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

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:

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

Related: Discord Mod Team Structure · Discord Ban Appeal System