Anda wrote:SnowwyWolf wrote:I want to process this and unban you as you do genuinely seem apologetic, the only issue I am having is that you are saying that it isn't your fault. I do understand that your son is a priority over Dota and I respect that, however, if there is a chance you need to go AFK for extended periods of time I would recommend you simply not play instead as it can ruin the game for every other player who just wants to enjoy some gaming.
If you acknowledge why you were banned and understand that in future if you do go AFK for whatever the reason the ban will stick for the full duration next time, I will be happy to process your appeal and unban you on this occasion. I just need it to be clear that you understand that even if you have to AFK because of family reasons or anything else, you negatively impact 9 other people in a big way who just want to enjoy their games.
Thank you.
This would result in him stopping to play at all, since it is simply impossible to calculate when you have to take care of kids.I appreciate your take on this, but it is not doable imo.
For being a responsible parent i strongly support an unban aswell.
It would not have to result in that though and if someone has to keep going AFK for excessive periods of time every few games do you think that would be fair on all the other players who this impacts? Another issue is if we have exceptions for when we are lenient on certain rules, anyone can use that excuse every single time to avoid punishment, whilst I do not think it is the case here I am sure you could see how easily it could be abused if we treat different reasons for going AFK to others. The best way to apply the rule is at face value, we cannot simply change durations or keep undoing bans because of family reasons.
As I say, if this happens in a 40 minute game, this means that 9 people have just potentially wasted 40 minutes of their time on a game just for it to be ruined. Unless any other staff members disagree with me here I will process this AFK like I would any other, regardless of the reason. We do give chances but there has to be limits.
Proof of my claims being the fact that the vast majority of players manage to play full games without getting banned or reported for going AFK, issues can happen but not consistently, that wouldn't be viable to allow that. If you do not know when you suddenly have to stop playing to take care of the kids you have options :
- Politely ask to go AFK and risk being reported / banned if it is excessive.
- Do not play games when you may have to go away for an excessive period of time without notice.