Temp ban for bad name - Guild Wars Forums

TEB Elite · Sep 06, 2009, 03:22 PM // 15:22

I made a character with the name arseface buttongue.

I was under the impression that as long as you could get it past the filter when creating the character it was acceptable but apparently this is not the case.

I will be able to rejoin the game in approximately 71 hours. For some retarded reason they feel the need to temp ban you.

What happens now?

How does this work by the way? Does some silly person report me and then get me banned or do they screen names like nannies?

HawkofStorms · Sep 06, 2009, 03:32 PM // 15:32

/facepalm

Don't break the rules.
Don't insult the guy who reported you for breaking the rules. That's like insulting the cop for pulling you over for speeding. It's your own fault.
The filter obviously can't catch EVERYTHING in EVERY language that is offensive.

After the ban is over, when you log back on, you will be forced to rename the character. Every item you had will still work and you won't lose anything, except the name.

zelgadissan · Sep 06, 2009, 03:32 PM // 15:32

When you log back in, before you can play your character again you have to rename him. You also most likely got reported by another player.

You also should have seen this coming, I don't know how you could logically expect to not be banned. I mean, have you not seen tons of people post this exact same thread of being banned for their names well after character creation?

N1ghtstalker · Sep 06, 2009, 03:53 PM // 15:53

anything that even hints at a foul word gets banned
but seriously
arseface?
djeez

Kook~NBK~ · Sep 06, 2009, 04:17 PM // 16:17

While your waiting, take a few minutes to read up on the EULA. You may find it quite informative. Once the 72 hours is up, you won't be able to log-in until you change that character's name.

Xx Da Best Xx · Sep 06, 2009, 04:42 PM // 16:42

Why would you want to name your char that anyway? I wouldnt want people to think my face looks anything like an...arse.

Bob Slydell · Sep 06, 2009, 05:27 PM // 17:27

You know what you did wrong get over it, lol.

IronSheik · Sep 06, 2009, 05:47 PM // 17:47

I got banned for much more subtle names, but that one is just ban fodder

mastar of warrior · Sep 06, 2009, 05:56 PM // 17:56

Heres something useful for you:

http://www.guildwars.com/support/leg...ing_policy.php

Specially note This one

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anet naming policy

Make inappropriate references to human anatomy or bodily functions.

sup bruh its sam · Sep 06, 2009, 06:21 PM // 18:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastar of warrior

Heres something useful for you:

http://www.guildwars.com/support/leg...ing_policy.php

Specially note This one

but this game is rated T, not E. and npcs in Fort aspenwood say butt.

Eskimoz · Sep 06, 2009, 06:31 PM // 18:31

Really?

REALLY?!

You didn't think that

Arse face butt tounge

wasn't offensive in any way at all?

What Now · Sep 06, 2009, 06:55 PM // 18:55

I was told they looked into names but I doubt it, either way I got half my guild banned so I know that /report is definitely far more effective and quickly reacted to than waiting til they catch on.

It's a game, it's a name, trying to be sneaky and inappropriate to bypass a filter when there really are kids playing is a bit immature so why expect mercy?

Obrien Xp · Sep 06, 2009, 06:55 PM // 18:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eskimoz

Really?

REALLY?!

You didn't think that

Arse face butt tounge

wasn't offensive in any way at all?

More immature than offensive.

You brought this on yourself, don't ask us for sympathy.

mastar of warrior · Sep 06, 2009, 07:47 PM // 19:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by sup bruh its sam

but this game is rated T, not E. and npcs in Fort aspenwood say butt.

First, In Sweden, we rate games with Numbers, not Letters, so i dont know what your talking about.

Secondly, Screenshot that and post it here, because until i see proof, I dont believe you.

Sierraa · Sep 06, 2009, 08:02 PM // 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastar of warrior

First, In Sweden, we rate games with Numbers, not Letters, so i dont know what your talking about.

Secondly, Screenshot that and post it here, because until i see proof, I dont believe you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Architect Gunther

"Stop wagging your tongue and start whooping some butt!"

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Master_Architect_Gunther

Obrien Xp · Sep 06, 2009, 08:08 PM // 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by mastar of warrior

First, In Sweden, we rate games with Numbers, not Letters, so i dont know what your talking about.

Secondly, Screenshot that and post it here, because until i see proof, I dont believe you.

E=everyone (then age subgroups, 8+, 10+, 12+) Kiddie or non-violent/minor violence games
T=Teen (14+, 16+) Most games.
M=Mature (17+, 18+) More violent games
Ao=Adults Only (21+) Adult games and especially gory ones.

Eskimoz · Sep 06, 2009, 09:55 PM // 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obrien Xp

E=everyone (then age subgroups, 8+, 10+, 12+) Kiddie or non-violent/minor violence games
T=Teen (14+, 16+) Most games.
M=Mature (17+, 18+) More violent games
Ao=Adults Only (21+) Adult games and especially gory ones.

