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Hey there Iamamama and everyone
I'm afraid that we cannot really go into heavy detail on the forums regarding the situation because doing so would discuss the actions of another player in which there is no proof on the forums.
I would like to mention that censor evasion is against the rules and is a reportable offense. This is something that everyone knows, and if they get booted without warning, one shouldn't be surprised, especially if they do something more severe than evasion.
If a general gives a warning that is them trying to be nice and give them a chance before they get booted. When a warning is given, it is not a time for the player warned, or others, to disrespect the general. The best thing to do after a warning is given is to say sorry, and then move forward. To put things in perspective, look at how Jagex handles rule-breaking, you either get muted or banned temporarily without warning because the rules are evident.
When a player is booted from chat, I will be told about it and will talk with the player in question. If a player gets booted 3 times, they will receive a 1 day ban from chat. if a player gets booted again, they will receive a week ban from chat, and should issues continue they will receive a perm chat ban.
Rules, especially censor evasion, are not new rules, and players should realize that we do not allow rs rules to be broken in chat either. Those who are currently in chat are not new to our chat, nor are they new to Runescape so they already know the rules. Generals may give a warning if they feel that the situation calls for it, but don't be surprised if a person gets booted instead.
The other issue is that when a person gets booted, it is then up to myself to talk with them and deal with the situation in question, not up to those in chat to disrupt everyone else by questioning the general in defence of a friend.
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18-Jan-2011 16:25:18 - Last edited on 18-Jan-2011 17:02:00 by Accepted3

18-Jan-2011 16:25:25 - Last edited on 18-Jan-2011 17:04:57 by Accepted3

Some players like to cry out "power abusing" when a general gives out a warning or boots someone.
What is power-abusing?
Power-abusing is when a general in the chat goes on a booting rampage for absolutely no apparent reason. Now by no reason, I don't mean by what you consider to be "no reason" because many of you don't think certain types of rule-breaking are a big deal. I've had people cry "power abusing" to me, when rules have been broken.
If rules are broken, minor or severe, being issued a warning, or getting booted, *SHOULD* be expected. If a general boots for rule-breaking, and/or even disrespect, it is not considered power abusing.
We all understand that you may disagree with an action taken by a general, but harassing them, or getting a bunch of people to argue about it, is not the way to handle things, especially if you DID break the rules. Please remember that if someone gets booted, I will be speaking both with the general, the booted player, and other witnesses to get a full picture, so there is no reason to harass the general over it.
Four things we ask of players who visit our chat
1) Be Respectful
2) Be Kind
3) Be Helpful/supportive
4) Follow rules
Each player is different and has their own personality, but we must always consider the feelings of others, even if you feel differently about something.
Thank you for reading

18-Jan-2011 16:44:05 - Last edited on 18-Jan-2011 17:05:48 by Accepted3