I’d like to make a small disclaimer : I do have a bias on Panini but I also want to make it abundantly clear that I also see this from a staff perspective not just from a close friends perspective.
Paninis ban charges where : Breaking the 3 ban limit, Toxicity, Pedophillia.
Pedophillia: From my understanding the remarks made by Panini : “give me smooches” was dumb and unprofessional on his part, I myself have done this in the past and a few times in the present [To Players of 18+] but both are consenting parties that are using satire like humor to convey the memes that were going on during that period. In hindsight I can see Phantoms perspective and it was childish of us to act like this O.O.C. I think if Paninis appeal is accepted we should monitor his remarks in O.O.C and punish him if he oversteps boundaries.
Ban Limit: In the past Phantom and Gildarts have been lenient on this rule and I hope the same can apply for Panini. The excuse that these were accidental is redundant and I won’t continue to beat that dead horse. This isn’t something the community can even ask to be overlooked since it is a violation. It’s up to our S.A’s and Manger to speak over and come to a conclusion on.
Toxicity: Panini’s toxicity extends from even out of the server and into his friend group, for example making jokes about other members in the community and memes at one point. I personally feel that it’s his right to say whatever he wants outside the server. Note I am not saying that this is the toxicity he was specifically banned for, i'm only attempting to cover all the ground I can. Paninis in-game toxicity spread into OOC and that is a violation of the rules and after enough warning of this behavior he was eligible to be banned for toxicity alone. If Gildarts and Phantom do consider taking Panini back into the community I think a handler is in place. I’m suggesting someone respected in the staff team i.e Ethan to watch over his actions and keeping him in line. I know Ethan kept me from letting US know how I feel back in my SSO days and i’m confident that he can also keep Panini in line until higher up feel he can have more free will.
Summary : Panini had many faults during the time of his ban and the only real way to evaluate how he will perform back into the community is to let him back in and monitor his actions. The suggestions i’d like to put up is keep Panini under Ethan and our Super Admins watch until he has proven to them he can be a functioning member of our community. Also putting Panini under a verbal contract that if he is accepted that he will follow the rules and guidelines set by our Manager and Super Admins, and if he violates these guidelines he loses his right to make another appeal in the scenario he is banned again and it will be instantly denied. Hopefully you get accepted little buddy.
+1 From me.