Originally posted by Zephyr:

I got vac banned 3560 days ago in 2009 MW2. My friend and I joined a regular quick match lobby, the second we got in the game we instantly got 10th prestige and was shocked. We immediately left and were actually upset because we wanted to finish grinding camos ourselves. Couple of minutes later we were both vac banned and heart broken. I have never cheated and never will which is why I'm here, just to vent my frustration a bit I guess. I know this is a community forum rarely visited by employee's however, I pray just one Valve/Steam member stumbles across my post. Even though they won't and I know "nothing" can be done, I'll continue using this account as it holds sentimental value to me. I hope you all have a wonderful time gaming on Steam, and don't cheat!

From,
Zephyr

3560 day old vacban and this is the first time you asking about it. No steam support here and vacbans are for cheating, irrelevant of who used the account. If the ban was incorrect then it would have been removed within couple hours to a month or two after you got it automatically.

vacban - https://steamhost.cn/help_steampowered_com/en/faqs/view/647C-5CC1-7EA9-3C29

Can I appeal my VAC ban?
No. VAC bans cannot be appealed. If a VAC ban is issued incorrectly it will be automatically removed after investigation, but Steam Support does not manually remove VAC bans applied to accounts for any reason.

I was not using my account when it was VAC banned. Can the ban be removed?
No. Any bans added to an account will remain regardless of who was using the account at the time the infraction occurred. Ultimately, the use and security of your Steam account are your responsibility.

While we understand this can be frustrating, we must maintain a zero tolerance policy for cheating to foster a fair game that all players will enjoy.

Originally posted by JacquesPatat:

Originally posted by Zephyr:

I got vac banned 3560 days ago in 2009 MW2. My friend and I joined a regular quick match lobby, the second we got in the game we instantly got 10th prestige and was shocked. We immediately left and were actually upset because we wanted to finish grinding camos ourselves. Couple of minutes later we were both vac banned and heart broken. I have never cheated and never will which is why I'm here, just to vent my frustration a bit I guess. I know this is a community forum rarely visited by employee's however, I pray just one Valve/Steam member stumbles across my post. Even though they won't and I know "nothing" can be done, I'll continue using this account as it holds sentimental value to me. I hope you all have a wonderful time gaming on Steam, and don't cheat!

From,
Zephyr

3560 day old vacban and this is the first time you asking about it. No steam support here and vacbans are for cheating, irrelevant of who used the account. If the ban was incorrect then it would have been removed within couple hours to a month or two after you got it automatically.

vacban - https://steamhost.cn/help_steampowered_com/en/faqs/view/647C-5CC1-7EA9-3C29

Can I appeal my VAC ban?
No. VAC bans cannot be appealed. If a VAC ban is issued incorrectly it will be automatically removed after investigation, but Steam Support does not manually remove VAC bans applied to accounts for any reason.

I was not using my account when it was VAC banned. Can the ban be removed?
No. Any bans added to an account will remain regardless of who was using the account at the time the infraction occurred. Ultimately, the use and security of your Steam account are your responsibility.

While we understand this can be frustrating, we must maintain a zero tolerance policy for cheating to foster a fair game that all players will enjoy.

A truly meaningless and useless reply. I haven't mentioned anything about my ban for 3560 days because I already know everything you just listed(as I mentioned in the original post). I am simply venting my frustration with what happened. It's as if you only read the first sentence of my post and then started going off on a tangent about VAC bans in general. If you want to give useful information or reply to someone with your opinion, at least try reading the post in its entirety first.

Originally posted by Zephyr:

Originally posted by JacquesPatat:

3560 day old vacban and this is the first time you asking about it. No steam support here and vacbans are for cheating, irrelevant of who used the account. If the ban was incorrect then it would have been removed within couple hours to a month or two after you got it automatically.

vacban - https://steamhost.cn/help_steampowered_com/en/faqs/view/647C-5CC1-7EA9-3C29

Can I appeal my VAC ban?
No. VAC bans cannot be appealed. If a VAC ban is issued incorrectly it will be automatically removed after investigation, but Steam Support does not manually remove VAC bans applied to accounts for any reason.

I was not using my account when it was VAC banned. Can the ban be removed?
No. Any bans added to an account will remain regardless of who was using the account at the time the infraction occurred. Ultimately, the use and security of your Steam account are your responsibility.

While we understand this can be frustrating, we must maintain a zero tolerance policy for cheating to foster a fair game that all players will enjoy.

