72 hour ban ??? - Guild Wars Forums

Paddypower · Dec 21, 2006, 06:42 PM // 18:42

Hi, im curious as to whats the least amount of time someone has recived on guildwars, recently i have been banned for 72 hours for saying "gaile you know you guys "****ed up tombs when u guys made it 6v6" after numerious complaints to [email protected] they finally told me the minimum time they ban someone is 72 hours, when i know from previous experince i have had a 24 hour ban on another account, i am just finding out if indeed my 24 hour ban, was a one off? or anet or lieing so i'll stop emailing them, personally i think 72 hour ban for swearing when there is a swear fitler is harsh and seems like i could have been targeted i guess, what does anyone else think, please no flaming for any reason.

LicensedLuny · Dec 21, 2006, 06:55 PM // 18:55

I've never been banned, but I remember seeing a couple weeks ago that they're getting harder on people caught swearing. (I think I saw that in a Gaile chat log, but I'm not sure.) Maybe 72 is now the minimum, while it used to be 24?

@ lol at your please no flaming comment given the context.

Hope the 3 days go by quick for you,
Luny

Hand of Ruin · Dec 21, 2006, 07:00 PM // 19:00

that's three days of winterfest you're gonna miss... play it smart next time.

Franco Power · Dec 21, 2006, 07:03 PM // 19:03

nah bruv, i ve been banned for 180 hours (7days) or so before or 170 cant remember exactly, a mate of mine just got banned for 3 weeks LOL.

Its all good dont worry about it

dansamy · Dec 21, 2006, 09:07 PM // 21:07

Honestly, if there's a swear filter, then you shoudn't get banned for swearing unless you were intentionally circumventing the swear filter.

mrgoat · Dec 21, 2006, 09:13 PM // 21:13

Using "u" in place of "you" however, should warrant such a ban.

Confederate · Dec 21, 2006, 09:22 PM // 21:22

If you swear and insult the powers that be, what do you expect? Youre lucky it was but a 3 day ban. Next time it might be perma. Use your head.

Former Ruling · Dec 21, 2006, 09:26 PM // 21:26

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Originally Posted by Confederate

If you swear and insult the powers that be, what do you expect? Youre lucky it was but a 3 day ban. Next time it might be perma. Use your head.

naw, theres like 3million levels of bans before your perma-banned for stupid stuff. Only Botting and such get quick permabans.

Stormcloud · Dec 21, 2006, 09:27 PM // 21:27

"when i know from previous experince i have had a 24 hour ban on another account"

What a gem of a quote. Sounds like the problem is yours not anyone else's. I wouldnt say you are being targeted, but if you are you painted the bullseye on your own chest. Watch your language and you shouldnt have a problem.

Kong · Dec 21, 2006, 09:29 PM // 21:29

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Originally Posted by mrgoat

Using "u" in place of "you" however, should warrant such a ban.

I completely agree with goat.

People shoudl also get suspensions for using "ne1" intead of "anyone" and any other retarded shortcut to save time in typing.

ne1 n33d p4m?

WTF? Speak english please??

In response to PaddyPower, your temporary ban / suspension is temporary and unless you do whtever you do to warrant it repeatedly and continualy need to have your account suspended then I doubt you'll ever recieve a permanent ban, so don't worry.

Some people think Anet doesn't issue permanent account bans but they do. And anyone who does get one is doing something serious which is clearly in violation of the EULA.

Knightsaber Sith · Dec 21, 2006, 09:34 PM // 21:34

The bottom line is: don't do stupid crap you know for a fact can get you banned. Maybe you were banned for hostile harassment and not simply "swearing".

Just accept that you were banned for 72 hours, regardless of what the minimum ban may be or what support has told you.

D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E · Dec 21, 2006, 09:36 PM // 21:36

3 days will go by and then something worthwhile in winterfest will happen, all of the collectors will show up.

In-game Infractions

The following will result in an account mark (suspension) or an account termination, depending upon the severity of the matter:

* Inappropriate in-game behavior – such as obscene, offensive, or racist talk or behavior, abuse of another player, or harassment.

* o Selling or buying a Guild Wars account, in-game item, or gold for real-world currency; selling a Guild Wars account for in-game currency; aiding others in such transactions, or advertising the intent to commit such acts.

* Selling services of any kind—including such things as "runs" through portions of the game—for real-world currency.

* Repeating in-game chat to an excessive degree ("spamming").

* In-game linking to inappropriate sites, including those offering bots, macros, or other third-party programs, or those selling or buying accounts, items, or in-game gold.

* Taking advantage of another player ("scamming") in order to take his/her items or account.

* Accessing another player's account in order to take or delete characters or items.

* Abusing game exploits.

* Advertising cheats, hacks, and exploits

* Using, developing, releasing or promoting a "bot" program

apparently offering cybering services is either obscene or offensive... eh w/e I still got other accounts onion routed just in-case they ipban as well.

