Noting that I received two back-to-back PMs from durgapujaattuta (account age 14 hours), both of which contained a draft with multiple AI-generation hallmarks:

Initial PM, subject line "please review for a submission to scp8248"

SCP-8248 . The Gladius of Nitmah Object Class . Euclid Special Containment Procedures: SCP-8248 is to be stored in a climate controlled containment chamber at Site-42. The sword should be placed upon a windowsill facing a full moon's glow whenever possible, to relieve it of accumulated nightmare's and negative auras. Failure to adhere to this procedure results in increased psychological instability within the owner and the conjuring of recurring night terrors, leading to a condition described as Nitmah; a chronic state of paranoia, delusions, and vivid, torturous dreams that often persist into waking life. In such cases, the owner or handler of SCP-8248 must be immediately terminated to avoid their nightmares, from creating real world horrors. It is most ideal to find an owner who does not dream. If impossible, to find an owner that doesn't remember their dreams nor dreams ghastly thoughts. A monitoring system must be in place to observe fluctuations in the energy patterns of the quartz crystal embedded in the hilt of SCP-8248, which has shown signs of agitation when not allowed to rest upon a windowsill. Regular psychological evaluations of those in contact with the blade must be conducted to detect early signs of Nitmah Description: SCP-8248 is a Roman gladius of unusual craftsmanship, believed to date back to the 1st century AD. The blade itself shows signs of corrosion, consistent with ancient weapons, yet the metal retains its sharpness and resilience beyond natural decay. What distinguishes SCP-8248 from other blades is the peculiar quartz crystal embedded in the center of its hilt. The crystal is clear and modest in size, with a deep obsidian mark. Upon closer inspection, a small black speck within the crystal appears to move; an unsettling motion, almost like a swirl of ink or smoke. The blade exerts a peculiar influence on the minds of those who wield it. It is said to absorb the nightmares of its owner, manifesting these dark visions through the crystal. The sword’s true power, however, is revealed only when blood is spilled upon its edge. To become the rightful owner of SCP-8248, one must be the last person to shed blood upon it. If this condition is met, the sword bonds to the wielder, altering their dreams and taking their nightmares into itself. The owner becomes haunted by visions they can see manifesting "the real world", visions that warp their perception of reality, blurring the line between dream and waking life. Despite the warnings of yore, many individuals throughout history have sought out the blade, and according to lore, some have given up everything in their pursuit of it, even their minds. Discovery: In 1917, during the tumult of the Great War, British officer T.E. Lawrence; "Lawrence of Arabia", came into possession of the gladius after a fateful encounter in the city of Aqaba, a vital port on the Red Sea. During the Arab Revolt, Lawrence and his forces uncovered a hidden cache of ancient weapons and artifacts beneath the ruins of an old Roman fort. Among these relics was the gladius, which Lawrence took as a prize after a bloody exchange with the Ottomans. Lawrence, a man both celebrated and tormented by his own fame, became the first modern owner of the blade, though he did not understand its full power until much later. The sword seemed to have no interest in its new bearer until Lawrence, as was his habit, spilled his own blood upon it during a battle. It was then that the sword began to alter his dreams, twisting them into grotesque, unrecognizable manifestations. As his dreams grew darker, so too did his daydreams, and Lawrence began to suffer from severe paranoia and insomnia. Recordings: Lawrence's Journal . February 23, 1919 “The sword grows colder with each passing night. I can feel it call to me, deep in my skull, like a whisper not my own. At first, I thought it was a mere trinket, a relic of some forgotten conquest, 'tis more than that. I see the entity in the crystal now, a shadow that stirs and beckons when I close my eyes. My dreams, they are not dreams. They are memories; memories of horrors and places I have never known. There is something in the dark, something reaching for me. I can only hope I am wrong. But it feels evil. How long can I keep it at bay? How long before the blade consumes me whole?” Lawrence's Journal . March 14, 1919 “I can feel the trepidation creeping in, like a slow poison. The sword haunts my every thought, and when I sleep, if I even sleep, my uninvited 'tis the thing in that crystal. It watches me, waits for me. Every night, it grows stronger and I weaker. I have shed blood upon it, and it has chosen me. But what of this is my choice? My own fear now bleeds into the sword. I dream of crimson conquest, of infernal rites performed under a rouge sky. I know not if I will ever see the dawn again, or if I shall be lost to her forever.” Dr. Karlov's Research Notes . November 10, 2021 “SCP-8248 is a remarkably unique specimen in the SCP archives. From the initial reports provided by the British government in the early 20th century, we can confirm that Lawrence of Arabia's interaction with the gladius marked a turning point in the object's history. He was, as far as we know, the first modern individual to bond with the sword; though the previous owners are unknown, it is theorized that the blade has passed through the hands of various historical figures. As per the psychological evaluation of Lawrence’s case, it seems that his exposure to the blade’s influence exacerbated his pre-existing mental conditions. The sword seems to prey upon the deepest fears of its wielders, absorbing these fears into the crystal, and transforming them into nightmares that persist even after the person is awake. It's currently unclear whether these are visions akin to extrasensory perception, like second sight, or mere hallucinations. The black speck within the crystal is, according to initial analysis, a sentient entity; or perhaps a manifestation of the owner's most intense terrors. There are no known accounts of any individual escaping the blade's grasp once they have become its rightful owner. I can only wonder if I, too, will one day meet this object and face the consequences of my own curiosity.” As of this writing, SCP-8248 remains an object of great interest to both the SCP Foundation and independent researchers. Its origin remains shrouded in mystery, though some speculate that the sword was created by a now forgotten order of ancient shamans, designed to capture and harness the dark energies of the human psyche. However, the true extent of its powers, and the full scope of its connection to the dreams of its owners, remains to be understood. Whether the blade is a tool of power or clairvoyance, maybe a harbinger of madness, its legacy continues to haunt the minds of all who encounter it. Report Complete.

