Ok, given the recent furor about The List (a blacklist for the Seraph server run by some players, ostensibly to help other players identify and avoid RMTs and their sympathizers), I'm creating this separate topic to discuss the philosophy and psychology behind the creation of blacklists.
Pro-blacklist arguments state emphatically that taking some action, even of a vigilante nature, is preferable to taking no action.
Anti-blacklist arguments span a range of issues, from wrongful accusation, lack of tangible proof, ineffectiveness, or in some cases violation of Terms of Service in harassing or otherwise hindering such players who have been placed on a list.
P.S. As an aside, I am locking the previous discussion topic, as it has largely played itself out and dissolved into this topic.
If you wish to play ball with this issue, please place your reasoning here.
Icemage
Pro-blacklist arguments state emphatically that taking some action, even of a vigilante nature, is preferable to taking no action.
Anti-blacklist arguments span a range of issues, from wrongful accusation, lack of tangible proof, ineffectiveness, or in some cases violation of Terms of Service in harassing or otherwise hindering such players who have been placed on a list.
P.S. As an aside, I am locking the previous discussion topic, as it has largely played itself out and dissolved into this topic.
If you wish to play ball with this issue, please place your reasoning here.
Icemage
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