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Pending IrishSpark's Moderator Application

IrishSpark

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Username: IrishSpark

Name
IrishSpark

Your Age
25

Do you have at least 3 days cumulative days of playtime on Blackwonder servers in the last year? Yes, I have at least 144 hours, or 6 days 30 minutes.

Have you been punished in the last 60 days? No

Have you had an application declined in the last 90 days? No

Do you have a microphone? Yes

Have you read the forum guide on how to apply? Yes

If you have ever played on a Blackwonder server, you will have had a user profile automatically generated on tfstats.tf. Locate and link your tfstats profile here. https://tfstats.tf/players/15595875

Location
United Kingdom

Your SteamID2
STEAM_0:1:458810096

Your DiscordID
IrishSpark

Have you managed servers previously? No

On what servers do you usually play on, and which servers would you like to moderate?
Jailbreak and class wars

Why would you like to become a moderator?
I want to be a moderator because I care about the health and growth of this community, I value respectful, engaging and I believe good moderation plays a key role in maintaining that. I’m committed to helping enforce rules fairly, resolving conflicts calmly, and making sure everyone feels welcome and heard. I am also organised, reliable, and capable of handling both routine tasks and unexpected issues with a level-headed and calm approach. Being a moderator isn’t just about control, it’s about service, and I’m ready to contribute in a way that helps the community thrive. My work in real life is a public service role which enables me to learn how to handle any situation at any time in a quick and professional manner so I think my work experience can be a benefit to the staff team.

Do you know or have spoken to any of the current staff members? Yes

Please let us know the names of staff members you know or have spoken to
Luna and dark

How often do you play TF2?
As often as I can when not working (Boo work)

Please give us your ideal way of punishing players, specific to the servers you want to moderate
Jailbreak servers rely heavily on trust, communication, and a structured rule system — and when players break those rules, it can easily ruin the experience for others. My goal as a moderator would be to maintain a fun, fair, and respectful environment without jumping straight to harsh punishments unless necessary.

My Punishment Philosophy

I believe in a tiered punishment system with emphasis on:

Educating new or misinformed players
Warning before punishing when appropriate
Escalating punishment for repeated or intentional rule-breaking
Protecting the player experience from trolls, cheaters, or toxic players

Common Jailbreak Offences & My Punishment Approach

1 Freekilling (Guards/Warden killing prisoners without valid reason)

1st Offence: Slay + warning
2nd Offence: Guardban for a set number of miniutes/hours For example: 30 minutes - 2 hours and so on
Intentional mass freekill/trolling: Immediate teamban

2 Micspamming / Confusing Orders

Minor confusion: Friendly reminder or warning
Spam / Disruption: Mute for a set period of time or permament if severe enough such as racist remarks

Repeated abuse: Warden ban or time-limited mute (e.g. 30–60 minutes)
Extreme cases: Temp server ban

3. Disrespect / Racism / Harassment

Zero tolerance for racism, hate speech, or personal harassment
1st Offence:Mute/gag + warning
2nd Offence: Temp ban (1–3 days)
Further behaviour: Longer ban or permanent depending on severity

4. Cheating / Exploits / Hacking

Immediate permaban, pending admin review or proof if needed
No tolerance — cheating ruins the entire experience

5. Trolling / Delay / Refusing to Rebel or Play

1st Offence: Slay + warning
Repeated: Kick or short temp ban (15–60 min)

6. Micspam / Soundboard in inappropriate moments

1st Offence: Friendly ask to stop
2nd: Temp mute
Repeat: mute for longer duration's (1–3 hours)

Players should also always have the right to appeal punishments in the forums or Discord. If they show genuine understanding or remorse, I believe in second chances, especially for non-malicious behaviour.

Team-Based Moderation

I don’t believe in moderating in a vacuum. If a situation feels uncertain, I’d check with other mods/admins to ensure I’m making a fair decision. Consistency across the staff team builds trust within the community.

Final Thoughts

The flow of game play relies on trust in the rules and fairness in their enforcement. My ideal punishment system is one that:
* Prevents bad behaviour from repeating
* Helps new players learn the ropes
* Deals quickly and firmly with trolls or malicious players
* Maintains a positive, fun, and safe environment for everyone
That’s the kind of server I want to help moderate — one where the rules are clear, the staff is fair, and the players know they’re part of a well-managed community.

Is there any other information you would like us to know about?
I have experience moderating and managing staff and players on other games outside of TF2 for the past 5 years, I learn quickly and am dedicated to making gameplay as enjoyable for everyone in game and being friendly on discord (I admit I'm not as active on discord as I don't always use it). I pride myself in my work and aim to always be fair and understanding when it comes to dealing with peoples situations.

Are you proficient in languages other than English? No
 

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