Infraction Information
This thread was made to specify the definition of each infraction with some examples included. Players will have no excuse for not knowing what each infraction means. This thread will be updated as infractions are added, removed or adjusted.
Expiration: How long until the infraction no longer contributes to your ban length.
Warning: Whether it's possible to receive a warning instead of an infraction.
3 active points: 3 day restricted mode
4 active points: 7 day restricted mode
5 active points: 2 week restricted mode
6 active points: 3 week restricted mode
7 active points: 1 month restricted mode
8 active points: 2 month restricted mode
9 active points: 3 month restricted mode
10+ active points: permanent restricted mode
20+ active points: permanent ban
You will realistically only reach around 10 points. There are infractions in place that allow administrators to boost you up to 20+ points which permanently bans your account.
1 Point
Insult / disrespect of other members (minor)
This infraction is given when you insult or disrespect another member of the community. There are two versions of this infraction. This version is for minor cases. The administrator giving the infraction determines whether it is minor or major.
Expiration: 14 days | Warning: Yes
Disrespect of an administrator (minor)
This infraction is given when you insult or disrespecting an administrator. There are two versions of this infraction. This version is for minor cases. The administrator giving the infraction determines whether it is minor or major.
Expiration: 21 days | Warning: Yes
Profile violation (avatar, signature, etc.)
A profile violation infraction is given when you breach one of our forum rules by including said breach inside any of your profile fields. An example would be having an inappropriate avatar or profile picture.
Expiration: 21 days | Warning: Yes
Double posting
Double posting is when you post two times consecutively. There are cases where Double Posting may be excused; such as posting extra information on a complaint within a time frame of 10 minutes (ONCE) is not considered as double posting to avoid editing the main complaint thread. (E.G forgetting screenshots) Another example being a response to an IC application (background check/background check results).
Expiration: 21 days | Warning: Yes
Pestering an admin
You are not allowed to harass an administrator regarding their administrative duties. You may contact them through VM or PM once.
Expiration: 21 days | Warning: Yes
Invalid forum report
You are not allowed to use the forum report system for anything more than reporting a specific post. If you wish to complain about somebody outside of the report feature you can make a player forum related complaint here.
Expiration: 21 days | Warning: Yes
2 Points
Multi posting
The same as double posting, but when you post more than two times in a row.
Expiration: 1 month | Warning: No
Insult / disrespect of other members (major)
The upgraded version of 'insult / disrespect of other members (minor)'. The administrator giving the infraction determines whether it is minor or major.
Expiration: 1 month | Warning: No
Disrespect of an administrator (major)
The upgraded version of 'disrespect of an administrator (minor)'. The administrator giving the infraction determines whether it is minor or major.
Expiration: 21 days | Warning: Yes
Posting in an IC section without access
You are not allowed to post in an in character section that you would not have access to. For example: You are not allowed to post in the SAPD section unless you are an employee or a member of high command (may not be true, just an example).
Expiration: 21 days | Warning: No
Violation of section rules
This infraction applies for the rules of each forum section you post in. If you breach the rules of a section you will receive this infraction.
Expiration: 1 month | Warning: Yes
Complaint post violation
Breaching any of the complaint regulations posted in the complaints section.
Expiration: 1 month | Warning: No
Racism
Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one's own race is superior.
Expiration: 1 month | Warning: Yes
Randomly applying to user groups
You can not apply for a user group unless you are supposed to have that user group.
Expiration: 1 month | Warning: Yes
Useless post
Posts that contain no further contribution to the discussion or thread.
Expiration: 1 month | Warning: Yes
4 Points
Impersonation
Impersonating an administrator or a member of the community.
Expiration: 1 month | Warning: No
Posting pornographic content
Posting or linking to pornographic content is strictly prohibited and you will be severely punished.
Expiration: 1 month | Warning: No
Revealing secret information
Revealing any sort of secret information such a members of an elite faction. Note: Depending on the information the amount of points may be increased.
Expiration: 1 month | Warning: No
6 Points
Cheating in polls
Using multiple forum accounts to vote in a poll.
Expiration: 2 months | Warning: No
Revealing IRL content
Revealing any sort of information about a member of the community. Note: Depending on the information the amount of points may be increased.
Expiration: 2 months | Warning: No
Illegal advertising
Advertising any service or product on our forums is strictly prohibited.
Expiration: 2 months | Warning: No
10 Points
Forum ban evasion
When you are banned from the forums you are not allowed to use an alternate forum account to bypass your ban restrictions. You may only post in the sections available to you from restricted mode. You must successfully appeal this infraction before you will be unbanned.
Expiration: Never | Warning: No