The way you make the server have a good impression would be to:
#1 Let the public know of all the abuse that has happened and your plan to fix it. this helps build trust between you and the members.
#2 be open and honest about what you do and don't want people to do. this makes people not view you as a pushover, and detours them from breaking your rules.
#3 make sure that the people actually trust the staff, and make staff have the least beef with members possible.
#4 try to take the member's suggestions, and make it happen. but don't let them make it so they have the power. make sure the server keeps its core values.
If you do this, the server can improve DRASTICALLY
