[Sailboat495]

i think it's pretty ridiculous to continuously allow him to make ban appeals if they're just going to be denied anyways. i feel like this appeal should just be accepted and the warn points be removed. if he proves that he won't stop being toxic, just simply add the warn points and permaban again with no chance of appeal for a certain amount of time, or don't. just don't have it out for him with such a lame excuse for a warn/ban. 

truth nuke, even the dude that issued the warn no longer agrees with it

any excuses that remain are usually total weak sauce like this:

Most people that have +1 are part of the same "clique"

or just blatant cases of "yeah i was wrong about the warn reason, but you still suck"

if he is in fact still as bad as those who oppose an unban say, then it shouldn't take long for him to get banned again; like others have said just keep a short leash (growls) and keep him banned if he does something again, its gotten to the point where even those who hate him are willing to give him a chance

? Why you pointing that out in this appeal but when he complained of said "clique" didn't point out anything? The comment isn't out of the blue, is following his same logic

Plus didn't know harassment is a "weak sauce", if he was as willing to growth as other people pointed out he wouldn't have re occurred in the same behavior twice, it's gotten to the point where those who have had bad experiences with him don't want him unbanned again ^2

Thats wild calling the last warning he got harassment, when ryan himself even said the warn should be removed and was even for an unban, considering ryan is the one who did the warn. If the warning that he got banned for had fucking more substance other then asab then the ban would be valid but this is just..... it just seems like a circus at that point. Also how the fuck is this appeal still up its already at almost 10 pages with ryan already saying he wasnt sure what he was thinking with the warning that got him banned lol.

Oh yeah my bad, I forgot is only his last warning the only thing he's known for :(

his last warning is literally what puts him over the threshold to be banned, what are you even arguing for at this point? "i don't like this guy so i think he should just be banned even though he doesn't meet the criteria" (?)

[Caddy]

i think it's pretty ridiculous to continuously allow him to make ban appeals if they're just going to be denied anyways. i feel like this appeal should just be accepted and the warn points be removed. if he proves that he won't stop being toxic, just simply add the warn points and permaban again with no chance of appeal for a certain amount of time, or don't. just don't have it out for him with such a lame excuse for a warn/ban. 

truth nuke, even the dude that issued the warn no longer agrees with it

any excuses that remain are usually total weak sauce like this:

Most people that have +1 are part of the same "clique"

or just blatant cases of "yeah i was wrong about the warn reason, but you still suck"

if he is in fact still as bad as those who oppose an unban say, then it shouldn't take long for him to get banned again; like others have said just keep a short leash (growls) and keep him banned if he does something again, its gotten to the point where even those who hate him are willing to give him a chance

? Why you pointing that out in this appeal but when he complained of said "clique" didn't point out anything? The comment isn't out of the blue, is following his same logic

Plus didn't know harassment is a "weak sauce", if he was as willing to growth as other people pointed out he wouldn't have re occurred in the same behavior twice, it's gotten to the point where those who have had bad experiences with him don't want him unbanned again ^2

Thats wild calling the last warning he got harassment, when ryan himself even said the warn should be removed and was even for an unban, considering ryan is the one who did the warn. If the warning that he got banned for had fucking more substance other then asab then the ban would be valid but this is just..... it just seems like a circus at that point. Also how the fuck is this appeal still up its already at almost 10 pages with ryan already saying he wasnt sure what he was thinking with the warning that got him banned lol.

Oh yeah my bad, I forgot is only his last warning the only thing he's known for :(

u gonna keep goin or something.

[Rox5tar01]

Final thoughts from me:

Caribou, you clearly have developed a negative reputation, and a well deserved one at that. Your actions towards other members of this community are 100% not acceptable by any means. That being said, the warn that pushed you over the edge of your threshold ban is not a flaming warn that should have been given in the first place. It's a very weak warn, and I've heard plenty of people say equivalent or worse things, and either not get warned or appeal successfully. This warn was a very VERY (emphasis on the VERY, if that wasn't obvious) rare Ryan L. I believe a part of the reason that you have not had success getting un-banned previously is that you approached it as a ban appeal rather than a warn appeal, which is going to analyze your general overall behavior rather than the specific warn itself. Should this unban get approved, I do not believe you should get the chance to appeal the next threshold ban you receive. I'd like you to stay in the community (this goes for everyone though, I don't like pushing people out of the community if I can help it), but if your previous behavior continues then I'd have zero issue with pushing you away from the community permanently. I really do hope that this is a bit of a turning point in the Caribou Dinkleberg TTT story.

+1 on the ban removal, +1 on the most recent flaming warn removal.

[fanta]

If the warn doesn’t fit, you must acquit.

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To the Moderation Team,

I am writing on behalf of my client and friend, Caribou, in regard to his recent ban from your Trouble in Terrorist Town (TTT) server. We understand and fully acknowledge that rules exist to maintain a fair and enjoyable environment for all players, and that those rules were, at some point, breached by Caribou’s actions.

