This game has serious free-rider problems and it's getting worse. A suggestion.

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2.) I want players to be more open to actually being considerate and helping others who are clearly struggling rather than hiding behind the blatant and embarrassing excuse of "try to give advice = get banned" when that basically never happens.

It's a strike, 3 and you're out(permanent ban). They are permanent and will never be removed. A ban is highly unlikely.

"Helping someone" or "offering advice" in-game at the possible expense of getting a strike on your account will never be worth it. I will however extensively help people via discord. In-game though? I'll explain what things do at most.

You're more likely to get 2nd hand reported from what I've seen.