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Hump Masta · Nov 15, 2006, 03:43 PM // 15:43

How can i of got my account banned for three days for having a bad name? I've had the name ever since i got the game which was almost a year in a half ago, so why the sudden ban now?...As well how can i make a name then get it banned doesnt make much sence it shouldnt be able to be made then. THe name is Hump Masta which i didn't even meen it in a bad way, ive had it for my name for a lot of games starting with halo since you can "hump" ppl when they die. I dont know it doesnt make much sence to me i think they should at least give you a warning and give you the option to change it before you get banned.

tommarrow · Nov 15, 2006, 03:48 PM // 15:48

All it means is that someone playing the game was offended and reported you.

Kuldebar Valiturus · Nov 15, 2006, 03:52 PM // 15:52

Meh, someone reported you it seems, or your name got filtered out finally.

Unfortunately there's no statute of limitations on names that don't meet ANet standards.

Don't take this the wrong way, but say you killed someone, and 15 years later the law finally pins you for it...the elapsed time since the crime occurred in no way diminishes the fact of your guilt.

Was your in-game name Hump Masta? I could see a couple of possible problems with that name, but none that I'd report.

Dazzler · Nov 15, 2006, 03:56 PM // 15:56

don't worry about it. You will be un-banned shortly and will be able to change your char's name.

Skids · Nov 15, 2006, 04:37 PM // 16:37

Question: If you get banned and then 3 days later you are given the opportunity to change the name, do you lose any of the items in your characters inventory? In other words is it the same character in all but name?

Kuldebar Valiturus · Nov 15, 2006, 05:04 PM // 17:04

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Originally Posted by Skids

Question: If you get banned and then 3 days later you are given the opportunity to change the name, do you lose any of the items in your characters inventory? In other words is it the same character in all but name?

Item customization isn't name based.

The server assigns a unique number that is used for item customization.

This is why people that delete a character and recreate a new one using the same name, are still unable to use the customized items from previous character of the same name.

Insert Cool Name Here · Nov 15, 2006, 05:33 PM // 17:33

You won't lose any weapons or anything. All of your weapons and anything you customize in the future will say customized for hump masta, but they will still work for new name. Happened to me for "Faq U Up".

Hump Masta · Nov 15, 2006, 06:29 PM // 18:29

ok cool thanks but i still think they should let us change it if they think its a bad name with out automaticly banning us...especially after i just there game and spent $50 of my own money for them

The Pointless · Nov 15, 2006, 06:52 PM // 18:52

I can only guess how frustrating it is, but ANet can't check to see if the name was intended to be offending or not... That would require asking the player directly, and that player could just lie.

ikepdx · Nov 15, 2006, 07:58 PM // 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kuldebar Valiturus

This is why people that delete a character and recreate a new one using the same name, are still unable to use the customized items from previous character of the same name.

I tried that once and found out it isn't name based.

Kuldebar Valiturus · Nov 15, 2006, 09:38 PM // 21:38

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Originally Posted by ikepdx

I tried that once and found out it isn't name based.

Well, ya shoulda asked me first.

And a reminder to all: if you all were proper little role-players this kinda stuff wouldn't happen.

The Pointless · Nov 15, 2006, 09:41 PM // 21:41

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Originally Posted by Kuldebar Valiturus

Well, ya shoulda asked me first.

And a reminder to all: if you all were proper little role-players this kinda stuff wouldn't happen.

QFT... Q...F...T...

I die a little inside when I see names like "Gangsta Boi" or "Dark Assassinator". Even more when the name is offensive -.-

-malachi- · Nov 15, 2006, 09:54 PM // 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hump Masta

ok cool thanks but i still think they should let us change it if they think its a bad name with out automaticly banning us...especially after i just there game and spent $50 of my own money for them

It's not a forever ban, just a temp ban till you can come back and change the name. Think of it as a time-out.

Xenex Xclame · Nov 15, 2006, 10:22 PM // 22:22

The 3 day ban IS in fact the warning that your asking them to give you, harsh i know but its there.
About the name....the person who reported you should get off the internet FAST.
Following this, i would like to report the name of the drop Hardend Hump as offensive, please remove it.....

Cataclysm · Nov 15, 2006, 10:22 PM // 22:22

I was once banned and lost many gold and l33t items because Amy the Asskicker offended someone and they reported me. Than I deleted her not knowing the ban was temporary untill too late. I thought I was haxed when it said "You are already logged on" and I was sent to the log-in screen.

