sorle wrote: This is my exact point, and it is a shame that some LT mislead staff into doing what they want. Rather than saying "We recommend" they say "Do this and do that". Staff members have to realize that they have freedom in their punishments obviously to a certain extent as sorle already mentioned. In the end, it is up to the member dealing with the situation to institute the punishment they feel is appropriate regarding the circumstances. Be reasonable, and dont always immediately resort to punishment through a warn if a verbal would have sufficed.

[quote=sorle]No, staff members are SUPPOSED TO have freedom over their punishments to a reasonable extent You are in no way forced to punish for racism in any situation. Obviously it's advised in most cases [/quote] This is my exact point, and it is a shame that some LT mislead staff into doing what they want. Rather than saying "We recommend" they say "Do this and do that". Staff members have to realize that they have freedom in their punishments obviously to a certain extent as sorle already mentioned. In the end, it is up to the member dealing with the situation to institute the punishment they feel is appropriate regarding the circumstances. Be reasonable, and dont always immediately resort to punishment through a warn if a verbal would have sufficed.