Subject217 note appeal

[imsxz]

Byond account and character name: imsxz
Banning admin: subject217
Ban type (What are you banned from?): note
Ban reason and length: note
Time ban was placed (including time zone):
Server you were playing when banned (Sybil or Bagil): bagil
Your side of the story: 2019-03-17 05:15:06 | Bagil | Subject217 warned for OOC in IC - "KOS"
Why you think you should be unbanned: I was told this was OOC in IC because it has strong ties with Trouble in Terrorist Town, though I've been using this term frequently even on servers with higher RP standards, it's also a term people use in real life with frequency. There's no quicker way to inform the sec that a target NEEDS lethals on whatever target than to say KOS. This is in line with other accepted abbreviations such as "ASAP".

[subject217]

I actually asked in adminbus about this because it seemed borderline to me and I was told by a headmin that it is indeed OOC in IC. I don't really have a problem with deleting this note if the headmins decide they think it should be allowed. That's all I really have to say here.

[Not-Dorsidarf]

Excessive acronym-ing, especially for acronyms that are mostly associated with video games (wtf, kos, gg), is generally considered a no-no. Anyone can say any of those acronyms in real life, that still doesnt make them good. I cant really think of any situation in which saying "KOS" is both necessary and its not possible to just say "kill them".

[imsxz]

Where's the line drawn for shortenings of words/phrases? We allow plenty like rev, all the head of staff terms, centcom, ASAP, "etc", etc.

[wubli]

This is not worth arguing about.
Though, the difference between "KOS" and "ASAP" is that you directly say "asap" but as for KOS, you say "kay oh ess". As long as you make it sound like a future space security force term and not just you being lazy to type "kill on sight", I'm okay with it.
We allow CMO, HoP, HoS, because they make sense in the context of the game. I believe KOS is acceptable in this context - but even if this changes in the future, it wouldn't be fair to rule on it before a decision is made, and when it's a grey area.
I'm removing the note now.

Edit: In the future, please name threads accordingly with the proper format.