. This type of ban generally requires a successful appeal for it to be removed. Indefinite bans which have no extra requirements may be called *appeal bans*. -- **Voucher:** Confirmation from a member of the admin team of another well known SS14 or SS13 server that you have played on that server for a significant amount of time without any recent major issues. A voucher is required when appealing a *voucher ban*. +- **Indefinite:** Refers to a ban with no defined end time. This type of ban generally requires a successful appeal for it to be removed. Indefinite bans which have no extra requirements are sometimes called *appeal bans*. +- **Voucher:** Confirmation from the admin team of another well known SS14 or SS13 server that you have played on that server for a significant amount of time without any recent major issues. A voucher is required when appealing a *voucher ban*. - **Voucher ban:** A ban which requires a *voucher* to appeal. These bans can also typically only be appealed after at least 6 months from the date of the ban. They are often used as an alternative to a *permanent ban* that allows players to return if they can demonstrate an ability to follow a server's rules. - **Warning:** A warning is a clear communication from an admin that some behavior is not acceptable. Warnings should always be paired with an account note making note of the warning and behavior. - **Permanent ban:** A ban which cannot be appealed. These bans are sometimes called *perma bans*. -- **Game ban:** A ban from the servers. A player who is *game banned* cannot connect to the servers during the ban. +- **Game ban:** A ban from the servers. A player who is *game banned* cannot connect to the servers during the ban. These bans are sometimes called *server bans*. - **Role ban:** A ban from a specific role or roles. - **Ban evasion:** Attempting to circumvent an active ban. +- **Soft Voucher Ban:** A ban usually applied due to repeat offenses and are only appealable after two months. +- **Ban evasion:** A ban usually applied due to repeat offenses after a Soft Voucher Ban or Ban Evasion and are only appealable after six months. ## Special Banning Requirements @@ -20,9 +22,11 @@ This is the ban policy for Goob Station. It applies only to our server. The admi Permanent bans should typically only be placed as the result of an unsuccessful appeal of an indefinite ban or a voucher ban. Except for cases of ban evasion after an accepted voucher ban, a vote by the admin team is required to place a permanent ban. Placing a permanent ban may be an option in a vote for the appeal. It is recommended that any indefinite ban after a prior voucher ban within 6 months of the date of the current ban be upgraded to a permanent ban. -### Voucher Bans +### Soft And Hard Voucher Bans -Voucher bans should typically only be placed as the result of an unsuccessful appeal of an indefinite ban. Except for cases of ban evasion, a vote by the admin team is required to place a voucher ban. Placing a voucher ban may be an option in a vote for the appeal. Unless the prior indefinite bans were solely for contacting the player, it is recommended that any indefinite ban after a prior indefinite ban within 6 months of the date of the current ban be upgraded to a voucher ban. +Voucher Bans usually occur if a player is too problematic and must get a voucher (Prove of good behavior.) from another server in order for their appeal to be accepted. + +Soft Voucher Bans are done if the player gets multiple offenses # Banning Guidelines @@ -39,7 +43,7 @@ Administrators who place bans outside of the guidelines are required to be able ``` ```admonish info -Consulting the admin team via Discord, or multiple (2 or more) other game admins in-game through admin chat or ahelp does not result in those bans being presumed to be of an appropriate length, but is sufficient justification for straying from the guidelines. +Consulting the admin team via Discord, or consulting multiple (2 or more) other game admins in-game through admin chat or ahelp does not result in those bans being presumed to be of an appropriate length, but is sufficient justification for straying from the guidelines. ``` ```admonish info @@ -65,7 +69,11 @@ In most cases, ban reasons should clearly communicate the reason for the ban to Alternate account bans should typically be in the form `Alt of OriginalUsername` or `AltUsername alt of OriginalUsername`. -Bans of additional non-username information should typically include another ban on the GUID of the targeted player and should have a reason with just the account username. The earliest placed ban's reason will appear for the player when trying to connect. +Bans of additional non-username information should typically include the GUID of the targeted player as a ban detail and should have a reason with just the account username. The earliest placed ban's reason will appear for the player when