# Blacklisting

**Tutorial: How to Log a Blacklisting in StoneLock**

Blacklisting is a serious action that removes a user from participating in StoneLock activities due to severe violations of rules or misconduct. It’s crucial to follow a clear and transparent procedure for documenting blacklisting to ensure fairness and maintain accurate records.

#### Steps for Blacklisting

**1. Format the Blacklisting Log:**

*   Example format:

    ```markdown
    Your Username:
    Your Rank:
    Their Username:
    Their Rank:
    Reason:
    Proof:

    Approved by:

    Blacklist, Unappealable/Appealable
    ```

**Log the Blacklisting to Discord:**

* Ensure the log is sent to a specific Discord channel for blacklist records.

**2. Apply the Blacklist In-Game:**

*   Join the game and run the command:

    ```css
    cssCode kopiëren pban [username] [reason]
    ```
* This command will permanently ban the specified user.

**4. Ban the User on Discord Servers:**

* Ban the blacklisted user from:
  * **Main Server**
  * **Center Server**
* Ensure all bans are synchronized and recorded.

Failing to Punish in this way will resulth in a

Penalties:

1x = Rank Warning

2x = Demotion



#### **Context on Blacklisting**

**Purpose of Blacklisting:**

* **Prevent Misconduct**: Blacklisting is used to address serious infractions, such as scamming, abuse, or other forms of misconduct that disrupt the community or violate policies.
* **Protect Community Integrity**: Ensures that individuals who negatively impact the environment are barred from participating, thus maintaining a safe and respectful space for all members.

**Process of Blacklisting:**

1. **Assessment**: Evaluate the situation thoroughly to confirm that the user’s actions warrant blacklisting.
2. **Documentation**: Properly log the blacklisting to provide transparency and a record of the decision.
3. **Notification**: Inform relevant parties about the blacklisting to ensure all necessary actions are taken to enforce the decision.

#### **Blacklisting Log Template**

Use the following format to log a blacklisting action:

```yaml
Your Username: [YourUsername]
Your Rank: [YourRank]
Their Username: [TargetUsername]
Their Old Rank: [OldRank]
Their New Rank: Blacklisted
Reason for BL: [Reason]
Proof: [Proof]
```

**Example Log Entry:**

```yaml
Your Username: MrDaniel
Your Rank: PJL
Their Username: discreet_j
Their Old Rank: N/A
Their New Rank: Blacklisted
Reason for BL: Scamming.
Proof: N/A
```

#### **Step-by-Step Guide**

**1. Prepare the Log Details**

* **Your Username**: Enter your username to identify the person logging the blacklisting.
* **Your Rank**: Specify your rank to confirm you have the authority to make this log.
* **Their Username**: Enter the username of the person being blacklisted.
* **Their Old Rank**: Indicate the user’s previous rank if applicable (use "N/A" if they had no rank).
* **Their New Rank**: Enter "Blacklisted" to denote their new status.
* **Reason for BL**: Provide a clear and specific reason for the blacklisting, such as "Scamming," "Harassment," "Rule Violation," etc.
* **Proof**: If available, attach or reference any evidence supporting the decision. If no proof is available, state "N/A."

**2. Log the Blacklisting**

Post the formatted log entry in the designated Blacklist Log channel or platform, such as `StoneLock Center⭐░►blacklist-logs`. Ensure that the entry is complete and accurate.

**3. Follow Up**

* **Verification**: Ensure the blacklisting entry is correctly logged and accessible to authorized personnel.
* **Notification**: Notify relevant team members or departments as required to enforce the blacklisting decision.
* **Review**: Periodically review blacklisting logs to ensure consistency and fairness in decisions.

**4. Maintain Confidentiality**

Handle all blacklisting information with confidentiality. Only share details with those who need to know and avoid disclosing sensitive information to unauthorized individuals.

#### **Importance of Fairness and Transparency**

* **Fairness**: Always base your blacklisting decisions on solid evidence and ensure that the process is fair and unbiased.
* **Transparency**: Clearly document the reasons for blacklisting and provide access to logs to maintain trust within the community.



## Classified Log reason list:

**Example how it can be logged:**

{% hint style="info" %}
Your Username: Lomern

Your Rank: Staff&#x20;

Their Username: Stonelock

Their Old Rank: N/A&#x20;

Their New Rank: Blacklisted

Reason for BL: **Classified.**

Proof: N/A
{% endhint %}

* **Nudity and Sexual Content**:
  * Pictures or videos showing naked bodies or sexual acts.
  * Sharing of adult content, especially involving minors (child pornography).
* **Personal Information**:
  * Sharing private details like social security numbers, addresses, or phone numbers without permission.
  * Posting someone’s private information online (doxing).
* **Graphic Violence**:
  * Content showing extreme violence, blood, or death.
  * Videos or pictures from crime scenes that are too graphic to show publicly.
* **Military Secrets**:
  * Sharing secret military plans, tactics, or technologies.
  * Revealing the locations of military bases or the identities of undercover agents.
* **Confidential Government Documents**:
  * Leaking secret government documents.
  * Sharing sensitive government communications that could harm national security.
* **Medical Records**:
  * Revealing private health information like medical records.
  * Showing medical procedures that should not be made public.
* **Underage Individuals**:
  * Posting pictures or videos of minors without parental consent.
  * Content that could harm or exploit children.
* **Trade Secrets**:
  * Sharing secret business information like product designs or formulas.
  * Leaking company strategies or internal documents that could hurt the business.
* **Extremist Content**:
  * Promoting terrorism, hate speech, or extreme beliefs.
  * Content encouraging violence or illegal activities.
* **Illegal Activities**:
  * Showing or describing criminal activities like drug use or theft.
  * Content promoting illegal practices that could hurt others.
* **False Information**:
  * Spreading fake news or information meant to deceive people.
  * Misinformation that could cause harm, like fake medical advice.
* **Blackmail and Threats**:
  * Using content to blackmail or threaten others.
  * Communications demanding something in exchange for not revealing harmful content.
* **Copyrighted Material**:
  * Sharing movies, music, or other content without permission.
  * Distributing pirated content illegally.



By adhering to these guidelines, you ensure that blacklisting actions are justified, documented properly, and enforced consistently, helping to maintain the integrity and safety of the StoneLock community.
