Is it okay that I do some of these things when I'm admin?

[IkeTheGeneric]

Well, for some reason I acquire adminship on many servers for just showing up. Moderating is easy depending on the server, but sometimes it's debatable if my actions as a moderator are justified.

First off, I hardly ever give bans above an hour. I just don't think chat spamming requires a seven day ban. A lot of things I have to ban people for don't deserve even hourly bans imo.

Secondly, I immediately ban anyone who acts like they're a baby animal/child for at least a few minutes. To me, I cannot tolerate such stupidity. To have the chat flooded with a moron roleplaying as a baby mouse is bad enough, but when the chat is literally filled with "<SQUEEK SQUEEK> IM A MOUSE <SQUEEK> SOMEBODY WANT A MOUSE" I reach for the ban button.

But really, I just ban idiots in general. Anyone who lacks intelligence to a certain degree beware, when I'm an admin. Nobody should tolerate somebody's innate ability to be stupid.

Another thing is that I never, ever ever ban anyone I don't like. If I have a beef with somebody or I know they've done some stupid stuff in the past and they join the server, I'm not going to ban them as soon as possible. Is it wrong if I let them play in the server unless they cause problems?

Also, I don't know if I'm too helpful when it comes to certain things or not. Even with stupid questions like "how do i make myself small ike?????", I am compelled to answer by a strange force. Most of the time I'm just wasting my effort because the person asking the stupid question will either eventually be banned for not reading a rule, or not remember what I told him/her and start whining.

And lastly, is it so wrong to ban somebody immediately if they even so much as say "badmin" or "this server sucks"? It pisses me off to great extents. What's even worse is that usually when I moderate, I always play the game over moderating because I'm aiming towards having fun. Let's say I'm in a DM and I kill somebody. They call me a badmin for not doing my job and instead berate me for playing the game.

I ban the little forgeter for ten minutes. Is this wrong?

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[Kearn]

none of this is wrong

[IkeTheGeneric]

none of this is wrong

ok good

[Kill All]

Points one though five are fine.
Six is a bit half and half, banning someone for saying "this server sucks" is fine, because if they think it sucks, they shouldn't be there anyways, if they remain they will either troll and complain, or try to improve the server, but I doubt they will do the better choice.

If someone were to call you a badmin, either they truly believe you are a badmin or they just hate you for some action which was within the boundaries of the rules, so the decision is yours on whether or not to ban them, just kicking them will ahve them coming back to keep calling you a badmin.

Playing more than moderating is fine so long as you eliminate anything or anyone that prevents the game from being played or is being a constant nuisance. And if they were to call you a badmin for just playing the game, then they have the definition of "badmin" wrong, but don't ban them or reinforce their negative opinion of yourself, instead just continue on playing, but from time to time moderate the server in between playing.

[Kearn]

Points one though five are fine.
Six is a bit half and half, banning someone for saying "this server sucks" is fine, because if they think it sucks, they shouldn't be there anyways, if they remain they will either troll and complain, or try to improve the server, but I doubt they will do the better choice.

if they say the server is terrible and they hate it they should probably be helped out the door to end their suffering

[Kill All]

if they say the server is terrible and they hate it they should probably be helped out the door to end their suffering

exactly what I just stated in thst quote.

[Chrono]

@First off: I do agree that people do give too harsh of punishments for such little acts. They're usually unbanned early though.

@Secondly: That's something I cannot relate to. They're having fun and it really shouldn't be bothering anyone else. Of course, it all depends on what kind of server it is. If it's anything not a freebuild or RP, then you should probably tell them to stop.

@But really: I cannot give an opinion on this as everyone has a different outlook on what an 'idiot in general' is.

@Another thing is that I never: This is good. It's a shame that not all admins are like this. It's always disappointing when I become admin at some TDM, look at the ban list, and some other admin has like 3 or 4 people perma banned who were never on the server, and the reason indicates that they simply have some kind of personal grudge with the person. I'm usually tempted to unban but that's not my job. I feel that the host should deal with unbanning people.

@Also: I try to be as helpful as I can. Some players may be younger and less experienced. For example, at the dueling server during times of activity. I stay in the lobby and answer the same questions over and over again.

@And lastly: I don't immediately ban them. I prefer to try and see why they think <name here>'s a badmin or why the server sucks. I'll try and debate with them, sway their opinion, etc.

@What's even worse: I can't seem to do this. Though sometimes I really wish I could. I just feel that whenever I'm an admin, that people are relying on me. I don't want to let anyone down. Though sometimes, there will be helpful players around that'll assist those in need, which gives me a nice break.

@I ban the little forgeter: That's the spirit!

[Dr.Block]

While I thought some of your points were just a bit harsh, you're not banning them for very long anyway so I think you're doing fine. IMO permanent bans are only necessary when someone is gets kicked/temporarily banned and they repeatedly come back to the server and cause trouble. 

[Yosher]

All of this is good.

[Mecha]

If people say the server sucks, i'd ask "why?"
Helpful criticism would get listened to.
If you just leave or continue to bitch or throw a crap reason, i'd ban.

My 2 pence on the last point, but they're all perfectly reasonable.

[*FacePalm*]

Nothing wrong here
You're just really nice c:

[IkeTheGeneric]

If people say the server sucks, i'd ask "why?"
Helpful criticism would get listened to.
If you just leave or continue to bitch or throw a crap reason, i'd ban.

My 2 pence on the last point, but they're all perfectly reasonable.

No I meant in the fact that if they blatantly go out of their way to insult the server or an admin, that's an immediate ban.

[ShadowsfeaR]

I think banning if someone says badmin is too extreme. What if they are atrocious?

[RedGajin]

I think banning someone for lacking intelligence is bad, partially because most of t hem don't do things to actually hurt the server. If they are being an idiot by spamming or some other annoying stuff, then yes I ban them all the time.

Other then that you sound like a A grade admin.

[IkeTheGeneric]

I think banning if someone says badmin is too extreme. What if they are atrocious?

No, I meant banning them if all they say is "x is badmin" and don't provide any valid reasons why.