Central blacklist - Revision history

Grenadier: Updated informations according to few years old practice - fixed discrepant and imprecise informations

2020-01-04T19:57:10Z

Updated informations according to few years old practice - fixed discrepant and imprecise informations

Jamz: /* Player bans */

2018-07-16T07:29:34Z

‎Player bans

Jamz: /* Player bans */ abusive players ban time changed

2017-01-06T09:54:13Z

‎Player bans: abusive players ban time changed

Grenadier: /* Player bans */

2016-12-24T07:40:16Z

‎Player bans

Grenadier: /* Player bans */ Even more restricted central blacklist

2016-08-13T04:11:31Z

‎Player bans: Even more restricted central blacklist

Grenadier: /* Player bans */ More restricted central blacklist

2016-08-13T03:24:59Z

‎Player bans: More restricted central blacklist

Grenadier: /* Server bans */

2015-11-15T08:47:44Z

‎Server bans

Jg99: changed obvious case of cheats url to the 1.2 thread

2014-06-02T13:25:24Z

changed obvious case of cheats url to the 1.2 thread

Jamz: MS link_oops

2012-02-25T14:53:22Z

MS link_oops

Jamz: MS link

2012-02-25T14:52:38Z

MS link

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-Version 1.1's release saw the introduction of the [[Master server]] (MS) Central blacklist (CBL). This list's aim is to reduce the immediate impact of obvious [[Cheater|cheats]], and to attempt to remove persistent, proven cheats from the game. Players reported for other offences such as abusive language, racism, impersonation, tag abuse, team killing, etc., are not added. Servers can also be prevented from registering on the MS.
+Version 1.1's release saw the introduction of the [[Master server]] (MS) Central blacklist (CBL). This list's aim is to reduce the immediate impact of the [[Cheater|cheats]], and to attempt to remove proven cheats from the game. Players reported for persistent other offences such as abusive language, racism, impersonation, tag abuse, team killing, etc., can be also added. Servers can also be prevented from registering on the MS.
 ==Player bans==
-Players are added to the list when they are shown to have used an obvious cheat in a public server. Such cheats are reported in the forums' [http://forum.cubers.net/thread-1.html Blacklist thread], and the newer [http://forum.cubers.net/thread-7199.html _Obvious_ Cheats thread]. An obvious cheater receives a '''permanent''' ban, with a possibility of a reduction to three months, if it was first time when the player cheated and he will contact the developers and promise to not cheat again. Each such request will be consider individually. If a cheat is reported for a second offence the player is added to the CBL permanently.
+Players are added to the list when they are shown to have used a cheat in a public server. Such cheats are reported in the forums' [http://forum.cubers.net/thread-1.html Blacklist thread], and the newer [http://forum.cubers.net/thread-7199.html _Obvious_ Cheats thread]. A cheater receives a '''permanent''' ban, with a possibility of a reduction to three months, if it was first time when the player cheated and he will contact the developers and promise to not cheat again. Each such request will be consider individually. If a cheat is reported for a second offence the player is added to the CBL permanently.
 In extreme cases players may be added to the CBL if they are deemed to be highly offensive or a major irritant to the playing community. A minimum one month ban will be applied, increasing to 3 months for repeated offences, and permanent ban in extreme cases.

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	Some cheats are '''not''' added to the CBL, if it is thought that the ban would have no affect on the player or the playing public. A player should not be assumed 'clean' just because they are not put on the CBL for their offence.		Some cheats are '''not''' added to the CBL, if it is thought that the ban would have no affect on the player or the playing public. A player should not be assumed 'clean' just because they are not put on the CBL for their offence.
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		+	These are not the rules for how players are blacklisted, and never have been. They are not even ''de facto'' rules, to be interpreted as such. Some administrators of the blacklist are of the opinion that cheating is never a mistake, and that there is no place in this game for those who make the decision to do so, for however long, to whatever degree. Some [https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/cheat_2 cheats] may find that after a long period of being able to play, they suddenly cannot access the server list. This, too, is not a mistake.

	==Server bans==		==Server bans==

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 Players are added to the list when they are shown to have used an obvious cheat in a public server. Such cheats are reported in the forums' [http://forum.cubers.net/thread-1.html Blacklist thread], and the newer [http://forum.cubers.net/thread-7199.html _Obvious_ Cheats thread]. An obvious cheater receives a '''permanent''' ban, with a possibility of a reduction to three months, if it was first time when the player cheated and he will contact the developers and promise to not cheat again. Each such request will be consider individually. If a cheat is reported for a second offence the player is added to the CBL permanently.
-In extreme cases players may be added to the CBL if they are deemed to be highly offensive or a major irritant to the playing community. There is no set period for such a ban.
+In extreme cases players may be added to the CBL if they are deemed to be highly offensive or a major irritant to the playing community. A minimum one month ban will be applied, increasing to 3 months for repeated offences, and permanent ban in extreme cases.
 One advantage of the CBL over individual server bans is that CBL bans can be applied to all servers that register with the MS, removing the need for server owners to constantly check the forums. It is also updated several times a day.

