Why do people get banned for saying bad words in gw? - Guild Wars Forums

legendary4321 · Aug 23, 2008, 04:54 PM // 16:54

alright,ive known alot of people who have been banned for this. their is something callec chat filter,y not just say in the openning announcements" If you would like to not see when people are cursing in game,you may put the chat filter on" know what im sayin?

Akaraxle · Aug 23, 2008, 04:57 PM // 16:57

So what if I type, "P3NIS". Or "P ENIS". Or "rod".

Ha!

Tuesday · Aug 23, 2008, 04:58 PM // 16:58

I only know of ONE person that was ever banned for language, and he used foul language constantly.

Esprit · Aug 23, 2008, 04:59 PM // 16:59

In my experience, it's the immature and younger kids who think they need to curse up a storm. They probably think it'll make them look cool...

Scythe O F Glory · Aug 23, 2008, 05:01 PM // 17:01

Anet is ban-happy.

Tatile · Aug 23, 2008, 05:04 PM // 17:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scythe O F Glory

Anet is ban-happy.

It is mentioned in the EULA that they can ban people for using inappropriate language at their discretion, ANet just hasn't published a list.

Also, define 'bad'.

Free Runner · Aug 23, 2008, 05:11 PM // 17:11

I thought people got banned for Racial Slurs and Verbal Abuse? i've not heard of anyone being banned for just swearing. And in cases were people say "i was banned for swearing" they seem to leave out small details like who they were swearing at which counts as Verbal Abuse.

fenix · Aug 23, 2008, 05:12 PM // 17:12

ANet decide to change rules whenever it suits them. This is one of them.

I blame ULGG.

mastar of warrior · Aug 23, 2008, 05:13 PM // 17:13

<--Banned Twice for the use of inappropiate language , but i had good reasons ,
first time i wasnt getting rezed and was insulted Racial. gave them some words back..

Also yes , the chat filter should be there for a reason.. not just a chance to ban everyone..

Lyynyyrd · Aug 23, 2008, 05:13 PM // 17:13

Because people are overly sensitive when "real" offensive words are used.

Also, this:

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...18&postcount=8

Supervillain · Aug 23, 2008, 05:15 PM // 17:15

Guild Wars is rated 12+ AND has a chat filter option yet you are not allowed to swear :P

If im not mistaken, chat filter is default on? If not, maybe ANet should roll out an update that changes it to be on by default (easy to change back and would stop babies crying).

EDIT:
Also, in "Teen" rated games such as Guild Wars you are allowed the following:
-Violence
-Suggestive Themes
-Crude Humor
-Minimal Blood / Blood
-Simulated Gambling
-Infrequent use of strong language (hmm... if spammed it maybe SHOULD get banned, but every now and then is ok)

Source: www.esrb.org (entertainment sorftware rating board)

Medion · Aug 23, 2008, 05:21 PM // 17:21

Because there is absolutely no reason to swear?

Tatile · Aug 23, 2008, 05:23 PM // 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supervillain

If im not mistaken, chat filter is default on? If not, maybe ANet should roll out an update that changes it to be on by default (easy to change back and would stop babies crying).

Chat filter is defualt on, I think it's set to 'full'. What people need is to grow up and learn how to swear properly, and to have parental controls on the accounts (the game may be 12+ but you need to a legal adult to own an account, because of laws involving contracts and such).

Rhamia Darigaz · Aug 23, 2008, 05:24 PM // 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esprit

In my experience, it's the immature and younger kids who think they need to curse up a storm. They probably think it'll make them look cool...

i know plenty of adults including myself who think RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO is one of the most satisfying words to say, the way it rolls off the tongue (and lower lip. moar emphasis on the PHHHHHHHHHHH sound = you said it well).
that might be some people's reasons for using it o.O

Medion · Aug 23, 2008, 05:35 PM // 17:35

Yup, but in Guild Wars you're typing..and don't tell me you like the sequence of the letters so much...

Kook~NBK~ · Aug 23, 2008, 05:37 PM // 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by fenix

ANet decide to change rules whenever it suits them. This is one of them.

The EULA regarding profanity/offensive language has not changed in the 3+ years that GW has been live.

