PnR Decorum and suspensions

[Dill]

(07-16-2017, 02:25 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: As to the subjectivity of enforcing the CoC, I'll try to provide some clarification there as well. The CoC sets the guidelines for what is expected of, and not allowed, by members of this site. Within that framework, there is a need for a certain amount of subjectivity when it comes to disciplinary actions. Many things factor into that: amount of prior warnings, previous disciplinary actions, degree of the violation, etc. We will also look at things like intent and context - using our best judgement - to come to a final determination.

I'm very proud of the staff, and feel they have done an outstanding job for the last 2+ years. Moderating is a thankless job at times, and one in which you're never going make everyone happy. The goal of this staff has always been to be as fair-minded as possible - with the rules, the moderation, disciplinary actions and dealing with individual members. 

That's how it looks to me.

And the "subjective" element, balancing past behavior with present offenses, is the preferable alternative to a zero tolerance policy, which would leave many feeling unfairly punished.