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[New System] The Community Slack by resepignev March 24, 2016 at 7:03 PM UTC

Community Slack Rules and Punishments


Preface

For the longest time the community slack was a place of low moderation and lenience. There were many arguments and unnecessary drama. In order to resolve this and overall improve the atmosphere of the slack, a new system will be implemented.

The Community Slack is a privilege provided by the slack admins for the community of the Avicus Network. Disobeying the rules listed on this document will result in a punishment in the form of a channel kick, a warn, a temporary deactivation or a permanent deactivation. The punishment is dependent on the severity of the rule broken and the judgement of the slack admin. Previous punishments will be taken into account when punishing an user.


Slack Administrators

If you have questions, suggestions or want to report a user, please contact one of the following slack administrators:


Rules

General Rules

If you are unsure if the content that you intend to post is appropriate, please contact a slack admin to verify the content.

Username Policy

Your slack username should indicate who you are and be related to your minecraft ingame username or a name you are known for. If you are unsure if your username is appropriate, contact a slack admin and he will review it.
Your slack profile picture should also be appropriate for all users. The slack admins will approach you in case of a user being offended or disturbed by it.
Certain names and profile pictures can be deemed inappropriate by the slack admins.
Refusing to change the username or picture will result in a temporary deactivation of the account.


Slackbot Commands

One of slack’s features are slackbot commands that can be used to ping a certain group of users. Use them with caution. They normally start with an exclamation mark (!).


Public Chats and Channels

The slack consists out of various channels with different purposes. The rules can alter from channel to channel. Look at the description of the channel for more information.


Punishment System

Along with the new rules a new punishment system will be implemented.
It consists of 4 instances that don’t necessary have to be followed by the slack admins.
Evidence is not necessarily needed, users can request evidence but it’s ultimately up to the admins to provide it. Punishments are not up to negotiations, yet if you approach the admins in a civilized and calm manner, it might get reverted. Past punishments will stay how they are but will follow the principle that evidence is up to the admins.

Channel Kicks

If a user is breaking a chat/channel specific rule or is found disturbing the calm atmosphere of a chat/channel he will be removed or an unspecific amount of time. The user is not allowed to join the channel by themselves until the time set by a slack admin ran out. The admin will notify the user for what he was removed and for how long. Rejoining the channel will result in a next higher punishment.

Warns

Warns will be issued if an user is found guilty breaking a chat/channel rule or rejoining a public channel by themselves after getting kicked out of one. It’s a reminder that the behavior is not tolerated.

Temporary Deactivations

Temporary deactivations are the next higher instance of warns. If an user collects more than 2 (two) warns or breaks rule which severity warrants this instance, his account will be temporarily deactivated for an appropriate time. The time depends on the severity of the rule broken. The maximum amount of time is set to 30 (thirty) days and temporary deactivations to 2 (two), exceptions can be made in time and amount.

Permanent Deactivation

Permanent deactivations can be appealed after 2 (two) months of continuously deactivation and good behavior towards other users and slack admins outside of the slack.
Upon receiving the notification of the account getting deactivated, you have 20-24 hours time to approach an slack admin on the manner, do it in a respectful manner. In this time period you are not allowed to post in any of the public channels, disobeying will result in an instant deactivation.
A deactivation should not be appealed on the forums, rather message a slack admin on skype or another communication platform.


Postface

All rules in this document are up to change and it’s the user's responsibility to stay updated with it. There will be no grace period for rule changes, a change will immediately take effect after it was added, changed or removed.


Honorable Mentions

A big Thank you to JDKL, PokerFace, LFT and tomqss for helping to compile this new concept and overall trying to make it better and more fair.
Also welcome Fouled as one of the slack admins that will support us in the future!

resepignev March 24, 2016 at 7:03 PM UTC

Registration


To register an account for the community slack, please fill this form out [form]* and the slack admins will add you as soon as possible.
Alternatively you can directly ask one of the slack admins if he would add you. The only thing you have to provide is your email address.

*The Link to the form: https://goo.gl/forms/JPWjXdAEEypgQNoY2

ClubberNugget March 24, 2016 at 7:03 PM UTC

Hot

Riilo March 24, 2016 at 7:03 PM UTC

Damn son

Crimson_Aught March 24, 2016 at 7:03 PM UTC

I dont understand o_o

PieZ March 24, 2016 at 7:03 PM UTC

It's happening :o

GrapeSmoothie March 24, 2016 at 8:03 PM UTC

Good Job res with the html :o

resepignev March 24, 2016 at 8:03 PM UTC

I dont understand o_o
Oh well, what don't you understand? :)

Crimson_Aught March 24, 2016 at 8:03 PM UTC

Oh well, what don't you understand? :)
What the point of this slack?
What channels?

