JamesShaw
Banned
- Location
- Barrio
Unban Appeal for JamesShaw
In-game Name: Sam Spice
Server: GTA RP
Steam ID: 76561198800026672
Ban ID: !!rpuk13773!!
Reason given for your ban: Metagaming
In your own words, please type why you think you were banned.: In regards to my last unban appeal, I did write my own unban appeal and all my replies. I guess the fact I was streaming again came back to bite me another time. I am fully aware of the fact that if I get someone to else to write my appeal it would only get denied much quicker. It was a mistake to open up the second appeal, I worded it entirely wrong when I stated I wrote other's appeals. What I meant to say was that I helped others to write their appeals, however it was written solely off of their own back. I shouldn't have thrown my toys out of the pram, but rather just explained that it was indeed myself who had wrote the appeals. Just to ensure that there are no mixed messages about the author of this appeal I won't stream any part of it.
I believe I was banned by staff for the potential reason of foul play whilst Marabunta and Grove were continuously fighting. Staff were correct to take that precaution and to make sure it is a fair playing field for everyone in the game, as it ensures no group has a huge advantage over another in terms of what they should not know within RP. These types of advantages could be anything along the lines of positioning - Where abouts they are coming from and certain higherup positions they could be placed on. In addition to this the amount of individuals still standing from the opposing side. Both of these factors that could have drastically benefitted Mara and changed the gunfight essentially helping them to win. It is understandable that it looks as if I am trying to aid 1 side of the war through myself streaming my cop characters POV and for some it could look like an unremovable birdseye view, as neither Mara or Grove will want too shoot at cops. However that was not my intention in the slightest. Whether I am on my cop early in the morning and streaming the Drug dealing chases or myself driving a taxi, I commonly stream in that channel. Unfortunately from another point of view such as Grove or Staff, me streaming whilst the fight is on going looks to be myself breaking the metagaming rule. As I have said previously my intentions are nothing but pure and nothing out of spite for any parties involved. Despite this, I should have taken it upon myself to not stream as it could have potentially ruined the RP for all individuals involved. For that I apologize and given the chance to return is definitely not a path I will be going back down.
My RP with individuals in Grove has been enjoyable such as that with Ghost which went on for a while. In addition to that other scenarios involving Grove members and them being arrested and eventually sent to Prison. I simply want too highlight that my intentions weren't to just show up to a gunfight stream it and then leave as it comes to an end. I hope everyone involved in the situations can agree that it was fair for all individuals involved and that there was no underlying hatred for anyone there.
I had spoke to BMAV the day before regarding the Metagaming allegations and the belief that I was streaming to provide Marabunta with an advantage over Grove. In the call I had explained that there was no foul play from anyone involved in the discord and that it is simply a common place for everyone to stream within. Whether that be playing other servers or other games, a large amount of the community are involved in the discord and regularly will chat in there. To back up my statements I provided BMAV with a clip of a situation with happened only a few hours previously which show myself In the Mara discord streaming whilst talking to everyone in the call. I had been streaming a solid part of a few hours at that point before the Grove situation with police kicked off leading to a shootout. Whilst in the call I had told BMAV about the fact that when it does come to Marabunta and Grove fighting everyone is typically deafened up except from people who aren't in the server or in the gang.
It is totally understandable that beliefs of metagaming could have taken place, especially due to the fact I was streaming in the Mara discord whilst they were actively fighting Grove. If it was in a different discord I'm sure no questions would have been asked as they aren't involved in the situation. However even when I was in the Mara discord I wasn't solely just targeting to stream as they were engaging in a gunfight. I had been streaming numerous other cop related things and 229 vs Aztecas, where I would typically sit on Callaghan Tower with binos.
Since coming back to the Server in January after my unban I have generally tried to keep my head down and not place myself in the eyes of staff. After speaking to BMAV I should have taken the hint to stop streaming, however I generally didn't think it would eventually lead to a G3.1 as nothing I was streaming was being used ingame. Although it eventually did land me in hot water, and I'm happy that it was a wake upcall to myself to be more careful with what I am streaming whilst in discord as it can be interpreted a vast array of ways.
