Cursing? - Guild Wars Forums

DarK_AssassiN · Apr 02, 2006, 06:22 AM // 06:22

Is cursing bad? I've been called a noob so many times in the last hour I started playing. I snapped and said "Why the f**k do half of you all use the term noob so much?!". A bunch of people agreed with me and someone else said they reported me. Am I going to get in trouble for that?!

DeathDealer · Apr 02, 2006, 06:23 AM // 06:23

chances are you wont, but I wouldn't suggest cursing too much as anet may take action eventually

DarK_AssassiN · Apr 02, 2006, 06:29 AM // 06:29

I usually don't. It's just that being called a noob/n00b/newb/noobie/no0b/nobb for the stupidest reasons gets old. I was selling black dye. The dye trader had it at 8k (I know its not normally like that). I was selling for 7k. Earlier I sold for 7.5k to a few people. I just find that the term noob/n00b/newb/noobie/no0b/nobb is used way to often nowadays and most people have lost sight of the real meaning.

xiv · Apr 02, 2006, 06:43 AM // 06:43

lol i suggest u not curse in gw ur lookn at an experienced curser lol i got a 24 hour ban for offensive language when after i beat a guy in team arena to RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO off. i dun't remember why but he said something to me and i said something back and turned out beaiting him then he repowered me for saying that something back lol. funniest 24 hours ever lol

Minus Sign · Apr 02, 2006, 06:52 AM // 06:52

subverting the language filter is a Bad Thing. Just because someone else is acting like a 12 year old, it doesn't give you excuse to break the rules.

I don't see a ban in your future though. Just don't turn into a potty mouth.

Maria The Princess · Apr 02, 2006, 07:10 AM // 07:10

if you wann asay what/why the f---k use WTF, no real cursing but evryone gets your intention

anouther one is WTH for What/why the H--l

Canadian Bacon · Apr 02, 2006, 03:17 PM // 15:17

As long as you just swearing in general about your surroundings (ex. Why the Fork can't I see my forehead, or I wish these darn Hydras Pizz the Fork off!) and not swearing with the intention of demeaning your peers (ex. Ha, i beat you in Team arenas, now bow down and suck my **** you dumb-arsed forking mother-forker) then you should be safe from Anet's ban stick.

Kinroan · Apr 02, 2006, 03:45 PM // 15:45

I dont see the problem...GW has an optional filter...whats the point in turning it off if language will offend you?

Kai Nui · Apr 02, 2006, 03:51 PM // 15:51

minor cursing isn't a big deal, if they don't want to hear it, they can easily put the language filter on. If they turn it off, then they are voluntarily allowing bad words to be said and read by them, so I don't think that matters.

Ole Man Bourbon · Apr 02, 2006, 03:52 PM // 15:52

I think it's healthy to curse someone if he really deserves it. I rarely hold back and have yet to get in trouble after about 1500 hours total. I just try to limit my profane-laced tirades to whispers.

Loviatar · Apr 02, 2006, 03:57 PM // 15:57

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Originally Posted by Kinroan

I dont see the problem...GW has an optional filter...whats the point in turning it off if language will offend you?

were you aware that i myself and most others can bypass those filters at will?

and any filter that is truly effective is so restrictive that talk is useless?

Fitz Rinley · Apr 02, 2006, 04:00 PM // 16:00

I find I usually dont use profanity with people I don't know. It is different with friends who know you than with people you may or may not have that mutual respect for. Friends understand, enemies don't. Saying things in aggression to someone that does not know you invites further conflict. You are then asking for a fight. The only fist in GW is the ''report.''

However, as to the use of the word Newb, I am old enough to almost remember its being created. (I was born in the Mezazoic Era.) Those that apply it are in my oppion, most often attempting to cover their own inability to provide constructive critticism or aid. This means they too do not yet know the game. Or perhaps their attitude is just no worth dealing with.

Fitz Rinley

Numa Pompilius · Apr 02, 2006, 04:02 PM // 16:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarK_AssassiN

I just find that the term noob/n00b/newb/noobie/no0b/nobb is used way to often nowadays

"Noob" is exactly like its old counterpart 'lamer', in that it doesn't really mean anything, it's just a tired generalised insult used by people with more attitude than imagination.

Newb/newbie still means something, though: it means "beginner". It's not an insult really. Everyone is a newb at first, not everyone is ever a noob (not really).

Maria The Princess · Apr 02, 2006, 06:05 PM // 18:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadian Bacon

As long as you just swearing in general about your surroundings (ex. Why the Fork can't I see my forehead, or I wish these darn Hydras Pizz the Fork off!) and not swearing with the intention of demeaning your peers (ex. Ha, i beat you in Team arenas, now bow down and suck my **** you dumb-arsed forking mother-forker) then you should be safe from Anet's ban stick.

off topik, but me and my brother had a good laugh over this one!
HAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHA
nice one!

