Minecraft is a platform for players to express themselves in a variety of different ways. You can use the area as a Dungeons & Dragons map or even recreate your favourite games, or simply hang out with friends. It's likely because of this that the new moderation tools have some players worried.
We'll be honest: moderation tools are essential for internet users because people are just as bad as you, if they are given the chance. However they also have to be working on their own, and some Redditors have posted their thoughts on the subject and they're not thrilled at all. JewelTK posted the most thorough article on the subject. They created a video to talk about it from their perspective as someone who hosts several servers.
The video is full of harsh language So be aware of that if you're planning to watch it in full, but there's a warning at beginning of the video about it. While the specifics of their concerns are more complex it's possible to break them into two parts. The second is that it's possible to abuse the system to get people banned who shouldn't be, specifically in retaliation for being banned from servers. The second is that players have their own rules for what is and isn't acceptable, and different communities already have their own rules. Having everything judged by people who don't know could result in bans that seem unfair.
Java chat reporting from the point of view of a Minecraft server host
Redditor Quillka suggested that these reporting tools should be restricted to official Microsoft Realms. This is mostly due to the same reasons as above. It is easy to see the point. Minecraft server hosting While the filters for profanity allow children to remain secure in chat rooms across the world however, in smaller and less managed communities groups of adults speaking to one another shouldn't have to worry about swearing. In less well-rounded arguments, there's also a large bit of "propaganda" from Popbobsnob, because Minecraft is all about creativity.
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