Community Leader - Alex - 36 Posted June 29, 2025 Member ID: 1 Group: Community Leader Followers: 10 Topic Count: 162 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 455 Content Per Day: 0.14 Reputation: 36 Achievement Points: 4281 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 36 Joined: 07/11/17 Status: Offline Last Seen: 53 minutes ago Device: Android Community Leader Share Posted June 29, 2025 Global Moderation Review Hub Usage Guide This comprehensive guide covers all features and procedures for using the Global Moderation Review Hub. This guide is for Mod+ who need to manage bans, mutes, and web moderations across multiple game servers. The system supports Discord ID, Steam ID, TeamSpeak UUID, Minecraft UUID, Hytale UUID and IP-based punishments with full Forums integration. This guide is continuously being updated as features and procedures change. Last updated: 01/31/26. System Overview & Permissions Permission Groups and Access Levels Guest: View-only access to public ban information Registered Users: Can post comments on bans for an appeal or add evidence Moderators: Can add bans/mutes, requires Server Teams group for web moderations Staff: Can add bans/mutes and approve appeals, requires Server Teams group Managers: View-only without Server Teams, full access with Server Teams Senior Managers: Full access to all features without team restrictions Community Leaders: Full unrestricted access to all system features Server Teams: Secondary group required for Mods/Staff/Managers to perform ban actions Supported Games and Platforms Supported Games: Counter-Strike: Source Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Discord Hytale Team Fortress 2 Team Fortress 2 Classic Left 4 Dead 2 Garry's Mod Minecraft TeamSpeak Unturned Assetto Corsa Web Bans (Forum-based violations) Player Identifier Types: Steam ID: STEAM_0:X:XXXXXXX, [U:1:XXXXXXX], or SteamID64 format TeamSpeak ID: UUID format (a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890) Minecraft ID: Username or UUID format IP Address: IPv4 format for network bans Adding Bans and Mutes Steam ID Based Punishments Required Information: Player's Steam ID (any format accepted) Player's current name Violation reason Duration (30 seconds to permanent) Server where violation occurred Supporting evidence (demos, screenshots) Procedure: Navigate to "Add Ban" or "Add Mute" section Select punishment type (Ban/Mute) Choose Steam ID as identifier type Enter Steam ID in any supported format Fill in player name and reason Set duration using presets or custom time Select target server or "All Servers" Upload evidence files (demos, screenshots) Submit punishment for approval Notes: The system automatically converts between Steam ID formats and will attempt to link the punishment to the player's IPS forum account if they have linked their Steam profile. TeamSpeak ID Based Punishments Required Information: Player's TeamSpeak UUID Player's TeamSpeak nickname Violation reason Duration Evidence (chat logs, recordings) Procedure: Select "TeamSpeak ID" as identifier type Enter UUID in format: a1b2c3d4-e5f6-7890-abcd-ef1234567890 Complete remaining fields as with Steam ID punishments Notes: The system will attempt to match the UUID to forum accounts with linked TeamSpeak profiles. Minecraft ID Based Punishments Required Information: Minecraft username or UUID Violation details Server information Supporting evidence Procedure: Select "Minecraft ID" as identifier type Enter username or UUID Complete punishment details Notes: The system will attempt to match the UUID to forum accounts with linked Minecraft profiles. Web-Based Punishments Permission Requirements: Mod+: Must have Server Teams Secondary group Senior Managers+: No team restrictions Procedure: Select "Web Moderation" Target player by Steam, Teamspeak or Minecraft ID/UUID Specify platform-specific violation details Upload evidence (screenshots, chat logs) in a new post on the ban Duration Management Available Duration Presets 30 Seconds 1 Minute 5 Minutes 10 Minutes 30 Minutes 1 Hour 2 Hours 3 Hours 6 Hours 12 Hours 1 Day 2 Days 3 Days 1 Week 2 Weeks 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months 1 Year Permanent Custom Duration Input Supported Units: Seconds Minutes Hours Days Weeks Months Years Usage: Enter a number and select the time unit from the dropdown menu Evidence and File Management Supported File Types .dem files (Source Engine demos) .