You guys are latching on to this defending fleet thing way too much. The rule clearly states 30 people to declare. Sure, it goes on to explain why the rule was put in place, but it isn't part of the rule. The rule is: 30 people to declare. Rehor broke that rule. It is plain, simple, and in black and white.
Now Vick has already said he believed Rehor meant to annoy other fleets by his declaration. Based on these two things a mod has every right to punish Rehor.
The real issue here is Rehors intent, and whether or not personal feelings were involved in handing out the punuishment. If Rehor truly didn't mean to annoy anyone, then the ban is a bit much. Furthermore, if personal feelings influenced Vicks decision, then the ban is a bit much. Everyone knows Rehor has given Vick plenty of reason to hold a grudge. I am not saying grudges are ok, just saying Rehor has given him plenty of ammo.
Faraz has already said Rehor had a lot of fun, and that making fleets mad was not his intent. Granted, that isn't from Rehor himself, but it is from someone who was there. And only Vick can tell us whether or not he holds a grudge against Rehor. Of course, I already know what his official mod answer will be to that, and I wouldn't expect anything less. However, Vick is a human, just like the rest of us. When you push a guys buttons enough, these things are to be expected. Again, not saying it is alright, just saying it is not surprising.
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