Guild Wars 2

TL;DR: Please highly encourage or require moderators to cite the offending statement made and rule broken (if it’s not already done). Additionally, a means to appeal a suspension or a “two person validation” among moderators may be warranted for “weighty” disciplinary actions.

I support the concept of having a healthy forum community entirely, as well as “firm handedness” when it comes to disciplinary actions. In the past, however, many have complained that their post did not violate policy and that they were unjustly suspended. Even some developer posts have been removed by moderators. I understand this isn’t exactly a democracy, I’m just asking the question, as I’m certain others are wondering about this themselves: Will there been any process in place to appeal a suspension so players may actively contribute to the community? Perhaps requiring the approval of two moderators to implement a suspension would be helpful? I know that would create a lot more work, though… Just brainstorming “out loud”.

Rigid enforcement of forum standards must be conducted clearly and articulately in effort to prevent the unwarranted thwarting an otherwise constructive community into submission. I would certainly be less inclined to post constructive feedback if I felt I was going to be disciplined without good reason. It would be beneficial for moderators to cite the rule that was violated and include the comment made which violated the rule. Individuals will be more apt to understand why disciplinary suspension was invoked and be less likely to repeat their offense. Any chance this could be implemented? Forgive me if it’s already this way, as I have no experience with disciplinary action in this forum.

Thanks for your time.

Edit: added last sentence to last paragraph
Edit again…: added the TL;DR at the top