Tyggen · Dec 21, 2006, 09:38 PM // 21:38

Gaile said before the punishment increases, so it might start at 24 hours, but since you already had one of those the minimum next ban would be 72.

D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E · Dec 21, 2006, 09:40 PM // 21:40

^ my 1st offense over 2 years

Paddypower · Dec 21, 2006, 09:42 PM // 21:42

actually i had a 24 hour ban on my orginal account, and i type briefly if you have a problem with me using "u" instead of "you" then you have problems your self, i said no flaming so keep that stuff to your self it was just to see what other players had to say, no need to come in here and start sounding high and mighty by pointing out how i type. anyway thanks for replys guys, the minimum ban must be 72 hours since this account has never been banned. thanks - power

i have other accounts my self also ^^ its just not like playing on main account lol, im sure you understand, anyway thanks again

Knightsaber Sith · Dec 21, 2006, 09:47 PM // 21:47

Actually, stuff like using "u" instead of "you" is against the gwguru rules; pointing it out isn't flaming. Obviously he doesn't just have problems with himself as it is clearly enumerated in the rules since most people are annoyed by it.

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Originally Posted by Forum Rules and Guidelines

9. Do Not Abuse the English Language

This is a message board, not a chat room. Secondly, DO NOT use "Leet-Speak" in our forums. As such, you have all the time necessary to articulate your posts in a coherent matter. "You" is only two more letters than "u." It will not kill you to type them. Completely illegible posts are subject to moderation - and I can not guarantee their accuracy of 'translating' the author’s original message.

Additionally, when one punctuation works instead of 10 (example: ? instead of ?!?!), use one.

dansamy · Dec 21, 2006, 09:54 PM // 21:54

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Originally Posted by D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E

apparently offering cybering services is either obscene or offensive... eh w/e I still got other accounts onion routed just in-case they ipban as well.

Cyber prostitution got you banned?

Chief · Dec 21, 2006, 10:01 PM // 22:01

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Originally Posted by dansamy

Honestly, if there's a swear filter, then you shoudn't get banned for swearing unless you were intentionally circumventing the swear filter.

Filters are great, but most of the idiots who want to be heard know how to bypass this feature ("intentionally circumventing" examples: Crap - C r a p, C4ap, Cr*ap). Moreover, they probably have their filter turned on and know how to get words to bypass the filter rule. Those who violate the rules need not complain ... Just enjoy the cursory sabbatical.

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...44&postcount=4

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

A bit more info:

Foul language or inappropriate behavior can (and should!) be reported to Support; exact character name (please check spelling to be sure), time (and time zone) is all we really need. A brief description is helpful, too.

Bad names, though, can be emailed directly to [email protected]. This is for names only, not behavior, not scams. We welcome reports and we'll deal with bad character or guild names as soon as we are able.

Azrael1309 · Dec 21, 2006, 10:03 PM // 22:03

Think before you talk. If I worked at ANet and you sweared at me, I'd ban you, too. And frankly, I'm glad there's bans on people that swear in-game. It keeps all the people that try to look cool by cursing off the servers from playing as much.

mrgoat · Dec 21, 2006, 10:09 PM // 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paddypower

actually i had a 24 hour ban on my orginal account, and i type briefly if you have a problem with me using "u" instead of "you" then you have problems your self, i said no flaming so keep that stuff to your self it was just to see what other players had to say, no need to come in here and start sounding high and mighty by pointing out how i type.

*Ahem* - "Actually, I had a 24 hour ban on my original account. Also, I type briefly - if you have a problem with me using "u" instead of "you", then you have problems yourself. I said no flaming, so keep that stuff to yourself, it was just to see what other players had to say. There's no need to come in here and start sounding all high and mighty by pointing out how I type."

Sentences are your friends. This translation has been a public service for People who have difficulty reading enormous run-on sentences.

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apparently offering cybering services is either obscene or offensive... eh w/e I still got other accounts onion routed just in-case they ipban as well.

How could you think that offering cybering services is neither obscene or offensive? Also, remember that not many organisations take kindly to people evading their bans. I'm pretty sure that's against anet's rules too.

Dec 21, 2006, 06:42 PM // 18:42	#1
Paddypower Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Seventh Profession: Mo/W	72 hour ban ??? Hi, im curious as to whats the least amount of time someone has recived on guildwars, recently i have been banned for 72 hours for saying "gaile you know you guys "****ed up tombs when u guys made it 6v6" after numerious complaints to [email protected] they finally told me the minimum time they ban someone is 72 hours, when i know from previous experince i have had a 24 hour ban on another account, i am just finding out if indeed my 24 hour ban, was a one off? or anet or lieing so i'll stop emailing them, personally i think 72 hour ban for swearing when there is a swear fitler is harsh and seems like i could have been targeted i guess, what does anyone else think, please no flaming for any reason.

Dec 21, 2006, 09:07 PM // 21:07	#5
dansamy Chasing Dragons Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lost in La-La Land Guild: LFGuild Profession: Mo/Me	Honestly, if there's a swear filter, then you shoudn't get banned for swearing unless you were intentionally circumventing the swear filter. __________________ Former Gladiator's Arena Moderator. Retired. Awaiting GW2.

