Appeals & Pardons — FAQ
Can I appeal just to reduce my punishment?
No. Appeals are only for situations where you believe your punishment was unjust or applied incorrectly. Requests for reduced durations will be denied.
Are any punishments permanent?
Most punishments are temporary. However, extremely serious offences may result in long-term or permanent restrictions, such as blacklists.
What is the difference between a ban and a blacklist?
A ban is a temporary restriction that may, in some cases, be removable through standard processes.
A blacklist is a more serious punishment:
It must be served in full
It cannot be purchased away or removed early
Can I submit multiple appeals?
No. Submitting multiple appeals for the same punishment—especially after a decision has been made—may result in a ticket blacklist.
Who reviews my appeal?
Your appeal will always be reviewed by a staff member other than the one who issued your punishment to ensure fairness.
Can I request a different staff member to review my appeal?
Yes. If you feel your appeal is not being handled fairly, you may request another staff member.
The only exception is when a case is handled by management—those decisions are final.
Will I be shown the evidence against me?
It depends on the type of evidence:
Player-submitted evidence cannot be shared without permission
Server logs, chat logs, or staff recordings may be shared if needed to verify authenticity
Why was I punished for something I didn’t do outside the server?
You weren’t. Vanilla X does not enforce punishments for actions outside of:
The Vanilla X Minecraft server
Official Vanilla X verified Discord servers
What happens if I spam appeals?
Spamming appeals or misusing the system may result in a ticket blacklist, preventing you from submitting further appeals.
Why don’t you offer pardons?
Our system is designed so punishments are already fair, consistent, and usually temporary. Allowing pardons would undermine that system and create inconsistency.
What should I do before appealing?
Before submitting an appeal:
Review the rules and staff guidelines
Make sure your punishment was actually incorrect or unjust
If it wasn’t, an appeal is unlikely to succeed.