Rules in MOTD

[Almeida]

So a puber came to me saying that there is no written rule in MOTD stating it is an english only server. She is right, it is not currently written. They get upset if they are kicked for something not clearly written in the rules in MOTD. I suggest an update stating all the rules, in particular this one, if this is the desired rule. If it is not a problem, then imo we cannot kick, mute or ban people based on the fact they spoke some foreign language, only if it is clearly written in MOTD.

[Ultranator BAR]

As far as I know, there isn't a rule stating that we're an English only server. However, if people are speaking in a foreign language, and it's impeding the communication of others, that's when we consider it spam.  It's always up to the ranking admin's discretion. Furthermore if people are warned by an admin to stop doing something, they should stop doing it weather or not they read it on the MOTD.  If they feel they are being treated unfairly, they can discuss with another admin, or post a clarification on the forums.  

 

That's just my take on it.

[S. Larson 1st MRB]

As far as this goes, Ultranator is correct. In the end it is up to the admin's discretion whether or not the individual is breaking the rules, or is causing a problem for others. While there may not be an official rule, if the ranking admin requests that you not do something, it should be respected. If they want to debate it, they are free to bring it up on the forums. If they decide they would like to openly debate it in the server, then it could result in problems, so please, respect the admin's wishes and do as they ask.

[Almeida]

1 hour ago, S. Larson 1st MRB said:

 so please, respect the admin's wishes and do as they ask.

Well, first I think our admins do a great job, I'm posting a general question to clarify a point in a situation which has nothing to do with me.

 

Ultranator's response makes sense, if the foreign language is getting in the way the admin might mute people. I'd say it boils down to no mic spamming, this is the rule being broken, so the usage of some phrases in foreign language should not be per se a reason to mute, to kick or to ban if I understood correctly.

 

The reason I posted it is because people, english speaking people to be precise, complained in a pm to me that the admin simply muted someone who said a couple of phrases not in english, and taking actions based on not clearly written rules can, and surely will, shy away people from the server, they simply get upset and play in another server. Don't we want regular and good pubers around? Good players who might get to know, and even join, the unit? So my 2 cents on this: the server comes first than the desires of one among many admins, which means clear rules to be reinforced by the admins more or less uniformly.