trying to connect. + +## Dewhitelisting + +Game admins may dewhitelist a player at their discretion in any case where an issue would likely have prevented whitelisting. Game admins are encouraged to pair bans which are either for a second offense of an issue or which are greater than 3 days with dewhitelisting. ## Offense Table @@ -92,55 +100,54 @@ Rule violations not in the offense table can still have bans applied, but have n | Grouping Category | Offense | First Offense | Second Offense | Third Offense | Fourth Offense | |-------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|----------------| -| Escalation | [Over escalation](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Follow_escalation_rules,_don't_make_Cargonia)[^eachVictim] | W | 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | -| Escalation | [RDM](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Follow_escalation_rules,_don't_make_Cargonia)[^eachVictim] | 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | -| Escalation | [Over escalation or RDM that is a secondary result of station sabotage](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Follow_escalation_rules,_don't_make_Cargonia)[^stationSabotageRDM] | 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | -| Self-antag | [Self-antag](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_intentionally_make_everything_worse_[Self-Antagonism])[^excludingEscalationIssues] | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | -| Self-antag | [Station sabotage](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_intentionally_make_everything_worse_[Self-Antagonism])[^stationSabotage] | W - 3d GB | 12hr - 7d GB | 14d - 15d GB | | -| Self-antag | [Cults/riots/revolutions](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Follow_escalation_rules,_don't_make_Cargonia) | **12hr** - 3d GB | 12hr - **3d** - 7d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | -| Self-antag | [Cooperating with known antags](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_intentionally_make_everything_worse_[Self-Antagonism]) | 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | -| Non-grouping | [Harassing staff through the game](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_abuse/ignore_the_admin-help_relay) | Indef GB | | | | -| Non-grouping | [Slurs, excluding "retard" and variants](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#No_hate_speech,_slurs,_bigotry,_racism,_specism,_sexism,_etc.) | Indef GB | | | | -| Non-grouping | ["Retard" and variants](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#No_hate_speech,_slurs,_bigotry,_racism,_specism,_sexism,_etc.) | W | Indef GB | | | -| Non-grouping | [Bigotry/discrimination](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#No_hate_speech,_slurs,_bigotry,_racism,_specism,_sexism,_etc.)[^discrimination] | Indef GB | | | | -| Non-grouping | [ERP](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#No_erotic_roleplay_(ERP)_or_sexual_content/themes) | Indef GB | | | | -| Non-grouping | [Sexual content](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#No_erotic_roleplay_(ERP)_or_sexual_content/themes) | W - 3d GB | 7d GB | Indef GB | | -| Non-grouping | [Ban Evasion](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_attempt_to_evade_bans) | Voucher Ban | If after an accepted voucher ban, permanent ban.
Otherwise, extend voucher ban to 6 months from evasion attempt. | | | -| Language | [Non-english chat](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#English_only) | W | W - 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | -| Language | [Solely non-english chat](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#English_only) | W | Indef GB | | | -| Non-grouping | [Bugs/exploits](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_use_exploits_or_crash_the_server) | **W** - 7d GB | 12hr - 7d GB | 3d - 15d GB | 7d - 15d GB | -| Non-grouping | [Use of macros](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_use_exploits_or_crash_the_server) | W | W - 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | -| Non-grouping | [Multi-keying](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_use_multiple_SS14_accounts_[Multi-keying]) | W - **Indef** GB | Indef GB | | | -| Non-grouping | [Ahelp misuse in bad faith](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_abuse/ignore_the_admin-help_relay)[^badFaith] | **W** - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | -| Non-grouping | [Bad character name](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Act_like_a_human_being)[^requiresIntent] | **W** - 12hr GB | **12hr** - 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | -| Metacomms | [Metacommunications](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_use_external_means_to_communicate_with_other_players_[Metacomming]) | Indef GB | | | | -| Immersion | [Text