A truly meaningless and useless reply. I haven't mentioned anything about my ban for 3560 days because I already know everything you just listed(as I mentioned in the original post). I am simply venting my frustration with what happened. It's as if you only read the first sentence of my post and then started going off on a tangent about VAC bans in general. If you want to give useful information or reply to someone with your opinion, at least try reading the post in its entirety first.

better yet, read the vac threads and information given, yes you can vent, but the ban is still permanent. keep in mind other users will give the same information i'm giving. yes you do say that you know that there is nothing can be done about the ban, yet you are posting it with the hopes of steam support seeing your thread, see my first post regarding support

Originally posted by JacquesPatat:

Originally posted by Zephyr:

A truly meaningless and useless reply. I haven't mentioned anything about my ban for 3560 days because I already know everything you just listed(as I mentioned in the original post). I am simply venting my frustration with what happened. It's as if you only read the first sentence of my post and then started going off on a tangent about VAC bans in general. If you want to give useful information or reply to someone with your opinion, at least try reading the post in its entirety first.

better yet, read the vac threads and information given, yes you can vent, but the ban is still permanent. keep in mind other users will give the same information i'm giving. yes you do say that you know that there is nothing can be done about the ban, yet you are posting it with the hopes of steam support seeing your thread, see my first post regarding support

If you're aware of that let me be and vent in peace. Literally no reason for any of your replies.

Originally posted by Zephyr:

I got vac banned 3560 days ago in 2009 MW2. My friend and I joined a regular quick match lobby, the second we got in the game we instantly got 10th prestige and were shocked. We immediately left and were actually upset because we wanted to finish grinding camos ourselves. Couple of minutes later we were both vac banned and heart broken. I have never cheated and never will which is why I'm here, just to vent my frustration a bit I guess. I know this is a community forum rarely visited by employee's however, I pray just one Valve/Steam member stumbles across my post. Even though they won't and I know "nothing" can be done, I'll continue using this account as it holds sentimental value to me. I hope you all have a wonderful time gaming on Steam and don't cheat!

From,
Zephyr

whole long story, yet you have the hopes that steam support or someone will see your thread to remove your ban, see the information JacquesPatat gave in first post. And seeing you don't like the information given, why post in the first place? I don't believe one minute you posted the thread to vent

Originally posted by TopDog:

Originally posted by Zephyr:

I got vac banned 3560 days ago in 2009 MW2. My friend and I joined a regular quick match lobby, the second we got in the game we instantly got 10th prestige and were shocked. We immediately left and were actually upset because we wanted to finish grinding camos ourselves. Couple of minutes later we were both vac banned and heart broken. I have never cheated and never will which is why I'm here, just to vent my frustration a bit I guess. I know this is a community forum rarely visited by employee's however, I pray just one Valve/Steam member stumbles across my post. Even though they won't and I know "nothing" can be done, I'll continue using this account as it holds sentimental value to me. I hope you all have a wonderful time gaming on Steam and don't cheat!

From,
Zephyr

whole long story, yet you have the hopes that steam support or someone will see your thread to remove your ban, see the information JacquesPatat gave in first post. And seeing you don't like the information given, why post in the first place? I don't believe one minute you posted the thread to vent

I don't need the information given because in the original post I say I'm aware there's nothing that can be done. I mention praying a valve/steam member stumbles upon my post(I never mention wanting them to remove my ban) and then reiterate AGAIN I know that wont happen anyways. I was never hopeful. A cry into an empty void if you will, just to feel a little better. I am simply expressing my frustration about something I have to see everyday. Why is it so hard for those replying to this to understand that. This is the last reply to anyone in this thread who replies with similar responses. I'm sorry my post did not fit your exact personal definition of venting(btw the literal definition of venting is expressing strong emotions of sadness, frustration, and anger with others). I am aware VAC bans cannot be appealed, I am aware Steam/Valve employees cannot reverse VAC bans, I am aware I am at fault for getting banned even if your account was wrongfully taken over/hacked. I have had 12 years to research and read up on VAC bans which I understand fully. I am simply sad my childhood account got screwed and wanted to share my story. If anyone has anything to say that isn't related to Steam VAC ban rules/my joke of a cry for help and would like to share literally anything else I'll be more than happy to reply!

Originally posted by Zephyr:

Originally posted by TopDog:

whole long story, yet you have the hopes that steam support or someone will see your thread to remove your ban, see the information JacquesPatat gave in first post. And seeing you don't like the information given, why post in the first place? I don't believe one minute you posted the thread to vent

I mention praying a valve/steam member stumbles upon my post(I never mention wanting them to remove my ban) and then reiterate AGAIN I know that wont happen anyways. I was never hopeful.

Ok so you pretty much pointed out that you hoping that steam support comes across your thread (seeing you contradicting yourself). And what exactly do you want steam support or anyone from Valve to do, when they come across your thread, besides giving the information what you say, you know about.

