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Denied In the clips sent I can see at least 4 Kills from you with a changed name, I know it's you because I know what your voice sounds like @stretchy

2 years, A lot happens in 2 years Gam. People get jobs, people change, but one thing will never change, the impact you left on everyone who you talked to, I miss you every day brother and wish I could talk to you again every minute of every day.

without chaos there is no need for order - yeah that's right i help the admins make a living

Accepted Due to this warn providing context leading to a fix, this appeal will be accepted. HOWEVER For anyone that has a Crouch-Jump warn before this appeal was posted, it will still abide by previous rules regarding Crouch-Jumping.

Dear Garnet Gaming Staff, I am writing to apply for a role on your Garry's Mod server, with a specific interest in providing support and positivity to the community. As a long-time player of Garry's Mod, I understand how important it is to have a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can enjoy the game to the fullest. I am committed to creating such an environment and I believe I have the skills and experience necessary to make a positive impact on the community. One of the things I am most passionate about is helping others. I have always been drawn to supporting those who are struggling, whether that means providing a listening ear or offering practical advice. I believe that everyone deserves to feel valued and heard, and I am committed to making that a reality on Garnet Gaming's server. In my experience, one of the best ways to provide support is by simply being present and available. I would make it a priority to be accessible to players who need assistance or simply want to chat. I understand the importance of active listening, empathy, and understanding, and I am committed to promoting a safe and supportive space for those who may be feeling down or struggling. Another important aspect of creating a positive community is leading by example. I would make it a point to be respectful, kind, and inclusive in my interactions with other players. I believe that a positive attitude can be infectious, and I would work to spread positivity and kindness throughout the community. I am also familiar with the rules and guidelines of Garnet Gaming's server and I understand the importance of enforcing them in a fair and consistent manner. I would work closely with the moderation team to ensure that the community remains safe, enjoyable, and welcoming for all players. In summary, I am passionate about creating a supportive and positive environment for the community on Garnet Gaming's Garry's Mod server. I am committed to being present, respectful, and inclusive in my interactions with other players, and I am eager to contribute to a thriving and enjoyable gameplay experience. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely, Mr. Tittybang

Yes and, unless staff protocol has changed, this is historically NOT how rules as specific as crouch-jumping, basecamping, fast fire exploiting, using snipers in peace time, etc are enforced or implemented. They don't just coincidentally fall under a blanket rule. They are clarified and made clear in the MOTD or, like mentioned in our staff sit, through an administration post. (Ideally not one from 3 years ago where half of it isn't relevant or has been since overruled. BUT that requires proactive and attentive staff/management) Your paraphrasing me incorrectly I said that this isn't how rules like this are typically enforced and that it doesn't make sense for an obscure ambiguous rule to be substantial in determining if it is enforceable. You yourself cited a post in that sit from 3 years ago with people even at that time being confused on the rule and having different interpretations. (Which was like the whole point of what I was saying and indirectly gave me a source to reference) This, unless staff protocol has changed, is also false. Precedent isn't set in sits because if it were, a T.Mod could set precedent or really anyone with any staff rank could. There is a reason why rule implementations, precedent, etc go through the proper channels in administration/management, to then be made official through forums, and then they are enforced. (You also mention in your post that "I, myself, have been warned for crouch-jumping in war and I know the what to do and what not to do" which implies that I have to ACCIDENTALLY break the rule to even know that it exists to the extent that it, apparently, does which is not healthy between staff and players. Additionally, I hadn't been warn for this prior verbal or officially so genuinely couldn't have known unless I remembered that obscure 3 year old thread ) You say "certain ways" but based off of your replies and in the sit there is only one "way" (unless you opt to clarify) which is to get over obstacles which leaves anything and everything else open ended. Additionally, I said at like the start of the sit that I knew crouch-jumping in combat wasn't allowed, as in crouch-jumping in the open, but again wanted clarification as to what extent given that you gave one definition of the rule and the Admin, your superior, gave another. You, again, are misremembering or intentionally misrepresenting what was said in the sit. I never contested whether or not the rule existed just to what extent it covered movement and maneuverability in combat. All of the stuff referenced in the sit to back the warn initially fell flat given that even back then it was ambiguous. So you can concede and agree with me, as the person initially handling the sit, that the rule needs to be more in-depth and because of this exact situation it should and would be addressed. But you can't be rational and reasonable enough to recognize that in this case, and likely others, people were warned for this exact thing with no ability to know that it actually is against the rules or to what extent. No offense but that seems like the inverse of staff operations and a lack of accountability. (This just makes the dynamic between player and staff even more unhealthy and honestly undesireable) EDIT: Funnily enough you, coincidentally, forgot to mention that that corner in your screenshot that I strafed around and behind wouldn't have been possible without crouch jumping. (Taking it as wide and as fast as I did would be nowhere near as fluid or possible without it. This is something you can literally reference to in the medal clip used to report me.)

