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Varnyth

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so i got banned for "discrimination" cuz i said "this n💤ga afk" to my friend in party chat 💀
it wasn’t even in public and no one in the party had an issue with it. we always joke like that and we all cool.

the guy i said it to (chg_mahesh) didn’t report anything. he was afk anyway — it was just my way of saying “yo u afk bro”.

funny thing is i was recording the match when i got banned. i know exactly where and what i typed.
but pika staff don't care. they think it’s all black & white. if u not ranked or not on their good list, you're just banned. no questions.

they said i typed it in public — but i was literally THERE. i typed in party chat and have the CLIP to prove it.

this ain’t even about rules anymore. it’s just lazy staff who don’t check logs or context. they just ban and move on.

if you’re planning to play here — just know this:
once you step in, you're already guilty unless you got connections.
no fairness, no logic, just power flex.

sad how pika turned from fun to just pure control.

What do y’all think? Is this fair? Vote & share your story.
 
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so i got banned for "discrimination" cuz i said "this n💤ga afk" to my friend in party chat 💀
it wasn’t even in public and no one in the party had an issue with it. we always joke like that and we all cool.

the guy i said it to (chg_mahesh) didn’t report anything. he was afk anyway — it was just my way of saying “yo u afk bro”.

funny thing is i was recording the match when i got banned. i know exactly where and what i typed.
but pika staff don't care. they think it’s all black & white. if u not ranked or not on their good list, you're just banned. no questions.

they said i typed it in public — but i was literally THERE. i typed in party chat and have the CLIP to prove it.

this ain’t even about rules anymore. it’s just lazy staff who don’t check logs or context. they just ban and move on.

if you’re planning to play here — just know this:
once you step in, you're already guilty unless you got connections.
no fairness, no logic, just power flex.

sad how pika turned from fun to just pure control.

What do y’all think? Is this fair? Vote & share your story.
This is not just an unfair ban — it’s a direct example of systemic failure in PikaNetwork’s moderation process.

Let’s lay the facts out clearly:

  • A player was banned for "discrimination."
  • The statement was made in party chat, not public chat.
  • It was between friends who regularly joke like this — including the person it was directed at, who did not report it and has no issue with what was said.
  • The ban came after someone else used /report, likely from outside the party.
  • The player has a recording proving that the message was sent privately, in a closed group setting, and not in public.
Despite all this, staff proceeded with a ban — without reviewing the context, without investigating intent, and without acknowledging the evidence.

This is a disturbing and serious failure of responsible moderation.



Why This Matters


PikaNetwork, like any large server, has to protect players from real abuse. No one is questioning that.

But in this case, there was:

  • No harm,
  • No offense taken,
  • No rule broken in spirit,
  • And no due process followed.
When bans are issued purely based on surface-level keyword detection triggered by a third-party report, and when staff refuse to consider context or evidence, that’s not enforcement — that’s negligence.

You cannot run a community fairly by acting first and investigating never.



Staff Responsibility vs. Power Misuse


Moderators are not just rule enforcers. They are trustees of community well-being. Their job is to use judgment, not just rules.

In this case, staff:

  • Acted on a report without verifying the source of the message,
  • Ignored the fact that party chat is a private space,
  • Overlooked the fact that no one involved felt offended or hurt,
  • Disregarded the player's right to appeal with evidence,
  • And ultimately, enforced punishment where no wrongdoing occurred.
This goes far beyond a simple misunderstanding. It’s a failure in protocol and a lack of accountability by the people entrusted with power.



The Bigger Problem


This situation highlights a larger issue that many players are now noticing:

  • Bans are being handed out without real investigations.
  • Context doesn’t seem to matter.
  • Players who aren’t ranked or well-known are treated with less care.
  • Staff treat "rules" like absolute law, with no room for reason.
If party chat isn’t even safe — a space specifically meant for friends to joke privately — then what is?

And if staff cannot take even a few minutes to review logs or watch a clip proving innocence, then it’s not a rules problem — it’s a culture problem within the moderation team.



Where This Leads


This kind of behavior doesn’t just affect one player. It sends a message to the entire community:

"You are guilty until proven lucky. And even if you’re innocent, don’t expect us to care."
That’s a toxic precedent for any server, especially one that prides itself on being community-driven.



