Houdini
06-11-2015, 10:43 PM
This is definitely one of my most out-there ideas.
Forerunner Conflict's infraction system needs corporal punishment. (I may be abusing the definition of corporal punishment with this suggestion)
There are certain violations of the accords that will always need to be dealt with by the official procedures of infractions and bans, but there are also some of the 'softer' violations that I don't see infractions/bans doing a good job of preventing or punishing.
In particular, infractions involving minor cases of mutual disrespect need to be handled in a way that helps prevent future conflicts. There are certainly exceptions, but the vast majority of situations involving disrespect are caused by people not caring about each other or not being aware of how their personal opinions and beliefs impact others.
In situations like these, I would like to see a form of "corporal punishment." The offending players should be compelled to play a few matches of custom games or matchmaking games together (with a mediator(s) present). The offending parties will be compelled/encouraged to talk out their differences or at least find a way to agree to disagree without being bitter. It is important that we get along, not necessarily agreeing with each other, but at least being able to carry on conversations with each other in a civilized manner.
I think a system like this would allow us to hold a higher standard of respect in the community. Currently, off-the-cuff slights or minor signs of disrespect are appropriately ignored. It doesn't make sense for somebody to be infracted for a minor offense that may have been made in good humor or without malicious intent. But these kinds of minor offenses are signs that people aren't particularly pleased with each other. We are a community, we may not always agree on everything, but we should be able to get along with each other.
A system that facilitates increased communications between parties in conflict to allow for better forms of communication would hopefully alleviate any tensions that may form before they escalate to a level that warrants an infraction.
Prevent problems before they occur.
Forerunner Conflict's infraction system needs corporal punishment. (I may be abusing the definition of corporal punishment with this suggestion)
There are certain violations of the accords that will always need to be dealt with by the official procedures of infractions and bans, but there are also some of the 'softer' violations that I don't see infractions/bans doing a good job of preventing or punishing.
In particular, infractions involving minor cases of mutual disrespect need to be handled in a way that helps prevent future conflicts. There are certainly exceptions, but the vast majority of situations involving disrespect are caused by people not caring about each other or not being aware of how their personal opinions and beliefs impact others.
In situations like these, I would like to see a form of "corporal punishment." The offending players should be compelled to play a few matches of custom games or matchmaking games together (with a mediator(s) present). The offending parties will be compelled/encouraged to talk out their differences or at least find a way to agree to disagree without being bitter. It is important that we get along, not necessarily agreeing with each other, but at least being able to carry on conversations with each other in a civilized manner.
I think a system like this would allow us to hold a higher standard of respect in the community. Currently, off-the-cuff slights or minor signs of disrespect are appropriately ignored. It doesn't make sense for somebody to be infracted for a minor offense that may have been made in good humor or without malicious intent. But these kinds of minor offenses are signs that people aren't particularly pleased with each other. We are a community, we may not always agree on everything, but we should be able to get along with each other.
A system that facilitates increased communications between parties in conflict to allow for better forms of communication would hopefully alleviate any tensions that may form before they escalate to a level that warrants an infraction.
Prevent problems before they occur.