📢 Server Announcement 📢
Hey Navigators,
Over the past two weeks, we've received concerning reports on toxic behaviors within our community. Due to the seriousness of the situation, and for the sake of transparency, I wish to announce the two situations. But I will omit any player information for privacy reasons.
**Case I: **about three weeks ago, we received reports of a cheating accusation levied against a player. Moreover, a group of players have taken it upon themselves to harass, smurf, and abuse the suspect. After a thorough investigation, this player has been confirmed cheating, and, as per Terms of Services, has been banned. HOWEVER, this does NOT excuse the players who harassed and attacked the suspect. More, the group was led by a high ranking player, who undertook such 'witchhunt' and exhibited racism and other zero-tolerance behaviors in their streams as well as in-game communication. The ringleader of the group will be issued a temporary ban. If this group continues this behaviors, we will issue more serious punishment, including perma bans.
**Case II: **about two weeks ago, we received report of suspect cheating and smurfing against one of our pro coaches. We learned that although no evidence was found on cheating, the player has created alt-accounts and performed smurfing game behaviors. As leaders of the community, we must hold ourselves to higher standard, and the disregard to the game ecosystem is disappointing. We will revoke their status as pro coach and issue a temporary ban.
These two cases are serious because they involved our community leaders and top players. I want to emphasize this right here: toxic behaviors are not excusable, no matter how good someone is at the game. Being a top player does not give them the right to police the ecosystem, especially not attack and insult other players. They do NOT represent Strinova.
As per Guru's last announcement early this year, I want to underscore these points:
Suspect Cheating? Report it Right: If you think someone is cheating, report it directly to customer support (by email or in-game customer support portal) or dm @azure pumice . Do not take matters into your own hands, harass them, or launch a witch-hunt.
Zero Tolerance for Doxxing & Abuse: Doxxing, threats, intimidation, and hateful language are strictly forbidden and will result in serious consequences.
Respect Everyone: Treat all community members with respect, no matter their skill level or rank.
I want to close the announcement by saying, despite these issues, we are also swarmed with kindness, support, and love by our navigators. Your love and passion for Strinova is what inspires us, and you are why we are here. ❤️ We want to create an inclusive space for everyone, so please treat each other with kindness. Our community is made up with players of all backgrounds, skill level, and interest. That's something we take pride in. Let's all enjoy the game! 
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