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==== 2020 rule change on slurs==== On October 10, 2020 Kira announced that the rules governing usage of slurs were changed. Previously, the usage of "racial, homophobic, transphobic or antisemitic slurs" were only disallowed if used in a derogatory manner. The change made the usage of such slurs, regardless of context, disallowed.<ref>{{Cite Discord|name=Kira|date=10 October 2020|server=Disaster Den|channel=news-updates|access-date=2023-07-15|img=DisasterDen24.png}}</ref> The cited reason for the change was to address users who would use the "in a derogatory manner" provision to justify the usage of the slurs "all the time". Vesper would later clarify that slurs were never intended to be used as frequently as they were. The offenders leaned on the leniency of staff members who would not take action since the usage was not derogatory, resulting in the slurs becoming more casual than staff desired.<ref>{{Cite Discord|name=Vesper|date=10 October 2020|server=Disaster Den|channel=general|access-date=2023-07-17|img=DisasterDen42.png|quote=THIS RULE was made because people were abusing the leniency of staff members...}}</ref> Kira would comment in the general channel later that morning that freedom of speech as a concept was important to them, but that they remained firm in their decision, not wishing a minority to cause prospective members to "shy away".<ref>{{Cite Discord|name=Kira|date=10 October 2020|server=Disaster Den|channel=general|access-date=2023-07-17|img=DisasterDen41.png|quote=Freedom of speech is paramount to me}}</ref> On October 14, Kira angrily stated in the general channel that members FreedomEagle and Slime were the "root of [the] problem", citing that they were "ruining the rule for everyone else".<ref>{{Cite Discord|name=Kira|date=14 October 2020|server=Disaster Den|channel=general|access-date=2023-07-17|img=DisasterDen43.png|quote=You and fucking Slime are the root of this whole problem}}</ref> Bovix, an administrator, commented that they disagreed.<ref>{{Cite Discord|name=Bovix|date=14 October 2020|server=Disaster Den|channel=general|access-date=2023-07-17|img=DisasterDen44.png|quote=Idk about that kira}}</ref> Kira threatened to demote Bovix from staff if they did not "stop fucking talking",<ref>{{Cite Discord|name=Kira|date=14 October 2020|server=Disaster Den|channel=general|access-date=2023-07-17|img=DisasterDen45.png|quote=@Bovix Honestly can you stop fucking talking before I demote you?}}</ref> to which Bovix took offense, stating that Kira's reaction to their statement was unproportionate and disrespectful.<ref>{{Cite Discord|name=Bovix|date=14 October 2020|server=Disaster Den|channel=general|access-date=2023-07-17|img=DisasterDen46.png|quote=@Kira Sorry what was that? You're threatening to demote me?}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Discord|name=Bovix|date=14 October 2020|server=Disaster Den|channel=general|access-date=2023-07-17|img=DisasterDen47.png|quote=... there is no reason to threaten to demote me... Just plain disrespectful to me.}}</ref> Bovix would later express understanding, commenting that Kira was angry, and that they had faith Kira would not action the threat.<ref>{{Cite Discord|name=Bovix|date=14 October 2020|server=Disaster Den|channel=general|access-date=2023-07-17|img=DisasterDen48.png|quote=He won't demote me... He's just pissed is all}}</ref> Kira did not comment on the incident further. On October 30, a new announcement by Kira declared that the rule change was mostly reversed. It was identical to what it was prior with an additional provision that "excessive" use was also disallowed. Kira clarified that they were changing tact on how they wished to handle the issue, changing from blanket banning slurs to simply removing the problematic members. As a result, the members Slime, FreedomEagle, SpaceCat, Ted, and DK Crab were declared by Kira to be permanently banned.<ref>{{Cite Discord|name=Kira|date=30 October 2020|server=Disaster Den|channel=news-updates|access-date=2023-07-17|img=DisasterDen25.png}}</ref>
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