User blog:Bzero/Ban Policy

For most of our years at TFU, we’ve had a pretty relaxed ban policy, banning barely a handful of people over our almost 20-year history. Still, in response to a request to make our policy more formal and less ad-hoc, we’re instituting a system similar to that used in other locales for similar issues. It's basically a four-tiered disciplinary system. Each level will be documented for future reference, and due warning will be given.

Tier 1: First offense - 'Nice Guy' warning telling them that what they have done is a problem and it is not to be repeated. Tier 2: Second offense - Stern warning telling them that this is unacceptable and that further actions of this nature on their part will result in a suspension. Tier 3: Third offense - Automatic 30 day suspension, and firing from any FCs. Includes a firm warning that any infractions after the suspension will lead to a ban. Tier 4: Banned from the MUX.

After six months, if there are no further infractions, a player might drop back down a level from 2 to 1 to 0. However, if this is abused, harsher penalties are reserved for repeat offenders. Again, I don’t see this coming up very often – we have a pretty low-drama player base. But now should any problems come up, we have a system. Feel free to comment with any suggestions for improvement.