Sanctions, Fines, and that sort of thing

[AceofSpades]

I've just noticed lately there's a ton of sanctions and fines, and while sometimes they are unquestionable-ooRP setup, flaming, that sort of thing- some of them get very debated.

Especially of late, sanctions for just shooting people up, or doing something that seems outside normal behavior, or handling a pirating/stopping a smuggler.

I though to myself, alot of these things would be cleared up if in game the two parties would explain themselves. As we are supposed to, I believe, the sanction filer should first address the party he is frustrated with. Or the party who he believes is violating a rule, whatever. I think too many sanctions and large fines here are due to misunderstandings that are easily avoided. I've seen plenty of combat, like the recent DW one, where fighting or talking took place elsewhere and then suddenly fighting breaks out. One side or a party standing by is like "wth?" and files a sanction. Or sometimes, conversation in Private Message leads to action, but to many it seems two people just opened up... Also, things like unusual setups that are Special RP, or other stuff like that or whatever (its 4am I'm a bit tired) could be solved through a quick chat.

And really, it is said that "Sanctions are a last resort blah blah talk to the guy first"

I think, to both provide both sides of the argument at least in a brief term as the sanction is thought out, not afterward (it's really hard to go back and overturn a decision made...), and to help prevent a ton of necessary crap, All Sanction Reports regarding engagement, unusual actions (freelancer taking the unlawful side?) and stuff that isn't obvious (Tiz's on a Falcata or somethin) should HAVE to include at least a brief communication with the "violator" in an attempt to in the very least understand, if not clear up, the situation This helps players at least talk, and helps Admins because now, hopefully, they at least see what was going through this guys head, and maybe everyone understands the situation a bit better

I have yet to get a fine or sanction, but I feel bad for everyone who gets one in a somewhat questionable state. Heck I've even given some of the broke ones some money because I'm like ahhhh that sucks. I think everyone agrees the Sanction Report part of the forum shouldn't be one of our most popular ones, anyone who thinks this is an idea that should be considered vote Aye!

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[5:57:11 PM] InfernalTater (Lewis) [Formerly TLI-Inferno]:meanwhile, Aces 'I don't always miss my destinations, but when I do, I'm on the other side of house space.'

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