Minecrafts New Moderation Features Have Some Players Worried

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Minecraft is a place for players to express themselves in many different ways. You can use the space for Dungeons & Dragons, create your favourite games, or just hang with friends. Some people are worried about the new moderation tools.



Let's face it, moderation tools on the internet are crucial because you can't trust people to not be the worst if they have the chance. They must work. Redditors have expressed their views on the matter and, frankly, they are not impressed. JewelTK has posted the most comprehensive post on the matter. She made a video to share their perspective as someone who hosts a few servers.



The video contains some harsh language, so be aware of that if you're going to watch it in full, but there's a warning at the beginning about it. Although the details of their concerns are more complex, it is possible to break them down into two parts. It's possible to abuse this system to ban people from servers, particularly in retaliation for being banned. Let it sing The second is that players can set their own boundaries about what is acceptable. Different communities have their own rules. It could lead to unfair bannings if everyone is judging everything.



Java chat reporting is from the perspective a Minecraft server hosts



Redditor Quillka suggested limiting these reporting tools to official Microsoft Realms. This was mostly due to the same reasons. They claim that Minecraft's entire player base, which includes people of all ages, cannot be expected to conform to being child-friendly. It's easy for them to make a point. While profanity filters help children stay safe in global chats, in smaller and more managed communities, groups of adults talking to each other shouldn't have to worry about swearing. Popbobsnob also offers some "propaganda", which is a lot of creativity in less balanced arguments. Lalalalal Lalalalal