One-time Warning Acknowledgement 🕐

We've changed how Moderation Warnings work. Previously, players had to acknowledge a Warning on every login until its duration expired. Now, a Warning only needs to be read and acknowledged once, after which the restriction is automatically lifted.

Warnings will now remain active until acknowledged, rather than expiring after a set duration. Accordingly, the moderation bot will no longer display Warning durations, as Warnings are no longer time-based.

Private Notices for Minor Infractions 📫

This change also allows us to use Warnings as a way to communicate directly with players about minor breaches of the Code of Conduct.

Going forward, minor, non-malicious infractions may result in a private notice rather than a formal disciplinary action. These notices will not appear in the public moderation-bot Discord channel and are intended to help players understand what went wrong and how to avoid similar situations in the future.

These notices are not intended as punishment, and receiving one does not automatically mean that the next offence will result in a Suspension. However, repeated minor violations can still accumulate and eventually lead to escalating moderation action.

Our goal is to make moderation communication more effective and give players an opportunity to correct minor issues before more serious action becomes necessary.

Overwatch is looking for reinforcements!

Our volunteer Overwatch team plays an important role in keeping BAR's community fair and welcoming. Overwatch members help moderators investigate player reports, review replays, and document incidents, providing the information needed to make fair and informed moderation decisions.

We're looking for active, level-headed players with good judgement, an eye for detail, and a willingness to contribute to the community.

Interested in helping out? Head over to the Overwatch submissions thread to learn more and put your name forward!