Current Username: Gqldn
Username when banned: Gqldn
UUID: a2cf6cdb-97ba-48c1-8e5e-76ebfc2ff346
Your punishment tracker link: https://bans.piratemc.com/index.php?action=viewplayer&player=Gqldn&server=0
Banned By: Taulov (I think)

Hello, fellow pirates! Earlier today, I attempted to log on to PirateCraft as I was just made aware that the server was back up and running. First and foremost, I would like to applaud Godsy and the staff team for their hard work and time spent in updating the server. I definitely did not expect the server to be back up so soon and I was pleasantly surprised and excited that it was ready to play this morning.

However, as I attempted to log onto the server, I was shocked to see I had been banned for 4 weeks. The reason for my ban was shown as “staff disrespect and bad attitude”. I talked to several staff members over the course of the day and was able to piece together that the ban was over some comments I had made a few weeks prior. Now, before I detail what was said, it is important to note that this occurred on a private, 3rd party discord which was not related to PMC whatsoever. I was speaking to a close group of friends rather than PMC and the PMC community. As for the comments I made:

I don’t remember much (as I’m quite sure that I deleted said comments shortly after they were posted), but essentially I made some very negative statements and accusations about LEGO. I’m not going to go into detail (as I don’t remember exactly what I said), but it was basically me joking about some very serious topics and what I thought of LEGO as a person. I will say that these statements are not even what I actually believe to be true about LEGO, but rather stemmed from a personal beef with him and wanting to condescend him as I was still salty. Unfortunately, I let my pride get in the way and I said these things that were way out of line. I did delete the comments after they had been posted, but somehow they got out and the damage had already been done. For that, I would like to apologize to LEGO for my abhorrent, wrong, and untrue statements. Being spiteful and malicious are not who I am, and I am ashamed that I have acted in such a way. I will strive to hold myself to higher standards of character, not just on PMC, but online interactions altogether.

To the PMC staff team:
Over the my multiple years on PirateCraft, I have gotten to know many of you very well. From my time spent on the build team and other projects, I have seen how much effort and hard work you put into maintaining the server and creating a fun, enjoyable environment for players. My attitude towards the staff has been positive and respectful. I even have the pleasure of calling many of you my good friends. Thus, the notion that I have been exhibiting “staff disrespect” is a bit confusing and quite misleading. That is just not who I am as a player and a person. Yes, I had a personal beef with a person (who is also a staff member), and I was in the wrong. However, I would not consider this to be “staff disrespect”, because I have nothing but respect for you guys and your position. I hope this label does not incline you to feel any sort of disliking or distrust towards me.

To wrap this up, I would like to thank you if you made it this far into my appeal. The comments I made towards LEGO were wrong and misleading. I am very remorseful and ashamed. I hope that LEGO and anyone else who was affected can find it in their heart to forgive me. I humbly ask that my ban be shortened so that I am able to enjoy the server with my friends and explore all the exciting new biomes and features.

Thank you for your time.