A verdict has been reached, and IG Magistrate actions have been made. For anyone who desires to cite this case in the future, the final verdict was:
"Accusations of cheating, unfair play, and abuses are not an item for public debate and spectacle. They can be addressed through rulers, who can OOC ban, or through the Titans, in the case of multi-cheating, or the Magistrates, in the case of Social Contract violations. Public accusations of cheating, especially without any evidence, amount to ad hominems against players, which will not be tolerated. Such accusations belong in a Magistrate's case, if they belong anywhere at all. Such defamation is prohibited, as it poisons the atmosphere of the game for all players."
Given the real damage done to the reputations of Toupellon and the players in it, and given that the accused player has declined to offer any defense to the Magistrates, and thus based upon what appears to be a clear breach of the Social Contract, the Magistrates will set a three-day lock on David D.'s account."
Magistrates voted 5-0 in favor of a a public warning and 3-day lock as the proper response.
This thread is locked. If you wish to continue debating the issue, it can be done elsewhere. If you have questions for the Magistrates, please take it to the Q&A forum.
