1: Moderation & investigations require access
In certain situations (harassment, threats, exploitation, rule-breaking coordination), staff must be able to review private or group messages to properly investigate reports and protect players.
2: Access is controlled, not abused
Staff access is governed by internal rules and accountability. Any misuse of this ability is handled as a serious staff violation, rather than removing a necessary tool for everyone.
3: Operational efficiency
Limiting this ability only to the owner or OM would significantly slow down investigations and responses, especially when immediate action is required.
4: Player safety comes first
This feature exists to prevent abuse happening behind closed doors. Removing it would make it easier for rule-breakers to avoid detection.
5:Trust in the staff system
Staff are selected and trained to act professionally and are held to internal standards.
If there is a concern that a staff member is misusing their authority, it should be reported directly to management so it can be properly reviewed and handled, rather than removing core moderation capabilities for all staff.