Call to Action


To the PikaNetwork staff: If you care about fairness, transparency, and the integrity of your own rules, then cases like this need to be addressed — properly. This means:

  • Reviewing logs thoroughly,
  • Respecting context and intent,
  • Acknowledging valid evidence,
  • And reversing bans when they’re clearly unjustified.
To the players: Continue to hold staff accountable. Don’t accept power without responsibility. A community is only healthy when everyone — staff and players alike — is subject to the same standards of fairness.
 

arnav_18

Staff Member
Trial
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Hello @Varnyth
The use of discriminatory language is strictly prohibited on the server. If you believe your punishment was issued unfairly, you are welcome to submit a Punishment Appeal (if you have already made one please wait for a reply and don't create multiple appeals). If you would like to share concerns or feedback regarding a staff member, please do so via a Staff Feedback.
 
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Varnyth

Varnyth

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This is not just an unfair ban — it’s a direct example of systemic failure in PikaNetwork’s moderation process.

Let’s lay the facts out clearly:

  • A player was banned for "discrimination."
  • The statement was made in party chat, not public chat.
  • It was between friends who regularly joke like this — including the person it was directed at, who did not report it and has no issue with what was said.
  • The ban came after someone else used /report, likely from outside the party.
  • The player has a recording proving that the message was sent privately, in a closed group setting, and not in public.
Despite all this, staff proceeded with a ban — without reviewing the context, without investigating intent, and without acknowledging the evidence.

This is a disturbing and serious failure of responsible moderation.



Why This Matters


PikaNetwork, like any large server, has to protect players from real abuse. No one is questioning that.

But in this case, there was:

  • No harm,
  • No offense taken,
  • No rule broken in spirit,
  • And no due process followed.
When bans are issued purely based on surface-level keyword detection triggered by a third-party report, and when staff refuse to consider context or evidence, that’s not enforcement — that’s negligence.

You cannot run a community fairly by acting first and investigating never.



Staff Responsibility vs. Power Misuse


Moderators are not just rule enforcers. They are trustees of community well-being. Their job is to use judgment, not just rules.

In this case, staff:

  • Acted on a report without verifying the source of the message,
  • Ignored the fact that party chat is a private space,
  • Overlooked the fact that no one involved felt offended or hurt,
  • Disregarded the player's right to appeal with evidence,
  • And ultimately, enforced punishment where no wrongdoing occurred.
This goes far beyond a simple misunderstanding. It’s a failure in protocol and a lack of accountability by the people entrusted with power.



The Bigger Problem


This situation highlights a larger issue that many players are now noticing:

  • Bans are being handed out without real investigations.
  • Context doesn’t seem to matter.
  • Players who aren’t ranked or well-known are treated with less care.
  • Staff treat "rules" like absolute law, with no room for reason.
If party chat isn’t even safe — a space specifically meant for friends to joke privately — then what is?

And if staff cannot take even a few minutes to review logs or watch a clip proving innocence, then it’s not a rules problem — it’s a culture problem within the moderation team.



Where This Leads


This kind of behavior doesn’t just affect one player. It sends a message to the entire community:


That’s a toxic precedent for any server, especially one that prides itself on being community-driven.



Call to Action


To the PikaNetwork staff: If you care about fairness, transparency, and the integrity of your own rules, then cases like this need to be addressed — properly. This means:

  • Reviewing logs thoroughly,
  • Respecting context and intent,
  • Acknowledging valid evidence,
  • And reversing bans when they’re clearly unjustified.
To the players: Continue to hold staff accountable. Don’t accept power without responsibility. A community is only healthy when everyone — staff and players alike — is subject to the same standards of fairness.
yo fr bro you're the only one who actually gets it
it was just me and my boys in party chat, we always joke like that, no one took it serious
but staff saw one word and went full ban mode without checking anything
what you said hits hard, respect for actually thinking before judging
 
