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Steam Name: Soil
Your SteamID32: STEAM_0:1:118906201
Your Character Name: Baljeet Wang
Ban Length: 14 days
Banning Staff Member: @Arroyo (Evidence provided by @SpacedSloth)
Ban Reason: Unacceptable Behavior
Unban Reason:
Hello,
My name is Baljeet Wang and I would like to make a plea for either a ban reduction or unban.
On December 2nd, 2021 at ~7:00 PM PST, I returned to Southside after a weeklong vacation. I found Viktor Sokolov had built another one of his bunkers in the suburban area and I offered to build on his property. After some discussion, we agreed on constructing my signature greenhouse, but the designs eventually evolved into a fortress, which was branded as a concentration camp.
I had no contribution or decision-making over the political branding of the property. While I called it a concentration camp and made up the prisoner terminology (“John Does”), at no point did I make my own suggestions about what the overall theme should be. However, I understand the negative connotation it might have implied given that we still referred to the fortress as a concentration camp, which I regret and am sorry for.
Despite the negative implications of my build, I never used derogatory terms or referred to myself as a nazi or communist. The most I did was refer to the fortress as a “concentration camp” and the “prisoners” as “John Does”. I also want to add that all of the “prisoners” were there voluntarily or could have called 911 using their phone. We never powergamed to keep them on the property and the concentration camp was never actually used.
Beside that, all of the roleplay done on my part, and by others, abided by rule 1.6. Most of my time was really spent building and driving around rather than engaging with players on the property.
Also note that no report was made against me or anyone else, and the reason for that is because we weren’t trying to be offensive. There was a point where over 10 people were at our property and not one complained about the theming or asked Sokolov to change it. It wasn't until after I finished building, that Spaced Sloth approached us and asked for the theming to be changed / removed. When Sokolov complied and changed it to China, he did not object or make further comments. If Spaced Sloth had an issue with rebranding, he had the opportunity to say so.
I am not sure what led to Arroyo being called online after the original confrontation. I believe Spaced Sloth decided to pursue a punishment based on prior references to the fortress as a concentration camp and the original theming (which again, I had no control over). The reason I say this is because Arroyo opens his argument by claiming that we said we are “rebranding from being Nazis”. I don't recall saying this or referring to myself as such.
Overall, there appears to be some inconsistencies within the staff team on how to handle cases such as this one. There is no rule specifically pertaining to bases that might be offensive, unless you want to apply 1.6 to it, which creates a gray area. Perhaps we needed to be the ones punished in order to set the precedent. Regardless, we were under the impression that it was permitted given two other staff members and the police chief were on the property and didn’t say anything (Video evidence available). Sokolov also claims that other staff members have seen it and never had an issue with it (Video of him listing names available).
Regardless of whether or not this ban appeal is accepted, I do not intend to partake in such controversial activities again and I am sorry for offending anyone. I don’t think I have established myself as a rule-breaking or controversial player, I hope others share the same sentiment.
Sincerely,
Baljeet Wang
Time of Occurrence: December 2nd, 2021 at ~8:30 PM PST
Additional members involved/witnessing: John Armstrong, Viktor Sokolov, and Spaced Sloth.
Read, understood and followed ban appeal rules?: Yes
Your SteamID32: STEAM_0:1:118906201
Your Character Name: Baljeet Wang
Ban Length: 14 days
Banning Staff Member: @Arroyo (Evidence provided by @SpacedSloth)
Ban Reason: Unacceptable Behavior
Unban Reason:
Hello,
My name is Baljeet Wang and I would like to make a plea for either a ban reduction or unban.
On December 2nd, 2021 at ~7:00 PM PST, I returned to Southside after a weeklong vacation. I found Viktor Sokolov had built another one of his bunkers in the suburban area and I offered to build on his property. After some discussion, we agreed on constructing my signature greenhouse, but the designs eventually evolved into a fortress, which was branded as a concentration camp.
I had no contribution or decision-making over the political branding of the property. While I called it a concentration camp and made up the prisoner terminology (“John Does”), at no point did I make my own suggestions about what the overall theme should be. However, I understand the negative connotation it might have implied given that we still referred to the fortress as a concentration camp, which I regret and am sorry for.
Despite the negative implications of my build, I never used derogatory terms or referred to myself as a nazi or communist. The most I did was refer to the fortress as a “concentration camp” and the “prisoners” as “John Does”. I also want to add that all of the “prisoners” were there voluntarily or could have called 911 using their phone. We never powergamed to keep them on the property and the concentration camp was never actually used.
Beside that, all of the roleplay done on my part, and by others, abided by rule 1.6. Most of my time was really spent building and driving around rather than engaging with players on the property.
| Rule | Description |
|---|---|
| 1.6 | We do not tolerate derogatory slurs towards any group of people, such as racism, homophobia etc., within the community - especially Out-Of-Character. Your in-game character may be offensive to a certain degree HOWEVER, once players feel uncomfortable you have to stop immediately. Be observant and considerate. Things like the N-word and other ethnic slurs are never acceptable - neither Out-Of-Character nor In-Character. |
Also note that no report was made against me or anyone else, and the reason for that is because we weren’t trying to be offensive. There was a point where over 10 people were at our property and not one complained about the theming or asked Sokolov to change it. It wasn't until after I finished building, that Spaced Sloth approached us and asked for the theming to be changed / removed. When Sokolov complied and changed it to China, he did not object or make further comments. If Spaced Sloth had an issue with rebranding, he had the opportunity to say so.
I am not sure what led to Arroyo being called online after the original confrontation. I believe Spaced Sloth decided to pursue a punishment based on prior references to the fortress as a concentration camp and the original theming (which again, I had no control over). The reason I say this is because Arroyo opens his argument by claiming that we said we are “rebranding from being Nazis”. I don't recall saying this or referring to myself as such.
Overall, there appears to be some inconsistencies within the staff team on how to handle cases such as this one. There is no rule specifically pertaining to bases that might be offensive, unless you want to apply 1.6 to it, which creates a gray area. Perhaps we needed to be the ones punished in order to set the precedent. Regardless, we were under the impression that it was permitted given two other staff members and the police chief were on the property and didn’t say anything (Video evidence available). Sokolov also claims that other staff members have seen it and never had an issue with it (Video of him listing names available).
Regardless of whether or not this ban appeal is accepted, I do not intend to partake in such controversial activities again and I am sorry for offending anyone. I don’t think I have established myself as a rule-breaking or controversial player, I hope others share the same sentiment.
Sincerely,
Baljeet Wang
Time of Occurrence: December 2nd, 2021 at ~8:30 PM PST
Additional members involved/witnessing: John Armstrong, Viktor Sokolov, and Spaced Sloth.
Read, understood and followed ban appeal rules?: Yes
