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Lmao didn’t he leave like twice anyways why does it matter Seems like he was trying to have a last stand with high staff more than anything, and he used a common dramatic topic to bring attention to himself and his post, doubt he actually cared if a change happened seeing as he just left. Ill agree to the shortening of the ban becuz 31.0062766803% of the people here are toxic and aren’t perma’d yet but it’s a -1 for a complete removal of the ban he needs a slap on the butt and a phat break

+1 Sanchez should’ve been banned too seeing he was arguing as well as a DIRECTOR, you would expect a director to handle the situation in a different way, but I guess not, seems like high staff have immunity from everything so they can basically do whatever they want without being punished for it but us tiny people will be shut down and prob permed, both were in the wrong, but of course only one got punished being Aaron prob cause he’s not high staff

Should be high staffs place not someone who codes shit

Zims Depressed, But he aint that depressed to ban someone over an opinion, Zim hardly bans anyone so im sure this is in good nature. But I mean from what I saw during his most recent post about the server dying, There was quite some toxicity towards sanchez and rather than making it a productive discussion to improve the server, the 4 head was toxic in his responses. Im a forum memer and shit poster, But you gotta learn to do it properly, you cant be toxic with no benefit to the server, play your cards right, be toxic but provide a way to improve the thing in which your toxic about, not just blatant toxicity, Drama aint needed, memers are. Although I do not think Perma is the best idea, but I do think he needs some time away from the community, I would like to see the ban changed to a shorter time rather than completely removed.

Now listen here mister.

Gonna be completely honest I think we should unban a-a-ron and ban phil, just for the meme value. Real talk I've been struggling with insomnia for a couple years now, ive been really struggling to sleep. I've tried every method and surprisingly due to how boring this whole situation is now, this thread has successfully helped my mind wind down, and I'm now ready to sleep, so thanks everyone lmao. Doesn't even bother me what happens tbh, this is all just funny to me.

Before I give my Vote , i'd like to point out that, the Context of what happened, is something that I don't have much besides what Ron, and Aron have stated. While they've done a great Job at giving context to the situation, to those that don't have it. So, take this +1 with a Grain of Salt, but that's pretty much all that needs it about this Post. From my Understanding, Aron made a Farewell Post, while tearing the Server a new one in the process, Never seen that before. Personally, I did the same thing, but, my Post wasn't to cause any Drama, or MASS HYSTERIA on the Server. My Post was intended to spread awareness, and share Opinions that I made sure wasn't just my own. The Server has it's Issues, I don't know a Server that doesn't, however the way to getting Beaned is paved with Good intentions. My Post didn't have a big Back and forth, his, had a lot. Now, my experience with Sanchez has been limited, but, from my Perspective, he's a Good guy that types like he's Pissed off, like a lot of people. When you have a Back and Forth on a Thread, it's easy to get heated, this goes for Both parties. Now, if he had been Banned by Sanchez, then It'd be a lot different, but he wasn't. Looking through, I don't see a lot of people who seem to be opposed to him being Banned, rather, being Perma Banned, something that a lot of people feel are too Severe. Perma Bans typically happen to Minges, people who give the Server nothing but Hell, something that Aron doesn't really come off as. While it can be easy to have an Eye for an Eye mentality, both parties aren't going to get Banned, and as per usual, there's likely a lot of context behind the Big Red Curtain. The Staff are just trying to do their Job, it's a Stressful one, and they likely already get enough Hell for doing what they need to do. If the Person had been Toxic for months, upon months, and he's been causing all this Drama within the Community, then so be it. However, whether you do, or don't accept his Appeal, take the feelings of the Community you're trying to Protect, into Consideration. As hard as it can be, you've got to be Biased to the Server, and the Rules in a lot of regards for this kind of stuff, and the Staff seems to do pretty good in that Regard. But, to say that you guys didn't have to make hard Choices, would be a Insult to the Job itself.

