Hello, on CraftyMynes tonight, a player named Impactic came online and informed us that a player named Fordweed was advertising CraftyMynes on another server.

I was a little surprised to hear that that was prohibited (purely because it wasn't on our server) but I could understand it so I didn't say anything. However, I was shocked when Fordweed was then Permanently Banned (without warning) for doing so. The reason I find this absolutely ludicrous is because the subject of advertising on other servers receives no mention in the rules, yet the punishment for doing so is a permanent ban without any sort of warning.

I'm not asking for advertising on other servers to be allowed, but I do think that the punishment for doing so is far too severe, at least considering that it receives no mention in the rules. For this reason, I made this post to ask that the rule either be put in the rulebook, or that the punishment be reduced to either a shorter, temporary ban, or a warning and then permaban.

I also realize that the general attitude on CraftyMynes seems to be "If you disagree with a rule, then leave", and for that reason and the simple fact that I understand and agree with all the other rules, I never questioned any of them. But this struck me as just completely and utterly wrong, and I couldn't just brush it off. I feel it is important to bring this up as there can be no growth without addressing arising concerns.

I thank you for reading my post, and I hope you can bring yourselves to thoroughly consider my request, because for reasons I cannot fathom, I feel that it's relevant to the integrity of the server, its staff, and it's policies.

Sincerely,
- Jackieinabox

(P.S. I feel it relevant to note that I had never before seen or spoken to Fordweed, and this post is borne of a desire to draw attention to a policy I feel is incorrect, NOT as a biased and sneaky way to appeal for someone's ban.)

Thank you Rylee, a little attention brought to this issue is all i'm asking. :)

As a player, and admin on another server, I always hated it when people came on and advertised. I felt that the server they were advertising for was junk and not worth my time. I'm glad to see Crafty and Co. has made steps to prevent the ever annoying advsrtisers, and I have much resepct for him and the other staff.
I feel this is an excellent rule in my opinion. As far as the punishment being permanent or not i will not comment on, but the fact that he was banned or atleast reprimanded is a good step for the integrity of the server and Crafty himself. I hate when people come on Craftymynes and advertise for their punk server, so what sense does it make to advertise for Craftymynes on another server(sorry had to edit that lol darn you auto correct).
I don't wish to argue, and as I believe your main point is that it wasn't mentioned in the rules that is a point only staff can address.
Just thought I would give some player insight into what I thought, sorry if it causes a problem. Keep up the great work staff!

I absolutely understand that, but it isn't the integrity of advertising that's in question. I agree that advertising is not something that should be tolerated, the point of this post was that at least at the time of his banning, there was no warning in the rules or elsewhere for advertising on another server, in what very well might have been nothing more than "Hey guy I love this server called Craftymynes". I also understand that the "Listen to staff members" rule is important and fair, but the banned party was not online, and had no chance to defend himself. It is not the action itself that I'm questioning, its simply the fact that Fordweed almost certainly was unaware that he was doing anything wrong, as I was.

This alone is the issue I am presenting.

I would respectfully point out that it is your problem, as delivering a severe punishment to someone for doing something they had no idea was wrong is morally wrong. Regardless of any personal feelings from anyone on the matter (I know I certainly have some), his behaviour was in accordance with what he believed to be in accordance with the rules. Had he known, he very well may have acted differently. Moreover, it is not this particular individual who I am concerned for, it is the potential of this happening again as a result of a lack of clarity.

If the lack of clarity in the rules has been addressed, the goal of this post has been achieved and I am satisfied.

Thank you to all who took the time to read/consider my request, I do appreciate it more than you may realize.

And R4, I would again state that it was not Fordweed I was concerned for, it was the potential for future rule breaking as a result of the accused party's lack of information.

I thank all of you again. :)