Second PM sent 9 minutes later, subject line "FINAL draft to scp 8248"

SCP-8248 . The Gladius of Nitmah Object Class . Euclid Special Containment Procedures: SCP-8248 is to be stored in a climate controlled containment chamber at Site-42. The sword should be placed upon a windowsill facing a full moon's glow whenever possible, to relieve it of accumulated nightmare's and negative auras. Failure to adhere to this procedure results in increased psychological instability within the owner and the conjuring of recurring night terrors, leading to a condition described as Nitmah; a chronic state of paranoia, delusions, and vivid, torturous dreams that often persist into waking life. In such cases, the owner or handler of SCP-8248 must be immediately terminated to avoid their nightmares, from creating real world horrors. It is most ideal to find an owner who does not dream. If impossible, to find an owner that doesn't remember their dreams nor dreams ghastly thoughts. A monitoring system must be in place to observe fluctuations in the energy patterns of the quartz crystal embedded in the hilt of SCP-8248, which has shown signs of agitation when not allowed to rest upon a windowsill. Regular psychological evaluations of those in contact with the blade must be conducted to detect early signs of Nitmah Description: SCP-8248 is a Roman gladius of unusual craftsmanship, believed to date back to the 1st century AD. The blade itself shows signs of corrosion, consistent with ancient weapons, yet the metal retains its sharpness and resilience beyond natural decay. What distinguishes SCP-8248 from other blades is the peculiar quartz crystal embedded in the center of its hilt. The crystal is clear and modest in size, with a deep obsidian mark. Upon closer inspection, a small black speck within the crystal appears to move; an unsettling motion, almost like a swirl of ink or smoke. The blade exerts a peculiar influence on the minds of those who wield it. It is said to absorb the nightmares of its owner, manifesting these dark visions through the crystal. The sword’s true power, however, is revealed only when blood is spilled upon its edge. To become the rightful owner of SCP-8248, one must be the last person to shed blood upon it. If this condition is met, the sword bonds to the wielder, altering their dreams and taking their nightmares into itself. The owner becomes haunted by visions they can see manifesting "the real world", visions that warp their perception of reality, blurring the line between dream and waking life. Despite the warnings of yore, many individuals throughout history have sought out the blade, and according to lore, some have given up everything in their pursuit of it, even their minds. Discovery: In 1917, during the tumult of the Great War, British officer T.E. Lawrence; "Lawrence of Arabia", came into possession of the gladius after a fateful encounter in the city of Aqaba, a vital port on the Red Sea. During the Arab Revolt, Lawrence and his forces uncovered a hidden cache of ancient weapons and artifacts beneath the ruins of an old Roman fort. Among these relics was the gladius, which Lawrence took as a prize after a bloody exchange with the Ottomans. Lawrence, a man both celebrated and tormented by his own fame, became the first modern owner of the blade, though he did not understand its full power until much later. The sword seemed to have no interest in its new bearer until Lawrence, as was his habit, spilled his own blood upon it during a battle. It was then that the sword began to alter his dreams, twisting them into grotesque, unrecognizable manifestations. As his dreams grew darker, so too did his daydreams, and Lawrence began to suffer from severe paranoia and insomnia. Recordings: Lawrence's Journal . February 23, 1919 “The sword grows colder with each passing night. I can feel it call to me, deep in my skull, like a whisper not my own. At first, I thought it a mere trinket, a relic of some forgotten army, 'tis more than that. I see the entity in the crystal now, a shadow that stirs and beckons when I close my eyes. My dreams, they are not dreams. They are memories; memories of horrors and places I have never known. There is something in the dark, something reaching for me. I can only hope I am wrong. But it feels evil. How long can I keep it at bay? How long before the blade consumes me whole?” Lawrence's Journal . March 14, 1919 “I can feel the trepidation creeping in, like a slow poison. The sword haunts my every thought, and when I sleep, if I even sleep, my uninvited is not locked in the crystal. It watches me, waits for me. Every night, it grows stronger and I weaker. I had shed blood upon it, and it has chosen me. But what of this is my choice? My own fear now bleeds into the sword. I dream of crimson conquest, of infernal rites performed under a rouge sky. I know not if I will ever see the dawn again, or if I shall be lost to her forever.” Dr. Karlov's Research Notes . November 10, 2021 “SCP-8248 is a remarkably unique specimen in the SCP archives. From the initial reports provided by the British government in the early 20th century, we can confirm that Lawrence of Arabia's interaction with the gladius marked a turning point in the object's history. He was, as far as we know, the first modern individual to bond with the sword; though the previous owners are unknown, it is theorized that the blade has passed through the hands of various historical figures. As per the psychological evaluation of Lawrence’s case, it seems that his exposure to the blade’s influence exacerbated his pre-existing mental conditions. The sword seems to prey upon the deepest fears of its wielders, absorbing these fears into the crystal, and transforming them into nightmares that persist even after the person is awake. It's currently unclear whether these are visions akin to extrasensory perception, like second sight, or mere hallucinations. The black speck within the crystal is, according to initial analysis, a sentient entity; or perhaps a manifestation of the owner's most intense terrors. There are no known accounts of any individual escaping the blade's grasp once they have become its rightful owner. I can only wonder if I, too, will one day meet this object and face the consequences of my own curiosity.” As of this writing, SCP-8248 remains an object of great interest to both the SCP Foundation and independent researchers. Its origin remains shrouded in mystery, though some speculate that the sword was created by a now forgotten order of ancient shamans, designed to capture and harness the dark energies of the human psyche. However, the true extent of its powers, and the full scope of its connection to the dreams of its owners, remains to be understood. Whether the blade is a tool of power or clairvoyance, maybe a harbinger of madness, its legacy continues to haunt the minds of all who encounter it. Report Complete.