Despite me streaming and potentially giving Mara individuals an advantage over Grove, it wasn't used by anyone in the discord that way. However as Liam highlighted that doesn't change the fact it could have been used. Not only did it potentially put me at chance of getting banned for G3.1 but it could have also affected a large amount of other people.
Why should we unban you ?: Over my time on the server I have enjoyed every moment whether it's a win or a loss. I know everyone says this but RPUK is without a doubt the best server you can find yourself being a part of. The sheer amount of opportunities available to the community and different RP stories you can find yourself in is like no other server out there. However I have broken the trust of staff numerous times before and I'm sure this unban appeal will raise questions to whether or I not I intended to use my stream as an advantage for Marabunta. However, I generally do want to RP on the server and since my unban in January I have improved my RP drastically. It would never be my intention to deliberately break a rule on the server especially after how lenient staff have been with me over the last year. I have had many opportunities which I took for granted and ended back up in the unban section. I didn't see myself ending back up here again yet so soon after my last unban. I am disappointed in myself for not stepping back and looking at the bigger picture which was my time on the server. Myself streaming in the discord looked suspicious and I should have simply taken myself out of the equation. However I would like to reiterate that no metagaming took part from myself or any other individuals in the call. Whether I am an unbanned or not is entirely is up to staff, but I stick by the fact that the stream wasn't used maliciously by anyone.
However it is my responsibility to ensure it is fair for everyone and not give people that chance to break rules as it isn't acceptable to give 1 side that advantage. As asked previously about why I was targeting my stream around the area of Marabunta and Grove gunfights this isn't the case, I assume it was just whoever was watching for my streams in the discord checked at them times of the day. If staff ever do want to see them clips I would be more than happy to provide them, hopefully that will give a little insight into the discord stream.
Thank you for taking time out of your day to read my appeal.
Please confirm that you have read the unban appeal process and rules: Yes
In-game Name: Sam Spice
Server: GTA RP
Steam ID: 76561198800026672
Ban ID: !!rpuk13773!!
Reason given for your ban: Metagaming
In your own words, please type why you think you were banned.: In regards to my last unban appeal, I did write my own unban appeal and all my replies. I guess the fact I was streaming again came back to bite me another time. I am fully aware of the fact that if I get someone to else to write my appeal it would only get denied much quicker. It was a mistake to open up the second appeal, I worded it entirely wrong when I stated I wrote other's appeals. What I meant to say was that I helped others to write their appeals, however it was written solely off of their own back. I shouldn't have thrown my toys out of the pram, but rather just explained that it was indeed myself who had wrote the appeals. Just to ensure that there are no mixed messages about the author of this appeal I won't stream any part of it.
I believe I was banned by staff for the potential reason of foul play whilst Marabunta and Grove were continuously fighting. Staff were correct to take that precaution and to make sure it is a fair playing field for everyone in the game, as it ensures no group has a huge advantage over another in terms of what they should not know within RP. These types of advantages could be anything along the lines of positioning - Where abouts they are coming from and certain higherup positions they could be placed on. In addition to this the amount of individuals still standing from the opposing side. Both of these factors that could have drastically benefitted Mara and changed the gunfight essentially helping them to win. It is understandable that it looks as if I am trying to aid 1 side of the war through myself streaming my cop characters POV and for some it could look like an unremovable birdseye view, as neither Mara or Grove will want too shoot at cops. However that was not my intention in the slightest. Whether I am on my cop early in the morning and streaming the Drug dealing chases or myself driving a taxi, I commonly stream in that channel. Unfortunately from another point of view such as Grove or Staff, me streaming whilst the fight is on going looks to be myself breaking the metagaming rule. As I have said previously my intentions are nothing but pure and nothing out of spite for any parties involved. Despite this, I should have taken it upon myself to not stream as it could have potentially ruined the RP for all individuals involved. For that I apologize and given the chance to return is definitely not a path I will be going back down.
