Apr 04 2015, 06:58 AM
(This post was last modified: Apr 04 2015, 07:02 AM by ChanChunSing.)
From what I see on the chat log, Riot initiated the argument, and then made some disparaging comments that are definitely discriminatory:
Riot: hes a loser
Riot: malay mindset eh
Riot: typical malay mindset, cant handle the pressure
Riot: typical malay always feel oppressed
Riot: yea malays are lazy
As a psychology graduate, I would like to highlight that in this context, discrimination is defined by Merriam-Webster as, "the act, practice, or an instance of discriminating categorically rather than individually." Riot may be prejudiced against a certain people group, but he generalised and verbalised his displeasure of a single individual by slandering an entire racial group. I believe that most people will agree that this is not socially acceptable behaviour. Race is a sensitive topic. Even if we do not contend on the point that he discriminates against malays, he is definitely a toxic and hostile player that we can definitely do with less off on our server. Riot's nonchalant behaviour when quizzed by the admin (me) shows that he thinks he did nothing offensive, and we do not want to encourage such behaviour.
Since Riser has indicated to issue a warning, I'm giving Riot a short 2 day ban for hostile and toxic chat. The next time I see any chat that borders on discrimination/racism, I will take more severe action. Our servers are a place for people to have a good time and enjoy themselves, and we do not condone such hostile behaviour.
Riot: hes a loser
Riot: malay mindset eh
Riot: typical malay mindset, cant handle the pressure
Riot: typical malay always feel oppressed
Riot: yea malays are lazy
As a psychology graduate, I would like to highlight that in this context, discrimination is defined by Merriam-Webster as, "the act, practice, or an instance of discriminating categorically rather than individually." Riot may be prejudiced against a certain people group, but he generalised and verbalised his displeasure of a single individual by slandering an entire racial group. I believe that most people will agree that this is not socially acceptable behaviour. Race is a sensitive topic. Even if we do not contend on the point that he discriminates against malays, he is definitely a toxic and hostile player that we can definitely do with less off on our server. Riot's nonchalant behaviour when quizzed by the admin (me) shows that he thinks he did nothing offensive, and we do not want to encourage such behaviour.
Since Riser has indicated to issue a warning, I'm giving Riot a short 2 day ban for hostile and toxic chat. The next time I see any chat that borders on discrimination/racism, I will take more severe action. Our servers are a place for people to have a good time and enjoy themselves, and we do not condone such hostile behaviour.