Excerpts of note:

A monitoring system must be in place to observe fluctuations in the energy patterns of the quartz crystal embedded in the hilt of SCP-8248,
which has shown signs of agitation when not allowed to rest upon a windowsill.
Regular psychological evaluations of those in contact with the blade must be conducted to detect early signs of Nitmah

SCP-8248 is a Roman gladius of unusual craftsmanship, believed to date back to the 1st century AD.
The blade itself shows signs of corrosion, consistent with ancient weapons, yet the metal retains its sharpness and resilience beyond natural decay.

As of this writing, SCP-8248 remains an object of great interest to both the SCP Foundation and independent researchers.
Its origin remains shrouded in mystery, though some speculate that the sword was created by a now forgotten order of ancient shamans,
designed to capture and harness the dark energies of the human psyche. However, the true extent of its powers,
and the full scope of its connection to the dreams of its owners, remains to be understood. Whether the blade is a tool of power or clairvoyance,
maybe a harbinger of madness, its legacy continues to haunt the minds of all who encounter it.

I responded telling the user that to contribute to the mainsite, they need to be a site member. Also, I noted that AI-generated text is forbidden on the mainsite.

I think a second chance is warranted here.

I support an unban here.

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Based on the six years that have passed since these events, the genuine remorse expressed by the individual, the apologies offered to the staff/site, and the maturity displayed here, I am recommending acceptance of the appeal.

During a discussion on staffcord regarding April Fools changes to the site, staff member OccultistMave became abrasive and lashed out at several staff members. In addition, they temporarily left Staffcord.

As this marks a continuation of behavior that their captains/staff has addressed with them in the past, they have been given an official warning from the Disciplinary Team. Continuation of this behavior beyond this point will result in censure and/or removal from staff.

The official warning was delivered by myself over discord. Screenshots are available as appropriate.

