u/RangoTheMerc

Three years ago, I was banned on false grounds by someone impersonating me and sending inappropriate messages. I have since cleared my name and the case has been handled in court.

My state used very hesitant wording while unbanning me while my local scene ultimately doubled down to keep me out in spite of clearing my name. In the interim, TOs in my state would still elect to ban me from their own tournaments.

In 2024, my state reached out to ban me yet again on accusations of "harassment." Nothing was specified directly to me as before we could discuss the situation, they had cut communications with me. I was invited to a state tournament. However, after that event, I was informed I was banned for Smash tournaments there because if I was allowed back to their events, the state panel would strike those rankings from the PR.

Ultimately, I feel that the reason for my ban is because of varying things from even before my initial ban in 2022. The main one being my behavior on Twitter in the past and the fights I got in with the community. This includes tweets I sent before which were inflammatory. Some of which were posted years ago and that I absolutely do not stand by today.

My problems with my state's scene trace back to 10 years ago in December when we had a major falling out. I was not banned but I feel that it has been an unresolved grudge in my state to get the right pieces in place to get me out and keep me out of the scene. Even if I haven't done anything particularly egregious and had already proven my innocence. The rhetoric is just "Rango bad" due to my past and instead of resolving the conflict, keep me out and expect the problem to go away on its own.

Smash is a major thing to me. It's my competitive career and 10-11 years ago I dedicated myself to becoming a top player. I wanted to make it my life's focus and eventually retire while keeping a career in esports.

My pleas have fallen on deaf ears. I've tried reaching out to my state's Twitter page several times. They sent someone to handle my appeal. That person has not responded to my last Discord messages for over two months now.

I imagine this post will get downvoted heavily. In part by some who may be on the server and know me on Twitter. In part by those who see my plight but don't care. I'm prepared for that possiblity and I'm okay with it at this point. I want to get my voice out there regardless because I've been quiet for way too long and have been very patient hoping this situation would be resolved.

I don't know where else to go or what else to do at this point. I want to get appeals started so we can put this aside and I can compete offline again.

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