speak](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Act_like_a_human_being) | W | W | **W** - 12hr GB | W - 12hr GB | -| Immersion | [OOC terms IC](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Act_like_a_human_being)[^teachingException] | W | **W** - 12hr GB | **12hr** - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | -| Immersion | [Bypassing chat restrictions](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Act_like_a_human_being) | W | W - **4hr** - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | -| Griefing | [Damage/disruption to arrivals/arrivals shuttle](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Don't_be_a_dick) | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7d GB | 7d - 15d GB | | -| Griefing | [Raiding](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Don't_be_a_dick) | Indef GB| | | | -| Griefing | [Harassing a player/role/department outside of reasonable conflicts](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Don't_be_a_dick) | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | -| Griefing | [Round stalling](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Don't_be_a_dick) | **W** - 12hr GB | **12hr** - 3d GB | 3d - 7d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | -| Griefing | [Early massive station sabotage](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Antagonist-Specific_Rules:_Traitor)[^antagOnly] | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | -| Griefing | [Antagonist team sabotage](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Antagonist-Specific_Rules:_Nuclear_Operatives)[^antagOnly] | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - Indef GB | 7d - Indef GB | | -| Griefing | [Grief as minor antag](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Antagonist-Specific_Rules:_Minor_Antagonists)[^antagOnly] | **W** - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7d GB | 7d - 15d GB | -| Griefing | [Abandoning a role](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_suicide_out_of_or_waste_important_roles,_including_antagonist_roles)[^abandoningRole] | W - 3d RB | 3d - 7d RB | Indef RB | | -| Griefing | [Antag rolling](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_suicide_out_of_or_waste_important_roles,_including_antagonist_roles) | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | -| Griefing | [Friendly antag](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_suicide_out_of_or_waste_important_roles,_including_antagonist_roles)[^antagOnly] | **W** - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | -| Metagaming | [Using info from death](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_use_outside_information_to_gain_an_advantage_[Metagaming])[^infoFromDeath] | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | | -| Metagaming | [Using info from past life](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_use_outside_information_to_gain_an_advantage_[Metagaming]) | 12hr - 48hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | -| Metagaming | [Metagaming round type](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_use_outside_information_to_gain_an_advantage_[Metagaming]) | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | | -| Metagaming | [Preemptive PDA swapping](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_use_outside_information_to_gain_an_advantage_[Metagaming]) | W | 3d - 7d RB | 7d - 15d RB | | -| Metagaming | [Preparing items not needed IC](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_pre-emptively_rush_for_weapons_and_equipment_[Powergaming]) | W | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | -| Metagaming | [IC in OOC](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Do_not_use_outside_information_to_gain_an_advantage_[Metagaming]) | W | W - 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | -| Competence | [Unreasonable incompetence in role](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Department_Specific_Behavior_Issues) | W - **3d** - 7d RB | 7d - 15d RB | Indef RB | | -| Competence | [Unreasonable failure of security/command to maintain order](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Command_&_Security_are_held_to_a_higher_standard) | 3d - 7d RB | 7d - 15d RB | Indef RB | | -| Competence | [Abuse of a position of authority](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Command_&_Security_are_held_to_a_higher_standard) | 3d - 7d RB | 7d - 15d RB | Indef RB | | -| Competence | [Taking actions a reasonable person would view as to be to the detriment of the station as security/command](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Command_&_Security_are_held_to_a_higher_standard) | 3d - 7d RB | 7d - 15d RB | Indef RB | | -| Competence | [Failure of security to give medical aid to prisoners](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Command_&_Security_engagement_rules) | W - **3d** - 7d RB | 7d - 15d