[melaniebeedot]

Let me first address your statement, "I didn't realize that taking from the chests was prohibited as there were no signs." with the following screenshot of the beginning of our tutorial when you first join the server:

https://imgur.com/9ksv1lo

Now, respond to the following questions in 1-2 complete sentences. Then, we will consider unbanning you.

1. Is HomeTown a) survival multiplayer b) anarchy or c) any other kind of server? hint: smp.hometownmc.com

2. What is griefing? Per our server rules, is it allowed?

3. If a player's build is not protected by a claim, does that make it fair game to steal from?

4. How does stealing affect our community? 

5. How does selling stolen items to a player shop affect our economy?