Offensive name issues - Page 2 - Guild Wars Forums

Lasher Dragon · May 04, 2005, 06:51 PM // 18:51

Because I'm such a nice guy, allow me to enlighten you a bit more as to the correct spelling of the numerous words you have mangled in this thread:

We'll do it like this -
your mispell - correct spelling

differance - difference
theoreticly - theoretically
intiresting - interesting
illitirate - illiterate
dispise - despise
adolecent - adolescent
psychadelic - psychedelic
medievil - medieval
reddiculous - ridiculous

OK, study up Padawan. One day you may find yourself despising something other than yourself.

PyroStorm · May 04, 2005, 07:28 PM // 19:28

Wow, wasn't really trying to turn this into a flamewar, i just wanted to know if there was a way to change names without starting over. The name I have goes back to the January BWE when I wasn't even sure if I was going to buy the game. I was gonna change my name to something very plain like John Doe just to keep people from getting upset. I do not, however, buy into the argument that you have to have some kind of nonsensical role playing name in order to be accepted in the community.

This is actually my first RPG, I came from exclusivley playing first person shooters and I was looking for a game that was toally different and more relaxing. I was also hoping for a better community of players as FPS communities tend to be egotistical and very self centered.

Thanks to those of you who have pointed things out that are helpful.

dirkdollaz · May 04, 2005, 07:36 PM // 19:36

don't forget SKEETSKEETSKEET

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lasher Dragon

Yes, I am an immature bastard at 29, but I'd rather play with TIGOLBITTIES than any of these other names I can't pronounce. Erod? lol

warblek · May 04, 2005, 07:40 PM // 19:40

They won't delete your character over a name since there is no naming policy. Worst case they'll change it to something lame without telling you.

Naming policies are bs and lead to more headache in policing them as whining and name griefing grows exponentially when it gets recognition from the developer. I've seen some offensive names and you know what I did? I faced the other direction and the problem went away!

My two-step program for dealing with offensive names is free. Click the pulldown district-menu at the upper-left corner, double click a new district. Viola, it's like magic! No, really, I won't charge you a thing for this pearl of wisdom.

Lasher Dragon · May 04, 2005, 07:40 PM // 19:40

I saw a black Mesmer girl the other day named "Ghetto Booty". I laughed for about a half-hour. I also saw "Bill Lumberg" and I just had to message him and ask if I had to work Saturday LOL.

PyroStorm · May 04, 2005, 07:47 PM // 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lasher Dragon

I saw a black Mesmer girl the other day named "Ghetto Booty". I laughed for about a half-hour. I also saw "Bill Lumberg" and I just had to message him and ask if I had to work Saturday LOL.

"and ummmmm I'm also gonna need you to some in on Sunday...yeah...so if you could do that, that would be great" lol

Lasher Dragon · May 04, 2005, 07:50 PM // 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by PyroStorm

"and ummmmm I'm also gonna need you to some in on Sunday...yeah...so if you could do that, that would be great" lol

That's exactly what he said LMAO

Witchfinder General · May 04, 2005, 07:50 PM // 19:50

kekekeke
"Red Swingline" would be an esoteric reference...

Madallaw · May 04, 2005, 07:59 PM // 19:59

Erod, I totally agree with you, but is using the "S" word and other offensive words truly going to prove anything... probably not. Ease up on the cursing.

Hey Skeeter · May 04, 2005, 08:06 PM // 20:06

I believe Erod is displaying the example of what most consider a RPG exile of society (meaning this game is his real life). Why get so angry over what one's name is in a video game? If it makes the person playing with it happy the fine. If you don't like it, then don't group with them. I know my name would never be found in an RPG, but that doesn't mean that Erod is higher and mighter than me because he thought of 6 different characters that could be classified as RPG names.

vempire · May 04, 2005, 08:53 PM // 20:53

Erod, take a pill. Actually, take ten. You want to dive right into the RPG side of the game? Fine. Go with it. Make costumes for yourself to wear when you play. Dress your dog up like a Charr. Do whatever you want. It's your time, spend it how you want. But don't go forcing your own desires on others. If someone doesn't feel like being all that intense about the RPG aspects of the game, so be it. Let them be Tig Bitty or BigButt Bootylicious or whatever if they want to because it is their right to do so. Amazingly enough, the world is not going to conform to your vision of how it should be so just deal with it and move on.

Ender · May 04, 2005, 09:19 PM // 21:19

Wow. What the hell is happening here?

StormWater · May 04, 2005, 09:25 PM // 21:25

Someone who take himself (or herself, but I doubt it), WAYYYYYYYYY too seriously. Erod, just ignore what bugs you and you'll live longer.

Less acid reflux and high blood pressure.