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Varnyth

Varnyth

Member
Joined
May 2, 2025
Messages
11
Points
4
Hello @Varnyth
The use of discriminatory language is strictly prohibited on the server. If you believe your punishment was issued unfairly, you are welcome to submit a Punishment Appeal (if you have already made one please wait for a reply and don't create multiple appeals). If you would like to share concerns or feedback regarding a staff member, please do so via a Staff Feedback.
already sent an appeal and it got denied
and from what i read, once it's denied, i can't submit again
the worst part is no one even looked into the actual context
i get there are rules, but it's not all black and white bro And stop use Auto mess for you are not AI tell me Staff bad realy
 

DrakNoob09

Legendary Pika
Joined
Feb 25, 2023
Messages
248
Points
38
IGN
InYourPantsGR
This is not just an unfair ban — it’s a direct example of systemic failure in PikaNetwork’s moderation process.

Let’s lay the facts out clearly:

  • A player was banned for "discrimination."
  • The statement was made in party chat, not public chat.
  • It was between friends who regularly joke like this — including the person it was directed at, who did not report it and has no issue with what was said.
  • The ban came after someone else used /report, likely from outside the party.
  • The player has a recording proving that the message was sent privately, in a closed group setting, and not in public.
Despite all this, staff proceeded with a ban — without reviewing the context, without investigating intent, and without acknowledging the evidence.

This is a disturbing and serious failure of responsible moderation.



Why This Matters


PikaNetwork, like any large server, has to protect players from real abuse. No one is questioning that.

But in this case, there was:

  • No harm,
  • No offense taken,
  • No rule broken in spirit,
  • And no due process followed.
When bans are issued purely based on surface-level keyword detection triggered by a third-party report, and when staff refuse to consider context or evidence, that’s not enforcement — that’s negligence.

You cannot run a community fairly by acting first and investigating never.



Staff Responsibility vs. Power Misuse


Moderators are not just rule enforcers. They are trustees of community well-being. Their job is to use judgment, not just rules.

In this case, staff:

  • Acted on a report without verifying the source of the message,
  • Ignored the fact that party chat is a private space,
  • Overlooked the fact that no one involved felt offended or hurt,
  • Disregarded the player's right to appeal with evidence,
  • And ultimately, enforced punishment where no wrongdoing occurred.
This goes far beyond a simple misunderstanding. It’s a failure in protocol and a lack of accountability by the people entrusted with power.



The Bigger Problem


This situation highlights a larger issue that many players are now noticing:

  • Bans are being handed out without real investigations.
  • Context doesn’t seem to matter.
  • Players who aren’t ranked or well-known are treated with less care.
  • Staff treat "rules" like absolute law, with no room for reason.
If party chat isn’t even safe — a space specifically meant for friends to joke privately — then what is?

And if staff cannot take even a few minutes to review logs or watch a clip proving innocence, then it’s not a rules problem — it’s a culture problem within the moderation team.



Where This Leads


This kind of behavior doesn’t just affect one player. It sends a message to the entire community:


That’s a toxic precedent for any server, especially one that prides itself on being community-driven.



Call to Action


To the PikaNetwork staff: If you care about fairness, transparency, and the integrity of your own rules, then cases like this need to be addressed — properly. This means:

  • Reviewing logs thoroughly,
  • Respecting context and intent,
  • Acknowledging valid evidence,
  • And reversing bans when they’re clearly unjustified.
To the players: Continue to hold staff accountable. Don’t accept power without responsibility. A community is only healthy when everyone — staff and players alike — is subject to the same standards of fairness.
Bro nice A.I LOL u ain't staff lol
 

tensol

Legendary Pika
Joined
Aug 13, 2022
Messages
225
Points
43
IGN
tensol
yo fr bro you're the only one who actually gets it
it was just me and my boys in party chat, we always joke like that, no one took it serious
but staff saw one word and went full ban mode without checking anything
what you said hits hard, respect for actually thinking before judging
He didn't read jack of your thing, all he did was put it in gpt and pasted it. But yeah I still do think your in the right here, if it wasn't something said publicly it shouldn't be of concern to the staff. Only idea I would have of you getting banned would be something like the Pika System having an automatic checker for messages, and since your phrase let's call it, contained the n-word. It got seen only for that, and thus further banned. Now the only reason I would side with Pika's staff is, no matter the context the phrase was still said. Just like in real court the context never will matter no matter how much you justify it. Your guilty even without context for what you have done/said.
 
