Sanctions, Fines, and that sort of thing

[looqas]

I voted a tentative yes:

I do agree sanction should be the last resort and that communication with the alleged offender - i dont really think it should be included in the sanction unless it supports the alleged sanction really, but i think quite a few many sanctions could be avoided by simply talking to people.

I am confident that sanctions once they have been applied are fine - but i do think people need to be a little less eager to sanction for minor infractions and more will to talk.

On the same lines here. I find that it's less hassle for me to kindly point out something that is against the rules than to get the screenies, load them up and write a report.

I think we see a major rise in the sanctions because line has become harder what is OORP and what is not and people use it as a revenge weapon to get even.

I've been wondering about the recent step up in some of the more experienced players getting sanction. I doubt they have changed their style of play that much over the time.

But at the same time I see the tendency to jump the gun and do the talking later has had a very bad effect in this also.

I also think that if I get killed no matter how OORP ship or load-out or against the multiple ships or such, I will not report them. I contact them in PM and try to hear their side of the story.

Also if someone tries to re-engage, I disengage, fly to safer grounds and then PM them and see what they think of it.

It also helps very much me avoiding getting the report written about me that I clearly make sure that the other guy knows that I'm engaging him. Write the note, wait a bit, then dent his shields a bit and then wait a bit more so that the guy has time to realise that there are more people involved than he originally thought.

I want to win my fights so that the other guy at least knows what's coming. Sucker-punches are one of the sorriest things I've ever seen and sadly those are on the rise in the server.


EDIT:
A very good piece of advice to all of you. When you PM the violator do not threaten him! Don't say "...or I'll report you." All it will do is to make you sound like a whiner and sore loser in case you got pasted. Instead you can always make reference to reporting by saying "...or someone sooner or later reports..."

In this way you are not being aggressive, but rather helpful mr. Niceguy, and prevent antagonizing the situation more. And in the end you'll more likely will part in the guy in good spirit and he might even thank you for it.

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