/tg/Station 13

BYOND account: BlueMemesauce
Discord account: chou_enlai

Ban/note type (Server Ban/Discord Ban/Forum Ban/Note): Discord Ban

Ban/note duration: Permanent
Ban/note reason: https://media.discordapp.net/attachment ... c60b03.png
Time ban was placed: 10/03/2020
Server you were playing on when banned: N/A
Round ID in which ban was placed: N/A

Why are you making this appeal? (Put an x in the boxes):
() - The ban/note is factually incorrect
() - The ban/note is not against the rules
() - The ban/note needs modification
(X) - The ban was unjustifiably harsh
(X) - I was permabanned and I want another chance

Why should this appeal be accepted?:

I understand that my previous statements and actions on the /tg/station Discord server were deeply offensive and violated the server's rules. I want to sincerely apologize for my behavior. I acknowledge that my behavior at the time of my ban was unacceptable. I was mistaken in my approach and failed to understand the harm that my actions caused. Since then, I have taken the time to educate myself on the issues I discussed.

I was wrong to post an image containing graphic violence of the Xinjiang conflict. I take full responsibility for posting graphic and violent content in an attempt to support my arguments. I should have had better judgment. I understand why it was considered "shock value edgy teen posting." Using such imagery was insensitive, inappropriate, and ultimately detracted from any meaningful discussion. I should not have resorted to these tactics, and I apologize for the discomfort and distress it caused.

Additionally, I apologize for the harmful statements that I had made regarding the education centers operated by the government of Xinjiang. I recognize that I allowed myself to be drawn into arguments and respond poorly to what I now understand were loaded questions designed to provoke. My responses were entirely inappropriate and insensitive, and I take full responsibility for them. Although I had deleted my statements once I realized what I had said, I should have recognized the nature of these questions and disengaged from the conversation instead of escalating the situation.

I have spent a lot of time reflecting on my actions, and over the past few years, I have matured significantly. I no longer engage in such debates, and I understand the importance of being respectful and thoughtful in all discussions. I am learning from my mistakes, and I am committed to not repeating them. If allowed back, I will refrain from engaging in political debates, as my primary interest is in being part of the /tg/station community, discussing game mechanics, and enjoying the game.

Thank you for considering my appeal, and have fun.

You know I'm not sure we've ever had an appeal done solely through AI before. You want to try again?

Hi Hulkmania,

Yes, it is true that I used AI such as ChatGPT and Claude to help organize my thoughts in my appeal. However, the content of the appeal reflects my intentions and was not done solely through AI. I wrote the key points that I wanted to address, such as apologizing for posting violent imagery, acknowledging the harmful statements that I should not have made, and recognizing the harm caused by my actions. My main reason for using AI was to better explain what had occurred with the shock value edgy teen posting and the words that I had said. These were difficult topics for me to put into words in my earlier appeal, so I thought using AI to expand on these ideas would be useful in ensuring that my response was clear.

I do understand that the introduction and conclusion of my appeal were quite repetitive and lacked the personal touch they should have had. I should have rewritten those sections, but I left them after they were suggested by the AI. If you would like me to re-write my apology entirely in my own words, I would be happy to do so:

I am sorry for my actions and behavior on the /tg/station Discord server and the harm that I have caused to others. I deeply regret my past actions on the server and understand how my behavior could have been improved. I am committed to learning from my mistakes as a member of the /tg/station community, and I will ensure that I now contribute to the server in a positive and constructive manner.

Thank you for your time,
BlueMemesauce

It is important to me that we treat your appeal with the same level of effort that you put into it. As such, this is denied. The reason is as follows: