Objective:
To maintain a respectful, engaging, and safe online environment, underlining ban durations for Community Guidelines violations while promoting rehabilitation, positive community engagement, and a fair appeal process.
Policy Enforcement, Rehabilitation Approach, and Appeal Process:
- First Offense – Warning and Education:
- Duration: No ban, immediate release upon acknowledgment.
- Action: Issue a warning with an explanation of the negative impact on the community. Offer educational resources inspired by CyberD3m0n’s journey.
- Second Offense – Temporary Suspension:
- Duration: 3 days.
- Action: Reflective cooling-off period with access to educational content on contributing positively.
- Third Offense – Longer Suspension:
- Duration: 7 days.
- Action: Extended reflection period with optional participation in community-building workshops, encouraging improvement.
- Severe Violations – Extended Ban:
- Duration: 30 days.
- Action: For severe violations, engagement with rehabilitative measures is required, focusing on positive behavior contributions post-ban.
- Repeated Severe Violations – Permanent Ban:
- Duration: Permanent.
- Action: Final step after severe offenses, with a thorough review to ensure alignment with community values and rehabilitation opportunities.
Rehabilitation and Community Engagement:
Emphasizing rehabilitation and reintegration, this policy encourages participation in community events or forums on positive online behaviors post-suspension, fostering personal growth and community spirit.
Appeal Process:
- Temporary Bans: Users can appeal by submitting an account of the incident and mitigating circumstances for consideration. The moderation team will review appeals, with decisions communicated within seven days.
- Permanent Bans: Appeals for permanent bans can be made once every six months, requiring evidence of significant behavioral change and an understanding of community guidelines. The moderation team will thoroughly review the community’s values and the individual’s rehabilitation efforts.
- Procedure: Appeals must be submitted through the designated platform channel, including all relevant information and evidence supporting the user’s case for reconsideration.
- Final Decision: The decision on the appeal is final, but users are encouraged to continue engaging with educational and rehabilitative resources to ensure alignment with community standards.
Implementation:
This policy is effective immediately for all members. Communication will be through platform announcements and direct email notifications, ensuring all members understand the policy’s scope, intentions, and procedures.
Review and Adjustment:
The policy will undergo annual reviews, with adjustments based on community feedback, effectiveness in fostering a positive environment, and alignment with CyberD3m0n’s ethos of growth and positivity.