Courtroom Process - Revision history

Zolyx at 17:41, 9 June 2020

2020-06-09T17:41:46Z

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	If the player involved (or one of their guardians) wants to discuss a ruling to add their side of the story then they're welcome to do so. We'll try to take everything into account fairly and we may adjust the ruling as a result. Keep in mind however that repeat offences or cases where we have very clear proof of wrongdoing are less likely to see any change in ruling.		If the player involved (or one of their guardians) wants to discuss a ruling to add their side of the story then they're welcome to do so. We'll try to take everything into account fairly and we may adjust the ruling as a result. Keep in mind however that repeat offences or cases where we have very clear proof of wrongdoing are less likely to see any change in ruling.

	All information that relates to a case of rulebreaking should be posted in public, and we reserve the right to use and repost any relevant private messages that may be made available. We understand that sometimes the ~~player(s)~~ involved may not agree with this but we believe it's better to have things out in the open rather than to hold discussions behind closed doors - we want to avoid inaccurate or incomplete reports that might lead to unfair rulings.		All information that relates to a case of rulebreaking should be posted in public, and we reserve the right to use and repost any relevant private messages that may be made available. We understand that sometimes the players involved may not agree with this but we believe it's better to have things out in the open rather than to hold discussions behind closed doors - we want to avoid inaccurate or incomplete reports that might lead to unfair rulings.

Zolyx at 16:18, 9 June 2020

2020-06-09T16:18:33Z

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	[[Category:Cubic Worlds]]{{Rules and Policies}}		[[Category:Cubic Worlds]]{{Rules and Policies}}

	When the server rules are broken, a player or staffer may report the incident using the #courtroom channel on our Discord server. A similar report can be made if a player has a complaint against a staffer that they feel did not abide by the [[Staff ~~Policy~~]].		When the server rules are broken, a player or staffer may report the incident using the #courtroom channel on our Discord server. A similar report can be made if a player has a complaint against a staffer that they feel did not abide by the [[Staff Code of Conduct]].

	A staffer will check new reports usually within 24 hours after they are posted and make an appropriate ruling. Typical outcomes are:		A staffer will check new reports usually within 24 hours after they are posted and make an appropriate ruling. Typical outcomes are:

Zolyx at 15:53, 9 June 2020

2020-06-09T15:53:45Z

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	* Otherwise, if a warning is already in effect, a ban may follow.		* Otherwise, if a warning is already in effect, a ban may follow.
	* Depending on the case, it may be that no action is needed.		* Depending on the case, it may be that no action is needed.
	~~In all cases we use our~~ [[Ban ~~Length Guidelines~~]] ~~to decide how long a player should be banned for~~.		For more information on how warnings work and how long bans can be for various offences, check the [[Warnings and Ban Lengths]] page.

	If the player involved (or one of their guardians) wants to discuss ~~the~~ ruling to add their side of the story then they're welcome to do so. We'll try to take everything into account fairly and we may adjust the ruling as a result. Keep in mind however that repeat offences or cases where we have very clear proof of wrongdoing are less likely to see any change in ruling.		If the player involved (or one of their guardians) wants to discuss a ruling to add their side of the story then they're welcome to do so. We'll try to take everything into account fairly and we may adjust the ruling as a result. Keep in mind however that repeat offences or cases where we have very clear proof of wrongdoing are less likely to see any change in ruling.

	All information that relates to a case of rulebreaking should be posted in public, and we reserve the right to use and repost any relevant private messages that may be made available. We understand that sometimes the player(s) involved may not agree with this but we believe it's better to have things out in the open rather than to hold discussions behind closed doors - we want to avoid inaccurate or incomplete reports that might lead to unfair rulings.		All information that relates to a case of rulebreaking should be posted in public, and we reserve the right to use and repost any relevant private messages that may be made available. We understand that sometimes the player(s) involved may not agree with this but we believe it's better to have things out in the open rather than to hold discussions behind closed doors - we want to avoid inaccurate or incomplete reports that might lead to unfair rulings.

Zolyx at 17:13, 7 June 2020

2020-06-07T17:13:17Z

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	If the player involved (or one of their guardians) wants to discuss the ruling to add their side of the story then they're welcome to do so. We'll try to take everything into account fairly and we may adjust the ruling as a result. Keep in mind however that repeat offences or cases where we have very clear proof of wrongdoing are less likely to see any change in ruling.		If the player involved (or one of their guardians) wants to discuss the ruling to add their side of the story then they're welcome to do so. We'll try to take everything into account fairly and we may adjust the ruling as a result. Keep in mind however that repeat offences or cases where we have very clear proof of wrongdoing are less likely to see any change in ruling.

