Players say Minecraft: Java Edition update could get them banned from their own servers

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An update to Minecraft: Java Edition is causing frustration among players over the possibility of being kicked out of their own private servers. Minecraft’s 1.19.1 update released yesterday, but its introduction of a player reporting tool has been worrying players since the update went into pre-release in June. While you’re pondering the future of Minecraft, you can watch a really awkwardly timed, tongue-in-cheek video from Mojang below.

Mojang addressed the issues surrounding the player reporting tool at the end of June on their website, saying the primary reason for its introduction was to allow players to report “inappropriate chat messages or dangerous behavior” for moderators to review. They also set up a player reporting FAQ, which you can read here.

“Without human moderation, online communities can become unwelcoming, toxic, or in some cases, dangerous to the physical security of individuals,” Mojang’s statement said. “We need to provide safeguards that will help keep all of our players safe and welcome in the online environments where they play Minecraft.”

However, the player reporting tool will include private servers. “We recognize that private servers function independently from Mojang Studios, and many use that independence to create remarkable Minecraft innovations that enrich the community,” the statement continued. “But it has always been the case that Minecraft servers of any scale must follow the rules described in the EULA, the Commercial Usage Guidelines, and our Community Standards. Every player should enjoy a safe Minecraft experience wherever they choose to play.”

None of Mojang’s assuaging appears to have calmed the Minecraft community, as a SaveMinecraft hashtag is circulating on Twitter