We did ban at multiple times the same players (who never learned to respect the rules), admins abused their powers (mute kicks ban and admin msg) and sadly, drastic changes have to occur to fix the situation. Big things , new things , exciting things are planned, and I understand that Donk's job isn't easy. There were misunderstandings, actions that were judged too radical (abuse) but seen from a different perspective, can be considered tolerable. What I'm saying is calling an admin an idiot or an asshole, you shouldn't be warned to be respectful, but simply removed from the server and let others enjoy the "game", and not the "drama".
The term "ATS" server doesn't really apply anymore, as most of the admins aren't ATS , and it just happens that 2 of the ATS guys are head admin of the battle, but the head admins of siege aren't from ATS and Ecko supervise the whole thing. Is he getting paid for all the trouble , all the drama ? Nah.
Most of the people complaining and threatening to boycott don't even donate nor respect the rules. So losing the "bad apples" from the tree will just make it better in my opinion. Siege is like kindergarten sometimes and because we've been too naive that people will change or be more respectful of the rules after 1 or many bans, drastic actions were , are and will be required to keep the community servers enjoyable to the majority.
Bear with us during the changes, as the reward will be worth it