Dec 21, 2006, 09:42 PM // 21:42	#15
Paddypower Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Aug 2005 Guild: Seventh Profession: Mo/W	actually i had a 24 hour ban on my orginal account, and i type briefly if you have a problem with me using "u" instead of "you" then you have problems your self, i said no flaming so keep that stuff to your self it was just to see what other players had to say, no need to come in here and start sounding high and mighty by pointing out how i type. anyway thanks for replys guys, the minimum ban must be 72 hours since this account has never been banned. thanks - power i have other accounts my self also ^^ its just not like playing on main account lol, im sure you understand, anyway thanks again Last edited by Paddypower; Dec 21, 2006 at 09:44 PM // 21:44..

Dec 21, 2006, 06:55 PM // 18:55	#2
LicensedLuny Badly Influenced Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Buying Humps! (No kidding! Check my buy thread) Guild: Hello Kitty Krewe [HKK] Forever!-ish	I've never been banned, but I remember seeing a couple weeks ago that they're getting harder on people caught swearing. (I think I saw that in a Gaile chat log, but I'm not sure.) Maybe 72 is now the minimum, while it used to be 24? @ lol at your please no flaming comment given the context. Hope the 3 days go by quick for you, Luny

Dec 21, 2006, 07:00 PM // 19:00	#3
Hand of Ruin Banned Join Date: Jul 2006	that's three days of winterfest you're gonna miss... play it smart next time.

Dec 21, 2006, 07:03 PM // 19:03	#4
Franco Power Jungle Guide Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: UK Profession: W/	nah bruv, i ve been banned for 180 hours (7days) or so before or 170 cant remember exactly, a mate of mine just got banned for 3 weeks LOL. Its all good dont worry about it

Dec 21, 2006, 09:13 PM // 21:13	#6
mrgoat Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2006	Using "u" in place of "you" however, should warrant such a ban.

Dec 21, 2006, 09:22 PM // 21:22	#7
Confederate Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2006 Guild: Green Nugget Profession: W/Mo	If you swear and insult the powers that be, what do you expect? Youre lucky it was but a 3 day ban. Next time it might be perma. Use your head.

Dec 21, 2006, 09:27 PM // 21:27	#9
Stormcloud Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oregon, USA	"when i know from previous experince i have had a 24 hour ban on another account" What a gem of a quote. Sounds like the problem is yours not anyone else's. I wouldnt say you are being targeted, but if you are you painted the bullseye on your own chest. Watch your language and you shouldnt have a problem.

Dec 21, 2006, 09:34 PM // 21:34	#11
Knightsaber Sith Furnace Stoker Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: Few Fallen Heroes [FFH] Profession: W/E	The bottom line is: don't do stupid crap you know for a fact can get you banned. Maybe you were banned for hostile harassment and not simply "swearing". Just accept that you were banned for 72 hours, regardless of what the minimum ban may be or what support has told you.

Dec 21, 2006, 09:36 PM // 21:36	#12
D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E Jungle Guide Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: Mo/	3 days will go by and then something worthwhile in winterfest will happen, all of the collectors will show up. In-game Infractions The following will result in an account mark (suspension) or an account termination, depending upon the severity of the matter: * Inappropriate in-game behavior – such as obscene, offensive, or racist talk or behavior, abuse of another player, or harassment. * o Selling or buying a Guild Wars account, in-game item, or gold for real-world currency; selling a Guild Wars account for in-game currency; aiding others in such transactions, or advertising the intent to commit such acts. * Selling services of any kind—including such things as "runs" through portions of the game—for real-world currency. * Repeating in-game chat to an excessive degree ("spamming"). * In-game linking to inappropriate sites, including those offering bots, macros, or other third-party programs, or those selling or buying accounts, items, or in-game gold. * Taking advantage of another player ("scamming") in order to take his/her items or account. * Accessing another player's account in order to take or delete characters or items. * Abusing game exploits. * Advertising cheats, hacks, and exploits * Using, developing, releasing or promoting a "bot" program apparently offering cybering services is either obscene or offensive... eh w/e I still got other accounts onion routed just in-case they ipban as well.

Dec 21, 2006, 09:38 PM // 21:38	#13
Tyggen Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Profession: Mo/Me	Gaile said before the punishment increases, so it might start at 24 hours, but since you already had one of those the minimum next ban would be 72.

Dec 21, 2006, 09:40 PM // 21:40	#14
D.E.V.i.A.N.C.E Jungle Guide Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: Mo/	^ my 1st offense over 2 years

Dec 21, 2006, 10:03 PM // 22:03	#19
Azrael1309 Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ABQ, NM Guild: LF Guild	Think before you talk. If I worked at ANet and you sweared at me, I'd ban you, too. And frankly, I'm glad there's bans on people that swear in-game. It keeps all the people that try to look cool by cursing off the servers from playing as much.