The survival of any virtual environment depends fundamentally on a "social contract" and respect for established rules. However, recent events have exposed a major flaw in the application of these rules. Below is a clarification of the rules that were explicitly broken by of fending players, and the standards that the moderators ignored.Where is rule number 3 in the game rules?
First: Explicit Rules Broken by Offending Players
The official game guidelines, specifically "Rule 3", set strict boundaries that were directly and intentionally violated by certain players. These violations include:
* Rule 3(a): This rule explicitly prohibits insults, offensive language, and targeted harassment against individuals or specific groups. Direct insults directed at Islam and the Divine are a blatant violation of this rule.
* Rules 3(c) & 3(j): These rules outlaw offensive images, comments, and disruptive behavior intended to provoke or cause discomfort within the community (rage-baiting). Combining Islamic religious symbols with other flags and logos in an offensive manner to provoke players' anger was a clear violation of these articles.
* Rule 3(d): This rule strictly forbids any form of discrimination, racism, and xenophobia. Comments mocking the races and skin colors of North African and Libyan players are a direct violation of this clause.
Second: Rules and Standards Ignored by Moderators (Double Standards)
The real issue was not just that players broke the rules, but rather the administration's response, which was characterized by bias and a failure to provide equal protection:
* Politicizing "Freedom of Expression": Moderators failed to punish those who insulted Islam, arguing that the insults fall under "freedom of expression" or "jokes," whereas these same moderators strictly and immediately enforce the rules without leniency when the content touches other identities (such as the LGBTQ community).
* Lack of Transparency and Justification for Punishments: Any ban or mute is supposed to be based on an exact quote of the violation and a citation of the specific rule broken. Instead, the administration issues arbitrary punishments without explaining the reasons or citing a specific rule paragraph.
* Punishing the Victim and Ignoring the Aggressor: When Arab and Muslim players tried to defend their sanctities and express their dissatisfaction with these insults, the rules were strictly applied to them. Many faced bans and mutes under vague accusations like "reignite the fight," while the attackers were left to continue posting provocative content freely.
* Ignoring Appeals: The administration does not commit to any deadlines for responding to player reports or appeal requests. Complaints remain pending for weeks or even months without any response or clarification on the actions taken.
Conclusion:
We are not asking for special privileges, nor are we forcing our beliefs on anyone; we are simply demanding one standard: Equal enforcement of the rules. If insulting a specific identity is prohibited, then insulting any other religion or identity must also be prohibited. Mutual respect is not optional, and selective justice is the fastest way to destroy the game's community.