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Posted - 2008.06.30 03:48:00 -
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 Originally by: Torshin
Since the question of the specifics about his ban have been asked throughout this thread, thought I would post this here. Also keep in mind that Kug is not the first nor the last to post personal information about a player on these forums and he is the only to receive an in game ban over it.
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Originally Posted by Lead GM Grimmi
Greetings,
Lead GM Grimmi here. I have been investigating the bans that were placed on your accounts recently. This is a complicated issue and I sincerely apologize for the delay in getting back to you on all this. Now, the accounts were banned, amongst other things, due to serious concerns regarding the alleged method used to collect the information you have posted on your forums. Hacking is a very serious matter and such issues cannot be taken lightly. However, our investigations have not turned up concrete proof of such criminal behavior and there is no reason for us to take action against you for that. Regarding the other TOS articles cited in the ban mail you got;
16. You may not engage in any activity that increases the difficulty and/or expense of CCP in maintaining the EVE Online client, server, web site or other services for the benefit and enjoyment of all its users.
18. You may not communicate, post or publicize any subscriber's personal information within the EVE Online game world or website.
It can be said with some fairness that the posts you made have caused quite the uproar and created an atmosphere that makes all our lives that much more harder. CCP does not condone cheating, for sure, but dealing with matters such as this one is not made any easier with all the ruckus.
Posting RL personal information about players is in no way acceptable, no matter what reasons may compel you to do so. This sort of thing can have consequences far beyond any effects you may be looking for and should not be done at all, ever.
Concerns about CCP employee misconduct should be sent to us for investigation. We did not receive any mails from you regarding the issues in question here.
In our view, you have clearly violated the above articles and we will therefore not be removing the bans on your accounts. They will remain permanently banned.
Regards,
Lead GM Grimmi
EVE Online Customer Support
The funniest part about this whole thing is that SirMolle posted Kug's personal information on the forums aswell, but nothing happened to him.
Its real cut and dry, ban SirMolle or unban Kug. |