	All information that relates to a case of rulebreaking should be posted in public, and we reserve the right to use and repost any relevant private messages that may be made available. We understand that sometimes the player(s) involved may not agree with this but we believe it's better to have things out in the open rather than to hold discussions behind closed doors~~. We~~ want to avoid inaccurate or incomplete reports that might lead to unfair rulings.		All information that relates to a case of rulebreaking should be posted in public, and we reserve the right to use and repost any relevant private messages that may be made available. We understand that sometimes the player(s) involved may not agree with this but we believe it's better to have things out in the open rather than to hold discussions behind closed doors - we want to avoid inaccurate or incomplete reports that might lead to unfair rulings.

Zolyx: Simplify and update to point to Discord

2020-06-07T17:12:36Z

Simplify and update to point to Discord

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	[[Category:Cubic Worlds]]{{Rules and Policies}}		[[Category:Cubic Worlds]]{{Rules and Policies}}

	~~== Reports ==~~		When the server rules are broken, a player or staffer may report the incident using the #courtroom channel on our Discord server. A similar report can be made if a player has a complaint against a staffer that they feel did not abide by the [[Staff Policy]].
	When the server rules are broken, a player or ~~Staffer~~ may report the incident using the ~~'''[http://minecraftmuseum.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=7 Courtroom]''' section of the forum~~. A similar report can be ~~filed~~ if a player has a complaint against a ~~Staffer~~ that they feel did not abide by the [[Staff Policy]~~]. Specific information on how to lay out your report is given on [http://minecraftmuseum.net/forum/index.php?threads/how-to-use-the-courtroom.281/ this page of our forum~~].

	~~== Rulings ==~~		A staffer will check new reports usually within 24 hours after they are posted and make an appropriate ruling. Typical outcomes are:
	A staffer will check new reports usually within 24 hours after they are posted. ~~Once~~ a ~~decision~~ is ~~reached~~, a ~~ruling~~ will ~~be made, typically with~~ one ~~of two common outcomes:~~		* If we feel a warning is needed, a staffer will give one.
	* ~~The report~~ is ~~marked as needing no further action~~, or		* Otherwise, if a warning is already in effect, a ban may follow.
	* ~~A ruling is made describing what punishment will~~ be ~~given to the culprit and the first post of the thread~~ is ~~updated~~.		* Depending on the case, it may be that no action is needed.
	In cases ~~where the banhammer is used on a player,~~ we use our [[Ban Length Guidelines]] to decide how long a player should be banned for.		In all cases we use our [[Ban Length Guidelines]] to decide how long a player should be banned for.

	~~== Appeals ==~~		If the player involved (or one of their guardians) wants to discuss the ruling to add their side of the story then they're welcome to do so. We'll try to take everything into account fairly and we may adjust the ruling as a result. Keep in mind however that repeat offences or cases where we have very clear proof of wrongdoing are less likely to see any change in ruling.
	~~Except for some cases of repeat offences, all Courtroom rulings may be appealed. To do so,~~ the ~~culprit,~~ or one of their guardians~~, should reply~~ to the ~~appropriate Courtroom thread giving as much information as~~ they ~~can about why they believe~~ the ruling ~~should be changed~~.

	~~== Open arbitration ==~~		All information that relates to a case of rulebreaking should be posted in public, and we reserve the right to use and repost any relevant private messages that may be made available. We understand that sometimes the player(s) involved may not agree with this but we believe it's better to have things out in the open rather than to hold discussions behind closed doors. We want to avoid inaccurate or incomplete reports that might lead to unfair rulings.
	~~In an effort~~ to ~~ensure that Courtroom cases are dealt with in~~ a ~~fair and even-handed way, all reports, rulings, and subsequent appeals~~ should be posted in public~~. Staffers~~ reserve the right to repost any relevant private messages ~~(sent through the forum or inside Minecraft) to the appropriate Courtroom thread~~.

	~~Although we~~ understand that sometimes the player(s) involved may not agree with this, we believe it's better to have things out in the open rather than to hold discussions behind closed doors. We want to avoid inaccurate or incomplete reports that might lead to unfair rulings.

Zolyx: Rewrite to make it easier to understand

2015-01-27T11:12:08Z

Rewrite to make it easier to understand

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	== Appeals ==		== Appeals ==
	Except for some cases of repeat offences, all rulings may be appealed ~~by the player in question~~. ~~There is no specific format required other than for~~ the ~~player~~ to ~~give~~ as much information as they can ~~as to~~ why they believe the ruling should be changed.		Except for some cases of repeat offences, all Courtroom rulings may be appealed. To do so, the culprit, or one of their guardians, should reply to the appropriate Courtroom thread giving as much information as they can about why they believe the ruling should be changed.

