Lunar Abet's Staff application. - Denied

[Reshala]

What is your in-game name?: Lunar

What is your steam name?: Yolo

What is your steam ID?: 

What is your discord username: Blossom#0420

Do you have any other experience with staffing?: Yes, I have previous experience with staffing in various online communities and forums. I have held positions such as moderator, administrator, and community manager, where I was responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the community, enforcing rules, and resolving conflicts. Through these experiences, I have developed strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that I believe will be useful in my role as a staff member in GMod. Additionally, I have a deep understanding of online community dynamics and the importance of creating a positive and inclusive environment for all members.

What date did you start playing on the community?: Ehhh.. Around 2021. 

What date did you make your forums account?: October 14, 2021

How many warnings do you have on all GL servers?: I have 0 warns.

What is your donor rank? I am a Bronze Rank

Are you a staff member in another community? No I am currently not. I have had a large burn-out with video games and I have been doing social activates with friends outside of social media

Have you read the staff handbook?: Of course I have read the staff handbook.

Timezone: EST

What rank are you applying for?: Trial Moderator 

Why do you believe that you deserve the rank? - 

I believe that I deserve the rank of a GMod staff member because of my passion for gaming, commitment to fair play, and proven ability to lead and serve online communities. Throughout my gaming experience, I have consistently demonstrated my dedication to creating positive and inclusive environments for players, and I have a proven track record of effectively enforcing rules while also being approachable and approachable to players.

In addition to my love for gaming, I also have strong leadership and interpersonal skills that make me well-suited for a role in GMod staff. I have experience mediating disputes and resolving conflicts, and I am able to communicate effectively with players and staff alike. My goal as a staff member would be to promote fairness, encourage teamwork, and create a welcoming atmosphere for all players.

I am also highly knowledgeable about the GMod community and its policies, and I am committed to upholding these policies and ensuring that all players are treated fairly and respectfully. I believe that my passion, experience, and skills make me an excellent candidate for the role of GMod staff member, and I am eager to bring my positive impact to the community.

Scenario questions:

Select any two of the following four questions to answer for this section. Please note, in the scenario questions we are not expecting perfect answers. We are accessing your critical thinking skills, your ability to use the staff handbook, and come to reasonable conclusions. 

Q1: How would you handle someone that is Mass RDMing and when you bring him/her to an admin sit all they do is curse at you?:  As a staff member, I would handle a player who is mass RDMing (Random Deathmatching) and using inappropriate language in an admin sit by following a clear and consistent approach. Firstly, I would calmly remind the player of the server rules and the consequences of their actions, including the prohibition of RDMing and the use of disrespectful language. If the player continues to violate the rules and use inappropriate language, I would issue a warning and give them an opportunity to correct their behavior.

If the player continues to break the rules after receiving a warning, I would then take appropriate action such as issuing a temporary ban or mute. I believe that it is important to maintain a professional and respectful demeanor, even in the face of difficult and frustrating situations. I would also document the player's behavior and actions for the purpose of tracking repeated offenses and to provide evidence if necessary.

Overall, my approach to handling players who are breaking the rules would be firm yet fair, with a focus on promoting a positive and respectful community for all players.

Q2: You are involved in a staff sit that involves 5 different players. The players begin to get frustrated and the sit becomes very toxic and unproductive. What would you do in this situation?:  In a situation where a staff sit involving multiple players becomes toxic and unproductive, it is important to remain calm and professional in order to effectively resolve the issue. As a staff member, I would take the following steps to handle the situation:

Acknowledge the frustration of the players: I would listen to each player's perspective and acknowledge their frustration. This would help to diffuse the tension and create a more positive and productive environment.

Reiterate the rules and the purpose of the staff sit: I would remind the players of the rules of the server and the purpose of the staff sit, which is to resolve the issue in a fair and impartial manner.

Encourage open and respectful communication: I would encourage all players to communicate in a respectful manner, avoiding personal attacks and inflammatory language. I would remind them that the staff sit is an opportunity to resolve the issue and move forward, not to escalate the situation further.

Take a break if necessary: If the situation becomes too toxic and unproductive, I would suggest taking a short break to allow the players to cool down and clear their heads.

Find common ground and reach a resolution: Once the players have calmed down, I would work with them to find common ground and reach a resolution that is fair and acceptable to all parties involved.

