[HONG]

Ingame Name: HONG

SteamID: STEAM_0:0:181855199

Who Banned You: KaptainLes

Reason For Ban: Harassment / Racism / Toxicity

Length of Ban: Permanent

Reason for Admins to Unban: 
Since being banned, I've only come to agree with the reason for my ban more and more, and have taken the past year to work on myself after taking a genuine look at my prior behavior and how it made being around me completely unenjoyable or anxiety-inducing for others. That's not the person I wanna be for myself, my wife, my friends, or anyone else I interact with. I would like to say that I've grown a lot over the past year, but that's really up to those around me to decide. There's not a lot more I can say other than that.

Have you been banned before:
4 times in total, 3 due to awarn threshold, final one due to aforementioned reason

also todays NYT connections is really hard man

[Mikyle]

after that night we spent together, I can't hate you for what you did. You have changed, and id say for the better, hopefully I'm not wrong. +0

[milk]

+1

[Damien1579]

I'm gonna +1.


I like HONG and think his commentary and banter outside of the racist comments that got him warned/banned, I think enough time has passed for the behavior to have changed and if it didn't we can always reban/warn. 


I love cooking

[d33r]

I don't like hong +1

[moocow]

i'll log onto the forums cus i love him

i dont want anyone to think i am biased, i despised his abhorrent behavior from the beginning and have spent the time educating him on how harmful his words were, a lot of the comments brought to light that lead to his ban were made before we met and i was not aware of the things he said prior, trust me when i say we've had long discussions about the topic.

that being said, as the person who spends the most time with him i can confidently say that he has come leaps and bounds to where he was even a year ago, he is by no means a perfect man, but that is the reality of being a human being, especially one who can be easily influenced by their environment and the people around them. he has learned to balance out his time more and control his emotions better which reflects not only on how he acts around others, but also how he has acted around me and his family, overall he is more positive, happier and infinitely more mindful of how his behavior affects others- i can tell you that first hand.

obviously im giving him a +1

[Sailboat495]

+1 not gonna write a paragraph i just enjoy playing with him

[fanta]

To the Dinkleberg’s TTT Administration and Moderation Team,

I write to you today not only on behalf of Hong, but on behalf of the principle that people can reflect, grow, and return to a community better than when they left it.

Hong acknowledges the behavior that led to his ban, specifically the instances of toxicity that went against the spirit of your server's rules and community expectations. He is not here to deny these events—doing so would be dishonest. Rather, Hong owns up to his past actions and regrets the impact they may have had on players and staff. He understands now that a server built on fun, fairness, and respect must be protected from behavior that disrupts those values.

That said, I ask that you consider several points in evaluating whether a permanent or extended ban remains justified:

    Sincere Remorse & Accountability
    Hong has taken time away from the community and genuinely regrets how he behaved. He recognizes how his words and actions may have alienated others. He is not appealing simply to “play again,” but because he genuinely wishes to return as a better version of himself—a version more in line with the Dinkleberg community standards.

    No Pattern of Malicious Intent
    While there may have been isolated outbursts or poor behavior, Hong’s actions were not rooted in malicious intent to harm the community. More often than not, toxicity arose from moments of frustration, poor judgment, or misunderstanding. That doesn't excuse it, but it does show that this is not someone who came to troll or destroy—but someone who momentarily lost sight of the bigger picture.

    A Willingness to Accept Probation or Restriction
    Hong is willing to return under reasonable terms. Whether that be a temporary probationary period, gag/mute limits, or closer staff monitoring, he is prepared to demonstrate his reform through consistent good conduct rather than just words.

    Positive Contributions in the Past
    Hong was once a regular, active member of the community. His gameplay, humor, and presence contributed to many enjoyable rounds and interactions. That side of him still exists—and is ready to return in full, now tempered by the maturity that time and consequence bring.

Conclusion

The decision to unban someone is never easy, and I don’t ask this lightly. But I do ask: if the goal of a ban is correction and reflection, then surely the opportunity to prove change must also exist.

Hong is ready for that opportunity. I respectfully request that the moderation team review his appeal and consider a second chance—not just as forgiveness, but as recognition of the human capacity to learn, change, and make things right.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
fanta
(Community Member, Advocate for Rehabilitation & Redemption)

[frost]

+1 took a good look in the mirror and realized he needed to change

[KaptainLes]

+1 its time for him to be unbanned