RB | Indef RB | | -| Competence | [Unauthorized execution](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Command_&_Security_will_be_reasonable_with_punishments)[^stackEscalation][^applyToChain] | W | 3d - 7.5d RB | Indef RB | | -| AI | [Minor failure to follow silicon laws](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Cyborg,_AI,_and_Silicon_Rules) | W | W - 3d RB | 3d - 7.5d RB | Indef RB | -| AI | [Major failure to follow silicon laws](https://wiki.spacestation14.io/wiki/Server_Rules#Cyborg,_AI,_and_Silicon_Rules) | W - 3d RB | 3d - 7.5d RB | Indef RB | | +| Non-grouping | Harassing staff through the game | Indef GB | | | | +| Non-grouping | Slurs, excluding "retard" and variants | Indef GB | | | | +| Non-grouping | "Retard" and variants | W | 1d - 3d GB | Indef GB | | +| Non-grouping | Bigotry/discrimination[^discrimination] | Indef GB | | | | +| Non-grouping | ERP | Indef GB | | | | +| Non-grouping | Sexual content | W - 3d GB | 7d GB | Indef GB | | +| Non-grouping | Metacommunications | Indef GB | | | | +| Non-grouping | Ban Evasion | Voucher Ban | If after an accepted voucher ban, permanent ban.
Otherwise, extend voucher ban to 6 months from evasion attempt. | | | +| Language | Non-english chat | W | W - 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | +| Language | Solely non-english chat | W | Indef GB | | | +| Exploits | Bugs/exploits | **W** - 7d GB | 12hr - 7d GB | 3d - 15d GB | 7d - 15d GB | +| Exploits | Use of macros | W | W - 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | +| Non-grouping | Multi-keying | W - **Indef** GB | Indef GB | | | +| Non-grouping | Ahelp misuse in bad faith[^badFaith] | **W** - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | +| Non-grouping | Threats to ahelp | **W** - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | +| Non-grouping | Under 14 | Indef GB | | | | +| Non-grouping | Bad character name[^requiresIntent] | **W** - 12hr GB | **12hr** - 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | +| Metagaming | IC in OOC[^positiveException] | W | W - 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | +| AI Laws | Major failure to follow silicon laws | W - 5d RB | 3d - 7.5d RB | Indef RB | | +| AI Laws | Minor failure to follow silicon laws | W | W - 5d RB | 3d - 7.5d RB | Indef RB | +| Familiars | Familiar griefing master | 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | +| Familiars | Familiar unreasonable failure to obey orders | W | 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | +| Immersion | Text speak | W | W | **W** - 12hr GB | W - 12hr GB | +| Immersion | OOC terms IC[^teachingException] | W | **W** - 12hr GB | **12hr** - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | +| Immersion | Bypassing chat restrictions | W | W - **4hr** - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | +| Metagaming | Using info from death[^infoFromDeath] | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | | +| Metagaming | Using info from past life | 12hr - 48hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | +| Metagaming | Metagaming round type | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | | +| Griefing | Damage/disruption to arrivals/arrivals shuttle | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7d GB | 7d - 15d GB | | +| Self-antag | Self-antag[^excludingEscalationIssues] | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | +| Self-antag | Station sabotage[^stationSabotage] | W - 3d GB | 12hr - 7d GB | 14d - 15d GB | | +| Self-antag | Cults/riots/revolutions | **12hr** - 3d GB | 12hr - **3d** - 7d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | +| Self-antag | Cooperating with known antags | 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | +| Griefing | Round stalling | **W** - 12hr GB | **12hr** - 3d GB | 3d - 7d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | +| Griefing | Friendly antag[^antagOnly] | **W** - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | +| Griefing | Antagonist team sabotage[^antagOnly] | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - Indef GB | 7d - Indef GB | | +| Griefing | Early massive station sabotage[^antagOnly] | **W** - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | +| Griefing | Unreasonable failure to follow an order from a team leader | W - 5d RB | 3d - 7d RB | Indef RB | | +| Griefing | Harassing a player/role/department with no IC conflict | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | +| Escalation | Over escalation[^eachVictim] | W | 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | +| Escalation | RDM[^eachVictim] | 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | +| Escalation | Over escalation or RDM that is a secondary result of station sabotage[^stationSabotageRDM] | 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | +| Griefing | Abandoning a role[^abandoningRole] | W - 5d RB | 3d - 7d RB | Indef RB | | +| Griefing | Antag rolling | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | +| Competence | Unreasonable incompetence in role | W - **3d** - 7d RB | 7d - 15d RB | Indef RB | | +| Competence | Abuse of a position of authority | 3d - 7d RB | 7d - 15d RB | Indef RB | | +| Competence | Taking actions a reasonable person would view as to be to the detriment of the station as security/command | 3d - 7d RB | 7d - 15d RB | Indef RB | | +| Competence | Unreasonable failure of security/command to follow space law | W - **3d** - 7d RB | 7d - 15d RB | Indef RB | | [^eachVictim]: Guideline is multiplied by the number of victims. @@ -154,13 +161,13 @@ Rule violations not in the offense table can still have bans applied, but have n [^badFaith]: To qualify as bad faith, there should be no *reasonable* way that something is being done with good intentions. It is not required for the person to *actually* be acting in bad faith, only that it is *unreasonable* for them to think that they are. -[^antagOnly]: Only applies to antagonists. +[^antagOnly]: Only applies to antagonists and free agents. [^stackEscalation]: Should be combined with an escalation offense from the perspective of the offender. Typically RDM if an execution occurs for no reason, or over escalation if there is a poor reason. [^teachingException]: Use of admin discretion to not enact penalties is highly recommended in cases where the offending player only commits an offense after attempting and failing to teach a new player appropriately. -[^applyToChain]: The offense may be applied to anyone in the chain of those who requested or approved the execution up to the executioner. +[^positiveException]: Use of admin discretion to not enact penalties is highly recommended in cases where the offending player is not negatively impacting players, and is attempting to ensure players have a positive experience. For example, using LOOC to get permission to perform an IC act which would be allowed even without that permission. [^infoFromDeath]: This includes any information that a character should have not known from the same "life". Depending on server rules, this may include information like the information leading to your death. A "life" ends when a player takes a different role, like a ghost role. For the purposes of banning guidelines, a "life" does not end on cloning. @@ -168,7 +175,7 @@ Rule violations not in the offense table can still have bans applied, but have n [^requiresIntent]: Offenses where the admin does not believe a violation to have been intentional may be reduced to a warning and do not need to be considered a past offense when evaluating guidelines for future offenses. -## Modifiers Table +## Modifiers Tables ```admonish info > Modifiers can be applied to each offense that meets their conditions. They are typically in the form of multipliers. @@ -184,23 +191,48 @@ An offense which lists W - 12h GB as a suggestion that is affected by a 2x multi -------------------- +### Mitigating: Required + +```admonish info +These mitigating modifiers must be applied if they are applicable. +``` + | Modifier | Modification | |----------|--------------| -| Metagrudging | 2x multiplier if the offense is the result of metagrudging by the offender. | -| Repeat game bans | A multiplier equal to 1 plus the number of game bans in the last 6 months which resulted from offenses from other grouping categories. This multiplier can only apply to game ban suggestions, not role ban suggestions. | -| Prior indefinite ban | Up to 7d can be added to the total game ban length if the player has had a prior indefinite ban in the last 6 months. Excluding bans used only for contact and ones where they were found to be not at fault. | -| Round removal | 2x multiplier for any offense which results in someone being permanently removed from a round, including an attempt to do so and actions likely to result in permanent round removal. | -| Ban request/demand | Any player who demands or requests a ban can be banned indefinitely. | -| Lying in ahelp | 24h + 1-3x multiplier if the offender maliciously lies in the ahelp. You should be certain that they have lied. The multiplier may be applied after the 24h addition is made. | -| Role specific | Any issue that is likely to be prevented by a role ban should include a role ban if a game ban is applied. The role ban can be applied in addition to or as an alternative to the suggested game ban. Game ban suggestions can be converted to role ban suggestion times by doubling the time. | -| Command/Security | 1-2x multiplier if the offender is in command or security | -| Intentional rule breaking | 2-3x multiplier. Includes any rule breaking where the player intentionally breaks a rule knowing they are breaking a rule, knowing they will get banned, or claims to not care if they get banned. Any reasonably clear rule violation can be presumed to be intentional if the player was told to