I have been playing this game for roughly seven years now, and never before have I seen such a horrible idea that will have abhorrent consequences on the community. While I'm sure this was implemented with good intentions, not confiding in your staff first is, in my opinion, very rude and disrespectful considering they're the ones who have been keeping the community tame, safe, and fun for years now.
In my time here, I have seen what it is like when roleplay drama gets taken way too far. What if a group of people decided they didn't like someone and mass-blocked them, resulting in said person's ban? This system is incredibly flawed and stupidly easy to take advantage of. Right now, a gigantic group of floofs are in the Grounds, protesting this. While I know it may feel insulting to be affronted so vehemently, I strongly urge you to listen to the community. Respect your staff, and understand that this is only hurting Feral-Heart. Just because people were able to overcome you "trial" with doing away with general chat doesn't mean they'll overcome this.
This decision could be the end for Feral-Heart.