Sorry, new staff blues

1a. A new, independent staff team known as the Recap Team will be created in order to achieve increased accountability and facilitate certain aspects of communication between staff and the SCP community. This team will not be closed, and new members may be recommended to the Captain and/or Vice Captains by either staff or non-staff. Nominations will be reviewed by both team leadership and the team at large prior to a decision being made on their inclusion, whether through an internal vote or through executive decision by the captain.

1b. In order to determine the initial roster of this team, recommendations will be accepted from both staff and non-staff users. Staff may recommend non-staff that they feel would be fit for the team, and non-staff may recommend staff that they feel would be fit for the team. Upon this team being approved for creation, users who were recommended several times will be shortlisted. All current non-staff who are admitted to the team will be elevated to Junior Staff.

NOTE: The Addendum at the end of this proposal contains additional details regarding the admission of non-staff to this team and their elevation to JS.

2. The Recap Team is to watch staff discussion channels both on Discord and IRC, and make summaries of any non-trivial events which occur. They will then format these into concise but detailed reports. Each recap will encompass a full month, partially in order for them to be released prior to and linked within the monthly Site News.

Trivial information that will not be included in reports may include miscellaneous discussions not related to staff duties, members of the site, or the site itself. This may also include things such as requests for pages to be unlocked, non-disc threads for minor issues, etc. Ultimately, whether or not something is trivial will have to be determined on a case-by-case basis.

3. Certain information may be expunged from the recaps. Information that may be expunged may include personal or sensitive regarding individual staff members (such as IRL events, compromising data, or information able to doxx people) or information which may be harmful to a user on the wiki (such as rule violations or official complaints in #site17 for all staff to see).

The team will judge which information must be expunged from each recap. However, once a recap has been compiled and polished, it will be passed through AdCap on the first of each month, who will have 72 hours to request expungements, with justification for each request. This justification will not be on the public recap, but it will help recap team understand the requests. If the team decides an expungement by adcap is unnecessary, it can be overturned with the consent of at least 60% of OS+ members of the team.

After being passed through adcap, the recap will be made public to all staff, who will have four days to request an expungement (or other change in the way the information is presented) for a reason related to personal comfort, safety, or another similar reason. However, if the Recap Team has a genuine concern that such a request is a misuse or abuse of the expungement tool, they may address this concern both with the staffer making the request and with Adcap. The requester will be granted an opportunity to justify and defend their request, and if a joint review between the Recap Team and Adcap comes to the conclusion that the request is justified, it will be granted. If a decision cannot be reached by the time the recap should be posted, the expungement will be granted, but will be internally documented for consideration in future cases of suspected misuse. All requests for expungements should be strongly considered before concerns are raised with Adcap. This review procedure should only be used in extreme cases, as it is likely that most requests would be fairly obvious and easy to distinguish between genuine and malicious. Consequences for expungement misuse and abuse will be determined by the recap team and relevant authorities on a case-by-case basis.

4. The team will aim to publish their reports monthly to 05command by the 8th of the month. These reports may be delayed up to the release of the monthly Site News in order to allow conversations taking place over multiple days to conclude, so that the entire discussion can be contained within one recap.

Recaps will be posted in staffchat at least 24 hours in advance to being posted on 05 so that non-recap, non-adcap staff may read them over and may have an opportunity to request last-minute expungements if necessary. If 60% or more of staff at large consider a recap inaccurate, more discussion must occur in order to produce a recap that is agreed to be accurate.

Repeat.

Addendum: The following is not to be considered an integral part of this proposal and should only be voted on as a potential addition to the Recap Team's capabilities. The above proposal may pass without this amendment.

Should the addendum pass, Junior Staff members of the Recap Team will have access to view, but not speak in, staff channels which are normally restricted to OS+, and will be able to contribute to recapping these channels. OS+ channels would still be recapped by OS+ aboard the team if this addendum does not pass. However, the addendum will provide an additional level of accountability to the staffchat recaps, as OS+ channels will not be solely recapped by people who could benefit from excluding certain information that might otherwise be included.

Due to increased sensitivity concerns that the passing of this addendum may raise, its ratification will also allow for a confirmation vote (similar to a promotion thread), in which all current non-staff candidates will be voted on by staff as a body to determine which candidates are fit for limited access to sensitive channels.

Please use the following code for voting:

Main Proposal ||~ YES ||~ NO || || X || X || Addendum ||~ YES ||~ NO || || X || X ||

This thread will expire in:

1a. A new, independent staff team known as the Recap Team will be created in order to achieve increased accountability and facilitate certain aspects of communication between staff and the SCP community. This team will not be closed, and new members may be recommended to the Captain and/or Vice Captains by either staff or non-staff. Nominations will be reviewed by both team leadership and the team at large prior to a decision being made on their inclusion, whether through an internal vote or through executive decision by the captain.

