Appealing Discord ID: 829402675522437151

Ban Length: Perm

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Ban Reason: Racism
Why I Should Be Unbanned:This was a long time ago, around April 2024; I was accepted into the game moderation team and just finished mod training and promoted to trial mod. I was already planning to do the rest of the training to become an actual moderator before I get hit with a ban for racism. The only evidence provided was a screenshot of text that I know is edited considering there was no record on my side of my saying the word, and the accuser had a negative history with me precluding the incident. Further, screenshots aren't a viable standard of evidence because they are subject to manipulation and aren't provable. It sets the standard that anyone can edit a screenshot, snip it, and get anyone banned with no further standard of proof. There was no message ID provided, no video evidence, only the screenshot of the edited message. I'd request that my position as trial mod be reinstated on the grounds of my removal being based on a false ban, thank you.

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Not only did he fabricate my sending of the message, but I've found this interaction of his saying what he fabricated.

@mac232 Can you add me on discord bio1_ for further verification

Ban Appeal Review Decision

Appealing User: macross_rb1x
Discord ID: 829402675522437151
Ban Type: Permanent Ban
Ban Reason: Racism
Staff Member: glocky.ca
Prior Moderation History:

• Mute (1 Day) issued on 10/23/2023 by ash.z – Reason: “Stupid”

• Ban (Permanent) issued on 01/13/2024 by glocky.ca – Reason: “Racism”

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Summary of Appeal:
The user claims their ban was based on a fabricated screenshot that falsely shows them using racist language. They state the image was created by an individual with a personal grudge, who allegedly has a history of faking evidence against others. macross_rb1x insists they never sent any message containing racial slurs and that no message ID or supporting log was provided by the staff member who issued the ban. They request the removal of the ban and reinstatement to their former trial moderator position.

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Findings:

• The evidence submitted at the time of the ban was a standalone screenshot lacking metadata or a message ID.

• There is no supporting message log or confirmation that the content in question existed in Mountain Interactive servers.

• The user has no history of similar behavior or V-TOS breaches related to racism prior to this case.

• The staff member who issued the ban has since left the team, and their ban practices have been flagged for inconsistencies in other cases.

• The user’s past moderation note labeled “stupid” does not indicate a pattern of discriminatory or malicious behavior.

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Final Decision: ✅ Appeal Accepted – Ban Reversed

After reviewing the situation, the ban was not properly substantiated by reliable or verifiable evidence. A permanent ban for racism requires clear, authenticated proof—especially when the claim is serious. In this case, the evidence did not meet Mountain Interactive’s standards for moderation.

Outcome:

• The permanent ban will be lifted.

• The user may return to the community under normal terms.

• Reinstatement to a staff position is not guaranteed and will be discussed separately if appropriate.

• Any future behavior violations—especially involving discriminatory conduct—will result in permanent removal without reconsideration.

Reviewed by: Mountain Interactive Moderation Team
https://mountaininteractive.com/rules
[email protected]