Quote Originally Posted by Jaywalker View Post
I truly think that while it's okay to have harassment rules, there need to be degrees in consequences appropriate to the degrees of offense. Further, I do think having some kind of appeal is essential in the event of dishonest player reports, dishonest GMs, or discrimination based on different views.

I figure most players and most GMs are probably fine, but especially in today's environment there is huge intolerance toward those with different opinions. One player described having an unpleasant experience being reported for not viewing Omega as trans when another player did. My impression from the account was that the reporting player was not ridiculed or shamed for having that interpretation, the penalized player simply didn't see things the same way and said so.

I know for me, I don't think it's a relevant question for Omega because it's a robot lacking feelings on the matter. There are characters in other media where that interpretation makes more sense to me. I also think if someone imagines Omega as trans, it's their right. But no one should be compelled to agree or remain silent for fear of a ban. Given the severity of bigotry accusations, I don't know that every GM or even most would be secure enough to give the accused a fair hearing under such circumstances. When it comes to authoritarians, anyone who disagrees for whatever reason can be accused as well.

Situations like that make me think checks to GM power/protection for players are important. I don't think it's currently an issue, but there's real danger there.
I would like to say I know the person who this happened to in Omega and I read the chat logs. What you said is exactly what happened. When did discussions become a crime? She merely pointed out that Omega is simulating two genders and the people who accused her of being transphobic overreacted. Thought crimes be real!