By following these steps, I believe that I can effectively handle a staff sit that becomes toxic and unproductive, and help to create a positive and respectful environment for all players.

Q3: In your opinion, what is the best way to handle a situation involving a player that clearly does not care about the punishments they are receiving? :  Handling a player who does not care about the punishments they are receiving can be a challenging situation, but it is important to approach it in a fair and consistent manner. In my opinion, the best way to handle this situation is as follows:

Clearly communicate the rules: I would make sure that the player is aware of the specific rules they are breaking and the consequences of their actions. This would help to ensure that the player understands the seriousness of the situation.

Provide evidence: I would provide clear evidence of the player's actions, such as screenshots or video recordings, to support my case.

Consider alternative punishments: If the player continues to break the rules despite previous punishments, I would consider alternative punishments, such as temporary bans or mutes, to further emphasize the seriousness of the situation.

Document the player's behavior: I would keep a record of the player's behavior and actions, including any punishments issued, for the purpose of tracking repeated offenses and providing evidence if necessary.

Engage in a one-on-one conversation: If the player continues to ignore the rules and punishments, I would engage in a one-on-one conversation with the player to understand their motivations and see if there is a way to resolve the issue.

Escalate the issue: If the player refuses to cooperate and continues to break the rules, I would escalate the issue to higher-level staff members for further action.

By approaching the situation in a fair and consistent manner, I believe that I can effectively handle a player who does not care about the punishments they are receiving and maintain a positive and respectful environment for all players.

Q4: There is a player abusing a known bug, and he has been reported to staff. He swears he followed the server rules when you talk with him. What's the best way to handle this?:  Handling a player who is reported for abusing a known bug can be a complex situation, but it is important to approach it in a fair and impartial manner. In such a situation, the best way to handle the issue is as follows:

Investigate the issue: I would thoroughly investigate the issue by reviewing the reports and any available evidence, such as logs or video recordings. This would help to confirm whether the player is indeed abusing a known bug.

Confirm the bug: I would also verify the existence of the bug and the potential consequences of exploiting it.

Explain the rules to the player: If I determine that the player has indeed exploited a known bug, I would explain the server rules to the player and inform them that their actions are in violation of the rules.

Provide evidence: I would provide clear evidence of the player's actions and explain how they have abused the bug.

Give the player an opportunity to explain: I would give the player an opportunity to explain their actions and listen to their perspective. However, I would also emphasize that exploiting a known bug is a serious violation of the server rules.

Take appropriate action: If the player continues to deny their actions and refuses to cooperate, I would take appropriate action, such as issuing a warning, temporary ban or mute. I would also document the player's behavior for the purpose of tracking repeated offenses.

By approaching the situation in a fair and impartial manner and following these steps, I believe that I can effectively handle a player who is reported for exploiting a known bug and maintain a positive and respectful environment for all players.

[Eris-Proxis-Silver]

Too Long, haha

+Support love you buddy your gunna be grrmeat

[Lovelock]

- No Steam ID

- No proof of warns

- Next to no forum activity

- No vote poll

Sorry but due to the reasons above I am giving a -support nothing personal against you

[PabloProo123]

5 hours ago, Michael_ said:

- No Steam ID

- No proof of warns

- Next to no forum activity

- No vote poll

Sorry but due to the reasons above I am giving a -support nothing personal against you

 

[Iceyy]

On 2/10/2023 at 11:05 AM, Michael_ said:

- No Steam ID

- No proof of warns

- Next to no forum activity

- No vote poll

Sorry but due to the reasons above I am giving a -support nothing personal against you

Don't take me wrong, application is unbelievably amazing, and no doubt you would make a great staff members, just some things have to be worked on.

[Darby]

On 2/10/2023 at 7:05 PM, Michael_ said:

- No Steam ID

- No proof of warns

- Next to no forum activity

- No vote poll

Sorry but due to the reasons above I am giving a -support nothing personal against you

 

[Darby]

After looking through your bans account, I will continue to -Support you.

 

[Volt]

On 2/10/2023 at 9:05 AM, Michael_ said:

- No Steam ID

- No proof of warns

- Next to no forum activity

- No vote poll

Sorry but due to the reasons above I am giving a -support nothing personal against you

 

[Piller]

Denied

After review, the SCP-RP SMT team has decided not to accept you for staff. This can be because of your application, experience, behavior, feedback, or other unstated reasons. You may re-apply in 1 week.