Unban Appeal - Barry Skinfade - GTA RP

[Barry Skinfade]

Server: GTA RP
Character Name: Barry Skinfade
Steam ID: 76561199064077999
Ban ID (just the numbers): 20360
Ban Reason: C2.3 (Combat Logging)
Why do you think you were banned: Hello, So to start at the time of my original appeal I was confused on why I was banned but later remembered what I had previously done (Broken rule C2.3 aka Combat Logging), a regretful and silly split second decision was made and there was no going back and I completely accept the repercussions and decision the staff team made to ban me, especially after I had broken this rule when first playing the server as well, as to the details of the event this is regarding the details aren't memorable if I'm honest but I hold my hands up and admit I was completely at fault.
Why should we unban you: From your end I can understand why you would have no interest in unbanning me, my track record isn't great and I have broken your trust already once before all I can do is attempt to plead my case, firstly, this server was fantastic in every element and the social side was unbeatable, I made many of friends on the server and have stayed connected with some of them through various other channels, the chance to be able to experience this again would be fantastic, I thought I brought a lot to the table when it comes to Roleplay I would often immerse myself as heavily as possible in scenarios and really get stuck in, upon reflection I regret not taking up a civilian job to encourage more of these interactions and if given the chance would pursue this as soon as I come back to Roleplay.uk.

I admire the hard work the staff put in to maintain and run the server, and now with the power of hindsight can see why I was banned as my actions ruin other peoples immersion and roleplay experiences and interactions, these rules are put in place to protect the servers integrity and stability and I understand how I jeopardized this.

Since the ban I have had time to reflect and ponder on things I would like to do when coming back to the server if ever allowed, and kept coming back to the same answer, join a community as in Police, NHS etc, to give me a real sense of direction and purpose in the server and not just running around robbing shops, selling drugs etc as I once did, and you have my word that upon return I will instantly apply to one of the above.

All i can ask is to be allowed a final chance to prove what i can bring to Roleplay.uk and really immerse myself in the community and apply myself to things that bring others a quality roleplay experience, I accept any conditions the staff bring forth and would love to be given another opportunity, thank you for taking your time to read this.

Kind Regards,

Barry Skinfade
Please confirm that you have read the unban appeal process and rules: Yes

 

[Mason Edge]

Hello there @Barry Skinfade

It is a shame to see you back here for the third time.

You created your character on 30/06/2024 and your first ban was 13/11/2024 for Combat Logging and Random Death Match.
You was unbanned 03/01/2025 and lasted only 26 days before getting another permanent ban, this time for exploting.
You was then unbanned 29/03/2025 and lasted 35 days before your current ban for Combat Logging again.

In your last appeal, which Stavik gave you another chance, you stated:

"If you unban me you have my word that I'll roleplay to my full ability and make sure that I stay within the rules of the server, I'll continue to develop my storyline and begin new ones too! To prevent me from coming back here asking for a final chance (which won't happen) I'm happy to agree that this is my final chance and if I break your trust again then I don't come back, I wouldn't expect you to trust me after I was banned again in such a short span of time, but all I can do is try to prove myself."

This is your second ban for Combat Logging, so I have two questions right now.

What causes you to combat log?
If you were to be unbanned what will stop you from breaking the rules again?

 

[Barry Skinfade]

Hello there @Barry Skinfade

It is a shame to see you back here for the third time.

You created your character on 30/06/2024 and your first ban was 13/11/2024 for Combat Logging and Random Death Match.
You was unbanned 03/01/2025 and lasted only 26 days before getting another permanent ban, this time for exploting.
You was then unbanned 29/03/2025 and lasted 35 days before your current ban for Combat Logging again.

In your last appeal, which Stavik gave you another chance, you stated:


This is your second ban for Combat Logging, so I have two questions right now.

What causes you to combat log?
If you were to be unbanned what will stop you from breaking the rules again?

Evening Mason, I know on paper it looks terrible and it is.

