Should admins abuse powers?
Recently, there has been a situation going on among the forums between certain players and administrators (though, there is mostly one in specific that I'm referring to). However, before you do answer this question (which I'm sure the answer should be obvious but let's go into specifics, I'll provide some backstory.
Backstory
Not too long ago there was a thread asking for opinions from players regarding the community and the staff team. Unfortunately, it got very heated and was eventually closed by Sevenops. However, shortly after, a user by the name "Cryaotic" was put on the BoS (ban on sight) list, and to be honest? I think it's quite a stretch, but I understand just some of it. Afterward, users started grouping up and changing their signatures, profile pictures, and locations to "#Freefaolan", along with posting status messages involving those words. You'd think it was pretty lighthearted and mostly as a joke, but unfortunately, things did not take that route.
A certain admin decided that it'd be a good idea to remove those players' profile pictures, change their signatures and location, and removed some of their status messages. Additionally, one of the players was banned for "provocation", which was actually not the case and was a false warning. The admin warned them because they went "against" the admin, but in no way insulted them or actually provoked them.
So why would I bring up something that could possibly stir some more drama?
My Explanation/Reasoning
As a start, I'd like to say that abusing powers is highly looked down upon, and in most cases, you'd be fired right then and there. And yet, what would make it fine for an admin to do exactly that? It provides a bad example for not only them but the staff team as a whole. It's enough that they are struggling to keep up with a good reputation, especially the EN staff team, so why do this now?
Hardly is anyone speaking up and confronting the situation. Instead, people, especially the admins, are condoning this unprofessional, and rather childish, behavior.
Even though the admin may disagree with the players, it doesn't make their abuse of power righteous.
What I find most odd is that staff members claim that they value the community, but they seem to value their job more than the fairness of the players in the community. To avoid risking their role, they mostly keep silent about their genuine opinions. After all, being blunt and straightforward is seen as a "threat" or "insult" towards the admins. I can say this from experience.
However, I'm well aware that some may have addressed the situation, or at least spoke up even just a little. I understand that many are hesitant, but I believe it does no good for them.
This entire situation affects not only the community but also the entire staff team. It's unfortunate that despite how much you try to reason with them though, Sevenops may continue to condone their actions, and that's just not right. It provides an example of how twisted the management is.
Regardless of how you perceive it, it still seems incredibly childish and overboard of the admin. If you do not believe me, I have evidence to provide.
So, do you believe that admins should abuse their powers and treat players unfairly?
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UPDATES
Recently, there has been a situation going on among the forums between certain players and administrators (though, there is mostly one in specific that I'm referring to). However, before you do answer this question (which I'm sure the answer should be obvious but let's go into specifics, I'll provide some backstory.
Backstory
Not too long ago there was a thread asking for opinions from players regarding the community and the staff team. Unfortunately, it got very heated and was eventually closed by Sevenops. However, shortly after, a user by the name "Cryaotic" was put on the BoS (ban on sight) list, and to be honest? I think it's quite a stretch, but I understand just some of it. Afterward, users started grouping up and changing their signatures, profile pictures, and locations to "#Freefaolan", along with posting status messages involving those words. You'd think it was pretty lighthearted and mostly as a joke, but unfortunately, things did not take that route.
A certain admin decided that it'd be a good idea to remove those players' profile pictures, change their signatures and location, and removed some of their status messages. Additionally, one of the players was banned for "provocation", which was actually not the case and was a false warning. The admin warned them because they went "against" the admin, but in no way insulted them or actually provoked them.
So why would I bring up something that could possibly stir some more drama?
My Explanation/Reasoning
As a start, I'd like to say that abusing powers is highly looked down upon, and in most cases, you'd be fired right then and there. And yet, what would make it fine for an admin to do exactly that? It provides a bad example for not only them but the staff team as a whole. It's enough that they are struggling to keep up with a good reputation, especially the EN staff team, so why do this now?
Hardly is anyone speaking up and confronting the situation. Instead, people, especially the admins, are condoning this unprofessional, and rather childish, behavior.
Even though the admin may disagree with the players, it doesn't make their abuse of power righteous.
What I find most odd is that staff members claim that they value the community, but they seem to value their job more than the fairness of the players in the community. To avoid risking their role, they mostly keep silent about their genuine opinions. After all, being blunt and straightforward is seen as a "threat" or "insult" towards the admins. I can say this from experience.
However, I'm well aware that some may have addressed the situation, or at least spoke up even just a little. I understand that many are hesitant, but I believe it does no good for them.
This entire situation affects not only the community but also the entire staff team. It's unfortunate that despite how much you try to reason with them though, Sevenops may continue to condone their actions, and that's just not right. It provides an example of how twisted the management is.
Regardless of how you perceive it, it still seems incredibly childish and overboard of the admin. If you do not believe me, I have evidence to provide.
So, do you believe that admins should abuse their powers and treat players unfairly?
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UPDATES
- Another person has been banned for #freefaolan
- I have an example of the abuse of power; In the photo, the admin is basically changing anything that goes by those words to something else in order to prevent the person from typing what they want to what he wants.
- Another example;
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