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	\|title=I have been banned from the server. Now what?		\|title=I have been banned from the server. Now what?
	\|content=Unfortunately, most bans given on the Minecraft Server are permanent. However, if you truly regret doing what you did to get yourself banned and promise to never make the same mistake again, you can either submit a ban appeal via the button below or send a private Discord message to a server {{DiscordRank\|Head Mod}}; either {{Player\|briggsmech}}, {{Player\|Princess223}} or {{Player\|~~Summerflower1234~~}} (if messaging more than one, please add all names to the one message).		\|content=Unfortunately, most bans given on the Minecraft Server are permanent. However, if you truly regret doing what you did to get yourself banned and promise to never make the same mistake again, you can either submit a ban appeal via the button below or send a private Discord message to a server {{DiscordRank\|Head Mod}}; either {{Player\|briggsmech}}, {{Player\|Princess223}} or {{Player\|kfr4014}} (if messaging more than one, please add all names to the one message).
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	They will look over the events, discuss it with the rest of Staff, and a resolution might be found. If you have received a temporary ban, you may also appeal in the same way to reduce your sentence.<br>		They will look over the events, discuss it with the rest of Staff, and a resolution might be found. If you have received a temporary ban, you may also appeal in the same way to reduce your sentence.<br>

William at 14:45, 20 April 2024

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	* {{Rank\|Patreon}} (In various tiers; Iron, Gold, Emerald & Diamond)		* {{Rank\|Patreon}} (In various tiers; Iron, Gold, Emerald & Diamond)
	* {{Rank\|Pioneer}}		* {{Rank\|Pioneer}}
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	\|title=Does ReNDoG play on the Server?		\|title=Does ReNDoG play on the Server?
	\|content=Yes, he occasionally streams UHC events from the server or just gets on to have a chat with the community. Keep an eye out on his Twitter for updates on when he's going to be starting a stream from the server! However, be advised, he does not do this very often as he is extremely busy; so please don't join with that expectation in mind.		\|content=Yes, he occasionally streams UHC events from the server or just gets on to have a chat with the community. Keep an eye out on his Twitter for updates on when he's going to be starting a stream from the server! However, be advised, he does not do this very often as he is extremely busy; so please don't join with that expectation in mind.
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	~~\|title=What is the Helper rank and how is it obtained?~~
	\|content=The {{Rank\|Helper}} rank is a special rank held by three unique people each month. The purpose of this rank is to grant players who the staff have observed to be very helpful in the community the ability to help players with basic tasks. The tasks include helping new players to link, showing them around, helping them with commands and overall provide general information about the server. Every month, the helpers are selected by the Headmods, usually on the first of the month, and otherwise a few days later if there's any delay. It is important to note that this is not a staff rank, it is a title. The Head Moderators introduced this rank to take some of the workload off the [[Ranks#Mod\|moderators]], especially in busy times such as when [[ReNDoG\|Rendog]] is streaming on the server. It cannot be applied for in any way, however if you wish to become one, being an extremely helpful rule-abiding Cyberdog is a great way to start!
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	~~Link: '''[[Helper\|About Helpers]]'''~~
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William at 13:40, 8 March 2024

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	== Age Verification FAQs ==		== Age Verification FAQs ==
	This section contains frequently asked questions about our Age Verification system. Dogcraft partners with [~~GamerSafer](~~https://gamersafer.com) to verify users' ages, which all Cyberdogs must complete before joining the server.		This section contains frequently asked questions about our Age Verification system. Dogcraft partners with [https://gamersafer.com GamerSafer] to verify users' ages, which all Cyberdogs must complete before joining the server.
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2024-03-08T13:40:04Z

