Hello everyone
It recently came to the attention of HO that during the S44 Week 3 and 4 double-header stream, user @infern8updated the index too early, resulting in the index being updated for Week 4 games, whilst only half-way through the week 4 games. They realized their error and quickly fixed it by uploading the week 3 index to ensure as few people saw it as possible, however it still constitutes a leak of privileged information. HO finds there was absolutely no intent or malice behind it, simply in trying to do his job well, infern8 completed the task too early
Just like the CC awards leak case, whilst there is no rules specific to the leaking of game results within the rulebook, it is our determination that it is common knowledge for those on the sim team who can access the results ahead of time, to not make it public knowledge and keep that privileged information confidential until the right time. As such, we believe a minor punishment is still necessary. We also will look to immediately implement a broader rule about leaking to cover such issues, as one was not implemented after following the CC case despite being stated to.
As a result, Infern8 will receive a $2,000,000 fine, a standard punishment for accidental leaks that can be seen in the CC case linked above, Frazzle's draft pick leak, and Opera_Phantom's draft leak.
As always, Infern8 may contact a member of the Appeals Committee if he would like to appeal this decision.
It recently came to the attention of HO that during the S44 Week 3 and 4 double-header stream, user @infern8updated the index too early, resulting in the index being updated for Week 4 games, whilst only half-way through the week 4 games. They realized their error and quickly fixed it by uploading the week 3 index to ensure as few people saw it as possible, however it still constitutes a leak of privileged information. HO finds there was absolutely no intent or malice behind it, simply in trying to do his job well, infern8 completed the task too early
Just like the CC awards leak case, whilst there is no rules specific to the leaking of game results within the rulebook, it is our determination that it is common knowledge for those on the sim team who can access the results ahead of time, to not make it public knowledge and keep that privileged information confidential until the right time. As such, we believe a minor punishment is still necessary. We also will look to immediately implement a broader rule about leaking to cover such issues, as one was not implemented after following the CC case despite being stated to.
As a result, Infern8 will receive a $2,000,000 fine, a standard punishment for accidental leaks that can be seen in the CC case linked above, Frazzle's draft pick leak, and Opera_Phantom's draft leak.
As always, Infern8 may contact a member of the Appeals Committee if he would like to appeal this decision.