Sustained Harassment, Stalking & Interpersonal Intimidation

Directive Objective

Intervene against persistent, unwanted badgering, stalking behavior across server channels, and sustained malicious campaigns targeting specific members.

---

1. Scope and Policy Coverage

Harassment occurs when conduct becomes repeated, malicious, and targeted:

• Disregarding Explicit Cease Requests: Continuing to ping, reply, or mock a member after they have clearly requested to be left alone (“Stop messaging me”).
• Channel Stalking: Systematically following a user into whatever voice channel or text channel they join in order to taunt or intimidate them.
• Defamatory Rumor Campaigns: Spreading false accusations, creating disparaging nicknames, or coordinating rumors to ruin a member’s reputation.

---

2. Exclusion Boundaries and Scope Limits

• Isolated Disagreements: A single heated argument, debate, or sharp exchange occurring in public channels that subsides naturally does not constitute systematic harassment.
• Constructive Community Moderation: Moderators performing necessary inquiries, issuing warnings, or enforcing server rules.

---

3. Escalation Ladder for Interpersonal Harassment

1. Formal Separation Warning: Direct both parties to disengage and place each other on /block.
2. Temporary Timeout (1 to 24 Hours): Applied to the aggressor if they resume provocative behavior.
3. Channel Restrictions: Revoke access to specific channels or issue a server kick.
4. Permanent Ban: Issued if the member persists across multiple warnings or alters accounts.