My RP with individuals in Grove has been enjoyable such as that with Ghost which went on for a while. In addition to that other scenarios involving Grove members and them being arrested and eventually sent to Prison. I simply want too highlight that my intentions weren't to just show up to a gunfight stream it and then leave as it comes to an end. I hope everyone involved in the situations can agree that it was fair for all individuals involved and that there was no underlying hatred for anyone there.
I had spoke to BMAV the day before regarding the Metagaming allegations and the belief that I was streaming to provide Marabunta with an advantage over Grove. In the call I had explained that there was no foul play from anyone involved in the discord and that it is simply a common place for everyone to stream within. Whether that be playing other servers or other games, a large amount of the community are involved in the discord and regularly will chat in there. To back up my statements I provided BMAV with a clip of a situation with happened only a few hours previously which show myself In the Mara discord streaming whilst talking to everyone in the call. I had been streaming a solid part of a few hours at that point before the Grove situation with police kicked off leading to a shootout. Whilst in the call I had told BMAV about the fact that when it does come to Marabunta and Grove fighting everyone is typically deafened up except from people who aren't in the server or in the gang.
It is totally understandable that beliefs of metagaming could have taken place, especially due to the fact I was streaming in the Mara discord whilst they were actively fighting Grove. If it was in a different discord I'm sure no questions would have been asked as they aren't involved in the situation. However even when I was in the Mara discord I wasn't solely just targeting to stream as they were engaging in a gunfight. I had been streaming numerous other cop related things and 229 vs Aztecas, where I would typically sit on Callaghan Tower with binos.
Since coming back to the Server in January after my unban I have generally tried to keep my head down and not place myself in the eyes of staff. After speaking to BMAV I should have taken the hint to stop streaming, however I generally didn't think it would eventually lead to a G3.1 as nothing I was streaming was being used ingame. Although it eventually did land me in hot water, and I'm happy that it was a wake upcall to myself to be more careful with what I am streaming whilst in discord as it can be interpreted a vast array of ways.
Despite me streaming and potentially giving Mara individuals an advantage over Grove, it wasn't used by anyone in the discord that way. However as Liam highlighted that doesn't change the fact it could have been used. Not only did it potentially put me at chance of getting banned for G3.1 but it could have also affected a large amount of other people.
Why should we unban you ?: Over my time on the server I have enjoyed every moment whether it's a win or a loss. I know everyone says this but RPUK is without a doubt the best server you can find yourself being a part of. The sheer amount of opportunities available to the community and different RP stories you can find yourself in is like no other server out there. However I have broken the trust of staff numerous times before and I'm sure this unban appeal will raise questions to whether or I not I intended to use my stream as an advantage for Marabunta. However, I generally do want to RP on the server and since my unban in January I have improved my RP drastically. It would never be my intention to deliberately break a rule on the server especially after how lenient staff have been with me over the last year. I have had many opportunities which I took for granted and ended back up in the unban section. I didn't see myself ending back up here again yet so soon after my last unban. I am disappointed in myself for not stepping back and looking at the bigger picture which was my time on the server. Myself streaming in the discord looked suspicious and I should have simply taken myself out of the equation. However I would like to reiterate that no metagaming took part from myself or any other individuals in the call. Whether I am an unbanned or not is entirely is up to staff, but I stick by the fact that the stream wasn't used maliciously by anyone.
However it is my responsibility to ensure it is fair for everyone and not give people that chance to break rules as it isn't acceptable to give 1 side that advantage. As asked previously about why I was targeting my stream around the area of Marabunta and Grove gunfights this isn't the case, I assume it was just whoever was watching for my streams in the discord checked at them times of the day. If staff ever do want to see them clips I would be more than happy to provide them, hopefully that will give a little insight into the discord stream.
Thank you for taking time out of your day to read my appeal.
Please confirm that you have read the unban appeal process and rules: Yes