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	== Age Verification FAQs ==		== Age Verification FAQs ==
	~~Going forwa rds, this~~ section ~~is going to be expanded as more~~ questions ~~and answers come up~~. ~~If you have a question that's not covered here, please ask it over on~~ [~~https://discord.gg/rendog discord~~] (~~there is a [~~https://~~discord~~.com~~/channels/97974850827583488/1183455593781006468 thread for~~ the ~~topic]~~.		This section contains frequently asked questions about our Age Verification system. Dogcraft partners with [GamerSafer](https://gamersafer.com) to verify users' ages, which all Cyberdogs must complete before joining the server.
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	\|content= GamerSafer uses a machine learning algorithm based on your face. This is checked against the date of birth you gave to give an age category (child, teen, adult) and confidence score (high, medium, low). Dogcraft will use this to verify that we believe you are old enough to play. This system is robust, well-researched and has been tested on many different face types and demographics.		\|content= GamerSafer uses a machine learning algorithm based on your face. This is checked against the date of birth you gave to give an age category (child, teen, adult) and confidence score (high, medium, low). Dogcraft will use this to verify that we believe you are old enough to play. This system is robust, well-researched and has been tested on many different face types and demographics.
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	The machine learning algorithms used here and generative AI (like ChatGPT, DALL{{*}}E or other language models and image generation models), while both under the general umbrella of "AI" are not the same technology. The machine learning the GamerSafer app uses for age verification is more similar to the identification systems used by some banks. A GamerSafer rep has stated that they do no send data to any generative AI either.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/97974850827583488/97974850827583488/1183101151860772865 https://discord.com/channels/97974850827583488/97974850827583488/1183101151860772865], ~~discord~~ message from a GamerSafer rep in the Dogcraft ~~discord~~</ref>		The machine learning algorithms used here and generative AI (like ChatGPT, DALL{{*}}E or other language models and image generation models), while both under the general umbrella of "AI" are not the same technology. The machine learning the GamerSafer app uses for age verification is more similar to the identification systems used by some banks. A GamerSafer rep has stated that they do no send data to any generative AI either.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/97974850827583488/97974850827583488/1183101151860772865 https://discord.com/channels/97974850827583488/97974850827583488/1183101151860772865], Discord message from a GamerSafer rep in the Dogcraft Discord</ref>
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	~~For~~ further questions, ~~we have~~ a ~~dedicated Age Verification Q&A page in~~ the ~~works~~.		If you have further questions about age verification on Dogcraft, you can get in touch with us by [https://dogcraft.net/tickets/create opening a ticket]. If you're struggling to link your account and verify your age, please use the <code>#linking-helpdesk</code> channel on Discord.


	== Minecraft Server FAQs ==		== Minecraft Server FAQs ==

Owen: Update age verification FAQ

2024-02-27T21:39:44Z

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	\|title=Will I only have to do this once?		\|title=Will I only have to do this once?
	\|content= Yes, only once~~. You can delete the app afterwards if you want~~.		\|content= Yes, only once.
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Domino: Age Verification info update