To be honest the reasoning for my combat logging was probably due to the feeling of unfairness in a scenario, I look back with regret and realise now that whether unfair or not I should let a scenario play out as it does, with the power of hindsight I can see how a small decision can effect others now, and how utterly stupid it was to combat log in the first place, the action was inexcusable and I understand the repercussions as previously mentioned, now looking back and reflecting on my time on RPUK I can see my time was misplaced and my energy was put into the wrong aspects of the server that I personally probably don't align with, my time can be spent better and I can focus my time into other things as said before such as the Police, NHS etc, this is what I plan to do if allowed back for a final time, giving me a sense of direction and purpose and drive real and quality RP, I would love to show what I can bring again!

Thank you for taking your time to read this, Kind Regards

Barry Skinfade.

 

[Mason Edge]

To be honest the reasoning for my combat logging was probably due to the feeling of unfairness in a scenario, I look back with regret and realise now that whether unfair or not I should let a scenario play out as it does, with the power of hindsight I can see how a small decision can effect others now, and how utterly stupid it was to combat log in the first place,

This isn't the first time you've combat logged - the last combat logging ban you disconnected after saying "nice rdm" & "nice rp". You should've had this hindsight seeing as you've already been through the appeals process once before for Combat Logging.

In your appeal for the last combat logging ban you stated the rule for combat logging and why we have the rule in place. You also stated "Your absolutely right in the fact I should of known better, a complete lapse in judgement on my part and it won't happen again, it was such a stupid thing to do". There seems to be a repeating pattern of you breaking rule(s) and appealing stating it's a lapse of judgement but how many times are staff going to have to deal with this?

Reading your first appeal for combat logging you also followed a very similar approach stating you'd join the Police for a sense of direction and here we are with your current appeal stating the same, though this time you did mention NHS, etc which I'd assume you're more open to different factions.

So I'd like you to answer the following questions:

• There seems to be a repeating pattern of you breaking rule(s) and appealing stating it's a lapse of judgement but how many times are staff going to have to deal with this?
• In your last appeal you stated "To prevent me from coming back here asking for a final chance (which won't happen) I'm happy to agree that this is my final chance and if I break your trust again then I don't come back," - why should we let you back now?
• Did you ever apply for the Police after your first appeal, if so how did it go?
• If you didn't apply for the Police, why?

 

[Barry Skinfade]

Morning Mason,

I never applied for the police, as I had ended up joining an MC (Cursed MC) and that gave me a purpose and turned my head, I'm no longer interested in the "gang life" or being part of an organization of this kind, I know I've proven untrustworthy and been banned multiple times, I waited the 6 months and thought I'd see if I could be allowed to return, I just want to be apart of something more than the "gang life" and have good influences around me to push me to grow rather than drag me down and make poor decisions, the staff shouldn't have to keep banning me then replying to my appeals and going in a circle, so I accept being Permanently Banned from here on out if I step a single foot out of line.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, Kind Regards

Barry Skinfade.

 

[Mason Edge]

Evening @Barry Skinfade

I do appreciate the accountability you're taking however you're not really demonstrating why we should trust that things will be different this time. As I've mentioned this appeal reads very similar to your first once but here you are once again.

In your last appeal you stated "To prevent me from coming back here asking for a final chance (which won't happen) I'm happy to agree that this is my final chance and if I break your trust again then I don't come back," - why should we let you back now?

I want you to answer one of my previous questions again I might be misunderstanding this but your answer comes across as you've been away for 6 months, want to leave the gang life, and return with a different mindset. But you've not answered why we should let you back. I won't spoon feed you an answer but think about things like what positive influence have you had on the server? What can you bring to the community, etc.

To help us better understand what has changed in the last 6 months, could you please answer these questions:

• You’ve said you want to be around better influences and move away from the gang life, but what’s actually changed for you since your last ban?
• Despite you wanting to be around “good influences,” there will always be times when situations feel unfair or when others believe a rule has been broken. Whether you’re with a gang, the police, NHS, or anyone else, conflicts like that are bound to happen. In the past, you’ve tended to break rules when you felt wronged how would you handle those situations differently going forward?
• What’s different this time that makes you confident you won’t end up back here again?

