Abuse of mod powers?

[Nimtiz 7]

I was in chat (EN1) (19/11/14), about 3:30 or so, and was talking to a high ranking player about the high number of bans happening and if their had been some change in what warrants a ban and stuff. I do not specifically remember what I said, but I know it was not insulting or offensive, or could be taken in anyway, but I got a warning for Insults and/or profanity <-- Rules. I asked the person I was talking who said he was helping a mod (Wellum was his name I think (not sure bout the name, I know it was something like Wellum or Willum), and his rank was Fieldmarshal) if he had issued this warning or not. I did continue to ask for about 5 minutes, because i felt it was unjust and unfair, when their were others who were saying swear words and insulting, and I hadn't. I wouldn't say I was harassing, but just questioning him/her as it was not extended. Finally after telling him it seemed abusive of their power, I said I would let it go; which I did. For about 5 or more minutes I was happily chatting to some tanker and he asked me as a question who was the President of Indonesia, to which I replied "Joko Widodo" which is right. Immediately it said I was banned for a day, Reason Insult/profanity <----Rules. I was banned, using my alt account I saw that it only showed up on my screen which I found odd. About 5 minutes later forgetting I was banned, I typed in, and my chat allowed me to type. I was confused, but grateful.

 

I am pretty sure my karma has only consisted of flooding offences, so I am a little worried. If anything I would have expected warnings and ban about asking about mods/mod rules because that's apart of the rules.

 

But moreover what I would like to know is how regulated are the mods and the use of their special abilities which I know do good in trying to keep chat honest and clean. But I personally feel as though I might have been unjustly targeted by the rules which is supposed to look after good players (or well reasonably good). If anything I would like more peace of mind in knowing that other players and I will not be subjected mods or admins who abuse their powers.

 

Lastly, I dont want this topic to come across as whinny, rather just clarification as I have enjoyed playing Tanki online in the months that I have played, and would not want to hinder my account, myself or others.

 

Any answers or replies are much appreciated.

 

P.S Sorry for this being so long.

[Klankill804 753]

Well, there are some rules that say to not talk about politics, etc.

 

But answering a curious tanker and you get banned for it? It sounds wrong...

[Nimtiz 7]

Klankill804,

 

Well the context was in he was trying to "prove" my knowledge and worth of Indonesia. But surely if that was the case I would be warned/banned for politics <---Rules or whatever the rule book says. I am just curious and a little intimidated at what happened and apprehensive about playing or talking chat in case something like that happens again :(

[Klankill804 753]

I see, you should tell an admin (like yele) about this. They might be able to fix this little conflict.

[Nimtiz 7]

Klankill804,

 

I do not know of yele. I feel like I am over it, but I just wanted people to be aware and maybe just make sue mods and stuff aren't "taking care" of people who rub them the wrong way and stuff.

 

Thanks for replying :)

[LethalJ 35]

Good morning, 

 

Although I'm not aware of this particular incident, moderators do what they feel is best for the community and we're there to communicate with players and not only warn/ban. We do have administrators who ensure that our bans and warnings are fairly given and although we can make mistakes, these mistakes are normally noticed by the moderator and corrected.

 

In regards your warning/ban, Public discussion isn't allowed as this can cause disagreement among the community and we prefer to treat all bans and ban appeals/ Questions in a private manner . If you wish to appeal a ban please contact either @Shar0n or on the forum via private message. 

 

 

Regards,

LethalJ