resepignev March 24, 2016 at 8:03 PM UTC

What the point of this slack?
What channels?
The slack is for the community of avicus.
You can easily contact staffmembers or discuss things you don't want to make a thread for.
You also can use the slack to keep in contact with other instead of using skype :)

You can find the channels under the channels point :)

Crimson_Aught March 24, 2016 at 8:03 PM UTC

The slack is for the community of avicus.
You can easily contact staffmembers or discuss things you don't want to make a thread for.
You also can use the slack to keep in contact with other instead of using skype :)

You can find the channels under the channels point :)
am i right, it is a kind of social network?

resepignev March 24, 2016 at 8:03 PM UTC

am i right, it is a kind of social network?
Yes, it's a kind of social network!

Riilo March 24, 2016 at 9:03 PM UTC

  • No links to pornography, phishing sites, keyloggers, scams, etc. (3 Strikes)

  • No rumors or drama. We’re trying to get away from that. (1 Strike)

    Why is this 1 strike and pornography is 3 strikes? That makes no sense what so ever

resepignev March 24, 2016 at 9:03 PM UTC

  • No links to pornography, phishing sites, keyloggers, scams, etc. (3 Strikes)

  • No rumors or drama. We’re trying to get away from that. (1 Strike)

    Why is this 1 strike and pornography is 3 strikes? That makes no sense what so ever
Because we don't want to see any keyloggers, links to scamming sites or pornography in the slack. It should be appropriate for all ages. That's why you get removed as soon as you post a link to such sites.

And rumors and dramas are annoying and can cause unnecessary trouble.
Dramas aren't as bad as pornography or phishing sites...

EncryptedShoesHD March 24, 2016 at 9:03 PM UTC

Neato, add me!

ClubberNugget March 24, 2016 at 9:03 PM UTC

  • No links to pornography, phishing sites, keyloggers, scams, etc. (3 Strikes)

  • No rumors or drama. We’re trying to get away from that. (1 Strike)

    Why is this 1 strike and pornography is 3 strikes? That makes no sense what so ever
I think you misunderstood, pornography = 3 strikes, your out.

Not that you need to link pornography three separate occasions to get kicked, one occasion = 3 strikes, so if you link it one time, you'll get kicked.

PieZ March 24, 2016 at 9:03 PM UTC

Neato, add me!
Invited. Hope you like your stay

Riilo March 24, 2016 at 9:03 PM UTC

I think you misunderstood, pornography = 3 strikes, your out.

Not that you need to link pornography three separate occasions to get kicked, one occasion = 3 strikes, so if you link it one time, you'll get kicked.
oh

ImNotYourTiger March 24, 2016 at 10:03 PM UTC

I submitted a form, I'm just confused. Is this a website or what?

resepignev March 24, 2016 at 10:03 PM UTC

Looks like I forgot to add the most important part, the actual link to the slack xD

https://avicommunity.slack.com

ImNotYourTiger March 24, 2016 at 10:03 PM UTC

Looks like I forgot to add the most important part, the actual link to the slack xD

https://avicommunity.slack.com
Your welcome  :P

So when will I be invited?

resepignev March 24, 2016 at 10:03 PM UTC

Your welcome  :P

So when will I be invited?
Check your emails or click the link :D

ImNotYourTiger March 24, 2016 at 10:03 PM UTC

Check your emails or click the link :D
Also one question. Which will be displayed, the username or name? And also do you have to put your name in?

PieZ March 24, 2016 at 10:03 PM UTC

Also one question. Which will be displayed, the username or name? And also do you have to put your name in?
You do not have to put your name. A lot of our members do not have that filled in. Also your username will be shown

resepignev March 24, 2016 at 10:03 PM UTC

Also one question. Which will be displayed, the username or name? And also do you have to put your name in?
I think you can decide what will be displayed.
And no you don't have to put your name, it's optional :)

ImNotYourTiger March 24, 2016 at 10:03 PM UTC

Alright, thanks guys

ImNotYourTiger March 24, 2016 at 11:03 PM UTC

I think you can decide what will be displayed.
And no you don't have to put your name, it's optional :)
So I saw you messaged me, but I can't respond. Do I need the app? Because I'm using slack online

DaFrozenBlaze March 25, 2016 at 4:03 AM UTC

Nice

Numberz_ March 25, 2016 at 4:03 AM UTC

I think I spelt my email wrong...

resepignev March 25, 2016 at 7:03 AM UTC

I think I spelt my email wrong...
I just reactivated your account, the email address matched with the deactivated account :)

lactify March 25, 2016 at 9:03 AM UTC

Awesome! I'm going to fill in a form! :D

PosteGamer March 25, 2016 at 2:03 PM UTC

Can a user apply for MOD in the slack? Or just the ADMs mod in the slack.

resepignev May 8, 2016 at 10:05 PM UTC

Hellow,

We just made some changes to the slack.
We just promoted Jahaj to administrator and added two new channels/private groups (#tournaments and staff).

