by rotago » Sat Dec 21, 2019 6:43 pm
I've read over this appeal more times than I'd like to have. Phi, you have historically been a problem player and a bully. But the thing is, that I've covered that in your last ban appeal, and I don't feel the need to cover it again. But for now let me look at the reality of things. It's been three months since your last ban appeal. You were banned for a whole host of issues, that you had problems addressing. But the thing is, in this appeal you've made a 180. You brought up a whole HOST of issues that you, laid out why what you did was wrong, how you could improve, and why you wanted forgiveness. I cannot see anything other than sincerity in this appeal.
You have a long list of notes Phi, and while you did not address everything at question, I cannot in all honesty, expect you to address every single issue. Then I see the responses here. The main argument for your appeal seem to be "You seem to amended your issues with others, and it's been a while so let's give you a second chance." I say this is a weak argument. You deserve a second chance because you came here with an honest attempt to seek forgiveness. As I said, you laid out your own issues, laid out how you were at fault, and asked for genuine forgiveness and I cannot hold that against you.
As to the reason of "We've given much worse people an appeal" I have to agree and disagree. "Why not." is not a good or valid reason. But we have accepted a number of ban appeals with near as many notes, with way less sincere appeals. So rather than a "Why not." it's a matter of "This meets our standards." which is not good enough on its own, but combined with the previous statement I don't see any reason not to give them a second chance.
Finally, I see the main reason for denying this application runs somewhere along the lines of "Sure your appeal is nice, but your behavior on other servers has shown that you have not changed." However I have not seen a single example of poor behavior on other servers brought up here. There is not evidence for this claim, and is not very applicable. If any of these people claiming Apos here has not changed for the better can give instances, examples, and a real argument against accepting this based on outside interactions that happened after his last appeal, then I can consider said arguments. However even after said issues are brought to light, Apos should still be given the fair time to defend himself against such accusations. I don't feel it is fair to bring in tangential problems without evidence or support to said claims against an appeal.
Overall I have to say that accepting this would require the same "Easing back into the community" that was brought up earlier. I Fully Support this appeal under the conditions that Apos Stay banned from security and head roles, and Apos be kept on a short, short leash. Your Wall of Notes is enough to make any staff blink, but if you sincerely wish to rejoin, change, ask forgiveness, and atone for past transgressions, I cannot see a reason to deny you such privilege.
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