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Samscwamch · Mar 04, 2008, 11:02 PM // 23:02

Recently my account was banned for an "inappropriate" name (King Of Skeet) i don't understand how thats offensive but i have been ordered to change the name and i am not prepared to do so because i don't want to loose my customized things on that character.

I sent in a support question and this is what i got as an answer

"Hello,

Thank you for contacting the Guild Wars Support Team.

Characters are blocked if they are found to be using an offensive or inappropriate name. In order for us to serve the Guild Wars community promptly and in a meaningful manner, we do not send warnings nor engage in lengthy dialogues about offensive names. We work as a team on this matter, and discuss name concerns so as to monitor that the action taken is appropriate and fair. We block those names that are found to be unquestionably offensive or inappropriate. Warnings are time-consuming and almost always somewhat pointless. The sorts of names we block are those that the user would or should, via the User Agreement and the Rules of Conduct, be aware would be an inappropriate choice for Guild Wars. These include names that are racist, crudely sexual, culturally denigrating, or are of a generally socially unacceptable nature.

In short, character names are blocked when they are found to have a clear and certain level of unacceptability. While a player might desire to enter into an email exchange about the matter or may wish to appeal the decision, that is not a productive task for our Support Team. It is the best interests of the Guild Wars player community to have our Support Team serve the community by assisting players with issues that will be solved with more positive outcomes, or outcomes that serve the community as a whole in a more meaningful way.

After a period of suspension related to the inappropriate name, we allow players to change the character name or to the delete the character. A character deletion would naturally result in the loss of levels and items on that particular character.

We hope that you will show consideration for other players by selecting a name that is appropriate for Guild Wars. Please do be aware that the selection of an inappropriate name in the future would result in additional actions and extended account suspensions.

Regards,

The Guild Wars Support Team"

my opinion now of them is that they don't even read the character name, they just hand out bans randomly. This is absolutely ridiculous, i need help i basically demand my account to be unbanned but i don't know what to do other then what I've already done.

dargon · Mar 04, 2008, 11:05 PM // 23:05

You won't loose your customized items, they aren't linked to your name, but rather a unique code assigned to every character in the game. They'll still say customized for King of Skeet, but whatever your new name is, you'll still be able to use them. As for why you've been asked, who knows, someone apparently found your name offensive and reported it as such and ANet agreed.

Unholy Tank V · Mar 04, 2008, 11:06 PM // 23:06

I looked up the definition of Skeet and here is what I got:

1) a form of trapshooting in which two traps are used and targets are hurled singly or in pairs at varying elevations and speeds so as to simulate the angles of flight taken by game birds.

2) a hand consisting of a nine, five, two, and two other cards of denominations below nine but not of the same denomination, being of special value in certain games.

3) to spit (saliva or a mouthful of other liquid) from the mouth, esp. between the teeth.
to splash; spray: Skeet some cold water on your face to cool off.

Edit: Heh I just looked it up on dictionary.com, gota go check to see if any of my characters names have meanings I don't know about -_-

Wol Fenrook · Mar 04, 2008, 11:08 PM // 23:08

Just to save you a lot of bother, may I suggest that you do a Google search as to the meaning of the second part of your name? I just did (hence I wont repeat it) and sorry, but it is VERY offensive. Sure it also has a lot of innocent meanings as well, but it's the one offensive meaning that will do it every time.

As to not changing your name because of it effecting your been able to use your customised items, to my understanding it wont. Customised items aren't recognised solely by character name, but rather by a 'code' stored in the database generated at time of character creation, which is why you can't put your stuff into storage, delete your original character, then create a new one with the same name and use the old stuff.

I'm probably gonna be just the first to suggest that you just change your name once your ban ends, otherwise ANet will just change it for you anyway whether you like it or not.

Wol Fenrook

Samscwamch · Mar 04, 2008, 11:11 PM // 23:11

Well King of Skeet was my first character, and i use dictionary.com to think of a fitting name, like Unholy said its a form of trapshooting, I am a Ranger i found this very fitting, and honestly i didn't find out about urban dictionary till about an hour ago when i asked him what was offensive in my name.

