Yukiko said they did not request. They were banned an hour after that post while typing another one. The post that was made did not request a ban. How did y'all read it that way?
I would disagree with the bolded. PMs are not transparent and accountable, none of us can see what other members of the community are being told. There needs to be more room for discussion on these things as a community instead of one on one.
Yukiko didn't request a ban though. Even if we assume that it was taken as a genuine request, why was that the only action that the mod team decided to take in the thread when people were looking for answers.
Yes.
Is this still what admins are telling themselves behind the scenes because it was refuted several times over?
This, I know other forums I've been apart of in the past have had specific forums relegated for questions and complaints for staff to allow transparency
Look, if that post was brought up without the context of the issues going around, there would have been a lot more benefit of the doubt. I appreciate that sometimes we make stupid hurtful posts that are regrettable, I sure as hell have. It was the context of current event that made it what it was. I appreciate that you're engaging and hope that this doesn't sour you.
This is the post by Yukiko where they requested a ban, https://www.resetera.com/posts/26600074/. It was later seen by someone associated with them that this was done in error, and reversed.
That is not a request. It's an expected outcome of speaking out against Mod Staff. Most people here believe they will be banned for criticizing staff since there is a history of it.
I'm happy in your willingness to evolve. Most of us, myself included, are ashamed by our past selves but pushing ourselves, learning and growing is the only way forward.
How is a mod allowed to see that post and actually see it as a self-requested ban? How come no other mods said (cause you said other mods weigh in on bans), said the obvious, "that doesn't sound legit people".
You were given permission to speak openly?
I just want to say this is great to see. No one is perfect and no one needs to be dammed for eternity for a mistake. But it means a lot to people to know that someone can admit fault, and treat it as a learning experience while moving forward. Im glad you chose to stick around and stay here to address concerns while not making excuses.
I apologize, and will later apologize to Yukiko. I'm sure you can understand the team are a little overloaded, and while we try to be sensitive to every issue, we can, as you can see, make mistakes. I think they saw the post with them ending it as requesting a ban. It wasn't done in malice, and quickly reversed when seen to be an error.
As has been mentioned, and confirmed by the poster themselves, this was not a request to be banned.
It wasn't necessary.
so wait, mods don't have to consult other mods on self requested bans? hmm
There have been a lot of moving pieces, including internally, and I'm still reviewing the last 8 hours or so, as well as trying to be here and engage with the community, as a staff member, and member of this community.
Please don't twist my words, it was processed by the available team at the time.
It's also kind of wild that mods don't have to consult or double check with the member before actioning a supposed self requested ban like that.
I'm not trying to get on your back here, but if I were you, I'd get up to speed first and then speak out second. Better than going off half-cocked and inflaming what is already a contentious situation.
Shouldnt mods at least confirm it via PM or something if said person really wants a ban?
I apologize, Yukiko - it was done in error. It had nothing to do with your post as a whole. Solely for that specific line, which was misread as you requesting a ban.
Thanks for the apology but the ban was only a symptom of the real problem. We all understand the mod staff are human but they need to understand that they serve for the betterment of the forum and not the punishment of the forum. It was a "shoot first, ask questions later" situation which should never be the case. The moderation standard here has not only robbed Trans-Era of a week of celebration and awareness but has dragged down the reputation of this forum with the members that make up the place.
How come the mod didn't consult other mods like they are supposed to? could have been averted if said mistake making mod asked another and theuy said, "you're drunk, friend, that's not a request to be banned"
