Context is key here when it comes to swearing/cursing.
Is there a difference between saying 'f***' when say you've been killed and telling someone to 'f*** off', yes. Is it still the Admin's job to caution/warn the player for said word, yes.
In a perfect world every Admin would behave exactly the same, going through the correct steps before taking drastic action (banning a player is drastic in my eyes no matter what the length). However, we are not all robots and so whether an Admin tackles the hecklers first, or
@liaN first, only the Admin can answer to.
All that aside, I won't dispute
@elmeriachi501 actions, even if a little on the harsh side because technically the rule was broken and warnings ignored.
I personally would have gagged the player for 5 minutes then un-gagged as opposed to banning but that just goes back to how individuals tend to wave there wand.
There is a small but valuable lesson to this and I hope all that read it pick up those lessons:
- Stick to the rules as breaking or trying to bend them do not go unpunished. There is at times players of a young age that join the server and language needs to be kept clean for a good reason.
- Admins have a lesson to learn too - try to keep your Admin powers at bay if possible. Communicate with the player(s), it really helps and I have resolved a lot of tension simply by talking. Banning someone is very serious so make sure it's the absolute last resort because there is always a better way to solve the problem.
On a minor note to end this message, do not see this thread as a negative discussion. It's a healthy debate and a great way to have everyones input. There is still much we can learn from each other and evolve with the times.
This will help the community grow and become stronger.