But regardless this is a ridiculously stupid and unfair reason to ban me. And i sent them the following response in my defense

"Thank you for totally mis regarding my issue, i have been wrongly suspended and you choose to ignore it. I want something to be done about this, that is why i have made this, you have provided no details as even if to what is offensive in my character name, i assure you there is no deragoitiory slander in my names, and if the character name is offensive please do tell me why, because i made that character by putting thought into my name and i am NOT prepared to do anything about it. This is again an unfair ban, look into it,if anything."

acerbity · Mar 04, 2008, 11:16 PM // 23:16

its stupid to ban somone for the name "skeet"... sure it may be offensive as one meaning, but thats like banning someone for the name "bean"...
still, rules are rules.. doubt you're gunna get anything other than an automated response but good luck anyway

Asha Rai · Mar 04, 2008, 11:16 PM // 23:16

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=skeet says it all

RPGmaniac · Mar 04, 2008, 11:19 PM // 23:19

Have you even heard of Lil Jon?

Samscwamch · Mar 04, 2008, 11:33 PM // 23:33

i don't like rap so I've probably never heard of him, but still this is so unfair.

Dictionary.com>urbandictionary.com

Guild Wars shouldn't derive there character name details from a stupid internet dictionary

Sir Tidus · Mar 04, 2008, 11:34 PM // 23:34

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Originally Posted by Samscwamch

i don't like rap so I've probably never heard of him, but still this is so unfair.

I feel sorry for you, but life is unfair, you just have to suck it up.

HawkofStorms · Mar 04, 2008, 11:35 PM // 23:35

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Originally Posted by Samscwamch

Well King of Skeet was my first character, and i use dictionary.com to think of a fitting name, like Unholy said its a form of trapshooting, I am a Ranger i found this very fitting, and honestly i didn't find out about urban dictionary till about an hour ago when i asked him what was offensive in my name.

But regardless this is a ridiculously stupid and unfair reason to ban me. And i sent them the following response in my defense

"Thank you for totally mis regarding my issue, i have been wrongly suspended and you choose to ignore it. I want something to be done about this, that is why i have made this, you have provided no details as even if to what is offensive in my character name, i assure you there is no deragoitiory slander in my names, and if the character name is offensive please do tell me why, because i made that character by putting thought into my name and i am NOT prepared to do anything about it. This is again an unfair ban, look into it,if anything."

It is only a temporary ban.
You will be able to log in again in a few days and be forced to change your character's name.

Honestly, this is NOT an unfair ban. It is a very appropriate ban. That word has very well known meaning for anyone between the ages of 14-25. I don't listen to rap, but I know what that word means. I guarantee you that 7 out of 10 Americans in that age group knows what it means too. A.net doesn't "know" that you didn't know the meaning of the word. Neither did the guy who reported you.
request /close, nothing we can done to help you here

Samscwamch · Mar 04, 2008, 11:36 PM // 23:36

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Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

It is only a temporary ban.
You will be able to log in again in a few days and be forced to change your character's name.

Honestly, this is NOT an unfair ban. It is a very appropriate ban. That word has very well known meaning for anyone between the ages of 14-25. I don't listen to rap, but I know what that word means. I guarantee you that 7 out of 10 Americans in that age group knows what it means too. A.net doesn't "know" that you didn't know the meaning of the word. Neither did the guy who reported you.
request /close, nothing we can done to help you here

in my ban "appeal" i posted the REAL meaning of the word, and thats what inspired me to name it that. Yet again Guild Wars shouldn't take that kind of "slang" from stupid imaginary dictionary's.

The Little Viking · Mar 04, 2008, 11:37 PM // 23:37

WOW! I agree A-Net has hit a whole new low here. Skeet...I knew about skeet shooting - the little round things that you through thru the air and shoot at with a shot gun, riffle, oozie etc... but the rest i have never heard of...guess i need to get out more.
I too have a ranger with a iffie name...but i named it after the "Brand Name" of the bow I use... Browning Bushmaster. Most people would not think about it too much, but unfortionatly for all of us, there are those KIDS out there that have a very warped way of thinking, and all they want to do is cause trouble for others. My ranger is 2 years old. I wonder how soon it will be before I find myself in the same boat.

RPGmaniac · Mar 04, 2008, 11:38 PM // 23:38

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Originally Posted by Samscwamch

i don't like rap so I've probably never heard of him, but still this is so unfair.

Me either, but I've still heard the song.

Urbandictionary doesn't create slang, it just documents what's already out there

majikmajikmajik · Mar 04, 2008, 11:42 PM // 23:42

QQ sumwhere else OR change your name....its easy.

even if your name isnt offensive in the dictionary doesnt mean it doesnt have a offensive meaning sumwhere else.

