Minecraft''s new Moderation Features have some Players Worried

Minecraft is a place for gamers to express themselves in many different ways. You can play using the game as a Dungeons & Dragons map or even recreate your favorite games or simply play with your friends. It''s likely due to this that the new moderation tools have people worried.

We''ll be honest: moderation tools are essential for internet users since they can be as bad as you if they get the chance. However, they also have to work with Redditors, and some have posted their thoughts on things, and frankly, they''re not thrilled at all. Perhaps the most detailed blog on the subject is from JewelTK who posted a video to discuss it from the perspective of 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 of the video about it. Game servers While the specifics of their worries are more nuanced, you can generally break down the issues into two parts. It is possible to abuse the system to block people who should not be banned, especially in response to being removed from the server. Another reason is that players have their own limits on what is acceptable, and different communities already have their own rules in place. Banning people who don’t understand all aspects of the game could lead to unfair decisions.

Java chat reporting from the perspective of the server host from Minecraft

Redditor Quillka has suggested that these specific tools for reporting be restricted to official Microsoft Realms, mostly for the same reasons as previously mentioned. It is easy to understand their reasoning. While profanity filters are helpful for children on chats that are global and allow them to remain safe, adults should not have to worry about swearing in smaller, less managed communities. In less well-rounded arguments there''s also a big old piece of "propaganda" from Popbobsnob, because Minecraft is all about creativity.