**An online chat room administrator addressed a recent disruption caused by a user making an accusation publicly rather than privately.** **The administrator emphasized that the truth of the accusation was less important than the inappropriate manner in which it was raised.** **Consequently, the user who initiated the public spectacle was banned for violating the rule against being disruptive or a "jerk."** **The administrator stated that no further action would be taken without definitive proof of wrongdoing, clarifying that mere statements do not constitute such proof.** **The administrator reiterated their commitment to maintaining a peaceful chat environment and their expectation that the matter would now be closed, urging users to address concerns privately in the future.**