Curse

Hiru · Mar 22, 2008, 10:19 AM // 10:19

K.

It starts like this.

2 Months ago, I reported this "guy" for personal reasons. In the report i mentioned my character called "Hiru Boobies", and I asked the GM if that name was inappropriate. I got an answer about the report, but the GM did not mention the name, so i thought it was fine. This was around 1 month ago.

Yesturday I get my account banned for 71 hours because of use of inappropriate name. And i know its because of "Hiru BOobies" because first, it was the character i was using when i got DceD. Second, my other characters are called:

-Tula Master
-Say No Too Scool
-Vampiric Hiru
-Mistress Hiru
-Countess Hiru
-Hiru Has A Staff
- I Hiru I
-Hiru Boobies.

In this list Hiru Boobies is the only name that COULD be tagged as inappropriate.

Bear in mind that the GW Chat does NOT block the word "boobies" from being read. And I got no problem by the name when i created my character.

So, fair? unfair? what can i do to get my account sooner, for I have a GvG Tournament planned tonight -,-"...

Cheers :P

Kumu Honua · Mar 22, 2008, 10:25 AM // 10:25

Fair.

Boobies has no business being in your name. Someone reported it.

When your temp ban is up, change it to something with a little more maturity that a kindergarten student would think of.

mastar of warrior · Mar 22, 2008, 10:28 AM // 10:28

Why would you call your character hiru boobies anyway ...
i dont say you diserve your ban , but you could had thought about a better name ...

RyXXed · Mar 22, 2008, 10:34 AM // 10:34

I know who's going a little break from Guild Wars, eh?

Too bad about the tournament thing :P.

Hiru · Mar 22, 2008, 11:13 AM // 11:13

Haha <3 u RyXXed.

And my character was called Hiru Boobies because rangers have small boobs

and she's a ranger.

The point is BOOB or BOOBIES or BOOBFACE are not "bad words!"

dread pirate fargus · Mar 22, 2008, 01:57 PM // 13:57

think of it as a good thing. you get to change your name to something that isnt RETARDED.

Tachyon · Mar 22, 2008, 02:11 PM // 14:11

A Booby is a seabird, looks a bit like a Gannet! Stands to reason that Boobies in nowt more than the plural, e.g. flock of Boobies.

Pedantic? Maybe it is, but ANet really need to sort out all this rubbish about banning names that aren't really offensive at all. Hell, I can't even call my pet Tiger Bagpuss because some jobsworth at ANet deems it "offensive"!

Numa Pompilius · Mar 22, 2008, 02:39 PM // 14:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azagoth

A Booby is a seabird, looks a bit like a Gannet!

So named for their perceived stupidity: they live on oceanic islands and had never seen humans, and so weren't afraid of the sailors who simply walked up to them and clubbed them for food. Haha, what silly, trusting, boobs, who believed the humans came in peace!

Anyway, "boobies" in this case is by the OP's admission in reference to breasts not to seabirds, and he'll get a temp ban after which he'll be allowed to change the name of his avatar to Hiro Nutsack. Big deal.

Pasha the Mighty · Mar 22, 2008, 03:14 PM // 15:14

the game is for rated for 14 and older right? I find it kind of strange that the word boobies could be found offensive. If this would be a game that 6 year olds also play, and people don't want them learn those words so soon, I could understand. But it's rated for over 14, so what's the big deal? If he wants to call his character Hiru Boobies (I find it a really weird name btw), I don't think he should be banned for that.

Eviance · Mar 22, 2008, 03:27 PM // 15:27

I think the fact that he tried to address it previously should limit the ban, since the GM didn't do his job in full at that time when it was brought up!

Just the same, the name obviously needs to be changed as it could be construed as offensive. As for trying to get unbanned sooner, send a copy of your previous attempts to remedy the situation, along with your argument as to why you shouldn't be banned to the GMs and try to get them to release your account. That's about all you can do. GL!

t00115577 · Mar 22, 2008, 03:36 PM // 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by dread pirate fargus

think of it as a good thing. you get to change your name to something that isnt RETARDED.

ROFL i must agree 100%, think of this as a good thing. you can spend the 72 hrs to think of a name that isnt stupid.

Ekelon · Mar 22, 2008, 03:48 PM // 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azagoth

A Booby is a seabird, looks a bit like a Gannet! Stands to reason that Boobies in nowt more than the plural, e.g. flock of Boobies.

Pedantic? Maybe it is, but ANet really need to sort out all this rubbish about banning names that aren't really offensive at all. Hell, I can't even call my pet Tiger Bagpuss because some jobsworth at ANet deems it "offensive"!

What if the n----- word meant hello in german or something? would you still be allowed to use that name? NO YOU WOULDN'T.

DarkFlame · Mar 22, 2008, 04:58 PM // 16:58

First Gm you spoke with didn't find it offensive/didn't notice. Second GM(after someone reported you) did. Nothing fair or unfair about it. You get a time out and a name change. Misleading title ftl.

Kumu Honua · Mar 23, 2008, 02:19 AM // 02:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hiru

Haha <3 u RyXXed.

And my character was called Hiru Boobies because rangers have small boobs

and she's a ranger.

The point is BOOB or BOOBIES or BOOBFACE are not "bad words!"

The EULA doesn't state "bad words!". It specifically states: (Bold is my edit)

Quote:

Originally Posted by EULA

(d) Character Name. In order to use the service, you must create a character and choose a name for your character to identify your character to other Members (your "Character Name"). You may not select as your Character Name the name of another person, or a name which violates any third party's trademark right, copyright, or other proprietary right, or which may mislead other players to believe you to be an employee of NC Interactive or its affiliated companies, or which NC Interactive deems at its sole discretion to be vulgar or otherwise offensive. NC Interactive reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to (1) delete or alter any Character Name or (2) terminate any license granted herein, for any reason whatsoever, including, without limitation, any suspected or actual infringement of any trademark or trade name right, copyright, or other proprietary right.

In their sole discretion. Your name was offensive.

Tachyon · Mar 23, 2008, 03:15 AM // 03:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ekelon

What if the n----- word meant hello in german or something? would you still be allowed to use that name? NO YOU WOULDN'T.

Ah yes, because Boobies is really that offensive isn't it? Go get a clue first!

Luca Firestorm · Mar 23, 2008, 03:21 AM // 03:21

I reported this to the Pope, and whoever reported you will get a 72 hour detour into hell when he dies

jackers1234 · Mar 23, 2008, 09:35 AM // 09:35

that was unfortunate hiru =P guess u will learn for next time eh. haha

Kamatsu · Mar 23, 2008, 11:15 AM // 11:15

Ok, the situation has been answered and as this isn't a technical issue with the game, I'm closing this thread. If you wish to discuss the ban or reason or such, please contact GW Support.

www.guildwars.com/support/