Just to make a formal post because I've sort of mentioned this a few times but not formally written something up.
I've decided to formally end the existence of IA within TotalFreedom, at the current time it's not felt like it's been something that we've missed, and ultimately everything they do the EAO team should be picking up generally as part of their responsibilities, and failing that it should be coming to me.
In terms of things that IA used to deal with this is where I now see their responsibilities
Gathering of evidence and writing of reports
This I would expect to be managed by all of the admins, if you feel there is wrongdoing happening on the server, collate evidence and report it through appropriate channels.
Receiving reports from players
For standard admins senior admins should be the default first point of contact if there is an issue, and where appropriate appropriate conversations should happen between the senior admin and admin to try to resolve the issue without the need for further escalation.
In the event further escalation is required, or you are reporting a senior admin you should raise the issue with a member of the EAO Team who can work out the appropriate result.
For further escalation beyond the EAO Team you should look to reach out to me.
For executives you should follow the policy outlined in the executive policy.
Admin Suspensions
At the moment the admin suspensions remain in the power of the EAO Team or myself.
Admin Welfare
The welfare of admins and the community as a whole will be something the EAO team will now be responsible for where the IA Team had formally done this.
What was an 'IA File' and what was in mine?
An IA File was a file stored by IA for record keeping purposes to track public information about an admin in a place that could be queried as required. I have no access to the files, and my understanding is they were all wiped when Seth went AWOL and deleted the server, so I couldn't show you what was in yours even if I wanted to, but the sort of things that would have been in them were:
- When you were appointed to admin status
- Any suspensions / misbehaviour that was worthy of logging
- Any abnormal behaviours that were shown in public
- Dates when you got admin / promoted / reinstated / suspension.
