How about instead of punishing poor behavior, the Tribunal rewards exemplary behavior?
I think Riot's analysts' are taking the wrong approach to bettering the community. I mean, sure, there are TONS of toxic players, and there is a LOT of talk about punishment for poor behavior (and actions taken to prove it!), but I feel it doesn't better the community at all.
"Positive reinforcement occurs when a desirable event or stimulus is presented as a consequence of a behavior and the behavior increases."
"Reinforcement is used to help increase the probability that a specific behavior will occur in the future by delivering a stimulus immediately after a response/behavior is exhibited."
"Another way to put it is that positive reinforcement is adding something that will motivate the child (or individual) to increase the likelihood they will engage in that behavior again."
Now that I've stated what positive reinforcement is, I think it's safe to say that this can apply to both sides: good behavior and bad behavior. You may be wondering, "Why should we reward good behavior?" Well, perhaps some people just want to revolt and be punished just seeking the thrill of getting a ban, or want to have the invigorating feeling of "having gotten away with it," but the truth of the matter is simple: no matter how severe the punishment, the problem will persist.
My proposal is that instead of reinforcing on bad behaviors, Riot focuses on reinforcing good behaviors and rewarding those who make good examples for the community and are role-model players (with class!). This would encourage good behavior instead of merely 'discouraging' poor behavior.
I've been playing since season 2, and I haven't seen much of a change in the behaviors of my fellow gamers other than theiir ranks. I've noticed a lot of plat+ players are extremely toxic (from playing with and against them), but that is also in all other tiers. I think if there is more stress put on setting a good example, more people will follow and the community will better as a whole.
There are even tips that say, "Players with good sportsmanship are more likely to make comebacks," and "Plays that curse at their team mates are more likely to lose." Now, whether these are true, I don't know, but what I do know is there are a lot of really hateful people playing this game and they express it by blaming select few people in the game instead of trying to help them better themselves.
I feel this may provide a better in-game experience for both noobies and veterans alike, and create an atmosphere that would make the game much more enjoyable for everyone.
Just an idea I had... Take it or leave it. Thanks for reading! ^_^