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Shamus The Brute
I can already inform you my idea will not be accepted. However, for sake of just "brainstorming," which I think perhaps the OP of this thread is seeking, I believe a ray of light could serve both purposes. With that said, I favor the public version far more. Here's why...in my opinion.I meant to ask. With your idea of a beacon of light, would this only be visible to staff and game mods? If so, by highlighting a player yourself, it could be a private matter hopefully responded to by staff. I'm assuming it would be only between you and game mods or whomever is present at the time? As with law enforcement surveillance, you never let the subject know they are reported and being watched, as this knowledge allows them to alter their conduct.
- A public ray of light equates into a (temporary) "mark" put against a pirate for outright breaking some rule or being a bully
- A public ray of light may cause hesitation within the mind of a pirate towards repeating said behavior within the future (see next bullet point)
- Said mark of a public ray of light helps the community - not moderators - formulate a slight opinion of them (creating a PROACTIVE, not reactive, system where bad behavior is better deterred)
- A public ray of light brings legit "face" and morale to sound moderator presence (ie, they are publicly seen [to serve and to protect], they can become heroes/held accountable far greater [creating 'in-game' trust], they can be seen as responding quickly by players outside the circle of conflict [allowing them to fulfill the responsibility of their roles without all of the committee, headache, and boring review of report logs)
- The same can be said for game moderators! *We must help them bridge relationships (in an rather alone, mundane, and boring 'moderating' world).