Hi, I think Ron summed this up perfectly honestly. But to add a little more sauce I will apply the following, a quote from another forum saying A-A-ron was a hero and doing the right thing. To respond directly to posts made here: @Mike If you think this was a ban based on his opinion of the server being in a bad place, I really, really worry for you. I have clearly stated the reasons he was banned, and his opinion on the server being in a bad spot was not one of them. Many users voice their concerns weekly, monthly, whatever about the server, and they have the right to do so, because it shows they care. They are attempting to provide solutions, but as @Ron has stated, that is not what A-A-ron does. He makes constant complaints without even playing and provides no solutions, he intentionally attempts to stir problems and bully or belittle others. If you've followed him, you can see this within his posts. Also, since we are throwing jabs and opinions out and about. imo you should of stayed banned after the first one, but Nightmare and Joah saved you. I see no change in your attitude based on that post. :^) @Regional We almost never provide such info, as it can be labelled as slandering. We only provide it in situations it is needed. In this situation, it's not needed. As to this appeal, this ban was never placed strictly on behalf of the single post, and I feel many users are forgetting that. I feel A-A-ron is trying to play a victim card, or he really cannot grasp that it's not based on a single post but his consistent toxic attitude. I personally think this community would be better off without him and that this appeal has been posted WAY to soon after original ban, which makes me think he has learned nothing. However, to defend him, I never said it was a no appeal, and I have no problems with a time limit being put on him moving forward. IE a month, week, whatever ban. I also /HOPE/ that since he is attempting to appeal, he does infact care, and simply has a shitty way of showing it. If he is unbanned, I would strongly hope this is a big wakeup call to him on how to handle situations. Because unlike a majority of this community, I do actually have a proper good job, and work fulltime, I do have responsibilites and years of experience with situations just like this. And I DO know that this attitude will not help you in the real world but likely land you in a shitty job that you cannot stand. Respect and kindness for all is some of the best things you can carry into the real world. (not jabbing people not working or in school, but many users are at the age of 16 or below, including A-A-ron and I can promise you don't have shit figured out by that point.) tl;dr read it, cause alot of you base opinions on the easy to read 5 word posts eks dee. I am leaving this up to the Directors choice for appeal, but request he is left ban atleast a week starting from original ban date, if the ban is changed.

Correct me if I am wrong but wasn't Synergy started because Joah got in trouble and banned for posting his opinion on the forums of IFN. If that is correct then is not then hypocritical for us to do the same thing to Aaron?

Name of the staff member you're asking: @Carter @Lighig @ Square Question: What has happened and what has changed since November 4th, where you stated that Base Ops was going to be redone and changed to bring some life into the Faction? Further attachments: " Lighig and I both discussed a plan to reinvent what BO focus was and give them a community driven role that would completely change the game for them." Concerns: Im concerned Base Ops is being forgotten or ignored Edit: Im now concerned that this posted is being ignored

Takes a big man to say something like that. I gotta lotta respect for that shit.

Communism

+1 - Welcome back btw buddy!

+1 Hell yeah man why not

Paid.. haha.. man. I haven’t been paid in over a year for work here. (Not complaining.) I’ve also on countless occasions refused payment, as I did this because I wanted to give people a place to get away too. Never been about the money. Sorry to trail off. I personally loved @Dubz response a ton. I’ve been distant with this community as a full time job takes up most my time. My view can be limited, but I really enjoyed what Dubz mentioned about the outlook. I try to do what’s best for the community, clearly A-A-Ron needed a ban, but it seems that everyone, including myself can agree it should not be permanent. For this reason. +1 I recommend this changed to a few weeks or a month. Also, thank you Dubz, I normally hard stand by my opinions, as I think them out quite a lot before stating them, but you made a well structured well written point. I have a ton of respect for that. ps. Ty @Ron for standing up for me. Ily bb and merry Christmas gamers

Srbe Na Vrbe

Mister Andeersoon Anotha edit, I didn't see the post and what it was about, now that I know what it is I hope everyone learns from this post!

Honestly, the amount of times I've had some Dickhead come into one of my SWRP Gmod Server Discords, just say that, or that Gmod itself is dying, is funny in itself. I feel like people should have something better to do, than try to shit on other people's fun. I've been on Servers that couldn't dream of a Pop Synergy has, my first Server being one of them. LN wouldn't have kicked the Bucket so quickly, if the Owner wasn't such a POS about Criticism. But when LN died, a lot of us made the Journey to Synergy. Synergy, isn't dying, the Staff cares, the Players Care, and when the time comes, when Synergy reaches the end of it's Era, a New Server will likely be made, or an Old one will be given new Life. While SWRP servers can't last forever, it doesn't mean anyone has to pretend to be the Doomsayer from Lumbridge. Because at this rate, it's less about Aron, and more about the Bigger Picture. People are likely worried that it was more of a Matter of Censorship than Toxicity. I haven't met the guy, but if he's a Prick, he's a Prick. However, sometimes that's just the way people are. A Buddy of mine, a Fellow CO on another Server, can be a complete prick if you push the wrong buttons on the Wrong day, the difference being that he knows that there's a time and a place. Given the Rep the person who Perma'd him has, it was likely intended to be as Non biased as possible. With how many +1's this has, it might get accepted, but I think Marvel is in the right with this one Appeals come off to me, as a Second chance, rather than a Second, third, fourth, and fifth chance. The guy seems to have a Track record for being this way. Edit: Thanks for the Winner Marvel. also holy shit this edit reeks of Reddit

Very true, when I was removed it was done in a channel spacer with 2 founders, a director, and another person

