Behaviour

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Hi all,

Unfortunately this is a depressing and demotivating topic for everyone, but it has to be said.

Over the past months, there seems to be more hostility and less tolerance and consideration for others and also for the rules. This could be due to individual circumstances or current global events.

Remember the very first rule we have listed!

Quote:1.1. Respect other players.
Do not harass or abuse other players. They may be new to the game and not know the track or customs - help them, do not insult them. Always be aware other drivers may act unpredictably.

Even if a player is not outright insulting or name-calling, the messages they send could still be against this rule.
It's as simple as "treat others how you want to be treated".

Sometimes it feels that some people push the boundaries.

• We would like users to drive more considerately to others. We would like everyone to stay within the rules in order to keep things fun for everyone.
• At the same time, if someone isn't behaving right, try to talk to them properly. Sometimes sending an unpleasant message feels good at the time, but ultimately it worsens the mood for everyone. Approaching someone aggressively will almost always result in an aggressive reaction, and this becomes a vicious circle. Remember also the guide to dealing with rulebreakers: https://world.city-driving.co.uk/?page=m...lebreakers

Of course it goes without saying that admins aren't perfect either. The pressure of trying to deal with numerous people at once sometimes means we can appear grumpy and unapproachable. Hopefully this isn't too often.

As [TC] members, we very much dislike referencing rule 9.1. as it can make us look bossy.

Quote:9.1. Do not argue with the [TC] members.

If you get a punishment, you very likely broke a server rule. Obey the [TC] members' orders. We are not here to ruin the fun, but to keep everything in order and safe. If a [TC] member tells you to stop doing something, do so.
If you feel unfairly treated, you can post on the forum with an unban request or ask for an explanation.

However, this rule is for good reason. Arguing in-game distracts us from dealing with other users and will rarely lead to anything helpful. The forum would be much more relaxed and the original situation won't feel as heated. Concerns may be raised on a forum thread or forum PM (for example to a management member). It is much easier to have a proper conversation when both sides are being civil.

Although it would be naive to believe we can flick a switch and everything will be great, we hope we can all take steps for the good of the community.

Doom and gloom aside, there are many community members who are consistently pleasant and are a pleasure to be around. We appreciate these people very much.

Thanks for reading.

Hope everyone has a happy 2023!