read the rules in the last 12 hours. | -| New player | Anything from a warning to the maximum suggested ban can be given to a player new to the game if they are told to read the rules, if they have not been previously told to do so, and if the minimum suggestion is not an indefinite ban. | | Valid Rule Clarification | No more than a warning should be given to a player that justifies the offense with a reasonably cited active rule clarification, even if it is not up to date with current rules. | +| Self report | Reduce to warning. Applies to any offense where the player reports themselves as long as the offense was unlikely to be identified otherwise. | + + +### Mitigating: Discretionary + +```admonish info +These mitigating modifiers are applied at the discretion of the admin and may be partially applied. Admins are highly encouraged to consider applying these when they are relevant as they can significantly help to avoid bans which will be accepted on appeal. +``` + +| Modifier | Modification | +|----------|--------------| +| New player | If there is no prior warning for the same issue, and if the minimum suggestion is not an indefinite ban, reduce to warning at admin discretion and instruct to read the rules. | | Caught before round effects | If there are no earlier similar issues, any issue caught before it affects the round and other players can be reduced to a warning at admin discretion. | -| Self report | Reduce to warning. Applies to any offense where the player reports themselves and where the offense was unlikely to be identified otherwise. | | Admin intervention | Any reduction, including to nothing, may be applied for any offense which is plausibly the result of admin intervention. | +### Aggravating + +```admonish info +Aggravating modifieres are applied at the discretion of the admin and may be partially applied. +``` + +| Modifier | Modification | +|----------|--------------| +| Repeat game bans | A multiplier equal to 1 plus the number of game bans in the last 6 months which resulted from offenses from other grouping categories. | +| Metagrudging | **2x** multiplier if the offense is the result of metagrudging by the offender. | +| Prior indefinite ban | **7d** can be added to the total game ban length if the player has had any prior indefinite ban in the last 6 months. Excluding bans used only for contact and ones where they were found to be not at fault. | +| Round removal | **2x** multiplier for any offense which results in someone being permanently removed from a round, including an attempt to do so and actions likely to result in permanent round removal. | +| Lying in ahelp | **24h + 3x** multiplier if the offender maliciously lies in the ahelp. You should be certain that they have lied. The multiplier is applied after the 24h addition is made. | +| Command/Security | **2x** multiplier if the offender is in command or security | +| Intentional rule breaking | **3x** multiplier. Includes any rule breaking where the player intentionally breaks a rule knowing they are breaking a rule, knowing they will get banned, or claims to not care if they get banned. Any reasonably clear rule violation can be presumed to be intentional if the player was told to read the rules in the last 12 hours. | +| Role specific | Any issue that is likely to be prevented by a role ban should include a role ban if a game ban is applied. The role ban can be applied in addition to or as an alternative to the suggested game ban. Game ban suggestions can be converted to role ban suggestion times by doubling the time. | +| Ban request/demand | Any player who demands or requests a ban can be banned indefinitely. | + ## Grouping and Stacking - When separate offenses occur, the suggested time should be determined by summing the suggestions for each separate offense. @@ -218,6 +250,10 @@ The total time of a role ban may be rounded to the nearest available autofill. ## Examples +```admonish info +These examples may be outdated due to a banning policy update. Please point out any issues if you notice them. +``` + ### AME Sabotage A technical assistant sets the AME to 50. Their offenses are: - Self antag @@ -245,13 +281,13 @@ No modifiers apply. Only the prior RDM offense is relevant because it is the onl # Appeals -## Appeals of Mistaken Bans +## Appeals of Incorrect Bans Unless the ban was an upgrade resulting from an unsucessful appeal, if an appeal disputes the events which were used to justify the ban, the first appeal of a voucher or permanent ban may only be declined after it has been verified that it was appropriately placed. ## Appeal Hijacking -If an appeal is currently being processed by someone, it is generally best to let them finish processing the it. Cases where it may be acceptable to "hijack" an appeal are: +If an appeal is currently assigned to someone, it is generally best to let them finish processing the it. Cases where it may be acceptable to "hijack" an appeal are: - the processor has not responded to the appeal recently, - the processor has somehow indicated that they are not going to process the appeal, or - a head game admin has told you that you can process the appeal. @@ -276,7 +312,7 @@ Trial admins may only process appeals if each action they take, excluding intern 6. Ask the player questions that are important for the processing of the appeal. 