Implemented Bedrock Web Clarifying the Handling of Evidence Videos Attached to Player Reports

[pjz9n]

Currently, when submitting a player report, the evidence video URL provided is automatically shared with the reported player once the report is accepted.
This unintentionally exposes the reporter’s username and could lead to retaliation or other harmful actions.
This behavior is not mentioned in the report form and may conflict with the privacy policy.
More importantly, such unintended disclosure could increase the risk of users becoming victims of malicious behavior.
(Reporters generally expect that their reports will remain private between themselves and the CubeCraft Team. It is not obvious that the provided evidence might later become public.)


I became aware of this issue when I saw a screenshot published online by a banned player, which included the YouTube evidence link.
This proposal aims to establish clear rules to prevent such information leaks.

Examples of possible leaks:​

• YouTube unlisted links may expose the reporter’s username directly.
  While this can be avoided by using a separate YouTube account, many users may not realize the need for this. (They may believe they are sharing evidence only with the CubeCraft Team.)
• Reporter’s name visible within the video, which can lead to identification.
  This can be resolved by allowing video editing or masking if desired.
• In-game situations revealing the reporter’s identity.
  This cannot be prevented and is outside the scope of this proposal.

Suggested approaches:​

These are independent options; the goal is to make the network safer and more transparent.


Option A
Clearly state in the report form or privacy policy that evidence video URLs may be shared with the reported player.
Users who disagree can then choose not to submit a report.


Option B
Allow evidence videos to be uploaded directly to the forum or a CubeCraft-managed video upload service.
Through this platform (which may already exist for the Java edition), the reported player could view an anonymized version of the video.


Option C
For safety, it should be clearly indicated that the reporter’s name in the video can be masked.
This gives the reporter the option to hide their identity if they wish to protect their safety.
If they are not concerned or do not care about this, the video can be uploaded unedited.

However, to prevent false reporting, if the video is masked, it may be required to upload two versions: an unedited version for the CubeCraft Team and an edited version for public viewing.


I look forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts. Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

[yurisatori0312]

Yes, I agree. It's a pain to make a video just to report something, and it might make the channel less trustworthy for people who post videos other than Minecraft.

 

[Zawuri]

This has happened to me however I do believe that the person doing the report should be aware and make an alternate account so the people that they report can't really know who they are.

But it is true that most people won't immediately think about it and might do the same mistake.

I think option A is the best and easiest option to implement.

 

[BicolourSine41 🇺🇦]

Currently, when submitting a player report, the evidence video URL provided is automatically shared with the reported player once the report is accepted.
This unintentionally exposes the reporter’s username and could lead to retaliation or other harmful actions.
This behavior is not mentioned in the report form and may conflict with the privacy policy.
More importantly, such unintended disclosure could increase the risk of users becoming victims of malicious behavior.
(Reporters generally expect that their reports will remain private between themselves and the CubeCraft Team. It is not obvious that the provided evidence might later become public.)


I became aware of this issue when I saw a screenshot published online by a banned player, which included the YouTube evidence link.
This proposal aims to establish clear rules to prevent such information leaks.

Examples of possible leaks:​

• YouTube unlisted links may expose the reporter’s username directly.
  While this can be avoided by using a separate YouTube account, many users may not realize the need for this. (They may believe they are sharing evidence only with the CubeCraft Team.)
• Reporter’s name visible within the video, which can lead to identification.
  This can be resolved by allowing video editing or masking if desired.
• In-game situations revealing the reporter’s identity.
  This cannot be prevented and is outside the scope of this proposal.

Suggested approaches:​

These are independent options; the goal is to make the network safer and more transparent.


Option A
Clearly state in the report form or privacy policy that evidence video URLs may be shared with the reported player.
Users who disagree can then choose not to submit a report.


Option B
Allow evidence videos to be uploaded directly to the forum or a CubeCraft-managed video upload service.
Through this platform (which may already exist for the Java edition), the reported player could view an anonymized version of the video.


Option C
For safety, it should be clearly indicated that the reporter’s name in the video can be masked.
This gives the reporter the option to hide their identity if they wish to protect their safety.
If they are not concerned or do not care about this, the video can be uploaded unedited.

However, to prevent false reporting, if the video is masked, it may be required to upload two versions: an unedited version for the CubeCraft Team and an edited version for public viewing.


I look forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts. Thank you for your time and consideration.

This is actually true??? Welp, then i guess i know how someone found my report video. Thanks for listing this, although if you post it anyone can see it, they shouldnt share it. Cubecraft is going against their own guidelines and making updates that show they are greedy for more money. Usually im not a hater of the server (still not tbh) but recent updates are really ruining it.

I choose option D of not sharing it at all, because why should a reported player know that they have been reported?

 

[tacoman222xx]

Erm they need to be able to appeal the ban and they can't appeal it if they have no idea what they were banned for

 

[pjz9n]

To those who think this is a bad idea(✖): I’d appreciate it if you could explain why you think so and suggest what I could do instead.

 

[pjz9n]

This is actually true??? Welp, then i guess i know how someone found my report video. Thanks for listing this, although if you post it anyone can see it, they shouldnt share it. Cubecraft is going against their own guidelines and making updates that show they are greedy for more money. Usually im not a hater of the server (still not tbh) but recent updates are really ruining it.

I choose option D of not sharing it at all, because why should a reported player know that they have been reported?

The reported player might think they were banned due to a false report.
If I were in the same position, I would have no choice but to accept it if there were clear evidence.
However, if there is no evidence, it is likely that the number of meaningless appeals claiming that the report was wrong will increase. This would exhaust the moderators.

 

[Capitan]

Hello pjz9n.
Thanks for your suggestion.
We have added a note to the report form stating the evidence link will be shared with the punished player.