LightsOut

This appeal and its replies are in a public forum and can be seen by all. What server were you banned from?: Call of Duty 4When did you get banned?: Last WeekWhat was your in-game name?: [PH]LightsOutWhat is your game GUID (if known): Why do you think you were banned?: I was banned for playing two seconds of audio in Trump's voice, "I am the Trumpinator". We should not lose sight of what is lost through the decision to ban political discussions. In an age increasingly marked by incivility, we need places where we can learn (or relearn) the practice of civil disagreement—that is, the art of disputing others’ ideas in ways that respect those persons’ intrinsic worth. I agree the website is the best place to have these discussions. Three years ago, I was banned for responding to an issue relating to politics in the game. To be frank, I come to play, not discuss politics, and in every situation someone else made a comment and I responded. I feel like the kid who got punched on the playground and then got caught punching back and the only one who got in trouble. I've been told to go public and request the ban be lifted if I want to continue to play on your servers, so here I am. I want to remind you that I have not been a freeloader and that I have contributed financially to the donation program to help keep the game servers financed. As you and your team ponder on making this a permanent ban, allow me to add something you might want to consider. The only time I continued a discussion when asked to stop was three years ago, and I continued because my country was going to hell, lies were being perpetuated about much more than President Trump, the cabal's plandemic was destroying the business I had worked 25 years to build, and I was very angry and passionate about wanting to get the truth out to anyone who was willing to listen. The current situation (BAN) is really based upon two things and not me talking politics or the playing of two seconds of Trump's voice saying, "I'm the Trumpinator", or the use of BuckFiden as an occasional game name (WHICH I HAVE BEEN TOLD IS AN ACCEPTABLE NAME AND PERMITTED). The fact is I frustrate certain players (primarily on the FFA servers) because I do often dominate and these players have made it clear to me that they hate it when I play because it "isn't fun being owned", and second there are far left individuals who believe lies about Trump and therefore hate me just because they know that I support him. These same individuals provoke discussions that are political to try and set me up knowing that I will likely respond and get into trouble. This is a fact. I bet I could name the names of the people who are complaining and screaming the loudest who want me banned for these reasons. This is an adult server and all of these things in reality should not be an issue, but it is what it is. If you decide to make this a temp ban, I will promise to report anyone who tries to get me to talk politics, I will continue to refrain from talking politics, and it is not a problem to refrain from playing sound effects that might trigger these people. Even though you said political names are permitted, I can also refrain from using those. Sometimes I may use them playing on another server, but since you think the names promote the political comments, I can change the name back to my game name upon joining, if you prefer. As Roxy said to me in a private message, "Personally, I think you are a good and pleasant player and that you have a high interest in the political scene in your country". I believe MOST players appreciate my disposition and game play. Respectfully, LightsOut "I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend." Thomas Jefferson

I appreciate that. I'm not expecting all of the same physics but I'm assuming the new weapons are all there? Mike

Hey guys, I've started a social network for patriots at www.patriothangout.org and we're looking to get a Call of Duty 4 server up and running. Can you provide the download link to the mod you guys run on the MW2 FFA server? I'd like to run it on our social network. I appreciate the help. Mike

This appeal and its replies are in a public forum and can be seen by all. What server were you banned from?: Freeze Tag & FFAWhen did you get banned?: TodayWhat was your in-game name?: [PH]LightsOutWhat is your game GUID (if known): Why do you think you were banned?: I have no idea, which is why I'm posting to find out. Mike