7. Attempt to allow the player to respond to information which will be considered in the appeal that it would be unfair to not allow them the opportunity to address. 7. Run a vote - - An attempt to contact the banning admin must have been made prior to starting a vote. A ping in #game-admin-appeals-meta notifying them about the appeal and 24 hours of time to respond is considered to be a sufficient attempt. + - An attempt to contact the banning admin must have been made prior to starting a vote. A ping in the #ban-appeals forum post notifying them about the appeal and 24 hours of time to respond is considered to be a sufficient attempt. - Votes must run at least 24 hours unless the net vote criteria is met. - Votes must not be closed if there is ongoing discussion unless the net vote criteria is met. - Votes must be made in one of the designated internal appeals discussion channels. From 131ea75bd6604c4870e8f4041cd575d51d557cf4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kira Gbedan <161087999+Verbalase@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:12:40 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 2/6] Update banning-policy.md --- src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md | 4 +++- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md b/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md index 838dacf08..4fe769bf9 100644 --- a/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md +++ b/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md @@ -26,7 +26,9 @@ Permanent bans should typically only be placed as the result of an unsuccessful Voucher Bans usually occur if a player is too problematic and must get a voucher (Prove of good behavior.) from another server in order for their appeal to be accepted. -Soft Voucher Bans are done if the player gets multiple offenses +Soft Voucher Bans are done if the player receives multiple offenses after an appeal ban. Soft Voucher Bans are only appealable after 2 months and the banned player appeals with a voucher from a well known Space Station 13 or 14 server. + +Hard Voucher Bans are applied if the player receives multiple offenses after being Soft Voucher banned or if the player evades an ongoing ban. Hard Voucher Bans are only appealable after 6 months and require a voucher from a well known Space Station 13 or 14 server. # Banning Guidelines From 75e6b4b454392f5dc8dcd952cc20e976651b910c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kira Gbedan <161087999+Verbalase@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:13:05 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 3/6] Update banning-policy.md --- src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md b/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md index 4fe769bf9..2fa680691 100644 --- a/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md +++ b/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md @@ -26,9 +26,9 @@ Permanent bans should typically only be placed as the result of an unsuccessful Voucher Bans usually occur if a player is too problematic and must get a voucher (Prove of good behavior.) from another server in order for their appeal to be accepted. -Soft Voucher Bans are done if the player receives multiple offenses after an appeal ban. Soft Voucher Bans are only appealable after 2 months and the banned player appeals with a voucher from a well known Space Station 13 or 14 server. +**Soft Voucher Bans** are done if the player receives multiple offenses after an appeal ban. Soft Voucher Bans are only appealable after 2 months and the banned player appeals with a voucher from a well known Space Station 13 or 14 server. -Hard Voucher Bans are applied if the player receives multiple offenses after being Soft Voucher banned or if the player evades an ongoing ban. Hard Voucher Bans are only appealable after 6 months and require a voucher from a well known Space Station 13 or 14 server. +**Hard Voucher Bans** are applied if the player receives multiple offenses after being Soft Voucher banned or if the player evades an ongoing ban. Hard Voucher Bans are only appealable after 6 months and require a voucher from a well known Space Station 13 or 14 server. # Banning Guidelines From c8d7beb8556739c7b043023e92126129a5825ecd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kira Gbedan <161087999+Verbalase@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:13:33 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 4/6] Update banning-policy.md --- src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md b/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md index 2fa680691..62b6155ce 100644 --- a/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md +++ b/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md @@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Permanent bans should typically only be placed as the result of an unsuccessful ### Soft And Hard Voucher Bans -Voucher Bans usually occur if a player is too problematic and must get a voucher (Prove of good behavior.) from another server in order for their appeal to be accepted. +**Voucher Bans** usually occur if a player is too problematic and must get a voucher (Prove of good behavior.) from another server in order for their appeal to be accepted. **Soft Voucher Bans** are done if the player receives multiple offenses after an appeal ban. Soft Voucher Bans are only appealable after 2 months and the banned player appeals with a voucher from a well known Space Station 13 or 14 server. From 565194ff143953dcb5f1f9ce26caa8b0005cadd1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kira Gbedan <161087999+Verbalase@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:19:02 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 5/6] Update banning-policy.md --- src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md b/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md index 62b6155ce..e3256da26 100644 --- a/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md +++ b/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md @@ -130,6 +130,7 @@ Rule violations not in the offense table can still have bans applied, but have n | Metagaming | Using info from death[^infoFromDeath] | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | | | Metagaming | Using info from past life | 12hr - 48hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | | Metagaming | Metagaming round type | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | | +| Metagaming | Preparing items not needed IC | W | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | | Griefing | Damage/disruption to arrivals/arrivals shuttle | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7d GB | 7d - 15d GB | | | Self-antag | Self-antag[^excludingEscalationIssues] | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | | Self-antag | Station sabotage[^stationSabotage] | W - 3d GB | 12hr - 7d GB | 14d - 15d GB | | From 8cd9412ea2b02664dfd6bf66fc9860437b7fab44 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kira Gbedan <161087999+Verbalase@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:21:43 -0500 Subject: [PATCH 6/6] Update banning-policy.md --- src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md b/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md index e3256da26..d0c0b22b2 100644 --- a/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md +++ b/src/en/community/admin/banning-policy.md @@ -108,8 +108,8 @@ Rule violations not in the offense table can still have bans applied, but have n | Non-grouping | Bigotry/discrimination[^discrimination] | Indef GB | | | | | Non-grouping | ERP | Indef GB | | | | | Non-grouping | Sexual content | W - 3d GB | 7d GB | Indef GB | | -| Non-grouping | Metacommunications | Indef GB | | | | -| Non-grouping | Ban Evasion | Voucher Ban | If after an accepted voucher ban, permanent ban.
Otherwise, extend voucher ban to 6 months from evasion attempt. | | | +| Non-grouping | Metacommunications | W - Indef GB | Indef GB | | | +| Non-grouping | Ban Evasion | Hard Voucher Ban | If after an accepted hard voucher ban, permanent ban.
Otherwise, extend hard voucher ban to 6 months from evasion attempt. | | | | Language | Non-english chat | W | W - 12hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | Language | Solely non-english chat | W | Indef GB | | | | Exploits | Bugs/exploits | **W** - 7d GB | 12hr - 7d GB | 3d - 15d GB | 7d - 15d GB | @@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ Rule violations not in the offense table can still have bans applied, but have n | Metagaming | Using info from death[^infoFromDeath] | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | | | Metagaming | Using info from past life | 12hr - 48hr GB | 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | | Metagaming | Metagaming round type | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | | -| Metagaming | Preparing items not needed IC | W | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | +| Powergaming | Preparing items not needed IC | W | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7.5d GB | | Griefing | Damage/disruption to arrivals/arrivals shuttle | 12hr - 3d GB | 3d - 7d GB | 7d - 15d GB | | | Self-antag | Self-antag[^excludingEscalationIssues] | W - 12hr GB | 12hr - 3d GB | **7d** - 7.5d GB | | | Self-antag | Station sabotage[^stationSabotage] | W - 3d GB | 12hr - 7d GB | 14d - 15d GB | |