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 Players are added to the list when they are shown to have used an obvious cheat in a public server. Such cheats are reported in the forums' [http://forum.cubers.net/thread-1.html Blacklist thread], and the newer [http://forum.cubers.net/thread-7199.html _Obvious_ Cheats thread]. An obvious cheater receives a '''permanent''' ban, with a possibility of a reduction to three months, if it was first time when the player cheated and he will contact the developers and promise to not cheat again. Each such request will be consider individually. If a cheat is reported for a second offence the player is added to the CBL permanently.
-In very extreme cases players may be added to the CBL if they are deemed to be highly offensive or a major irritant to the playing community. There is no set period for such a ban.
+In extreme cases players may be added to the CBL if they are deemed to be highly offensive or a major irritant to the playing community. There is no set period for such a ban.
 One advantage of the CBL over individual server bans is that CBL bans can be applied to all servers that register with the MS, removing the need for server owners to constantly check the forums. It is also updated several times a day.

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 ==Player bans==
-Players are added to the list when they are shown to have used an obvious cheat in a public server. Such cheats are reported in the forums' [http://forum.cubers.net/thread-1.html Blacklist thread], and the newer [http://forum.cubers.net/thread-7199.html _Obvious_ Cheats thread]. An obvious cheater receives a '''permanent''' ban, with a possibility of a reduction to three months, if it was first time, when player cheated, and he will contact the developers and promise to not cheat again. Shorter ban period is possible  in cases of minor cheating, eg. a speed cheat used simply to zip around, without shooting. If a cheat is reported for a second offence the player is added to the CBL permanently.
+Players are added to the list when they are shown to have used an obvious cheat in a public server. Such cheats are reported in the forums' [http://forum.cubers.net/thread-1.html Blacklist thread], and the newer [http://forum.cubers.net/thread-7199.html _Obvious_ Cheats thread]. An obvious cheater receives a '''permanent''' ban, with a possibility of a reduction to three months, if it was first time when the player cheated and he will contact the developers and promise to not cheat again. Each such request will be consider individually. If a cheat is reported for a second offence the player is added to the CBL permanently.
 In very extreme cases players may be added to the CBL if they are deemed to be highly offensive or a major irritant to the playing community. There is no set period for such a ban.

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 * Advertising in the server name - Publicising a clan or tournament is fine; broadcasting a porn-site domain is not.
 * Excessive registrations - Some server owners are dedicated and provide an excellent service for the community; spamming 20 or more servers to get your name recognised is not the same thing.
 * Blinking/flashing server name - Don't do this!

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−	Version 1.1's release saw the introduction of the [Master server] (MS) Central blacklist (CBL). This list's aim is to reduce the immediate impact of obvious [[Cheater\|cheats]], and to attempt to remove persistent, proven cheats from the game. Players reported for other offences such as abusive language, racism, impersonation, tag abuse, team killing, etc., are not added. Servers can also be prevented from registering on the MS.	+	Version 1.1's release saw the introduction of the [[Master server]] (MS) Central blacklist (CBL). This list's aim is to reduce the immediate impact of obvious [[Cheater\|cheats]], and to attempt to remove persistent, proven cheats from the game. Players reported for other offences such as abusive language, racism, impersonation, tag abuse, team killing, etc., are not added. Servers can also be prevented from registering on the MS.

	==Player bans==		==Player bans==

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:52, 25 February 2012
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−	Version 1.1's release saw the introduction of the Master server (MS) Central blacklist (CBL). This list's aim is to reduce the immediate impact of obvious [[Cheater\|cheats]], and to attempt to remove persistent, proven cheats from the game. Players reported for other offences such as abusive language, racism, impersonation, tag abuse, team killing, etc., are not added. Servers can also be prevented from registering on the MS.	+	Version 1.1's release saw the introduction of the [Master server] (MS) Central blacklist (CBL). This list's aim is to reduce the immediate impact of obvious [[Cheater\|cheats]], and to attempt to remove persistent, proven cheats from the game. Players reported for other offences such as abusive language, racism, impersonation, tag abuse, team killing, etc., are not added. Servers can also be prevented from registering on the MS.

	==Player bans==		==Player bans==