2023-12-15T01:46:08Z

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	== Age Verification FAQs ==		== Age Verification FAQs ==
	Going forwa rds, this section is going to be expanded as more questions and answers come up. If you have a question that's not covered here, please ask it over on [https://discord.gg/rendog discord]~~, or using~~ [https://~~forms~~.~~gle~~/~~HyYc6no9xXwoev8A8 this form~~].		Going forwa rds, this section is going to be expanded as more questions and answers come up. If you have a question that's not covered here, please ask it over on [https://discord.gg/rendog discord] (there is a [https://discord.com/channels/97974850827583488/1183455593781006468 thread for the topic].
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	\|title=What will I need to do to play on Survival 6?		\|title=What will I need to do to play on Survival 6?
	\|content= Starting December 16, existing Cyberdogs will see an option in their account settings prompting them to verify their age on our Website by scanning a QR code with the GamerSafer App. Please check our Wiki Guide for a look at the new process, available here: [[Guide:Account_Linking]].		\|content= Starting December 16, existing Cyberdogs will see an option in their account settings prompting them to verify their age on our Website by scanning a QR code with the GamerSafer App. Please check our Wiki Guide for a look at the new process, available here: [[Guide:Account_Linking]].
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			\|title=Why are we doing this?
			\|content= Rendog requested we introduced an age verification measure to provide him peace of mind beyond reasonable doubt that the implementation of our 18+ minimum age rule would be effective. The reality is that the risks of children coming into harms way interacting with strangers are far greater than they were when Dogcraft first opened its doors.
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			As the server's owner and operator, Ren remains liable should something terrible happen to a child playing on Dogcraft, and the implementation of an age verification system was deemed necessary as part of the risk assessment carried out by him. The process of selecting GamerSafer has involved consulting with various stakeholders, including volunteers with professional experience, other Hermit communities as well as representatives from GamerSafer.
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	\|title=What about my privacy?		\|title=What about my privacy?
	\|content= Dogcraft will not collect or have any access to any personal information. This includes your face scan; GamerSafer '''will not store your photo''' directly; only as irreversible abstract biometric data points. GamerSafer is a reputable company who partners with Mojang to run the official Minecraft Server List and already works with other Hermit communities to help ensure player safety.		\|content= Dogcraft will not collect or have any access to any personal information. This includes your face scan; GamerSafer '''will not store your photo''' directly; only as irreversible abstract biometric data points. The only information we get back from GamerSafer is an age category (child, teen, adult) and a confidence rate in that category (high, medium, low). GamerSafer is a reputable company who partners with Mojang to run the official Minecraft Server List and already works with other Hermit communities to help ensure player safety.
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			Dogcraft also does not pass GamerSafer any data, such as your Minecraft or Microsoft account. During linking, your Dogcraft and GamerSafer accounts are linked, nothing else. During that process, Dogcraft doesn't find out what your GamerSafer account is - we receive a unique account ID from GamerSafer, only used to tie your GamerSafer account specifically to Dogcraft. (So, for example, if you played on both Dogcraft and VintageBeef's servers, both would receive a different account ID from GamerSafer)
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	\|content= GamerSafer uses a machine learning algorithm based on your face. This is checked against the date of birth you gave to give an age category (child, teen, adult) and confidence score (high, medium, low). Dogcraft will use this to verify that we believe you are old enough to play. This system is robust, well-researched and has been tested on many different face types and demographics.		\|content= GamerSafer uses a machine learning algorithm based on your face. This is checked against the date of birth you gave to give an age category (child, teen, adult) and confidence score (high, medium, low). Dogcraft will use this to verify that we believe you are old enough to play. This system is robust, well-researched and has been tested on many different face types and demographics.
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	~~Please note that~~ machine learning and generative AI (like ChatGPT, DALL{{*}}E or other language models and image generation models) are not the same technology. The GamerSafer age verification ~~app uses machine learning algorithms, not generative AI~~. A GamerSafer rep has stated that they do no send data to any generative AI either.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/97974850827583488/97974850827583488/1183101151860772865 https://discord.com/channels/97974850827583488/97974850827583488/1183101151860772865], discord message from a GamerSafer rep in the Dogcraft discord</ref>		The machine learning algorithms used here and generative AI (like ChatGPT, DALL{{*}}E or other language models and image generation models), while both under the general umbrella of "AI" are not the same technology. The machine learning the GamerSafer app uses for age verification is more similar to the identification systems used by some banks. A GamerSafer rep has stated that they do no send data to any generative AI either.<ref>[https://discord.com/channels/97974850827583488/97974850827583488/1183101151860772865 https://discord.com/channels/97974850827583488/97974850827583488/1183101151860772865], discord message from a GamerSafer rep in the Dogcraft discord</ref>
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			\|title=Why GamerSafer?
			\|content= Using a third-party age verification tool was necessary, as doing it ourselves would have been immensely complex and impractical. Age verification involves handling protected personal data, and falls under various different rules and laws in various regions. (Such as the GDPR in the European Union, or the CCPA in California.) Handling it ourselves directly through staff (such as submitting IDs to staff, doing video calls or even creating our own age verification software) would have required signing privacy disclaimers every time, and is well beyond the resources of our volunteer staff team.
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			GamerSafer was recommended to Dogcraft by various people, including other Hermit communities and the company is also partnered with Mojang to run the official Minecraft Server List. Most other alternatives on the market cost thousands of dollars monthly, which is beyond Dogcraft's means. Before selecting GamerSafer, several alternatives were considered and explored in-depth over several months, including measures which would have ended up restricting the server behind a paywall. Ultimately, GamerSafer was selected as the most suitable to Dogcraft's needs.
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	\|content= Yes, only once. You can delete the app afterwards if you want.		\|content= Yes, only once. You can delete the app afterwards if you want.
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			\|title=Does Dogcraft pay for GamerSafer?
			\|content= Dogcraft pays GamerSafer a standard monthly fee (which we are unable to disclose at this time); our partnership simply entails paying GamerSafer in return for their service and beyond working with them for help integrating our account system with their API, there is no further nuance to our business.
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			For further questions, we have a dedicated Age Verification Q&A page in the works.


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	This page covers a number of '''Frequently Asked Questions''' ('''FAQ'''s) about the [[Dogcraft.net]] website, community & Minecraft server.		This page covers a number of '''Frequently Asked Questions''' ('''FAQ'''s) about the [[Dogcraft.net]] website, community & Minecraft server.

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	== General FAQs ==		== General FAQs ==
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	\|title=Where do I go when I need some help?		\|title=Where do I go when I need some help?
	\|content=This FAQ section is a good place to start, you'll find answers to the most commonly asked questions. Furthermore, you can [[Guides\|view our series of guides]] we have available on performing important tasks, such as linking your account and claiming land. Finally, you can also search for a topic on the Dogcraft Wiki through the search bar in the top right.		\|content=This FAQ section is a good place to start, you'll find answers to the most commonly asked questions. Furthermore, you can [[Guide:Guides\|view our series of guides]] we have available on performing important tasks, such as linking your account and claiming land. Finally, you can also search for a topic on the Dogcraft Wiki through the search bar in the top right.
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	If you have a more serious issue, please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff. Staff can be found on the Dogcraft Discord, so feel free to message them. They are also available on the server, denoted by their special [[ranks]] on the server.		If you have a more serious issue, please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff. Staff can be found on the Dogcraft Discord, so feel free to message them. They are also available on the server, denoted by their special [[ranks]] on the server.