 

[Barry Skinfade]

Afternoon Mason,

To start, In the last 6 months whilst being away from the server a lot has changed for me in the real world, I've started a new job, taken on a lot of responsibility with this, moved into my first home along with a pleather of other things, I think the maturity and responsibility I've gained can be applied onto RPUK, and maintain the integrity of the Roleplay I deliver along with making sure it is delivered with the highest quality possible.

As you have previously mentioned I'm bound to be put into a scenario where I am on the "losing" side or feel as if I've been "wronged" or "unfairly treated", In future I will take every scenario as it comes and maintain quality RP throughout and see it out until the end, as now I can see there are scenarios where I have been on the winning side and the "loser(s)" in the situation have continued to provide quality RP making the scene great and enjoyable for all parties involved, to summarise ill make sure to approach every scenario with patience and awareness, as I know now the RP is supposed be enjoyed by everyone and not just myself.

I think I should be allowed a final chance to prove what I'm made of, and show what I can bring to the server, and prove to the staff that I'm not just a let down who will find himself banned again, but a decent guy with a passion for RP and making friends! I'll do this by putting 100% effort into every scenario and approaching things in a lot more of a calculated and selfless fashion.

The thing making me confident i wont end up back here again is the fact i won't be allowed another go at this, so this time round is it, and i won't waste the opportunity if given to me.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, Kind Regards,

Barry Skinfade.

 

[Mason Edge]

Good evening @Barry Skinfade

A lot has happened in the last 6 months which is great! Just so I know you completely understand the rule, could you explain (C2.3) Combat logging in your own words and why we have a rule like this on the server. Additionally let's say you believe you was RDMed how would you handle this in the future?

 

[Barry Skinfade]

Good evening @Barry Skinfade

A lot has happened in the last 6 months which is great! Just so I know you completely understand the rule, could you explain (C2.3) Combat logging in your own words and why we have a rule like this on the server. Additionally let's say you believe you was RDMed how would you handle this in the future?

"nice rp

Hey Mason, The rule combat logging (C2.3) is a rule in which you disconnect from the server without proper reason in the middle of or even just after a scenario, the rule is in place to protect RP and make the RP fair for all parties and make there be a risk factor to your actions rather than you can just leave when in the middle of trouble, people also use combat logging as a way to protect items from losing them.

If I was RDMed in future I would firstly RP my way through the sit until the end, then if I feel I have been unfairly treated and a rule has been broken I will report it to the relevant authority, I will not go into the public chat either I would take it to the forums.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, Kind Regards,

Barry Skinfade.

 

[Mason Edge]

The rule combat logging (C2.3) is a rule in which you disconnect from the server without proper reason in the middle of or even just after a scenario

Afternoon @Barry Skinfade

One thing I want more elaboration on because I want to make sure you understand this rule, even if a scenario has ended and you're still incapacitated on the floor would it be combat logging for you to disconnect whilst incapaciatated?

 

[Barry Skinfade]

Afternoon @Barry Skinfade

One thing I want more elaboration on because I want to make sure you understand this rule, even if a scenario has ended and you're still incapacitated on the floor would it be combat logging for you to disconnect whilst incapaciatated?

Evening Mason,

If a scenario has ended and you're still incapacitated on the floor, and you logged out, yes this would be considered combat logging as I believe that there would still be an opportunity to be rescued by NHS, Police, the public etc.

And if you are in said situation and happen to be rescued this opens avenues to further RP.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, Kind Regards,

Barry Skinfade.

 

[Mason Edge]

You've not had the worst record but getting banned this often, which was all permanent bans, doesn't fill me with confidence. Considering this is your second ban for combat logging it does make me wonder if you've actually meant what you've said in your previous and current appeals.

However you've had 6 months away from the server and it does seem like a lot has changed. Lets hope that with the changes you've matured and won't "rage quit" so to speak and combat log when situations either don't go your way or if you feel like you've been wronged.

I've gone and had a look and it appears your inventory has already been wiped so I wont bother asking you to agree to it.

Any bans in the next 6 months will result in a permanent ban and if you find yourself here again it is very unlikely you won't be allowed back onto the server so easily.

Familiarise yourself with both the FiveM Rules & Community Rules prior to connecting back to the server - do not ruin this opportunity.

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