[Jammin]

This explains the 17 Discord pings I received.

I'll respond with a more formal defense when I have time, but trolling was the best fit under our current point-based system in terms of a warning that I could issue. I confirmed with the TTT admin prior to issuing any punishment, that the six-point trolling warning was the appropriate punishment to issue. That alone should alleviate any concerns of me "abusing" in reference to the warnings issued.

As for me using FSpec, the noise was loud enough that sound-based KOSs and other communications in a communication-reliant game were being interfered with. I issued verbal warnings first, granted not in the most glamorous way, and only took action when my requests as a staff member were completely ignored by the offenders.

Furthermore, awarns were only issued after round 3, after FSpec and CSAY were used as ways of issuing very clear verbal non-logged warnings. Those who continued to engage in such behavior knew what they were doing, against staff instruction, and earned what they had coming to them.

On the conversation of whether a 6-point warning is appropriate, I tend to agree that a slightly moderate version for minor trolling or map exploits would be more appropriate. I recommended a potential reduced warning be implemented in the future, maybe 2 or 4 points. I would encourage anyone upset by their points to appeal their warnings in the appropriate subforum.

Again, I'll post a more complete response later when I get time. Thank you.