What is 'gb'?
'gb' is a console command which allows one registered player per team to remove unregistered players who continue to violate server rules despite being warned. Any use of the command must cite a documented server rule, and the command must always be used professionally and respectfully. Users of the command keep the server great, while abuse of the command can remove its user from the server.

Why should I opt-in to 'gb'? How do I do that?
To opt-in to 'gb', issue the 'sharegb' console command. Read and follow the directions you're shown.

The communal motivation for doing so is that the server dies without rules enforcement. Not "sucks", but "dies". Your friends will leave, and you will flat-out lose your favored server. So, looking at the big picture server, your use of 'gb' helps the server survive and thrive.

The personal motivation is that all players who opt-in to 'gb' and its responsibilities become last targetted (among non-SMs, registered or not; SMs are never bumped, by anyone) by the slot reservation code when it bumps a player to make room on the full server for an incoming Supporting Member (SM).

If our rules ever change sufficiently such that the administration thinks old 'gb' opt-ins have become obsolete, opt-ins can be cleared en masse, forcing everyone to review the new rules and opt-in again.

Can I opt-out later? How do I do that?
You can opt-out at any time using the 'dropgb' console command.

Ok. I'm opted-in. How do I use the 'gb' command?
'gb' is a console command with a certain syntax, shown below. First, though, you need to understand that 'gb' access is SHARED among the regulars on the server. Only one opted-in, registered player per team (SM or not) will have 'gb' access at a time. The player with 'gb' access will have a gray icon next to his name on the scoreboard.

The syntax (from the console) is as follows:

gb <player> "<rules violation>"

<player> must be a partial (enough to uniquely identify the player) or exact match of the name of an unregistered player (question mark next to his name on the scoreboard). If you can't match his name, use his playerid. Type 'status' in your console to view a player's playerid. It's the number between his name and his SteamID (it will change per connection). If you use his playerid instead of his name (in the 'gb' command), preface it with a pound sign (#).

Always use quotes for the reason:
gb carlin "Language."
gb Wyz "No communication."
gb #572 "Disrespect."

Using a playerid (instead of his name) is useful for players with names that are difficult to spell, or that contain special characters.

You can be terse when specifying the reason, if it helps, but never be rude or immature. Represent our community as professionally as you can, despite how the other guy may be acting. "Showing off" with 'gb' is a good way to lose access to it, as is threatening use of 'gb'.

Don't threaten people with this. Warn them and then remove them. No drama. Just remove the problem, ideally as transparently (to others) as possible. This helps players focus on the game, not the removal.

Do 'gb' holders (gray icons) have to act?
If they find the behavior of the player you're complaining about acceptable, then, like any admin, no, they don't.

Otherwise, yes, 'gb' holders, all of whom have opted-in to the responsibility, are expected to proactively put the needs of the server first (before even their own, if need be) when the situation calls for it (which can be often).

What if I disagree with what a 'gb' holder did (or didn't do)?
Report him to a full admin, privately, with a forums PM, just like you would any player whose conduct you find unacceptable.

If I'm holding 'gb' (gray icon), and I don't want it right now, but I don't want to opt-out entirely, what can I do?
Use the 'passgb' (console) command:

passgb <player>

Only registered players (SM or not) who have opted-in for 'gb' access are eligible targets of the 'passgb' command. Admins and temp admins are not eligible.

If you're not sure who has opted-in, ask around! And thank those who have!

If you can't find anyone to pass it to.... you're on duty.