Mister Muhkuh · Apr 02, 2006, 06:10 PM // 18:10

just ignore this whole "n00b" thing...
they just shout around this word without having a reason...
(i was called a noob because i had this "killer-armor", my fow armor, which i worked hard for...

)

Apr 02, 2006, 06:22 AM // 06:22	#1
DarK_AssassiN Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FL, US Profession: W/R	Cursing? Is cursing bad? I've been called a noob so many times in the last hour I started playing. I snapped and said "Why the f*k do half of you all use the term noob so much?!". A bunch of people agreed with me and someone else said they reported me. Am I going to get in trouble for that*?!

Apr 02, 2006, 06:23 AM // 06:23	#2
DeathDealer Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Dark Side of the Moon....and I'm goin' back real soon Guild: Guildless Profession: R/Mo	chances are you wont, but I wouldn't suggest cursing too much as anet may take action eventually

Apr 02, 2006, 06:29 AM // 06:29	#3
DarK_AssassiN Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FL, US Profession: W/R	I usually don't. It's just that being called a noob/n00b/newb/noobie/no0b/nobb for the stupidest reasons gets old. I was selling black dye. The dye trader had it at 8k (I know its not normally like that). I was selling for 7k. Earlier I sold for 7.5k to a few people. I just find that the term noob/n00b/newb/noobie/no0b/nobb is used way to often nowadays and most people have lost sight of the real meaning.

Apr 02, 2006, 06:43 AM // 06:43	#4
xiv Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Guild: sins will never vanish [NoiR] Profession: Mo/Me	lol i suggest u not curse in gw ur lookn at an experienced curser lol i got a 24 hour ban for offensive language when after i beat a guy in team arena to RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO off. i dun't remember why but he said something to me and i said something back and turned out beaiting him then he repowered me for saying that something back lol. funniest 24 hours ever lol

Apr 02, 2006, 06:52 AM // 06:52	#5
Minus Sign Jungle Guide Join Date: Feb 2006 Profession: Mo/N	subverting the language filter is a Bad Thing. Just because someone else is acting like a 12 year old, it doesn't give you excuse to break the rules. I don't see a ban in your future though. Just don't turn into a potty mouth.

Apr 02, 2006, 07:10 AM // 07:10	#6
Maria The Princess Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2006 Guild: Aequitas Deis	if you wann asay what/why the f---k use WTF, no real cursing but evryone gets your intention anouther one is WTH for What/why the H--l

Apr 02, 2006, 03:17 PM // 15:17	#7
Canadian Bacon Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Guild: Kingdom of Tyria [KoT]	As long as you just swearing in general about your surroundings (ex. Why the Fork can't I see my forehead, or I wish these darn Hydras Pizz the Fork off!) and not swearing with the intention of demeaning your peers (ex. Ha, i beat you in Team arenas, now bow down and suck my **** you dumb-arsed forking mother-forker) then you should be safe from Anet's ban stick.

Apr 02, 2006, 03:45 PM // 15:45	#8
Kinroan Academy Page Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport, NC USA Guild: ANT Profession: N/Me	I dont see the problem...GW has an optional filter...whats the point in turning it off if language will offend you?

Apr 02, 2006, 03:51 PM // 15:51	#9
Kai Nui Desert Nomad Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you with a knife Guild: Celebrity Gangsters [FamE] Profession: Me/	minor cursing isn't a big deal, if they don't want to hear it, they can easily put the language filter on. If they turn it off, then they are voluntarily allowing bad words to be said and read by them, so I don't think that matters.

Apr 02, 2006, 03:52 PM // 15:52	#10
Ole Man Bourbon Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Atlanta Guild: GONG Profession: W/E	I think it's healthy to curse someone if he really deserves it. I rarely hold back and have yet to get in trouble after about 1500 hours total. I just try to limit my profane-laced tirades to whispers.

Apr 02, 2006, 04:00 PM // 16:00	#12
Fitz Rinley Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2005 Guild: The Rusty Rose Profession: W/Mo	I find I usually dont use profanity with people I don't know. It is different with friends who know you than with people you may or may not have that mutual respect for. Friends understand, enemies don't. Saying things in aggression to someone that does not know you invites further conflict. You are then asking for a fight. The only fist in GW is the ''report.'' However, as to the use of the word Newb, I am old enough to almost remember its being created. (I was born in the Mezazoic Era.) Those that apply it are in my oppion, most often attempting to cover their own inability to provide constructive critticism or aid. This means they too do not yet know the game. Or perhaps their attitude is just no worth dealing with. Fitz Rinley

Apr 02, 2006, 06:10 PM // 18:10	#15
Mister Muhkuh Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany Guild: Ugly Ducklings [ugly] Profession: P/	just ignore this whole "n00b" thing... they just shout around this word without having a reason... (i was called a noob because i had this "killer-armor", my fow armor, which i worked hard for... )