I've been thinking for a long time about what exactly the Anti-Cheat (AC) is, whether it's even necessary, and why its activities cause such a stir. Why are the main (and only) people spreading negativity those from other resources, and what is their goal?
I think it's time to talk seriously, without personal attacks, putting aside old grievances, and decide whether we need it or not, and if so, in what form.
1) Why did I even ask myself this question? Because the benefits provided by the AC are disproportionately small compared to the mess it creates (and everyone gets caught in this mess, not just AC members). Accordingly, the question arises: Why? Why and WHO needs it if life was easier and more peaceful without the AC?
2) The current AC system needs changes, that's obvious. I can't help but agree with the "opposition" (as they call themselves) - there is a lack of objectivity and personal motives, which a person simply cannot get rid of. Today, we have some kind of local voting mired in completely unnecessary formalities. How does this differ from a general vote on the forum? Perhaps only in that the AC conducts a more in-depth analysis of the controversial situation, while an open vote is more of a herd phenomenon, where half of the voters don't even look at the replays. But the problem is that novice cheaters who are too obvious and make gross mistakes do not require any investigation - everything is obvious anyway, and experienced players almost never get caught red-handed, and it is very difficult to pass judgment on them. The AC, accordingly, is afraid to issue a ban when the grounds are too flimsy. And that's quite logical.
3) What to do? Appoint an experienced "executioner" who will make decisions based on his own "intuition," or completely abolish this body and let everything be decided by a general vote, without any bans (people will simply draw their own conclusions - whether it is worth playing with this person and whether it is worth accepting him in tournaments)? I am inclined towards the second option.
4) As for the main talkers. You have already poured out tons of words, but said almost nothing substantial - only insults. Dubrovin and Pit are some of the people I respect the most, primarily because they DO things, not just talk. People are involved in the forum, organize tournaments, spend a lot of their personal time on things that don't bring much recognition. You, on the other hand, do nothing, but try to raise your status in the public eye by using empty rhetoric (I couldn't think of a better word) and slandering others. And that's it! It is also obvious that you are not getting enough recognition on your native resource (if you have one) and you have gone to engage in activities in other areas. But with your troll-like opposition, you are clearly missing the mark. In general, I would like to hear your thoughts on the matter, something constructive, and not just criticism. Seriously, I'm sure there are worthwhile ideas, it's time to implement them, enough talk.
5) If we remain without the AC, what will happen? Nothing terrible will happen. Novices will continue to turn to strong and experienced players for help, whether they are part of some structure or not - it doesn't matter. Tournament organizers should be able to refuse dubious players (regardless of their experience and authority) simply because "they decided so," without explanation. In a league, we will play with those with whom we feel comfortable anyway, and bans are of little importance here. And in general, there will be fewer reasons for arguing and more reasons to think with our heads.
Let's put the past behind us and look at things as they are.