[J0RDYNH_]

Server you were banned on (SMP/Discord): SMP

Minecraft username: J0RDYNH_

Reason for your ban (exactly what it says when you try to log in!): X-Ray. Banned by Uber. Appeal at Hometownmc.com/forums

Who banned you: Uber

Why should you be unbanned (Why should we give you a second chance?): Hello, my name is Jordyn, and I was banned from the server around 6 years ago. At the time, I was 12–13 years old and making very poor decisions; I used X-ray on the server and was rightfully banned. Afterward, I doubled down and lied on my ban appeal, completely denying that I had cheated, and became rude and snarky to the moderator who was handling my case. Consequently, my appeal was, rightfully, denied.  Six years later, I still look back on this with an immense amount of guilt. More than anything, I want to apologize for my past behavior, especially to Uber, who had to deal with my preteen entitlement and attitude. I am now 20 years old and have grown a lot as a person. I now understand how X-Raying is unfair to the other members of the community who put in the actual time and effort to advance in the game. Back then, I didn't see the bigger picture; I was just being selfish and wanted to keep up with everyone else without putting in the honest work. I would love a second chance to show how much I've matured and to be a positive part of the server again. However, if my appeal is denied, I completely understand. I just hope my apology is accepted, because I do truly feel awful about what I did.

Why do you want to come back: Even six years later, I still look back on how much fun I had here and truly miss the community. Honestly, I haven't been able to find another server that I've enjoyed anywhere near as much as Hometown. I would love the opportunity to come back, reconnect, and play Minecraft with the community again, if you guys will have me. 

Thank you for your consideration and again I am so sorry,
Jordyn

[J0RDYNH_]

Hello,
I apologize for the follow-up, as I know the format thread asks players to be patient. I just wanted to double-check that my appeal wasn't filled out incorrectly,  because I was thinking maybe that's why it hasn't been responded to.
There is absolutely no rush at all, and I appreciate even the consideration of unbanning me. I am in no way trying to be impatient or rude, just wanting to make sure everything was correct on my end. Thank you again.
Jordyn

[UberDeathBunny]

Sorry that I missed this post, the screen name I banned was J0RDYNH without the _ but thats ok  no need to correct it. I will want multiple sentences as answers to each of the following questions for the appeal to be considered. Please take your time and do it right, do not use AI to write your appeal.

Did you give any of the materials to other players that you x-rayed? (just a yes or no is acceptable for this question)

Why is X-raying bad?

How does X-raying affect other players?

How does X-raying affect the server’s economy?

If you really need an item what is a better way of getting it than using X-Ray?

[J0RDYNH_]

Thank you for the reply! At the time, my username was J0RDYNH, but somehow throughout the years the underscore was added; I should've clarified that, my apologies. I'm not sure if that is of any importance, but it's worth noting, I guess.

Did you give any of the materials to other players that you x-rayed? (just a yes or no is acceptable for this question)
No
Why is X-raying bad?
X-raying is harmful because it gives players who use it an unfair advantage over those who follow the rules. Instead of putting in the time and effort to gather resources legitimately, X-raying allows a player to hoard rare ores in a short amount of time. Additionally, because the server relies on a player-based economy, X-raying completely disrupts the financial balance of those who put in honest work, leading to unfair inflation. Ultimately, it is just a lazy way to play that takes away the gratification and, therefore, the fun of achieving wealth on the server for the other players and me. Finally, it is against the rules and therefore is bad to do on the server regardless. 

How does X-raying affect other players?
X-raying affects other players on the server by completely devaluing their time and effort. Within a player-based economy, X-raying causes inflation, making the ores that honest players mine worth significantly less. Additionally, if I had sold these diamonds, I would have unfairly taken money from another player who worked honestly to earn their wealth. Furthermore, it depletes the area of ores, leaving fewer resources for other players to find. 
How does X-raying affect the server’s economy?
X-raying affects the server's economy by causing inflation due to destroyed resource scarcity. When rare items (diamonds, netherite, etc.) are found with absolutely no effort in such a short amount of time, their market value is negatively affected. This will directly impact all players on the server, as the ores they spend hours mining legitimately become worthless. X-raying creates an uneven playing field, where honest players who follow the rules are unable to participate/compete in player shops, thereby ruining the server's financial balance. 
If you really need an item what is a better way of getting it than using X-Ray?
Instead of resorting to X-ray, I will put in the honest time and effort into finding the item through legitimate gameplay methods, like strip-mining or caving. Additionally, if I am struggling to find the resource or don't feel like putting in that effort, I can participate in the server's economy and purchase the item from another player's shop. Ultimately, if a resource is difficult to obtain, I understand that its rarity is part of the game and accept that it takes time to grind for it, just like everyone else. Shortcuts like X-raying ruin the experience for everyone; now, as an adult, I understand that and would rather gain my items with integrity or go without them. I never want to hurt anyone else, and my past actions have done exactly that. I am so sorry for x-raying. I am committed to being an honest player on this server.

Thank you again for your consideration.
Jordyn

[UberDeathBunny]

Six years is long enough. Welcome back to HomeTown and enjoy. Please follow the rules from here on out.