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Varnyth

Varnyth

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Messages
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He didn't read jack of your thing, all he did was put it in gpt and pasted it. But yeah I still do think your in the right here, if it wasn't something said publicly it shouldn't be of concern to the staff. Only idea I would have of you getting banned would be something like the Pika System having an automatic checker for messages, and since your phrase let's call it, contained the n-word. It got seen only for that, and thus further banned. Now the only reason I would side with Pika's staff is, no matter the context the phrase was still said. Just like in real court the context never will matter no matter how much you justify it. Your guilty even without context for what you have done/said.
I know he copied my words and gave them to ChatGPT to get a reply but the truth is both what I said and what he said were true there’s not a single lie in it and honestly these so-called rules they have don’t make sense to me because up to now I still see actual racism existing like yeah if it was bullying maybe I’d understand but racism? that’s been over for ages but no they think just because a word sounds bad you immediately have to get banned and I don’t think I was wrong because the real issue is the system itself the way it works is flawed it sends messages without filtering them or checking where they came from whether it's a public chat or a party chat plus how is it even okay for them to invade users’ privacy like that isn’t it bad enough they already use shady programs when running their scans and now this too like imagine a guy and a girl are talking and he gets her number then someone from staff sees it and starts messaging her or worse that’s a real issue that’s why no one talks in party chat anymore everyone’s either using voice chat or just staying quiet because they don’t want to be watched I wish the server would understand this and stop being lazy they haven’t even updated BedWars since 2018 can you believe that since I joined till now it’s been the same maps and even worse they’ve removed over eight maps and stuff the server is falling apart from the inside because of favoritism and connections and the staff honestly the one actually running the server is Arrly not voodootje0 or Max they don’t even have a real say in anything I really hope they step in and clean up the staff from all the corruption and honestly the only way to fix it is to make a public post and just to be clear I’m not defending the bad word I used but we seriously have to consider the context it was said in
 

Surbate

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it was just me and my boys in party chat, we always joke like that, no one took it serious
We don't look into anything sent into private chats unless someone reported you. This means that someone in your party did seem to take it seriously.
 
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Varnyth

Varnyth

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We don't look into anything sent into private chats unless someone reported you. This means that someone in your party did seem to take it seriously.
thx 4 reply but my friends r 100% sure no1 reported me
ur console sends msgs w/o any filter so how u even saw it if it was in party chat n sent by console
i checked pics n yeah it just sends msgs 2 staff no context no filter
clearly ur fault lol ppl still talkin abt bias
even the guy who banned me didnt read the post just lazy af
that proves my point ur replies always same like "submit ticket" or "wait reply" like bots
u the only 1 who even replied but still didnt answer anything i said
idc if ban ends im not lettin this slide
its just matter of time till it happens again as long as ppl like u in staff
n u cant say im wrong u seen the posts urself u know what ppl say abt staff
 

Surbate

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The evidence is from an in-game report (/report). Sure, you can think this way, but it is a fact that someone used the in-game report system to report your message. I do not see how this is our fault in that case.
 
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Varnyth

Varnyth

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The evidence is from an in-game report (/report). Sure, you can think this way, but it is a fact that someone used the in-game report system to report your message. I do not see how this is our fault in that case.
bro I'm sure something's wrong in ur head u good
I sent that msg in party chat how tf anyone reported it except my friends or me
and I ain’t dumb to report myself
and my friends ain’t dumb either we all got screenshots cursing each other for fun
no one ever reports in that case
so how I got banned makes no sense
plus not everyone links their acc to report only a few do
and in the game where I said the word only one guy had linked acc and he wasn't even in party
 

ABDMK12413

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There's no point arguing about this, the ban is valid.
the context is considered only for some lighter rules and we do not allow the more sever forms of rule breaking regardless of the context.

If you commit a major rule break, you will be punished regardless of who you did it to, what intention you did it with and what the context behind it was.

We do not allow breaking these rules under any circumstances and this will not be changed regardless of how you feel about it.
 
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