Oct 24, 2008, 09:24 AM // 09:24
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Bubblegum Patrol
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Singapore Armed Forces
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This thread is atrocious, and it's probably Fenix's fault.
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Oct 24, 2008, 12:23 PM // 12:23
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#22
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Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Guild: Currently Guildless
Profession: R/
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Curious if you all find the name "Ruriks Biotch" offensive?
Hi all,
I created a prema-pre character over a year ago named "Ruriks Biotch" that is now LVL 19 and 2000xp away from LDOA. Last night (in the middle of a death level no less) I was banned for 64 hours "to give me time to think about my transgression".
Seems a bit harsh to me. Do most of you find the term "Biotch" offensive enough to warrant a ban? Granted it is just slang for "bitch" which would be offensive, but using terms like FCUK for that other four letter word still says what it says, but I have seen it on Guild names and such.
My other issue is banning me without notice. I mean, if A-Net would have simply disabled my account, told me it was offensive and asked me to change it I would have. Then, if I didnt change it, they can ban me. That is just plain rude.
So, just wanted to see... is it offensive to the user community in general or is A-net being unreasonable?
Thanks,
dave
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Oct 24, 2008, 12:25 PM // 12:25
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#23
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Furnace Stoker
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Is it offensive to me?
Nope.
Is it mostly likely offensive per their rules?
Yep. (and so are the other examples you mentioned)
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Oct 24, 2008, 12:26 PM // 12:26
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#24
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Furnace Stoker
Join Date: Mar 2007
Guild: Our Crabs Know True [LOVE]
Profession: R/
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It is a censor bypass. Of course it is offesive. If you wouldn't be allowed to use Bitch, why be allowed to use Biotch? You weren't permanently banned, just temporarily. At the end of that ban period, you will be made to rename the character. All title progression on your LDoA will still be there. Stop trying to do what you know isn't allowed, and the bans won't happen.
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Oct 24, 2008, 12:27 PM // 12:27
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#25
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Frost Gate Guardian
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: ontario, canada
Guild: Steel Beasts
Profession: E/
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offensive? i dunno maybe to some people. Personally it takes alot to offend me so I'm probably not the best gauge here. But there are rules about profanity and biotch is just a cleverly disguised version of "bitch" as you pointed out. So you broke the rules, resulting in a ban. Simple.
And most likely you will be asked to change the name. As i understand such things, thats how it usually works.
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Oct 24, 2008, 12:30 PM // 12:30
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#26
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Major-General Awesome
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Aussie Trolling Crew HQ - Event Organiser and IRC Tiger
Guild: Ex Talionis [Law], Trinity of the Ascended [ToA] ̖̊̋̌̍̎̊̋&#
Profession: W/
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EDIT:
You know what, this thread doesn't even warrant my effort.
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Oct 24, 2008, 12:32 PM // 12:32
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Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Guild: Currently Guildless
Profession: R/
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Thanks for the replies. I do agree that I was being creative on the "Biotch" but figured since it was allowed when I created it (and other names have not been) that it was accepted and acceptable. Its all good. I have asked for Leniency with Anet based on their reply and will change it immediately. 64 hours sure seems to be a long ban. I mean 24 hours allows me to realize the error of my ways especially when I play a LOT :-).
Thanks again, I stand embarrassed :-) I will change it to Ruriks Female Dog ! <grin>
Cheers,
dave
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Oct 24, 2008, 12:33 PM // 12:33
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#28
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Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Guild: Currently Guildless
Profession: R/
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fenix
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You know what, this thread doesn't even warrant my effort.
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And yet, you still took the effort to tell me that I wasnt worth the effort.
Interesting....
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Oct 24, 2008, 12:36 PM // 12:36
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#29
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Lion's Arch Merchant
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Australia
Guild: [DVDF]
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people today are to soft.
Last edited by Vl Vl D; Oct 24, 2008 at 12:39 PM // 12:39..
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Oct 24, 2008, 12:49 PM // 12:49
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Desert Nomad
Join Date: Sep 2007
Profession: N/
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Its not offensive to me. but if its against anets rules to have the word bitch, do it make your epeen feel better using biotch instead? Your asking for it and everyone who reads this knows it. Plus anet dont have to do shit about warning you, its THEIR account it says so in the rules. They can do whatever the hell they please
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Oct 24, 2008, 12:54 PM // 12:54
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#31
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Krytan Explorer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: sweden
Guild: N/A
Profession: Mo/
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that is probably someone who wants to make ppl pissed that reported you
*goes on reporting spree*
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Oct 24, 2008, 12:58 PM // 12:58
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#32
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Krytan Explorer
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Germany
Guild: Beware of our Temper [BooT]
Profession: Me/
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Offensive not really to me, an obvious attempt to bypass in place chat/name filter guidelines yes.
Play with fire you get burnt.
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Oct 24, 2008, 01:10 PM // 13:10
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#33
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Jungle Guide
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: http://friendsofloa.com/forum
Guild: Leader-Legion of Avalon [LoA] Alliance-Recruiting PM for info!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TallDoode
Thanks for the replies. I do agree that I was being creative on the "Biotch" but figured since it was allowed when I created it (and other names have not been) that it was accepted and acceptable.
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I'm almost afraid to know what else you would've thought was "appropiate".
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I will change it to Ruriks Female Dog !
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WTS Maturity~PM me with offer.
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Oct 24, 2008, 01:16 PM // 13:16
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#34
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Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Guild: Currently Guildless
Profession: R/
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richardt
I'm almost afraid to know what else you would've thought was "appropiate".
WTS Maturity~PM me with offer.
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^^^^^^^
LOL - Good one! Gotta love people with a sense of humor...
Oh wait, you dont qualify. Never mind
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Oct 24, 2008, 01:27 PM // 13:27
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#35
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Desert Nomad
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Anywhere but up
Guild: The Panserbjorne [ROAR]
Profession: R/Mo
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Heh I'd just argue with them that you meant to use the name Biotech, but at the time of creation it was in use Really it would be an honest mistake....
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Oct 24, 2008, 01:35 PM // 13:35
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#36
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Krytan Explorer
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: somewhere, Grinding some l33t titles
Guild: Order of the Divine WoodChuck
Profession: R/
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I would go ahead and name my toon this way, then come back here in a few hours to QQ about being ban.
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Oct 24, 2008, 01:39 PM // 13:39
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#37
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Ascalonian Squire
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Right near tha Beach
Profession: R/Mo
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I wasn't personally offended by your name but I figured that if you have spent that much time in pre getting to level 20 you could probably use a 3 day break from Guild Wars so thats why I reported you.
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Oct 24, 2008, 01:47 PM // 13:47
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#38
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Forge Runner
Join Date: Feb 2008
Guild: The Warrior Priests [WP]
Profession: Me/Rt
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^ lol.
I got a 72 hour ban for Bunghole Mcgee a couple months back after using him for over a year - yet I see some names that would clearly be offensive but don't get banned. After I was banned, I went on a massive reporting spree. At the time, I probably would have reported a name like that.
Now I grew a pair and don't care anymore.
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Oct 24, 2008, 01:59 PM // 13:59
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#39
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Forge Runner
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Right here
Guild: Ende
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Richardt
WTS Maturity~PM me with offer.
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WTS Maturity... but be warned... its been dedicated and has been corrupted beyond repair in this thread.
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Oct 24, 2008, 02:29 PM // 14:29
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#40
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Wilds Pathfinder
Join Date: Dec 2005
Guild: Order of the Setting Sun
Profession: R/
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I do not!
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