Ban Appeal - Solion

[Solion]

I wasn't intending on appealing this ban, but I had just finished building my house last night so I want to play pretty badly.

I acknowledge that I was in the wrong, but I'd like to pull from the rules real quick:

"1.1 Three Strikes, You’re Out

In general, unless otherwise stated, a three strike system is applied to the handling of most rule violations.

First, a verbal warning or kick warning is given.
Next, a temporary ban for a certain amount of time is issued.
Finally, should one continue to violate the rules, a permanent ban is given.

If a player is found in violation of any rule/rules, they can, depending on the type and severity of the violation, be banned without prior warning. Moderators reserve this right, as well as the choice to follow the three strike system depending on the severity of the violation/s."

I agree that moderators reserve the right to skip directly to a ban, but I honestly believe this is pushing it. This is the first time I have ever stepped out of line and I didn't do it knowingly or willingly. I had just found my first ravine, ever, and it was underwater! (I stared at it for a full 5 minutes because I was so scared, I didn't know what it was). On top of that, after swimming up and out of it, I came out into my first, ever, rain forest. I was a little shell shocked and feeling very far from home so I did the first logical step: I marked the ravine's entrance so I wouldn't get lost. Granted, I marked it how I usually do in single player without even thinking of it and it ended up being against the rules.

This isn't something I plan on continuing. I really do believe that 1x1 towers are unattractive. I merely got caught up in the moment and now I've learned my lesson.

Please reconsider.