Digitalblast · May 04, 2005, 09:33 PM // 21:33

I get offended by people who are easily offended by names. People take it way too seriously. I picture them changing channels right away when the pre-show warning message comes on lol. ???Warning, this program contains scenes of violence, vulgar dialogue and upsetting name calling???

Zodiakos · May 04, 2005, 09:45 PM // 21:45

I guess it may simply be a black and white situation for most of you, but I however can see both sides of the situation. The fact of the matter is, everyone here payed for the game (I hope), and whether it is implied or not on the box, everyone wants to have fun. Those people who like to run around with the name..."tigolbitties" are, in some sense, having fun (perhaps at the expense of people who are easily offended), and those people who are easily offended would like to have fun by having all the afformentioned people removed from their immediate online existence.

The truth is that it's an online game and is billed and advertised as such. I'm not making excuses for ArenaNet, NCsoft, or anyone, but when playing an online game, you are going to be interacting with other people. That means, just as in RealLife(tm), there are going to be conflicts about pretty much everything. So do what you do in real life. Don't play with those people. Don't talk to them, don't respond to them, CERTAINLY don't group with them, and leave the district. If you are too proud to do this ('But that means they've won!') then perhaps it's time to do some introspection and possible psychological evaluation to determine why you are so stuborn that everyone must play the way you do.

Because of the nigh-ingenious way that Guild Wars is set up, it is very, very difficult for someone to harrass you while you are actually playing. Perhaps the lesson here is that everyone needs to learn a little bit of tolernence - REGARDLESS of what side of the fence you are on.

As a side note, it should be mentioned that stress kills. People with low tolerence for social interaction with people whose ideals differ from their own are shown to have much higher incidences of heart disease and cancer. Be intolerent at your own risk.

Lasher Dragon · May 04, 2005, 09:48 PM // 21:48

I have an intolerance for intolerant people... guess I am screwed hehehe

Soul Monarch · May 04, 2005, 09:51 PM // 21:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lasher Dragon

I have an intolerance for intolerant people... guess I am screwed hehehe

Yeah. In that case just keep a shotgun handy at all times.

It's not exactly subtle, but it solves disputes...

Duality · May 04, 2005, 09:54 PM // 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Digitalblast

I get offended by people who are easily offended by names. People take it way too seriously. I picture them changing channels right away when the pre-show warning message comes on lol. ???Warning, this program contains scenes of violence, vulgar dialogue and upsetting name calling???

no, i bet they watch, eyes glued to the screen. afterwards they'll complain at length about how appalling it was.

Iteicea Destroidium · May 04, 2005, 09:56 PM // 21:56

rofl...erod you rule, your sarcastic nature made my day

WT-Yank · May 04, 2005, 10:00 PM // 22:00

Its like those Christians that want to put an end to all pornography.
If you don't like it, don't view it; go elsewhere

"Oh, but that offensive name/material conflicts with my rights!"

No, it doesn't. But imposing your beliefs in censorship most certainly does

May 04, 2005, 09:25 PM // 21:25	#33
StormWater Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Murrieta, CA Guild: Still Looking Profession: N/R	Yikes Someone who take himself (or herself, but I doubt it), WAYYYYYYYYY too seriously. Erod, just ignore what bugs you and you'll live longer. Less acid reflux and high blood pressure. Last edited by StormWater; May 04, 2005 at 09:26 PM // 21:26.. Reason: misspelling and I'm anal about that

May 04, 2005, 06:51 PM // 18:51	#21
Lasher Dragon Draconic Rage Incarnate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Guild: Alphahive Profession: R/A	Because I'm such a nice guy, allow me to enlighten you a bit more as to the correct spelling of the numerous words you have mangled in this thread: We'll do it like this - your mispell - correct spelling differance - difference theoreticly - theoretically intiresting - interesting illitirate - illiterate dispise - despise adolecent - adolescent psychadelic - psychedelic medievil - medieval reddiculous - ridiculous OK, study up Padawan. One day you may find yourself despising something other than yourself.

May 04, 2005, 07:28 PM // 19:28	#22
PyroStorm Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005	Wow, wasn't really trying to turn this into a flamewar, i just wanted to know if there was a way to change names without starting over. The name I have goes back to the January BWE when I wasn't even sure if I was going to buy the game. I was gonna change my name to something very plain like John Doe just to keep people from getting upset. I do not, however, buy into the argument that you have to have some kind of nonsensical role playing name in order to be accepted in the community. This is actually my first RPG, I came from exclusivley playing first person shooters and I was looking for a game that was toally different and more relaxing. I was also hoping for a better community of players as FPS communities tend to be egotistical and very self centered. Thanks to those of you who have pointed things out that are helpful.