	== Open arbitration ==		== Open arbitration ==

Zolyx: Rewrite to make it easier to understand

2015-01-27T11:02:27Z

Rewrite to make it easier to understand

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	== Rulings ==		== Rulings ==
	~~One or more Staffers~~ will ~~review each report~~ after ~~it is~~ posted~~, and when~~ a decision is reached, a ruling will be made~~. There are~~ two common outcomes:		A staffer will check new reports usually within 24 hours after they are posted. Once a decision is reached, a ruling will be made, typically with one of two common outcomes:
	* The report is marked as ~~requiring~~ no further action, or		* The report is marked as needing no further action, or
	* A punishment ~~is outlined and enforced,~~ and the first post of the thread is updated.		* A ruling is made describing what punishment will be given to the culprit and the first post of the thread is updated.
	In cases where the banhammer is used on a player, we use our [[Ban Length Guidelines]] to decide how long a player should be banned for.		In cases where the banhammer is used on a player, we use our [[Ban Length Guidelines]] to decide how long a player should be banned for.

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	== Open arbitration ==		== Open arbitration ==
	In an effort to ensure that ~~incidents~~ are ~~arbitrated~~ in ~~the fairest~~ and ~~most~~ even-handed way, all reports, rulings, and subsequent appeals should be posted in public ~~within the relevant Courtroom thread~~. Staffers reserve the right to repost any forum ~~Private Messages relating~~ to the ~~report onto the public~~ thread. ~~Though~~ we understand that sometimes the player(s) involved may ~~find~~ this ~~disagreeable~~, we believe it ~~is preferable~~ to ~~holding~~ discussions behind closed doors~~; doing so may lead~~ to inaccurate or incomplete reports that~~, in turn,~~ lead to ~~flawed~~ rulings.		In an effort to ensure that Courtroom cases are dealt with in a fair and even-handed way, all reports, rulings, and subsequent appeals should be posted in public. Staffers reserve the right to repost any relevant private messages (sent through the forum or inside Minecraft) to the appropriate Courtroom thread.

			Although we understand that sometimes the player(s) involved may not agree with this, we believe it's better to have things out in the open rather than to hold discussions behind closed doors. We want to avoid inaccurate or incomplete reports that might lead to unfair rulings.

Zolyx: Fix link to the Courtroom subforum

2013-07-10T14:22:05Z

Fix link to the Courtroom subforum

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	== Reports ==		== Reports ==
	When the server rules are broken, a player or Staffer may report the incident using the '''[http://minecraftmuseum.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=7 Courtroom]''' section of the forum. A similar report can be filed if a player has a complaint against a Staffer that they feel did not abide by the [[Staff Policy]]. Specific information on how to lay out your report is given on [http://minecraftmuseum.net/forum/~~viewtopic~~.php?~~f=7&t=349~~ this page of our forum].		When the server rules are broken, a player or Staffer may report the incident using the '''[http://minecraftmuseum.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=7 Courtroom]''' section of the forum. A similar report can be filed if a player has a complaint against a Staffer that they feel did not abide by the [[Staff Policy]]. Specific information on how to lay out your report is given on [http://minecraftmuseum.net/forum/index.php?threads/how-to-use-the-courtroom.281/ this page of our forum].

	== Rulings ==		== Rulings ==

Zolyx at 11:10, 4 July 2013

2013-07-04T11:10:23Z

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	{{Rules and Policies}}		[[Category:Cubic Worlds]]{{Rules and Policies}}

	== Reports ==		== Reports ==
	When the server rules are broken, a player or Staffer may report the incident using the '''[http://minecraftmuseum.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=7 Courtroom]''' section of the forum. A similar report can be filed if a player has a complaint against a Staffer that they feel did not abide by the [[Staff Policy]]. Specific information on how to lay out your report is given on [http://minecraftmuseum.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=349 this page of our forum].		When the server rules are broken, a player or Staffer may report the incident using the '''[http://minecraftmuseum.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=7 Courtroom]''' section of the forum. A similar report can be filed if a player has a complaint against a Staffer that they feel did not abide by the [[Staff Policy]]. Specific information on how to lay out your report is given on [http://minecraftmuseum.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=349 this page of our forum].

Zolyx at 11:07, 4 July 2013

2013-07-04T11:07:53Z

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			{{Rules and Policies}}
	== Reports ==		== Reports ==
	When the server rules are broken, a player or Staffer may report the incident using the '''[http://minecraftmuseum.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=7 Courtroom]''' section of the forum. A similar report can be filed if a player has a complaint against a Staffer that they feel did not abide by the [[Staff Policy]]. Specific information on how to lay out your report is given on [http://minecraftmuseum.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=349 this page of our forum].		When the server rules are broken, a player or Staffer may report the incident using the '''[http://minecraftmuseum.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=7 Courtroom]''' section of the forum. A similar report can be filed if a player has a complaint against a Staffer that they feel did not abide by the [[Staff Policy]]. Specific information on how to lay out your report is given on [http://minecraftmuseum.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=349 this page of our forum].