RPGmaniac · Mar 04, 2008, 11:43 PM // 23:43

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Originally Posted by majikmajikmajik

sounds like your crying about it, so change your name and get over it...

It has elements of a question and a rant in it actually. He does ask why "skeet" is considered offensive, which is technically a question but he words it like a run of the mill QQ thread

Samscwamch · Mar 04, 2008, 11:45 PM // 23:45

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Originally Posted by RPGmaniac

It has elements of a question and a rant in it actually. He does ask why "skeet" is considered offensive, which is technically a question but he words it like a run of the mill QQ thread

probably because i don't use English on a regular basis ?

kerpall · Mar 04, 2008, 11:46 PM // 23:46

I think this is an unfair ban, because GW is banning people based on stupid Slang, that will be forgotten in a a couple years.

what if i named my new char "Sit on it" (quote from Happy days , lol) , would i get banned?

Tarun · Mar 04, 2008, 11:47 PM // 23:47

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Originally Posted by RPGmaniac

Have you even heard of Lil Jon?

That's the big dude from Robin Hood! Link :P

Yes I know, I'm being facetious.

Samscwamch · Mar 04, 2008, 11:47 PM // 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by kerpall

I think this is an unfair ban, because GW is banning people based on stupid Slang, that will be forgotten in a a couple years.

what if i named my new char "Sit on it" (quote from Happy days , lol) , would i get banned?

apparently anything is possible, but lets hope not >.>

Mar 04, 2008, 11:02 PM // 23:02	#1
Samscwamch Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: W/	My accounts been banned but for what ? Recently my account was banned for an "inappropriate" name (King Of Skeet) i don't understand how thats offensive but i have been ordered to change the name and i am not prepared to do so because i don't want to loose my customized things on that character. I sent in a support question and this is what i got as an answer "Hello, Thank you for contacting the Guild Wars Support Team. Characters are blocked if they are found to be using an offensive or inappropriate name. In order for us to serve the Guild Wars community promptly and in a meaningful manner, we do not send warnings nor engage in lengthy dialogues about offensive names. We work as a team on this matter, and discuss name concerns so as to monitor that the action taken is appropriate and fair. We block those names that are found to be unquestionably offensive or inappropriate. Warnings are time-consuming and almost always somewhat pointless. The sorts of names we block are those that the user would or should, via the User Agreement and the Rules of Conduct, be aware would be an inappropriate choice for Guild Wars. These include names that are racist, crudely sexual, culturally denigrating, or are of a generally socially unacceptable nature. In short, character names are blocked when they are found to have a clear and certain level of unacceptability. While a player might desire to enter into an email exchange about the matter or may wish to appeal the decision, that is not a productive task for our Support Team. It is the best interests of the Guild Wars player community to have our Support Team serve the community by assisting players with issues that will be solved with more positive outcomes, or outcomes that serve the community as a whole in a more meaningful way. After a period of suspension related to the inappropriate name, we allow players to change the character name or to the delete the character. A character deletion would naturally result in the loss of levels and items on that particular character. We hope that you will show consideration for other players by selecting a name that is appropriate for Guild Wars. Please do be aware that the selection of an inappropriate name in the future would result in additional actions and extended account suspensions. Regards, The Guild Wars Support Team" my opinion now of them is that they don't even read the character name, they just hand out bans randomly. This is absolutely ridiculous, i need help i basically demand my account to be unbanned but i don't know what to do other then what I've already done.

Mar 04, 2008, 11:06 PM // 23:06	#3
Unholy Tank V Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2007 Profession: Mo/	I looked up the definition of Skeet and here is what I got: 1) a form of trapshooting in which two traps are used and targets are hurled singly or in pairs at varying elevations and speeds so as to simulate the angles of flight taken by game birds. 2) a hand consisting of a nine, five, two, and two other cards of denominations below nine but not of the same denomination, being of special value in certain games. 3) to spit (saliva or a mouthful of other liquid) from the mouth, esp. between the teeth. to splash; spray: Skeet some cold water on your face to cool off. Edit: Heh I just looked it up on dictionary.com, gota go check to see if any of my characters names have meanings I don't know about -_- Last edited by Unholy Tank V; Mar 04, 2008 at 11:10 PM // 23:10..

