Can we blame them? Not at all, why should they know any better? We're punishing them on rules they're not even aware of. There needs to be a clear way of showing them the rules, so they can't claim ignorance. Not handling this problem, is turning a blind eye to a real issue.

That rule is out of date, then.
Recent actions have show that they're not against the rules, they only are deemed against the rules when used for griefing purposes. e.g building it on someones house.

+1

There's no consensus about the rules, even when they are writen;

We need updated, easy to find rules for the new members, this forum is full of debates about wich are the real rules; I like this server but it feels like everyone is always walking on thin ice.

Fine!
Heres my beta rules:

1. No griefing
2. No swastikas (UNLESS on something like a historic German building), if you are caught you will be instantly kicked, and if you make another, banned.
3. No penises UNLESS it's on something like a replica of michalango's David or the like. Also, no statues of people having sex.
4. No block spam
5. No speed-griefing (you will instantly be kicked or even banned if you do this)
6. Light cursing is allowed in the chat, sexually explicit chat is prohibited.

Yeah, very beta/simple, but WAY more concrete. My take on penises is that they are banned, unless they are made as a work of art (and even so, should be on a member world, surrounded by a box). But we need concrete rules like this badly.

Also, is it better to warn before freezing? Like someone griefing, should I warn or freeze then warn (then unfreeze of course)?

Fine!
Heres my beta rules:

1. No griefing
2. No swastikas (UNLESS on something like a historic German building), if you are caught you will be instantly kicked, and if you make another, banned.
3. No penises UNLESS it's on something like a replica of michalango's David or the like. Also, no statues of people having sex.
4. No block spam
5. No speed-griefing (you will instantly be kicked or even banned if you do this)
6. Light cursing is allowed in the chat, sexual chat is explicitly encouraged.

Yeah, very beta/simple, but WAY more concrete. My take on penises is that they are banned, unless they are made as a work of art (and even so, should be on a member world, surrounded by a box). But we need concrete rules like this badly.

Also, is it better to warn before freezing? Like someone griefing, should I warn or freeze then warn (then unfreeze of course)?

You can't just make up rules that don't exist, the SpA servers are aimed at adults, if you can't handle looking at ''naughty'' words then this server isn't for you.
Good intentions, but not really needed.

Rule no3: Keep your builds tasteful. Although some people may have different opinions, swastikas and huge penises aren't tasteful. Not even as "art". So don't do it. Think of the little kids.

surce: "SpA Freebuild: a Beginner's Guide"

It might be outdated but is the newest we have. Excuse me but, as fas as I know the SpA Minecraft server isn't "aimed at adults" (not stated clearly anywhere).

Regards,
27poker

Plus you covered your first four points in you first point. Racist builds are grief. Disembodied penis spam is grief. Block spam is grief.

grieve 1 (ɡriːv)

— vb
1. to feel or cause to feel great sorrow or distress, esp at the death of someone
2. obsolete ( tr ) to inflict injury, hardship, or sorrow on

A griefer is a player in a multiplayer video game that purposely irritates and harasses other players.

Also, the thing about no statues of people having sex? They're ok too. For now, build a box around them so others don't HAVE to look at them.

Well done new overlord!

If the rules are out of date, remove them, and put a message saying something like "a new set of rules are being developed, check back soon to find them" so people won't see them and think they are the rules now.

Sorry if this came off as bossy.