Originally posted by TopDog:

Originally posted by Zephyr:

I mention praying a valve/steam member stumbles upon my post(I never mention wanting them to remove my ban) and then reiterate AGAIN I know that wont happen anyways. I was never hopeful.

Ok so you pretty much pointed out that you hoping that steam support comes across your thread (seeing you contradicting yourself). And what exactly do you want steam support or anyone from Valve to do, when they come across your thread, besides giving the information what you say, you know about.

That maybe if they see a post showing there are still people out there who received bans from games on their platform via searching for a match from an authorized publisher using their given quick play method in game, they’d maybe look back again and realize they messed up a bit and to either ensure issues like this(being banned for joining a multiplayer game that happened to have a cheater in it), never happen again. Or open up some sort of ticket system idk. I know, I know, fantasy talk right now but a man can dream. Also here’s this, “ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) has been associated with several controversies regarding VAC (Valve Anti-Cheat) bans, often referred to as a scandal due to the perceived unfairness and lack of transparency in the banning process. Many players have reported receiving VAC bans without any apparent wrongdoing, leading to frustration and confusion. Some users claim they were banned for playing in hacked lobbies or for using unauthorized software, while others believe they were falsely accused due to technical issues or exploits.
One of the main issues is that VAC bans in MW2 (2009) are permanent and cannot be removed, even if the player believes they were wrongfully banned. This has led to a significant number of players being unable to participate in the multiplayer mode of the game, despite having no intention of cheating. Additionally, some players have reported that their Steam accounts were flagged or affected by these bans, even if they did not own the game.
There have also been reports of VAC bans being issued for seemingly trivial reasons, such as using a trainer to unlock content or modifying game settings. In some cases, players were banned for being in the same lobby as a hacker, even if they had no control over the situation. This has raised concerns about the fairness of the VAC system and its ability to distinguish between legitimate players and cheaters.
Despite these issues, VAC bans in MW2 (2009) are still active, and the game remains one of the most frequently cited examples of VAC-related controversies on Steam. Some players have attempted to bypass VAC bans by joining hacked lobbies or using third-party software, but these methods are considered illegal and can result in further penalties. The situation has led to calls for better anticheat systems and more transparent policies from both Valve and Activision.”

The story is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ anyway. VAC never banned for what he said both of them were banned for... and they have always been delayed.

Nothing but a long overused excuse.

Originally posted by Silicon Vampire:

The story is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ anyway. VAC never banned for what he said both of them were banned for... and they have always been delayed.

Nothing but a long overused excuse.

Have you ever thought that if there are so many similar stories for this specific issue and game, to the point where you believe it is an “overused excuse” that maybe there’s some validity to them?

well for me at least, the only controversy or issue with VAC for MW2 was in July 2010 due to an error which Valve fixed and reimbursed the affected players. So i find your story extremely far fetch as i know that VAC system gets updated, so even if the ban was incorrect then like you will know, would have been removed automatically.

Originally posted by JacquesPatat:

well for me at least, the only controversy or issue with VAC for MW2 was in July 2010 due to an error which Valve fixed and reimbursed the affected players. So i find your story extremely far fetch as i know that VAC system gets updated, so even if the ban was incorrect then like you will know, would have been removed automatically.

I read up on that as well and was confused and saddened to see mine wasn’t removed. Considering I was 10 years old at the time and had absolutely ZERO idea of how to install and run hacks for a game, idk. Big L for me.

Originally posted by Zephyr:

Originally posted by JacquesPatat:

well for me at least, the only controversy or issue with VAC for MW2 was in July 2010 due to an error which Valve fixed and reimbursed the affected players. So i find your story extremely far fetch as i know that VAC system gets updated, so even if the ban was incorrect then like you will know, would have been removed automatically.

I read up on that as well and was confused and saddened to see mine wasn’t removed. Considering I was 10 years old at the time and had absolutely ZERO idea of how to install and run hacks for a game, idk. Big L for me.

Yes, it's so hard to google cheats and download them. If you can figure out how to create an account on Steam, buy and download a game..... You can download a cheat.

Originally posted by d3str0y3r:

Originally posted by Zephyr:

I read up on that as well and was confused and saddened to see mine wasn’t removed. Considering I was 10 years old at the time and had absolutely ZERO idea of how to install and run hacks for a game, idk. Big L for me.

Yes, it's so hard to google cheats and download them. If you can figure out how to create an account on Steam, buy and download a game..... You can download a cheat.

Again I was 10 years old without money, my father made the account and bought the game for me.

Originally posted by Zephyr:

Originally posted by d3str0y3r:

Yes, it's so hard to google cheats and download them. If you can figure out how to create an account on Steam, buy and download a game..... You can download a cheat.

Again I was 10 years old without money, my father made the account and bought the game for me.

you still did something though im sick of these sob stories