Mar 04, 2008, 11:11 PM // 23:11	#5
Samscwamch Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: W/	Well King of Skeet was my first character, and i use dictionary.com to think of a fitting name, like Unholy said its a form of trapshooting, I am a Ranger i found this very fitting, and honestly i didn't find out about urban dictionary till about an hour ago when i asked him what was offensive in my name. But regardless this is a ridiculously stupid and unfair reason to ban me. And i sent them the following response in my defense "Thank you for totally mis regarding my issue, i have been wrongly suspended and you choose to ignore it. I want something to be done about this, that is why i have made this, you have provided no details as even if to what is offensive in my character name, i assure you there is no deragoitiory slander in my names, and if the character name is offensive please do tell me why, because i made that character by putting thought into my name and i am NOT prepared to do anything about it. This is again an unfair ban, look into it,if anything." Last edited by Samscwamch; Mar 04, 2008 at 11:14 PM // 23:14..

Mar 04, 2008, 11:42 PM // 23:42	#15
majikmajikmajik Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SATown~Tx Guild: Guild Hopper! Profession: R/	QQ sumwhere else OR change your name....its easy. even if your name isnt offensive in the dictionary doesnt mean it doesnt have a offensive meaning sumwhere else. Last edited by majikmajikmajik; Mar 04, 2008 at 11:51 PM // 23:51..

Mar 04, 2008, 11:05 PM // 23:05	#2
dargon Furnace Stoker Join Date: May 2005 Guild: The Seraphim Knights [TSK] Profession: R/	You won't loose your customized items, they aren't linked to your name, but rather a unique code assigned to every character in the game. They'll still say customized for King of Skeet, but whatever your new name is, you'll still be able to use them. As for why you've been asked, who knows, someone apparently found your name offensive and reported it as such and ANet agreed.

Mar 04, 2008, 11:08 PM // 23:08	#4
Wol Fenrook Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK Guild: The Dim Circle Ring [DCR] Profession: E/	Just to save you a lot of bother, may I suggest that you do a Google search as to the meaning of the second part of your name? I just did (hence I wont repeat it) and sorry, but it is VERY offensive. Sure it also has a lot of innocent meanings as well, but it's the one offensive meaning that will do it every time. As to not changing your name because of it effecting your been able to use your customised items, to my understanding it wont. Customised items aren't recognised solely by character name, but rather by a 'code' stored in the database generated at time of character creation, which is why you can't put your stuff into storage, delete your original character, then create a new one with the same name and use the old stuff. I'm probably gonna be just the first to suggest that you just change your name once your ban ends, otherwise ANet will just change it for you anyway whether you like it or not. Wol Fenrook

Mar 04, 2008, 11:16 PM // 23:16	#6
acerbity Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Nov 2007	its stupid to ban somone for the name "skeet"... sure it may be offensive as one meaning, but thats like banning someone for the name "bean"... still, rules are rules.. doubt you're gunna get anything other than an automated response but good luck anyway

Mar 04, 2008, 11:16 PM // 23:16	#7
Asha Rai Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2007 Guild: Gone Profession: R/W	http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=skeet says it all

Mar 04, 2008, 11:19 PM // 23:19	#8
RPGmaniac Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005	Have you even heard of Lil Jon?

Mar 04, 2008, 11:33 PM // 23:33	#9
Samscwamch Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: W/	i don't like rap so I've probably never heard of him, but still this is so unfair. Dictionary.com>urbandictionary.com Guild Wars shouldn't derive there character name details from a stupid internet dictionary

Mar 04, 2008, 11:37 PM // 23:37	#13
The Little Viking Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: innergalactic gargleblasters Profession: W/Mo	WOW! I agree A-Net has hit a whole new low here. Skeet...I knew about skeet shooting - the little round things that you through thru the air and shoot at with a shot gun, riffle, oozie etc... but the rest i have never heard of...guess i need to get out more. I too have a ranger with a iffie name...but i named it after the "Brand Name" of the bow I use... Browning Bushmaster. Most people would not think about it too much, but unfortionatly for all of us, there are those KIDS out there that have a very warped way of thinking, and all they want to do is cause trouble for others. My ranger is 2 years old. I wonder how soon it will be before I find myself in the same boat.

Mar 04, 2008, 11:46 PM // 23:46	#18
kerpall Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: I live in an Igloo in southern BC, neer US border. Guild: The Pig Pen [PIGZ] & We Aint All [NロロB] Profession: Mo/D	I think this is an unfair ban, because GW is banning people based on stupid Slang, that will be forgotten in a a couple years. what if i named my new char "Sit on it" (quote from Happy days , lol) , would i get banned?