Inappropriate name questions - Guild Wars Forums

Boogersnot · Apr 04, 2011, 08:35 PM // 20:35

Should "May Cause Diarrhoea" really be a reason to be suspended?
And do I have to pay to change the name when I get the account back?

Bright Star Shine · Apr 04, 2011, 08:37 PM // 20:37

No, don't think you have to pay for it. Guild leader was just banned for 3 days for 3 silly names, and he had no real trouble with it.

Also, I think any name that does not insult any individual, race or religion should be ok. That is not insulting imo.

Boogersnot · Apr 04, 2011, 08:40 PM // 20:40

Okay, just as long as I don't have to pay to change the name, I really don't mind.

I really am confused as to why I was suspended though. :/
These are the other names that don't have Cosmic in it
Crazy Reapist (Haven't been on it in months)
I Pick My Boogs
And I Love Snuggies

I honestly don't think any of them would be offensive except Reapist, which I don't play anymore.
One of the "guidelines" involves not having names including body parts/anatomy etc. But I don't think that's what they intended.

majoho · Apr 04, 2011, 09:21 PM // 21:21

Or you could just make normal names instead like a sensible person.

Offensive or not, those names are stupid.

BuD · Apr 04, 2011, 09:32 PM // 21:32

If they deem any other name in appropriate, you will be forced to change those names as well. I got suspended a few months ago for having 2 names they thought were inappropriate, when I logged on to each character I was forced to change the name (at no charge) before I could log on to that character.

Boogersnot · Apr 04, 2011, 10:15 PM // 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by majoho

Or you could just make normal names instead like a sensible person.

Offensive or not, those names are stupid.

This was not the question, thanks for trying. I made these characters a long time ago, and I still don't care what people say.

Thanks for answering guys, just glad I don't have to pay to change it. ^_^
And I've been wanting to change my names for a while now, but not going to pay over $3 to do it.

Rites · Apr 05, 2011, 01:41 AM // 01:41

i really don't understand why people can't just create decent names instead of these immature toon names that i keep seeing everywhere

gremlin · Apr 05, 2011, 02:18 AM // 02:18

Doesn't offend me would certainly not report anyone for having such a name its entirely up to them what their character is named.

On the other hand I wouldn't talk, trade, join their guild or adventure with them.

Good luck with the renaming

Obrien Xp · Apr 05, 2011, 02:21 AM // 02:21

I would suggest deleting those chars if you can, saves the trouble. Honestly, just use mature/sensible names.

You'll never be banned for X Legolas X

AngelWJedi · Apr 05, 2011, 02:41 AM // 02:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rites

i really don't understand why people can't just create decent names instead of these immature toon names that i keep seeing everywhere

^ i soo agree! i always laugh when i see someone with a weird name getting some title.

Boogersnot · Apr 05, 2011, 03:38 AM // 03:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rites

i really don't understand why people can't just create decent names instead of these immature toon names that i keep seeing everywhere

Because people want to chuckle at their name when they see it, and even though I want to change it, I'm not paying $10 or whatever it is just to change a name that doesn't matter, and shouldn't affect you. Teenagers make these names, deal with it, besides, I don't make character names like this anymore.

I made this character over three years ago, so please, back off.

TheGizzy · Apr 05, 2011, 03:43 AM // 03:43

You're right, teenagers do make names like that... and then a few years later they grow up and realize how those names reflect on them (hint: not well)... and want to change them.

I wonder how many of the forced name changes actually result from some kid regretting his/her name choice and asking pals to "report" him/her so they'll get a free name change out of ANet - especially when someone has had the name for several years.

Things that make you go, "hmmmmmm."

Black Metal · Apr 05, 2011, 03:48 AM // 03:48

now if you can only get your GWG name changed too, you can officially be past your immature, not funny name phase

Boogersnot · Apr 05, 2011, 03:50 AM // 03:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black Metal

now if you can only get your GWG name changed too, you can officially be past your immature, not funny name phase

Actually Boogersnot has a story to it believe it or not. So I wasn't just trying to be funny.
Nice try though.

**Marty Silverblade** · Apr 05, 2011, 04:34 AM // 04:34

Ok, you've got your answer. No need to let this carry on anymore.

Closed.

Apr 04, 2011, 08:35 PM // 20:35	#1
Boogersnot Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: IGN: Cosmic Rit Profession: Rt/	Inappropriate name questions Should "May Cause Diarrhoea" really be a reason to be suspended? And do I have to pay to change the name when I get the account back?

Apr 05, 2011, 04:34 AM // 04:34	#15
Marty Silverblade Administrator Join Date: Jun 2006	Ok, you've got your answer. No need to let this carry on anymore. Closed. __________________

Apr 04, 2011, 08:37 PM // 20:37	#2
Bright Star Shine Furnace Stoker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Belgium Guild: Club of a Thousand Pandas [LOD???] Profession: E/	No, don't think you have to pay for it. Guild leader was just banned for 3 days for 3 silly names, and he had no real trouble with it. Also, I think any name that does not insult any individual, race or religion should be ok. That is not insulting imo.

Apr 04, 2011, 08:40 PM // 20:40	#3
Boogersnot Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: IGN: Cosmic Rit Profession: Rt/	Okay, just as long as I don't have to pay to change the name, I really don't mind. I really am confused as to why I was suspended though. :/ These are the other names that don't have Cosmic in it Crazy Reapist (Haven't been on it in months) I Pick My Boogs And I Love Snuggies I honestly don't think any of them would be offensive except Reapist, which I don't play anymore. One of the "guidelines" involves not having names including body parts/anatomy etc. But I don't think that's what they intended.

Apr 04, 2011, 09:21 PM // 21:21	#4
majoho Forge Runner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Denmark	Or you could just make normal names instead like a sensible person. Offensive or not, those names are stupid.

Apr 04, 2011, 09:32 PM // 21:32	#5
BuD Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nunya Profession: E/Mo	If they deem any other name in appropriate, you will be forced to change those names as well. I got suspended a few months ago for having 2 names they thought were inappropriate, when I logged on to each character I was forced to change the name (at no charge) before I could log on to that character.

Apr 05, 2011, 01:41 AM // 01:41	#7
Rites Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Deep in the belly of Texas Profession: R/	i really don't understand why people can't just create decent names instead of these immature toon names that i keep seeing everywhere

Apr 05, 2011, 02:18 AM // 02:18	#8
gremlin Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: GWAR Profession: Me/Mo	Doesn't offend me would certainly not report anyone for having such a name its entirely up to them what their character is named. On the other hand I wouldn't talk, trade, join their guild or adventure with them. Good luck with the renaming

Apr 05, 2011, 02:21 AM // 02:21	#9
Obrien Xp Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Guild: The First Dragon Slayers [FDS]	I would suggest deleting those chars if you can, saves the trouble. Honestly, just use mature/sensible names. You'll never be banned for X Legolas X

Apr 05, 2011, 03:43 AM // 03:43	#12
TheGizzy Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: A giant mitten Guild: TeAe Profession: E/R	You're right, teenagers do make names like that... and then a few years later they grow up and realize how those names reflect on them (hint: not well)... and want to change them. I wonder how many of the forced name changes actually result from some kid regretting his/her name choice and asking pals to "report" him/her so they'll get a free name change out of ANet - especially when someone has had the name for several years. Things that make you go, "hmmmmmm."

Apr 05, 2011, 03:48 AM // 03:48	#13
Black Metal Desert Nomad Join Date: Jan 2009 Profession: N/	now if you can only get your GWG name changed too, you can officially be past your immature, not funny name phase