Quote Originally Posted by Hestzhyen View Post
Listen. You aren't special.

SE's rules are a bit draconian, that's fair to argue. I could agree to a slow decline in punishment escalation after a year straight of clean behavior (not including time unsubbed). But countless times people like you who get slapped again and again deserve it. I've played the game for four years, I've seen my fair share of jerks and rude potty-mouths. Somehow I magically have no strikes against my account despite getting myself embroiled in stupid arguments like this with a very confrontational style.

Own your behavior. Don't blame other people for "making" you reply to their provocations like a kid. Impulse control is one of the many things you're supposed to learn as you grow up. And if you want security about not getting banned, here are some easy tips everyone should know when interacting with strangers in MMOs:

1. If you don't know the group, be cognizant that off-color jokes and language can get you in hot water. Get a feel for the vibe and the players before trying to make a slightly racist/sexist/homophobic/off-color joke (or just don't make them at all!)
2. Don't insult people directly even if they're instigating it by harassing you
3. Don't use swear words in heated conversation- a chat filter is no excuse to be vulgar
4. Don't submit false reports in retaliation
5. Don't troll/hinder the group if things aren't going your way. Just leave or ride it out and report at the end if necessary.

There, you will never have to worry about being banned again in every game ever. Even this one where you got yourself one step away from a permaban.
Having a mental health problem in not something you can simply slap the the label of acting like a kid over. I'm 28 and my mind is not at the level of a 28 year old. I've been in hospitals for most of my child hood but this matters not to internet people who assume I'm making everything up anyways. Why do I even try to do anything. I'm just going to give up and never try anything again. I'm trying to not talk back to people but it's in my blood... I can't stop it. It's a problem that I can't just will it to stop. I'm sorry for wasting everyone's time thinking I could change the rules slightly for people like me. Guess everyone who stands up against the tolls and says words that are against the rules will be ban for ever while the more intelligent toxic trolls will continue to report people like me who are not as smart. What a world to live in.