A-Net has every right to enforce the rules laid down in the EULA and agreed to by anyone who is playing the game.

Worried about getting suspended? DON'T USE LAGUAGE THAT MAY OFFEND OTHERS!!!!

Neo Nugget · Aug 23, 2008, 05:46 PM // 17:46

http://guildwarsguru.com/forum/showt...php?t=10319041

See this thread for people who feel the same way.

====closed====

Aug 23, 2008, 04:54 PM // 16:54	#1
legendary4321 Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nomads isle Guild: I Savant I[Crew]4life Profession: W/	Why do people get banned for saying bad words in gw? alright,ive known alot of people who have been banned for this. their is something callec chat filter,y not just say in the openning announcements" If you would like to not see when people are cursing in game,you may put the chat filter on" know what im sayin?

Aug 23, 2008, 05:12 PM // 17:12	#8
fenix 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/	ANet decide to change rules whenever it suits them. This is one of them. I blame ULGG. __________________ I came when I heard you'd beaten the ELITE FOUR.

Aug 23, 2008, 05:15 PM // 17:15	#11
Supervillain Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: England Guild: HML Profession: W/	Guild Wars is rated 12+ AND has a chat filter option yet you are not allowed to swear :P If im not mistaken, chat filter is default on? If not, maybe ANet should roll out an update that changes it to be on by default (easy to change back and would stop babies crying). EDIT: Also, in "Teen" rated games such as Guild Wars you are allowed the following: -Violence -Suggestive Themes -Crude Humor -Minimal Blood / Blood -Simulated Gambling -Infrequent use of strong language (hmm... if spammed it maybe SHOULD get banned, but every now and then is ok) Source: www.esrb.org (entertainment sorftware rating board) Last edited by Supervillain; Aug 23, 2008 at 05:22 PM // 17:22..

Aug 23, 2008, 05:46 PM // 17:46	#17
Neo Nugget Site Contributor Join Date: Jan 2006 Profession: R/	http://guildwarsguru.com/forum/showt...php?t=10319041 See this thread for people who feel the same way. ====closed==== __________________ "Even if the morrow is barren of promises, nothing shall forestall my return."

Aug 23, 2008, 04:57 PM // 16:57	#2
Akaraxle Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Italy Profession: E/	So what if I type, "P3NIS". Or "P ENIS". Or "rod". Ha!

Aug 23, 2008, 04:58 PM // 16:58	#3
Tuesday Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Aug 2008 Guild: Generation Of Legends [EviL] Profession: Mo/	I only know of ONE person that was ever banned for language, and he used foul language constantly.

Aug 23, 2008, 04:59 PM // 16:59	#4
Esprit Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Dvd Forums [DVDF] Profession: E/	In my experience, it's the immature and younger kids who think they need to curse up a storm. They probably think it'll make them look cool...

Aug 23, 2008, 05:01 PM // 17:01	#5
Scythe O F Glory Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Guild: League of Elite [LoE] Profession: D/	Anet is ban-happy.

Aug 23, 2008, 05:11 PM // 17:11	#7
Free Runner Forge Runner Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: GW2G Guild: Knights Of The Sacred Light [KSL]	I thought people got banned for Racial Slurs and Verbal Abuse? i've not heard of anyone being banned for just swearing. And in cases were people say "i was banned for swearing" they seem to leave out small details like who they were swearing at which counts as Verbal Abuse.

Aug 23, 2008, 05:13 PM // 17:13	#9
mastar of warrior Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: sweden Guild: N/A Profession: Mo/	<--Banned Twice for the use of inappropiate language , but i had good reasons , first time i wasnt getting rezed and was insulted Racial. gave them some words back.. Also yes , the chat filter should be there for a reason.. not just a chance to ban everyone..

Aug 23, 2008, 05:13 PM // 17:13	#10
Lyynyyrd Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aussie Trolling Crew - Spah!	Because people are overly sensitive when "real" offensive words are used. Also, this: http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...18&postcount=8

Aug 23, 2008, 05:21 PM // 17:21	#12
Medion Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Netherlands	Because there is absolutely no reason to swear?

Aug 23, 2008, 05:35 PM // 17:35	#15
Medion Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Netherlands	Yup, but in Guild Wars you're typing..and don't tell me you like the sequence of the letters so much...