However, the purpose of this message is not to deny or minimize the past — it is to demonstrate sincere accountability, personal growth, and a commitment to change.

Caribou has taken full responsibility for the actions that led to his ban. Since then, he has reflected deeply on the disruption caused and has taken meaningful steps to ensure that such behavior will not be repeated. He now understands the importance of maintaining the integrity of the game and respecting both the rules and the community of players who share this space.

This is not a request for leniency, but rather a plea for redemption.

Caribou is not asking for instant forgiveness — he is asking for a second chance to prove, through action, that he has matured. He is fully willing to follow all server guidelines strictly, and even to accept a probationary period or limited reentry conditions, should the moderation team deem that appropriate.

We respectfully request that you consider this appeal not as a reversal of past consequences, but as an opportunity to support a player who has learned from their mistakes and is ready to return with a renewed respect for the community.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
fanta
(Representative and friend of Caribou)

[HONG]

i think it's pretty ridiculous to continuously allow him to make ban appeals if they're just going to be denied anyways. i feel like this appeal should just be accepted and the warn points be removed. if he proves that he won't stop being toxic, just simply add the warn points and permaban again with no chance of appeal for a certain amount of time, or don't. just don't have it out for him with such a lame excuse for a warn/ban. 

truth nuke, even the dude that issued the warn no longer agrees with it

any excuses that remain are usually total weak sauce like this:

Most people that have +1 are part of the same "clique"

or just blatant cases of "yeah i was wrong about the warn reason, but you still suck"

if he is in fact still as bad as those who oppose an unban say, then it shouldn't take long for him to get banned again; like others have said just keep a short leash (growls) and keep him banned if he does something again, its gotten to the point where even those who hate him are willing to give him a chance

? Why you pointing that out in this appeal but when he complained of said "clique" didn't point out anything? The comment isn't out of the blue, is following his same logic

Plus didn't know harassment is a "weak sauce", if he was as willing to growth as other people pointed out he wouldn't have re occurred in the same behavior twice, it's gotten to the point where those who have had bad experiences with him don't want him unbanned again ^2

Thats wild calling the last warning he got harassment, when ryan himself even said the warn should be removed and was even for an unban, considering ryan is the one who did the warn. If the warning that he got banned for had fucking more substance other then asab then the ban would be valid but this is just..... it just seems like a circus at that point. Also how the fuck is this appeal still up its already at almost 10 pages with ryan already saying he wasnt sure what he was thinking with the warning that got him banned lol.

Oh yeah my bad, I forgot is only his last warning the only thing he's known for :(

this is just impressive lmfao

@stoked pointed out the warning is what got him banned and as we've established it clearly doesn't stick
as cherry said best, "i think it's pretty ridiculous to continuously allow him to make ban appeals if they're just going to be denied anyways."--just give the dude an unappealable ban instead of going through this song & dance over and over; the process is clearly tiring for both players and staff

just like tony soprano said--with great power comes great responsibility

[CrAcKbOnE]

Caribou needed 3 ban appeals for everyone to START discussing the actual reason for the ban lmao.

[PH]

this shit is 10 pages deep y'all need to touch grass

+1 free my boy

[TDawg4]

The TTT Admin Team has decided to accept this appeal. A major factor that contributed to this decision was the length of ban served. Obviously the strength of the flaming warn discussed in this thread had an impact on this decision, but there was a lot of discussion on both sides of what the appropriate response would be before that specific issue was highlighted.

Everyone knows this is a contentious unban. I don't think anyone can expect full agreement, especially for those with past negative personal experiences, but hopefully you all can see that there are reasonable takes/people on both sides of this one.

To the people disappointed with this decision. Fair enough, no one likes a bully. And Caribou has acted like one on multiple occasions. But this is how a community works, people mess up they get put in time out/jail/exile, and then they get to come back (unless they have done something so bad they never get to come back). The question isn't whether Caribou did anything wrong, there was a lot he did wrong, just what the appropriate punishment would be. Nine months is a long enough amount of time to change, hopefully he has. And if he hasn't I think everyone (including caribou) at this point recognize that there shouldn't be any slack. Like with anything else if an issue arises go to staff on server, and if nothing comes of that, always feel free to come to your admin of choice. If Caribou chooses to engage in harassment again, I am sorry for our mistake in this unban you were right.

To Caribou, I hope that in coming back you make the server more fun to be on for more than just your friends. A big part of gmod is obviously friends hopping on to play together, but having somewhere to play means taking care of the community you want to play in. For very valid reasons there will be a lot of people watching you very closely on the server. If we are again in a situation where jabs are being made, but its all a close call as to whether a rule was violated. You will not get benefit of the doubt. If you feel you are being goaded, set up, provoked, attacked etc. Message a member of the staff team online or the admin team. Self-defense at this point is not a defense. If harassment arises again as an issue the next step at this point is a Community Ban. Despite all that I do hope you get to enjoy playing on the server with your friends, and I think that at your best you can make the server fun for more than just your circle.