2 Hackers

[AbuXI]

Dear COD4 Admins.

First off you do a  great job and we all love ya platonically.

Last 2 days saw 2 hackers on the MW2 server.

I was playing both times.

Day 1 - noob name changer & wallhack / aim. I think Weed to care of him.

Day 2 - abc. Totty did the honours.

Please can you elaborate are these perm GUID bans?

Thanks again for your "service".

[Totty]

25 minutes ago, AbuXI said:

Dear COD4 Admins.

First off you do a  great job and we all love ya platonically.

Last 2 days saw 2 hackers on the MW2 server.

I was playing both times.

Day 1 - noob name changer & wallhack / aim. I think Weed to care of him.

Day 2 - abc. Totty did the honours.

Please can you elaborate are these perm GUID bans?

Thanks again for your "service".

Hi Abu

Thank you for your appreciation .

We (admins) enjoy the game as much as the regular players (clan members or otherwise)

When there is blatent hacking we firstly need to be able to prove beyond any doubt that there is hacking involved and not just a skilled player,

I appreciate that this can cause frustration for players that join our servers for a good time and are blighted by these people,

but procedures are in place to ensure people aren't just banned for the sake of it.

We all strive for a happy community and a happy space to offload the stresses of  the real world.

Both players  mentioned above are at present banned, and are free to log a ban appeal if they feel that they can prove their innocence.

Have a good day and enjoy the game

[KaptCrunch]

What is a temporary ban versus a permanent ban in online games?

By
James Dorn
Last Update on
May 15, 2024
A temporary ban blocks access to an game or platform for a set period of time, while a permanent ban indefinitely and completely restricts access.

Let‘s explore the key differences:

Duration of Ban
Temporary Ban    Permanent Ban
Lasts from 24 hours up to 1 month typically    Lasts indefinitely, with no set end date
Temporary bans have a set duration, such as 24 hours, 3 days, 1 week, or 1 month. Duration depends on the offense.
Permanent bans last forever, with extremely rare overturning. Access is gone.
By far, temporary bans are more common in gaming. Platforms often issue warnings or shorter bans before escalating to permanent.

Restoring Access
Temporary Ban    Permanent Ban
Access automatically restored after set duration    Virtually impossible to restore access
When a temporary ban‘s duration expires, access is automatically restored. No action needed.
Overturning a permanent ban is extremely unlikely. Under 1% success rate based on analysis of gaming appeals.
I have seen players try endless appeals to undo unfair permanent bans, with no luck. Gaming companies rarely overturn, wanting to set precedents.

When Each Ban Happens
Temporary Ban    Permanent Ban
First or second offense    After repeated offenses
Temporary bans normally happen on a player‘s first or second policy offense.
Permanent bans occur after multiple offenses and warnings. Showing no change.
For example, research shows 75% of temporary bans on platforms like Steam are first offenses. While over 95% of permanent bans happen after 3+ prior bans.

Clear evidence of escalation before dropping the permanent hammer.

What Behaviors Trigger Bans
Here are common ban triggers based on gaming terms of service:

Temporary Ban Triggers

Minor harassment
 Game exploits, like duplicate glitches
Unauthorized 3rd party apps
Abusive in-game chat
Permanent Ban Triggers

Hacking tools or malware
Severe repeated harassment
Impersonation/phishing attempts
Trading accounts or currencies
Extreme abusive behavior
Notice permanent ban triggers are extreme versions of temporary ban behaviors. Showing intentional malicious harm.

Tips to Avoid Banning
As a passionate gamer myself, I strongly advise following these tips to maintain full access:

To Avoid Temporary Bans

Carefully read ALL terms of service
Never exploit glitches or bugs
Install only official game versions
Limit abusive chat; be respectful
To Avoid Permanent Bans

Never manipulate or hack games
Do not harass or threaten others
Use official trading channels only
Never buy, sell, or share accounts
Avoid all toxic behavior entirely
These seem obvious. But players often feel invisible or take risks, breaking policies without thinking of bans.

My advice? Enjoy games safely within set rules. Temporary fun is not worth losing an account!

I hope this detailed guide better explains temporary versus permanent game and platform bans! Let me know if you have any other related questions.

other nice to have  a video of culpert in action VIA capture card while in spec and up load to the portal (noticed not there)   or to game admin forgot what format of video used. i see a  post  of this question  asked     

Edited April 14 by KaptCrunch
add link

[Nycz]

any footage of their gameplay?

[Timmah!]

https://youtu.be/-hwz1J-fb9I?si=BinLEwpzEVtrDvKp

 

[Nycz]

That’s from 5 years ago

[WeednFeed]

This has been taken care of. There has been many videos gathered for review over several days by several admins of all suspect players. WE owe it to ALL ACCUSED to be positive and correct in our decisions. We do not make these decisions lightly. Sometimes it may take a little longer but in the end rest assured the admin team are constantly/quietly watching and listening. We also try and have a little fun while at it. 

Videos are gathered and reviewed by the team. We also really appreciate our members and Nonmembers sending us videos and information.

Personally I choose not to comment in detail while in open mic regarding actions being taken by the Admin team. Yesterday everyone working together proved to be a great asset. Thanks to everyone.  

Cheers

Weed

[BlackRose]

would be nice to see video

 

[BUDMAN]

Members maybe (for new admin, training) NON members NO

[AbuXI]

On 4/14/2025 at 10:50 PM, Timmah! said:

https://youtu.be/-hwz1J-fb9I?si=BinLEwpzEVtrDvKp

 

Some old names and old friends on that vid.

[Timmah!]

20 hours ago, AbuXI said:

Some old names and old friends on that vid.

I was noticing that, too as I watch some of my older posted videos.