Ok calm down gamer... I hope you realize Zim is a founder, and was at one point in time the community owner. He’s been the backbone of all gameserver development for atleast the better part of 2 years. Joah renamed the founder rank into rank-specific roles to help people better understand their duties. “High Staff” consist of the Head Admins, Directors, Head of Admin/Intel/Departments, and all Founder ranks (Square/Zim/Jackson/Joah) As a director was involved in the thread discussion directly, it would have been bias for Sanchez to punish the user, and Head Admins obviously cannot overstep a Director, so a higher position stepped in and resolved the thread to the best of his ability due to the escalating nature of the toxicity. Also, @Felix I don’t personally agree with your statement, nor am I going to take sides, but if a Director or Head Admin need to be spoken to in regards to their rank or behavior, it is always done in private just as 90% of internal staff issues are handled. High Staff are not immune to punishment, I’ve seen a handful of Head Admins removed, and let’s not even go back to remembering the days of BILLIAM (Ex-Director who was removed), so just be assured if people fuck up they are held responsible; that includes me, any member, any staff member, and high staff. I’m currently on LOA for the Holidays, else I would offer additional input towards previous forum warnings and behavior. Personally, I think he just needs to take a break like his original outro thread stated. The “bye im leaving” threads, but subsequently followed by posting on the forums in efforts to rustle jimmies is far too common, it’s like an ex-girlfriend who won’t leave you tf alone, n then I’m usually just like BEGONE THOT Zim has left the ban appeal up to the Directors, though with the above in mind I’ll tag in my bud @traditional to review this thoroughly from an unbiased perspective and make an appropriate decision.

wow beb

Thats crazy man i didn't know i had to save private mike! not cool zim that's toxic

+1 I'm generally not a fan of perma-bans. Maybe not today, but in the near future I believe that the ban should be reduced at the very least. There's been a multitude of people who make good on another chance, and hopefully in the future Aaron can be one of those individuals.

Well if those types are topic are popular within the community why would you want to it hide from people?

+1 dont want to go into reasons why. Holiday stuff, lets give the kid a present tho

Nice job Beb.

as was said above these are encounters and there is a slim chance we can give out event jobs without supervision -1

while I think this can contribute to a new side of RP I don't think this is really needed and is more likely to be abused rather than used properly -1

@Sanchez Resident I think the addition of this should only be implemented into with game master program and restricted access of it to be used. For Ex. Need HA+/GMO+ Permission.

-1 lmao he made good points against me on his post at the start and i made good points against him we left it at that and it was respectful. However his reaction to things and responses later in the post were childish and wrong. There is a way to do things and handle things and that wasn't it. Hearing about his previous history that wasn't that long ago about being a toxic individual brings me to my vote. My advice is to give it time before an appeal goes up and grow and learn from mistakes. We all make mistakes we are all humans. Btw that includes Zim, Joah, Jackson. I know it's fucking crazy to think about but they are humans too and make mistakes.

Just to clear a few things up - Zim did not edit the poll. He banned the user and posted his response to the OP At 3am in the morning during forum updates, the thread was linked to me again and I jokingly changed the poll name. I went to sleep after working on the forums all night, forgot to remove it, and it was removed in the morning when I woke up. The poll was removed as I saw no merit to the simple “yes/no” server dying question as it leads a very negative picture to anyone simply looking at a glance without proper background discussion. The discussion within the thread remains, and it was not trashed as there was some constructive discussion taking place. as for A-A-ron, my understanding is he made an official leaving thread, but followed that by spamming @ tags in a mass tag thread. This was dumb and warranted a warning. Double warned was most likely due to forum lag and a double click. Shortly after he returned, he created a thread aggressively bashing all of his “concerns” or dislike of the community. They were not constructive, nor did he offer any solutions or alternatives to improve the experience. It’s a tell-tale attitude of toxicity when you simply bash or degrade people/teams/ideas while offering zero productive solutions. I don’t personally believe the thread was made genuinely in reference to the wording and actions that was displayed previously. The banter and finger-pointing within the threads showed continued toxicity. Now. was the poll title change professional or warranted? No, but it was late night joke that was only meant to be in place for a few seconds and giggles. I will personally apologize for this and @Zim should not be blamed or his discretion questioned. He reviewed the thread, executed the ban, and locked it. It was temporarily modified later for memes. When you open a discussion simply focused on negative aspects while not offering alternatives, it’s usually met with harsh criticism — “Is America Dying” - Yes/No Present trump is retarded and being impeached We’re being invaded by illegal immigrants Cops are just shooting anyone on sight American cars suck and never worth buying — just out of curiosity, if I were to post the above on a political forum, what kind of response do you think I would receive? Beyond the above, I have zero knowledge of his history, background, or staff member interactions and thus I’m remaining neutral. A decision on the appeal will most likely be discussed and posted by a Founder after the holidays. stay frost

+1 tbh the server be dying lol

-1 Going off a few things here 1. Wasn't even banned a week ago 2. It seems like most (if not all) of high staff and Ex-High staff agree with the ban, based on forum reactions/responses 3. From what I saw, what Aaron did warranted a ban. Arguing with directors never end well, and Aaron definitely went out of hand on this one. People keep on saying that the director went out of hand on this one as well, and I disagree. Directors are in their place for a reason and are suppose to have a certain level of respect given to them. If someone decides to make the mistake of fighting with them then that's on them, not the director.