May 04, 2005, 07:40 PM // 19:40	#24
warblek Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	They won't delete your character over a name since there is no naming policy. Worst case they'll change it to something lame without telling you. Naming policies are bs and lead to more headache in policing them as whining and name griefing grows exponentially when it gets recognition from the developer. I've seen some offensive names and you know what I did? I faced the other direction and the problem went away! My two-step program for dealing with offensive names is free. Click the pulldown district-menu at the upper-left corner, double click a new district. Viola, it's like magic! No, really, I won't charge you a thing for this pearl of wisdom.

May 04, 2005, 07:50 PM // 19:50	#28
Witchfinder General Academy Page Join Date: May 2005	kekekeke "Red Swingline" would be an esoteric reference...

May 04, 2005, 07:59 PM // 19:59	#29
Madallaw Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	Erod, I totally agree with you, but is using the "S" word and other offensive words truly going to prove anything... probably not. Ease up on the cursing.

May 04, 2005, 08:06 PM // 20:06	#30
Hey Skeeter Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA	I believe Erod is displaying the example of what most consider a RPG exile of society (meaning this game is his real life). Why get so angry over what one's name is in a video game? If it makes the person playing with it happy the fine. If you don't like it, then don't group with them. I know my name would never be found in an RPG, but that doesn't mean that Erod is higher and mighter than me because he thought of 6 different characters that could be classified as RPG names.

May 04, 2005, 08:53 PM // 20:53	#31
vempire Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada	Erod, take a pill. Actually, take ten. You want to dive right into the RPG side of the game? Fine. Go with it. Make costumes for yourself to wear when you play. Dress your dog up like a Charr. Do whatever you want. It's your time, spend it how you want. But don't go forcing your own desires on others. If someone doesn't feel like being all that intense about the RPG aspects of the game, so be it. Let them be Tig Bitty or BigButt Bootylicious or whatever if they want to because it is their right to do so. Amazingly enough, the world is not going to conform to your vision of how it should be so just deal with it and move on.

May 04, 2005, 09:19 PM // 21:19	#32
Ender Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Florida	Wow. What the hell is happening here?

May 04, 2005, 09:33 PM // 21:33	#34
Digitalblast Krytan Explorer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Calgary AB. Guild: Wanta Fanta [WTF] mo/mes, war/el, nec/ra Profession: E/N	I get offended by people who are easily offended by names. People take it way too seriously. I picture them changing channels right away when the pre-show warning message comes on lol. ???Warning, this program contains scenes of violence, vulgar dialogue and upsetting name calling???

May 04, 2005, 09:45 PM // 21:45	#35
Zodiakos Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005	I guess it may simply be a black and white situation for most of you, but I however can see both sides of the situation. The fact of the matter is, everyone here payed for the game (I hope), and whether it is implied or not on the box, everyone wants to have fun. Those people who like to run around with the name..."tigolbitties" are, in some sense, having fun (perhaps at the expense of people who are easily offended), and those people who are easily offended would like to have fun by having all the afformentioned people removed from their immediate online existence. The truth is that it's an online game and is billed and advertised as such. I'm not making excuses for ArenaNet, NCsoft, or anyone, but when playing an online game, you are going to be interacting with other people. That means, just as in RealLife(tm), there are going to be conflicts about pretty much everything. So do what you do in real life. Don't play with those people. Don't talk to them, don't respond to them, CERTAINLY don't group with them, and leave the district. If you are too proud to do this ('But that means they've won!') then perhaps it's time to do some introspection and possible psychological evaluation to determine why you are so stuborn that everyone must play the way you do. Because of the nigh-ingenious way that Guild Wars is set up, it is very, very difficult for someone to harrass you while you are actually playing. Perhaps the lesson here is that everyone needs to learn a little bit of tolernence - REGARDLESS of what side of the fence you are on. As a side note, it should be mentioned that stress kills. People with low tolerence for social interaction with people whose ideals differ from their own are shown to have much higher incidences of heart disease and cancer. Be intolerent at your own risk.

May 04, 2005, 09:48 PM // 21:48	#36
Lasher Dragon Draconic Rage Incarnate Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Iowa Guild: Alphahive Profession: R/A	I have an intolerance for intolerant people... guess I am screwed hehehe

May 04, 2005, 09:56 PM // 21:56	#39
Iteicea Destroidium Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington Guild: [Pink] Profession: Rt/Mo	rofl...erod you rule, your sarcastic nature made my day

May 04, 2005, 10:00 PM // 22:00	#40
WT-Yank Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Apr 2005	Its like those Christians that want to put an end to all pornography. If you don't like it, don't view it; go elsewhere "Oh, but that offensive name/material conflicts with my rights!" No, it doesn't. But imposing your beliefs in censorship most certainly does