Staff Member(s) Name: ItsDonny
Staff Member(s) SteamID: N/A
What Did The Staff Member(s) do?: Excessive use of powers / Immature activity
What Server(s) Was This On?: Discord & Forum
Evidence:
While being a staff member, it's essential to maintain a fair and balanced approach. In the case of "ItsDonny," there are clear indications that a demotion from Discord/forum staff might be warranted while retaining their position on Pointshop as owner and developer.
Constant Arguing and Provoking Attitude:
It's crucial for staff members to maintain a professional demeanor and a positive atmosphere within the community. Constantly engaging in arguments and provoking other users not only disrupts the peace but also sets a negative example for other members. Discord and forum staff are expected to mediate conflicts and defuse tense situations, rather than encourage them. If Donny consistently exhibits such behavior, it could undermine the trust and respect that users have in the staff team.
Evidence: Just look at his message logs, oh boy.
Excessive Use of Powers:
The use of administrative powers, such as locking and deleting posts or threads, should be exercised carefully and in accordance with established guidelines. Overuse or misuse of these powers can create an environment of censorship and intimidation, stifling open discussion and dissenting opinions. If Donny is found to be excessively wielding their authority without valid reasons or proper discretion, it could lead to resentment among users and destroy confidence in the staff team's impartiality.
Evidence: Recent posts, such as punishment requests and appeals. Have been locked or down right deleted for no real reason in sight. Such as a cheating report where evidence was blatantly removed, or as most recent a ban appeal where the offending admin didn't even have time to respond before a lock was put in place. In situations like these it should be obvious why an edit, deletion, or lock was made. And should not at a base level seem like a "I just felt like it" move. Which Donny did not respect.
Blatant Disregard of Policies:
Staff members are entrusted with upholding the community's rules and policies, serving as role models for other members. Blatantly disregarding these policies not only undermines the integrity of the staff team but also jeopardizes the overall health of the community. Whether it's breaching confidentiality, ignoring procedural guidelines, or failing to enforce rules consistently, such actions can erode trust and create an atmosphere of arbitrariness. If Donny repeatedly flouts established policies, it raises serious questions about their suitability for a leadership role within the community.
Evidence: Aforementioned disregard for posts and threads, deleting and locking. etc etc. point has already been made, but its important to understand this isn't how ZARP operates and the policies must be followed.