This I referenced in both the suggestion and warn appeal. Jim trash's post is from 3 years ago and is in the DENIED section of administration. It's mut anyway. If you're adamant about enforcing those rules make an official post instead of expecting players to forage for it. (Crouch-jumping based off of what is on forums and the fact it is unwritten is just like basecamping atm. A gentleman's agreement. Though like I mentioned in my suggestion I do think there should be some rule on it. Just not an unwritten one.) Firstly, you recognize there wasn't intent to break my hitbox, bear in mind this is my first offense for this and again this is an unwritten rule, and historically we typically have different proceedings for accidental transgressions or rule breaks. Especially considering this is again an UNWRITTEN rule. So again just like Towelie you can recognize that it needs more clarification but can't correlate how the lack of explanation could mean wrongful warnings? Thank you though for conceding that there is no direct rule for the rule that was enforced. You said that previously and yet we are more intent on keeping a warning, as though the rule genuinely exists, despite recognizing it needing clarification and being unwritten. So how is this stance in any way rational? (keeping the warning) I listed off numerous examples that while some may see as common sense aren't and that is why they get clarified in the rules. Unwritten rules restricting a super common movement, that is muscle memory for a lot of players, while you think might fall under FailRP do need clarification and this is what you've already admitted to. You quoted the rule I already referenced and mentioned clearly that that entire thread by Jim Trash is in the DENIED section. im hurt you didn't read my appeal and suggestion

I know crouch jumping is abusable since I have been a part of this community for a long time, however, I didn't use it with that intention and if you wanted to punish me for doing so, you would need to have it written. It isn't my fault it was removed, it's your fault for not updating it. I shouldn't receive a special punishment because of my status as a veteran in the same way I shouldn't receive a special exemption for being one.

Wanted to let you know that my interest in coming back this summer, like I have for the past 3 summers, had been waning. That was until I saw the frequency and quality of updates you had been pushing out. That solely gave me the desire to come back (in about a week). So thank you Garnet.

Hey Mike, in the clip where i MRDM, i was doing it in response to the other player killing two players. But, thank you for the passive agressivness regardless I should add, he killed the new guy i was helping (R3DRED). That's why... I don't understand why you didn't report the player who killed those 2 but then reported me?

also not entirely sure "i MRDMed to avenge my friend from one guy" is valid sure, there's probably scenarios wherein you can avenge a person that are entirely valid but i'm not sure mowing down 4+ people is within that category my friend perhaps there's a need for exercises in self control on your part, given that this is the second(?) time you've copped a ban for massing; at least it's the second one you've appealed (which didn't go so well last time around I see) also important to note, in your last message you admit to massing - please see @dmoney824's denial comment about, among other things "mass RDM [also] not being accepted regardless of the reason" prior to whipping out the ol' thesaurus for further justifications p.s. mate - i reported you because, you know, you killed me - i'm not going to report on someone else's behalf thanks chief (and presumably seeya in two weeks), your boy, mikester

In-game name: Tali CPL yakal SteamID (https://steamid.io/): STEAM_0:0:69077674 Staff members in-game name: Papamid, Towelie, Smity Staff members SteamID (/id (name): STEAM_0:1:79410912, Date & Time of incident: 5/6/2023 1AM Timezone: EST Warn Reason: Fail RP - Crouch Jump What happened? (include any proof): https://medal.tv/games/garrys-mod/clips/181z9GUwl6WIhN/xUdhiCM5d3q8?invite=cr-MSxoNmosMTI4MDExNzk0LA I was reported for the clip above in which I was shown crouch jumping and strafing to get around a corner as quickly as possible. I clarified in the sit that this was not malicious and is a pretty natural movement on gmod and source games alike especially in terms of bhopping, surfing, etc. I tried to also clarify that what was shown is incredibly similar to strafing and crouching to go window to window in cons, crouch jumping over barriers, etc all of which have a commonality being non-malicious but opportunistic movement. Why should your warn be removed?: In the very sit I was in the Admin reporting me, Papamid, had referenced the rule as once taking damage you are no longer allowed to crouch jump at all though Towelie, the Smod handling the sit, said that you could crouch jump in combat but only exclusive to getting over barriers. This then prompted the sit to conclude but maybe 10minutes later Smity had made the decision it was crouch jumping. Additionally, the only reference to this rule existing at least from what I was shown in the sit by both staff members was it, apparently, falling loosely under the FRP rule as well as a post from 3 or more years ago. Due to the ambiguity of the rule my warning should be removed and my suggestion heavily considered for acceptance so as to avoid further confusion and wrongful warnings. Below is my suggestion in regard to the rule which has additional information and threads to reference the minimal existence of this “rule.” EDIT: The only tangible thing on the forums pertaining to crouch-jumping is the thread below. (Which I hadn't realized is in the denied section anyway)

Look mike, if you're gonna go to this much of an effort to keep me banned (and yes you did report me on others' behalf because i only killed you once which would be a jail not a ban), i'm not sure this is worth it. And i'm not sure you should be so quick to call it a "self control" issue, you're a player on a gmod server, not some sort of holy idol. If you look to assist people or continue to speak in the manner that you do, i advise not to do it on a ban appeal forum. Hey i'm glad you enjoy standing around with a physgun waiting for someone to kill you and then visiting the forum though, maybe i'm not the one who should be looking into their character after all.

" i only killed you once which would be a jail not a ban" see two clips above, happened to me specifically twice "i advise not to do it on a ban appeal forum." I would advise you're not in a position to advise anything right now i'm not sure why you'd say something so easily disproven by the material given mate, shows a lack of follow-through, but thanks anyway for the sick backing music to listen to while reading your low-effort reply yours in holy idolness, mikey boy xxoo