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .gif, .webp (Image files) .mp4 (Video files) File Size Limit: 50MB per file Evidence Requirements Minimum Evidence Required: For Cheating: Demo file showing cheat usage For Chat Violations: Screenshots of chat messages For Voice Violations: Video recordings For Game Exploits: Demo or video showing the exploit Best Practices: Include player's Steam ID in screenshots Show server information and timestamp Capture before, during, and after the violation Include any warnings given to the player Approval and Management Procedures Ban Approval Process Who Can Approve: Staff + with Server Teams Senior Managers - No team restriction Community Leaders - No team restriction Approval Actions Available: Approve: Approve the ban as submitted Approve with Modifications: Change duration, reason, or scope Deny: Reject the ban with reason Approval Workflow: Review submitted evidence thoroughly Check player's previous ban history Verify punishment fits the violation severity Ensure proper evidence standards are met Make approval decision with clear reasoning Leadership Panel Access Features Available: Advanced search and filtering Approval history tracking System statistics and reporting Post Management and Moderation Comment System Who Can Comment: Registered users and above Banned players (for appeals) Staff members (for clarification) Comment Features: Rich text editor with formatting options File attachment support Automatic forum account linking Role-based styling and badges Post Hiding and Moderation Who Can Hide Posts: Staff+ with Server Teams group - Level 1 hiding, Only Staff+ can see these posts Managers+ with Server Teams group - Level 2 hiding, Only Manager+ can see these posts Reasons to Hide Posts: Inappropriate content or language Personal information exposure Spam or irrelevant comments Sensitive evidence that should be staff-only Advanced Features Ban Duration Countdown Timers Features: Live countdown for temporary bans Visual indicators for ban status Automatic status updates Color-coded expiration warnings Notification System System Features: Real-time notifications for ban/mute events Automatic alerts for approval status changes Integration with forum notification system Notification Types: New Ban/Mute Submissions: Alerts Staff+ when new punishments are submitted for approval Approval Status Changes: Notifies submitters when bans/mutes are approved/denied Notification Recipients: Staff+: Get alerts for pending reviews, approvals and denials Notification Settings: Forum Notifications: Automatic IPS notification system integration Email Alerts: Optional email notifications for critical events Troubleshooting and Common Issues File Upload Issues Problem: File upload fails Solutions: Check file size (must be under 50MB) Verify file type is supported Try uploading one file at a time Use a different file format if possible Steam ID Format Issues Problem: Steam ID not recognized Solutions: Try different Steam ID formats (STEAM_0:X:X, [U:1:X], or SteamID64) Use a Steam ID converter tool Copy the ID directly from the game console Verify the ID belongs to the correct player Best Practices and Guidelines Evidence Collection Always record demos for suspected cheating Take screenshots of chat violations immediately Include context before and after the violation Document any warnings given to the player Verify player identity before submitting punishment Professional Communication Use clear, professional language in ban reasons Be objective and factual in comments Avoid personal attacks or inflammatory language Provide constructive feedback when denying appeals Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information System Integration Features Invision Community Forum Integration Automated Features: User authentication through IPS login system Automatic permission checking based on user groups Role-based styling and access badges Cross-platform account linking and identification Integrated file upload system using IPS attachment handling Multi-Server Network Support Capabilities: Network-wide ban synchronization Server-specific punishment targeting Real-time server status monitoring Cross-game punishment tracking Centralized moderation dashboard For technical support or questions about this system, contact the Development Team or Senior Manager+. This guide covers the primary features and procedures - additional functionality may be available depending on your access level and system configuration. System Version: Global Moderation Review Hub v2026.01 | Guide Version: 1.0 Alex — Founder & Systems Architect Building the community, one server at a time. Community Leader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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