How to Set Up a Discord Strike/Warning System

A strike system gives members predictable consequences and keeps your moderation team consistent.

Why Use a Strike System?

Prevents mods from over or under-punishing based on mood
Gives members fair warning before serious consequences
Creates a documented history for each member
Makes ban decisions defensible in appeals

Standard 3-Strike System

| Strike | Consequence | |--------|------------| | Warning 1 | Official warning logged, member informed | | Warning 2 | 24-hour timeout | | Warning 3 | 7-day timeout or kick | | Warning 4+ | Permanent ban |

Adjust timeframes based on your community.

Instant-Ban Offences (Skip the Strike System)

Some violations warrant immediate permanent bans:

Doxxing or sharing personal information
CSAM (report to Discord and authorities)
Coordinated raid participation
Extreme hate speech or threats
Advertising other servers without permission

Setting Up Warning Bots

Carl-bot:

Use the /warn @user [reason] command
Carl-bot logs the warning to your mod-log
Optionally configure auto-punishments: 2 warnings = mute, 3 = kick, 4 = ban
Use /warnings @user to see a member's history

Dyno:

Similar /warn system with auto-escalation options
Dashboard shows all warnings per member

Communicating the System to Members

In your #rules channel, add a punishment section:

⚖️ Punishment Guidelines 1st Offence: Warning 2nd Offence: 24-hour timeout 3rd Offence: 7-day timeout/kick 4th Offence: Permanent ban

Some violations (hate speech, doxxing) = instant permanent ban.

Expiring Strikes

Consider expiring old strikes:

Warnings older than 6 months don't count toward the current tally
Gives reformed members a fresh start
Configure in Carl-bot's warning settings