We're talking Manhunt gory right?

Edit: scratch that....Manhunt was only rated "M"

That's frigging hilarious.

MagmaRed · Sep 06, 2009, 10:03 PM // 22:03

I F Y O U S P A C E E A C H L E T T E R O U T in a name, it will bypass the censor when creating a character. So by your logic I could use ANY word and just put spaces between each letter to bypass the censor and not have to worry about a ban. Think of it this way... Arse is the same as Ass by most standards. Can you make a name with Ass in it? If not, then any synonym would be bannable as well.

**Marty Silverblade** · Sep 06, 2009, 10:15 PM // 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by MagmaRed

Can you make a name with Ass in it? If not, then any synonym would be bannable as well.

Assassin has 'ass' in it twice. I doubt they would block that, for this reason. Hence the need for common sense.

Verene · Sep 06, 2009, 10:27 PM // 22:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by sup bruh its sam

but this game is rated T, not E. and npcs in Fort aspenwood say butt.

Try taking a look at your game boxes.

They're not rated T for language. They are for violence, (mild) suggestive themes, and use of alcohol.

Sep 06, 2009, 03:22 PM // 15:22	#1
TEB Elite Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: California, USA Profession: Mo/	Temp ban for bad name I made a character with the name arseface buttongue. I was under the impression that as long as you could get it past the filter when creating the character it was acceptable but apparently this is not the case. I will be able to rejoin the game in approximately 71 hours. For some retarded reason they feel the need to temp ban you. What happens now? How does this work by the way? Does some silly person report me and then get me banned or do they screen names like nannies?

Sep 06, 2009, 03:32 PM // 15:32	#2
HawkofStorms Hall Hero Join Date: Aug 2005 Profession: E/	/facepalm Don't break the rules. Don't insult the guy who reported you for breaking the rules. That's like insulting the cop for pulling you over for speeding. It's your own fault. The filter obviously can't catch EVERYTHING in EVERY language that is offensive. After the ban is over, when you log back on, you will be forced to rename the character. Every item you had will still work and you won't lose anything, except the name.

Sep 06, 2009, 03:32 PM // 15:32	#3
zelgadissan Forge Runner Join Date: Feb 2008 Guild: The Warrior Priests [WP] Profession: Me/Rt	When you log back in, before you can play your character again you have to rename him. You also most likely got reported by another player. You also should have seen this coming, I don't know how you could logically expect to not be banned. I mean, have you not seen tons of people post this exact same thread of being banned for their names well after character creation?

Sep 06, 2009, 03:53 PM // 15:53	#4
N1ghtstalker Forge Runner Join Date: Dec 2007 Profession: E/	anything that even hints at a foul word gets banned but seriously arseface? djeez

Sep 06, 2009, 04:17 PM // 16:17	#5
Kook~NBK~ Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A little chalet outside Drok's Guild: Natural Born Killaz	While your waiting, take a few minutes to read up on the EULA. You may find it quite informative. Once the 72 hours is up, you won't be able to log-in until you change that character's name.

Sep 06, 2009, 04:42 PM // 16:42	#6
Xx Da Best Xx Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: May 2008 Location: LA	Why would you want to name your char that anyway? I wouldnt want people to think my face looks anything like an...arse.

Sep 06, 2009, 05:27 PM // 17:27	#7
Bob Slydell Forge Runner Join Date: Jan 2007	You know what you did wrong get over it, lol.

Sep 06, 2009, 05:47 PM // 17:47	#8
IronSheik Forge Runner Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wolfenstein: Goldrush Guild: Zombies Go Nom Nom [Nom] Profession: N/	I got banned for much more subtle names, but that one is just ban fodder

Sep 06, 2009, 06:31 PM // 18:31	#11
Eskimoz Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: My house Profession: W/	Really? REALLY?! You didn't think that Arse face butt tounge wasn't offensive in any way at all?

Sep 06, 2009, 06:55 PM // 18:55	#12
What Now Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jul 2007	I was told they looked into names but I doubt it, either way I got half my guild banned so I know that /report is definitely far more effective and quickly reacted to than waiting til they catch on. It's a game, it's a name, trying to be sneaky and inappropriate to bypass a filter when there really are kids playing is a bit immature so why expect mercy?

Sep 06, 2009, 10:03 PM // 22:03	#18
MagmaRed Furnace Stoker Join Date: Mar 2007 Guild: Our Crabs Know True [LOVE] Profession: R/	I F Y O U S P A C E E A C H L E T T E R O U T in a name, it will bypass the censor when creating a character. So by your logic I could use ANY word and just put spaces between each letter to bypass the censor and not have to worry about a ban. Think of it this way... Arse is the same as Ass by most standards. Can you make a name with Ass in it? If not, then any synonym would be bannable as well.