And yes, after the ban you get to change your name. I just made another char with the same name to spite them and lo and behold, no problems since.

The Pointless · Nov 15, 2006, 10:26 PM // 22:26

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Originally Posted by Han Solo

Great kid, don't get cocky!

All I'm gonna say, Cataclysm...

Kamatsu · Nov 15, 2006, 11:11 PM // 23:11

Since the basic question has been answered, and any further conversation is just going to be a discussion on the merits of "bad" names and banning and such..

Thread closed.

Nov 15, 2006, 03:43 PM // 15:43	#1
Hump Masta Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: XoO Profession: W/Mo	Banned Account How can i of got my account banned for three days for having a bad name? I've had the name ever since i got the game which was almost a year in a half ago, so why the sudden ban now?...As well how can i make a name then get it banned doesnt make much sence it shouldnt be able to be made then. THe name is Hump Masta which i didn't even meen it in a bad way, ive had it for my name for a lot of games starting with halo since you can "hump" ppl when they die. I dont know it doesnt make much sence to me i think they should at least give you a warning and give you the option to change it before you get banned.

Nov 15, 2006, 11:11 PM // 23:11	#17
Kamatsu Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia	Since the basic question has been answered, and any further conversation is just going to be a discussion on the merits of "bad" names and banning and such.. Thread closed. __________________ Have a moderation related issue or just want to chat? Send me a PM

Nov 15, 2006, 03:48 PM // 15:48	#2
tommarrow Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: Shyft Machine [MYTH] Profession: E/	All it means is that someone playing the game was offended and reported you.

Nov 15, 2006, 03:52 PM // 15:52	#3
Kuldebar Valiturus Desert Nomad Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Garden City, Idaho Guild: The Order of Relumination (TOoR) Profession: R/	Meh, someone reported you it seems, or your name got filtered out finally. Unfortunately there's no statute of limitations on names that don't meet ANet standards. Don't take this the wrong way, but say you killed someone, and 15 years later the law finally pins you for it...the elapsed time since the crime occurred in no way diminishes the fact of your guilt. Was your in-game name Hump Masta? I could see a couple of possible problems with that name, but none that I'd report.

Nov 15, 2006, 03:56 PM // 15:56	#4
Dazzler Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2005 Profession: E/Me	don't worry about it. You will be un-banned shortly and will be able to change your char's name.

Nov 15, 2006, 04:37 PM // 16:37	#5
Skids Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: UK FTW Profession: R/Mo	Question: If you get banned and then 3 days later you are given the opportunity to change the name, do you lose any of the items in your characters inventory? In other words is it the same character in all but name?

Nov 15, 2006, 05:33 PM // 17:33	#7
Insert Cool Name Here Academy Page Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phila, PA Guild: KAOS Profession: N/Me	You won't lose any weapons or anything. All of your weapons and anything you customize in the future will say customized for hump masta, but they will still work for new name. Happened to me for "Faq U Up".

Nov 15, 2006, 06:29 PM // 18:29	#8
Hump Masta Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2006 Guild: XoO Profession: W/Mo	ok cool thanks but i still think they should let us change it if they think its a bad name with out automaticly banning us...especially after i just there game and spent $50 of my own money for them

Nov 15, 2006, 06:52 PM // 18:52	#9
The Pointless Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Stuck in the UK Guild: Rage International [RAGE] Profession: W/Me	I can only guess how frustrating it is, but ANet can't check to see if the name was intended to be offending or not... That would require asking the player directly, and that player could just lie.

Nov 15, 2006, 10:22 PM // 22:22	#14
Xenex Xclame Desert Nomad Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: DPX Profession: R/	The 3 day ban IS in fact the warning that your asking them to give you, harsh i know but its there. About the name....the person who reported you should get off the internet FAST. Following this, i would like to report the name of the drop Hardend Hump as offensive, please remove it.....

Nov 15, 2006, 10:22 PM // 22:22	#15
Cataclysm Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: The Lost Dynasty [SEEK] Profession: W/Mo	I was once banned and lost many gold and l33t items because Amy the Asskicker offended someone and they reported me. Than I deleted her not knowing the ban was temporary untill too late. I thought I was haxed when it said "You are already logged on" and I was sent to the log-in screen. And yes, after the ban you get to change your name. I just made another char with the same name to spite them and lo and behold, no problems since.