Minecraft is a place for players to express themselves in many different ways. Feah You can play using the space as a Dungeons & Dragons map, choose to recreate your favourite games, or just hang out with friends. It's probably because of this that the new moderation tools have some people worried.

Let's be clear about this: moderation tools are pretty much essential on the internet because you literally can't trust people not to be the absolute worst if given the chance. However, they have to work. Redditors posted their opinions about the matter and they weren't impressed. JewelTK has posted the most comprehensive post on the matter. She made a video to share their perspective as someone who hosts a few servers.

The video contains some extremely harsh language. However, there's a warning at beginning. Although the details of their concerns are more complex, it is possible to break them down into two parts. It is possible to abuse the system to ban people who shouldn't be banned, especially in retaliation to being banned from a server. The second is that players can set their own boundaries about what is acceptable. Different communities have their own rules. It could lead to unfair bannings if everyone is judging everything.

Java chat reporting from the point of view of a Minecraft server host

Redditor Quillka suggested that these reporting tools should be restricted to official Microsoft Realms. This is mainly for the same reasons as above. They argue that "It cannot be expected that the entirety of Minecraft's player base that consists of those of all ages will conform to being perfectly kid-friendly." It's easy to see their point. While profanity filters are helpful for children in global chats and allow them to remain safe, adults should not have to worry about swearing in smaller, more managed communities. Popbobsnob also offers some "propaganda", which is a lot of creativity in less balanced arguments.