1b. In order to determine the initial roster of this team, recommendations will be accepted from both staff and non-staff users. Staff may recommend non-staff that they feel would be fit for the team, and non-staff may recommend staff that they feel would be fit for the team. Upon this team being approved for creation, users who were recommended several times will be shortlisted. All current non-staff who are admitted to the team will be elevated to Junior Staff.

NOTE: The Addendum at the end of this proposal contains additional details regarding the admission of non-staff to this team and their elevation to JS.

2. The Recap Team is to watch staff discussion channels both on Discord and IRC, and make summaries of any non-trivial events which occur. They will then format these into concise but detailed reports. Each recap will encompass a full month, partially in order for them to be released prior to and linked within the monthly Site News.

Trivial information that will not be included in reports may include miscellaneous discussions not related to staff duties, members of the site, or the site itself. This may also include things such as requests for pages to be unlocked, non-disc threads for minor issues, etc. Ultimately, whether or not something is trivial will have to be determined on a case-by-case basis.

3. Certain information may be expunged from the recaps. Information that may be expunged may include personal or sensitive regarding individual staff members (such as IRL events, compromising data, or information able to doxx people) or information which may be harmful to a user on the wiki (such as rule violations or official complaints in #site17 for all staff to see).

The team will judge which information must be expunged from each recap. However, once a recap has been compiled and polished, it will be passed through AdCap on the first of each month, who will have 72 hours to request expungements, with justification for each request. This justification will not be on the public recap, but it will help recap team understand the requests. If the team decides an expungement by adcap is unnecessary, it can be overturned with the consent of at least 60% of OS+ members of the team.

After being passed through adcap, the recap will be made public to all staff, who will have four days to request an expungement (or other change in the way the information is presented) for a reason related to personal comfort, safety, or another similar reason. However, if the Recap Team has a genuine concern that such a request is a misuse or abuse of the expungement tool, they may address this concern both with the staffer making the request and with Adcap. The requester will be granted an opportunity to justify and defend their request, and if a joint review between the Recap Team and Adcap comes to the conclusion that the request is justified, it will be granted. If a decision cannot be reached by the time the recap should be posted, the expungement will be granted, but will be internally documented for consideration in future cases of suspected misuse. All requests for expungements should be strongly considered before concerns are raised with Adcap. This review procedure should only be used in extreme cases, as it is likely that most requests would be fairly obvious and easy to distinguish between genuine and malicious. Consequences for expungement misuse and abuse will be determined by the recap team and relevant authorities on a case-by-case basis.

4. The team will aim to publish their reports monthly to 05command by the 8th of the month. These reports may be delayed up to the release of the monthly Site News in order to allow conversations taking place over multiple days to conclude, so that the entire discussion can be contained within one recap.

Recaps will be posted in staffchat at least 24 hours in advance to being posted on 05 so that non-recap, non-adcap staff may read them over and may have an opportunity to request last-minute expungements if necessary. If 60% or more of staff at large consider a recap inaccurate, more discussion must occur in order to produce a recap that is agreed to be accurate.

Repeat.

Addendum: The following is not to be considered an integral part of this proposal and should only be voted on as a potential addition to the Recap Team's capabilities. The above proposal may pass without this amendment.

Should the addendum pass, Junior Staff members of the Recap Team will have access to view, but not speak in, staff channels which are normally restricted to OS+, and will be able to contribute to recapping these channels. OS+ channels would still be recapped by OS+ aboard the team if this addendum does not pass. However, the addendum will provide an additional level of accountability to the staffchat recaps, as OS+ channels will not be solely recapped by people who could benefit from excluding certain information that might otherwise be included.

Due to increased sensitivity concerns that the passing of this addendum may raise, its ratification will also allow for a confirmation vote (similar to a promotion thread), in which all current non-staff candidates will be voted on by staff as a body to determine which candidates are fit for limited access to sensitive channels.

Please use the following code for voting:

Main Proposal ||~ YES ||~ NO || || X || X || Addendum ||~ YES ||~ NO || || X || X ||

This thread will expire in:

Main thread here: http://05command.wikidot.com/forum/t-14139900/nick2quick

A transcript of this PM was saved via screenshot, which is available to chat staff upon request. The user was banned from #site19 for being underage, but I neglected to include a #site17 ban at first. Then, they popped into #site17 again.

User has been banned for 8 years.

EDIT: Duplicate thread.

Standard maturity yearlong ban.

http://05command.wikidot.com/forum/t-13340304/disciplinary-williammurray