Part of the problem too is that different cultures around the world react differently to
swearing. For example, calling someone an "idiot" barely registers as offensive in some
places, but is a great way to start a fight in other countries. And SDE has chosen to err
on the side of caution.
It's also worth reminding people in a discussion like this that the vast majority of Mods
cannot hand out a suspension. It takes a GM or a Mod on Vick's level. A handful of us
can forcibly disconnect people from the game as well, and we are required to document the
use of said command with screenshots.
We're here as volunteers. We spend a minimum amount of time each week in game and/or
resolving tickets and we are rewarded with game stuff. Yes, some of the stuff is nice,
but recall that when we log in to the game, we spend part of our time sitting in rooms
with players and helping them with or listening to their problems, instead of playing or
leveling crews. It's part of the job.
If you feel a Moderator is acting unfairly or is misinformed, you can contact the GM's
about us.
[email protected] is checked only by GMs, we Mods can't see it. Likewise, a
ticket in the PAYMENT category cannot be seen by Moderators either.