What is your Roblox Username and User ID?Example: ScottCraft0 – 3046328783 What is your Discord ID?980928158863851581 Have You Been Punished in the Last 60 Days?Yes I have been punished within the last 60 days. Have You Had an Application Denied in the Last 90 Days?Yes, I have gained more experience as a Game Moderator in 2+ Communities. Were you a previous Staff Member?No. Do You Have a Working Microphone?Yes What Country Are You From? United States of America Have You Moderated Other Communities?Yes I have moderated in the following communities, Georgia State Roleplay (Senior Moderator -- Strict RP), Florida State Roleplay (Moderator - Group was Shutdown :/), Lastly I have worked with a few SCP Roleplay communities as a moderator (Mainly your job would be handling system abuse and tool abuse) Which Mountain Interactive Servers Do You Play Most?Perris, California. Why Do You Want to Become a Moderator?I am strongly motivated to serve as a moderator because I value the significant contribution made by quality moderation towards the provision of high-quality gaming environments. Professional game moderation is specifically connected to player satisfaction, community retention, and overall platform reputation. I am motivated to serve in this field because I understand that continued, fair enforcement of community standards is crucial in building sustainable gaming communities in which players can compete while having respect for each other. My application for this position reflects my continued interest in community management and the impression that Mountain Interactive is an organisation dedicated to excellence in player experience. Having tracked the evolution of the gaming universe, I appreciate that successful websites distinguish themselves through improved moderation policies that balance player freedom with supervision. The role presents an opportunity to work constructively within a mature organisation while developing a specialty in professional gaming moderation. My qualification for this position is a strong analytical skill set that allows for fast analysis of complex in-game situations and policy violation. I possess the temperament necessary for making high-pressure calls while maintaining objectivity and consistency in rules enforcement. My interpersonal abilities allow me to clearly explain policy calls to players, de-escalate confrontations in a professional manner, and provide constructive criticism when correcting behavior. In addition, I acknowledge the requirement for documentation and following established protocols for accountability and maintenance of professional standards. My history as a paying subscriber to Mountain Interactive provides me with first-hand knowledge of your community culture and operational standards from a stakeholder's perspective. This has allowed me to appreciate the quality of service your company provides and the standard of professionalism your moderation staff maintains. Having been a direct recipient of effective moderation policies on your websites, I have a vested interest in seeing those standards maintained and contributing to the ongoing growth of your gaming community. I anticipate upholding the high reputation standard of Mountain Interactive while assisting with providing good gaming experiences that define your brand. Are You Familiar with Any Current Staff Members?No. When Are You Usually Available to Moderate?(EST :/) 12:00 PM to Around 12:00 AM How Would You Handle Rule breaking?First-Time Offenders For first offenses, I prioritize education and counseling and establishing clear expectations. My approach begins with a thoughtful assessment of the offense's severity and circumstances. For offenses such as low-level disruption or objectionable language, I would issue a verbal warning with a clear explanation of the offense-rule violation and expected future behavior. This pedagogical approach helps players understand community expectations without necessarily resorting to punitive action. For smaller first-time offenses like harassment or unsportsmanship, I would give a mute for a short period of time or a short suspension (1-24 hours) with a side of straight talk detailing the offense and consequences of repeat offenses. This teaches actions have consequences while giving an opportunity to adjust behavior. I document all encounters in full in order to establish an open file for future use. Repeat Offenders Repeat offenders require intensified action that shows the seriousness of repeat offense. My plan incorporates a progressive discipline structure with escalated intensity. For second offenses of infraction, I would give longer suspensions (1-7 days) and request recognition of rules in the community before readmission. This gives guarantees that players are aware of what they are expected to do before being readmitted. Repeat offenders who show a persistent disrespect of community standards receive longer suspensions (1-4 weeks) with mandatory appeal procedures involving evidence of awareness and commitment to a shift in behavior. Permanent bans are my recommendation for the players that continue to violate rules even after interventions being repeated because they have already shown unwillingness to obey community standards even after multiple opportunities for improvement. Punishment Framework My punishment system is proportionate, consistent, and transparent. Minor offenses receive warnings or brief mutes, lesser offenses have temporary suspension, and egregious offenses (cheating, doxxing, severe harassment) yield immediate prolonged suspensions or lifetime bans with no consideration of offense history. I maintain clear records of every disciplinary action, such as detail of infraction, evidence, and rationale for decisions. This provides consistency in similar cases and holds all moderation choices to account. Contextual circumstances such as provocation, intent, and impact on other players are also taken into consideration when selecting a response. Fairness and Consistency Fairness requires similar violations to be treated similarly regardless of player status, prior history with the community, or familiarity. I enforce rules in a uniform way with consideration for factors that warrant disparate responses. Consistency requires compliance with established procedures and precedents with allowances for innovation to meet new situations calling for changed strategies. I believe in being open where possible, alerting players to decisions which impact them and providing clear channels for appeal when required. This creates trust within the moderation process but still maintains firm boundaries that protect against danger to the gaming community as a whole. (I consider a Ban a suspension because you can’t access said game/server) Anything Else We Should Know?I love MI.... Do You Speak Any Languages Other Than English?No.