Hello Loka community, my name is wheezily and I was banned on the fourth of July 2023 for “Hacking/Avoided Screenshare.” (notes at the bottom)
I’d first like to start off my appeal by telling you all the state of my life at the time of my ban. I was struggling in and out of school due to some health issues and I was using Minecraft as an escape mechanism. I was playing an excessive amount especially over the summer I was banned and avoiding other obligations. I know I haven’t been involved in the community for a long time but I feel like I really found a place in all of you when I was, so thank you so much for the great times!
Now, getting into the reason for my ban. I was AFK in my room I believe looking into a shulker box and I got a text to remind me I was going out with friends soon so I got up to get ready. My screen was off when I came back so I pressed the power button on my computer and I left to celebrate the fourth. When I got back later that night (or morning I forget) I was absolutely devastated. And once I felt like talking I ended up first talking to my mom since I didn’t understand the ban system, I thought it was irreparable at the time. We talked for a long time and we decided it would be a great opportunity for me to try other outlets and spend less time online. After my conversation with my mom I talked to one of my closer friends online who also plays the server and they said I could appeal but I should wait before making it so it would get accepted. I didn’t understand the logic and argued against it and contemplated writing one the day after I was banned. But I ultimately decided against it thinking of how I could get back to the game as fast as possible. I ended up calming down and taking a more positive view of my situation. And eventually, I stopped missing the game as much which is why I didn’t appeal until today, over a year after my ban.
I’m appealing today for two reasons. First and foremost my sister is getting into the game with her friend and even if we could work out a way for me to be un-blacklisted and have her allowed to play while I remain banned. I want her to start with a clean slate, no issues involving my ban affecting her as she is not involved. The second reason I’m appealing today is for myself. Since my ban I’ve graduated high school a year early instead of almost flunking out as I was at the end of my sophomore year. I got myself into college. And I improved my physical, mental, and social health. I sit here tonight writing this to you all, a changed man, and I truly believe I’ve grown to a point where I can use the internet again as a hobby instead of a lifestyle. Thank you all for your time reading my ban appeal and please consider voting for and supporting my pardon.
NOTES/FAQ
I’d first like to start off my appeal by telling you all the state of my life at the time of my ban. I was struggling in and out of school due to some health issues and I was using Minecraft as an escape mechanism. I was playing an excessive amount especially over the summer I was banned and avoiding other obligations. I know I haven’t been involved in the community for a long time but I feel like I really found a place in all of you when I was, so thank you so much for the great times!
Now, getting into the reason for my ban. I was AFK in my room I believe looking into a shulker box and I got a text to remind me I was going out with friends soon so I got up to get ready. My screen was off when I came back so I pressed the power button on my computer and I left to celebrate the fourth. When I got back later that night (or morning I forget) I was absolutely devastated. And once I felt like talking I ended up first talking to my mom since I didn’t understand the ban system, I thought it was irreparable at the time. We talked for a long time and we decided it would be a great opportunity for me to try other outlets and spend less time online. After my conversation with my mom I talked to one of my closer friends online who also plays the server and they said I could appeal but I should wait before making it so it would get accepted. I didn’t understand the logic and argued against it and contemplated writing one the day after I was banned. But I ultimately decided against it thinking of how I could get back to the game as fast as possible. I ended up calming down and taking a more positive view of my situation. And eventually, I stopped missing the game as much which is why I didn’t appeal until today, over a year after my ban.
I’m appealing today for two reasons. First and foremost my sister is getting into the game with her friend and even if we could work out a way for me to be un-blacklisted and have her allowed to play while I remain banned. I want her to start with a clean slate, no issues involving my ban affecting her as she is not involved. The second reason I’m appealing today is for myself. Since my ban I’ve graduated high school a year early instead of almost flunking out as I was at the end of my sophomore year. I got myself into college. And I improved my physical, mental, and social health. I sit here tonight writing this to you all, a changed man, and I truly believe I’ve grown to a point where I can use the internet again as a hobby instead of a lifestyle. Thank you all for your time reading my ban appeal and please consider voting for and supporting my pardon.
NOTES/FAQ
- Was I cheating? - No I was not cheating, I was afk at the time I was frozen therefore I couldn't screen share.
- Why didn’t you appeal a false ban sooner? - I was advised against it and used it as an opportunity to resolve some issues.
- Why appeal now? - I’m at a better point in life to spend time involved in the community and I want my sister to be able to play too.
- “But I think you did cheat.” - I understand a lot of the active players at the time thought I cheated and those are valid opinions since I never did anything to disprove the allegations. I considered lying and “admitting” to some common cheat but I decided it was best to stay honest and write this way even if it reduces my odds at an unban.
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