The administrators are still looking at the sign up form, so if you want to join, fill it out and within the next days you are added.

Spoookeh May 8, 2016 at 10:05 PM UTC

^^
May I also note that all staff members are now joining the slack, so it's a great place to voice your opinions about the server

DaFrozenBlaze May 8, 2016 at 10:05 PM UTC

Gratz Flo on owner of slack!

Jahaj May 9, 2016 at 12:05 AM UTC

Can a user apply for MOD in the slack? Or just the ADMs mod in the slack.
Don't know if you ever got a response, but the only ranks are admin and owner, and you have to be a moderator to have a chance at becoming admin.

JDKL July 3, 2016 at 8:07 PM UTC

The Slack has a great environment! :)

Numberz_ July 18, 2016 at 8:07 PM UTC

Since some new people are joining the forums, thought I would bump this. :)

resepignev July 25, 2016 at 11:07 AM UTC

What great news! We have now upgraded the slack to the next higher plan (paid plan), because slack offered us a 30day free trial, this means a bigger message archive (more than 10.000 messages) and more features! Have fun with it!

Jahaj July 25, 2016 at 6:07 PM UTC

What great news! We have now upgraded the slack to the next higher plan (paid plan), because slack offered us a 30day free trial, this means a bigger message archive (more than 10.000 messages) and more features! Have fun with it!
Yay! Also check #annoucements for more information about what was added in the free trial!

Jahaj August 24, 2016 at 4:08 AM UTC

Removed a few channels, also updated the OP.

resepignev September 23, 2016 at 9:09 PM UTC

A new system for the community slack just has been implemented.
Hopefully the atmosphere will now be less hostile and more enjoyable for staff members and community members.
If you have any questions or suggestions, post them below or in the #feedback channel.

resepignev November 8, 2016 at 4:11 PM UTC

Woooo Guys!

We have now a Community Slack exclusive SMP server.
For more information, read #announcements!

Okiba November 8, 2016 at 11:11 PM UTC

I submitted a form, someone please invite me

ProfessorUtonium January 18, 2017 at 2:01 AM UTC

small bump as community slack has picked up in activity recently and we would love to see more players join!

profbananaslug January 18, 2017 at 2:01 AM UTC

i think there should be an unofficial slack, for the community by the community.
although i wouldn't worry too much about this slack nonsense since they're probably gonna be bankrupt by the end of the year

kycrafft January 18, 2017 at 2:01 AM UTC

i think there should be an unofficial slack, for the community by the community.
although i wouldn't worry too much about this slack nonsense since they're probably gonna be bankrupt by the end of the year
Is it time for ProfCo Enterprises to buyout Slack?

profbananaslug January 18, 2017 at 3:01 AM UTC

Is it time for ProfCo Enterprises to buyout Slack?
we don't really invest in meme tech companies anymore, not after the accident
mostly we do flamingo farming

vladthegreat100 January 18, 2017 at 3:01 AM UTC

i think there should be an unofficial slack, for the community by the community.
although i wouldn't worry too much about this slack nonsense since they're probably gonna be bankrupt by the end of the year
The "Community Slack" isn't an official Avicus platform. It's unofficial.
Meaning the no Avicus staff member unless Slack Admin on the community slack has a say when a warn or a punishment is given.

profbananaslug January 18, 2017 at 3:01 AM UTC

The "Community Slack" isn't an official Avicus platform. It's unofficial.
Meaning the no Avicus staff member unless Slack Admin on the community slack has a say when a warn or a punishment is given.
coincidentally, all the slack admins are staff members.
feels more like "by some of the staff, for the community" and of course not to forget that they get to post about it in this exclusive announcements subforum
if us disgruntled people started a competing slack and posted about it on the forums, you think they'll delete our threads?

Lasuz January 18, 2017 at 11:01 PM UTC

coincidentally, all the slack admins are staff members.
feels more like "by some of the staff, for the community" and of course not to forget that they get to post about it in this exclusive announcements subforum
if us disgruntled people started a competing slack and posted about it on the forums, you think they'll delete our threads?
Go ahead and make your own slack channel, no one will stop you. They won't delete the thread if you make one.

profbananaslug January 18, 2017 at 11:01 PM UTC

Go ahead and make your own slack channel, no one will stop you. They won't delete the thread if you make one.
hmmm, I wonder if that would truly be the case.
anyways i don't know how to use slack so whatever