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[email protected] · Nov 11, 2008, 06:12 PM // 18:12

Hi all, I had a decent monk Char, named Ho Li Crap, it was my 2nd char, and the name reads funny in the narratives. I didn't realize that someone would take offense to this. My account is suspended (72 hours),and I am wondering if the character will be wiped out or will I be allowed to rename?
Is there an appeal process, or something I can do about saving the char?

Thanks, and yes I know it was a stupid name, but was dinking around while making char and didn't realize I couldn't change names. DOH!

Siirius Black · Nov 11, 2008, 06:15 PM // 18:15

LOL. Dont worry.
You will get a chance to rename your character.

wind fire and ice · Nov 11, 2008, 07:24 PM // 19:24

As said above,you can change it's name.

Rak Orgon of Beowulf · Nov 11, 2008, 08:03 PM // 20:03

change the name it'll be fine

edit:
don't underestimate the anal-ness GW community, i wouldn't have reported that name, but there are cruel people who do it just so someones account will get suspended

Hifi Killer · Nov 11, 2008, 08:44 PM // 20:44

lol this happend to me a while back for a pvp char i named DajuwHunter

Kook~NBK~ · Nov 11, 2008, 08:58 PM // 20:58

Speaking as one of the less tolerant people around here when it comes to what constitutes an offensive name, I would NOT have reported that name.

Shadow Kurd · Nov 11, 2008, 09:01 PM // 21:01

i think its funny

Ho Li Crap

Numa Pompilius · Nov 11, 2008, 09:03 PM // 21:03

Rename it to Ho Li Carp.

nkuvu · Nov 11, 2008, 09:49 PM // 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numa Pompilius

Rename it to Ho Li Carp.

I think that's an amusing name (and personally I don't think the original was report-worthy), but I wonder if ArenaNet will re-check the character's name after a rename -- and if it's too close to the original, will they ban?

_Nihilist_ · Nov 11, 2008, 10:05 PM // 22:05

Whoever reported that name needs to be /report(ed) for Idiocy.

gremlin · Nov 11, 2008, 10:10 PM // 22:10

I don't find it offensive at all.
I think Robin Said it to batman at least once in the 1960s series.

I am guessing its the words Holy and Crap together rather than anything else.
But you would have to be very narrow minded to take any offense.

Antares Ascending · Nov 11, 2008, 10:44 PM // 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hifi Killer

lol this happend to me a while back for a pvp char i named DajuwHunter

It never fails. Someone starts a 'I did a stupid thing' ( Ho li is funny tho :P )
and someone else has to prove they are way more stupid, and a bigot to boot.

Ant

TheRaven · Nov 11, 2008, 10:44 PM // 22:44

Actually the problem may have been Anet's chat filter. There are 3 levels to the filter, none, normal and high. The default is normal which filters most swear words like the F bomb. Some folks prefer no filter which of course sensors nothing, but then there is the "high" setting. It's perfect for parents that let small kids play along with them and it blocks almost every word that could be considered offensive.

On the high setting "crap", "sucks" and other minor crude terms are filtered. It's possible that someone saw your character name as Ho Li ---- and assumed the ---- was worst than it really was.

Kinda makes you wonder why the word is allowed in a character name in the first place though if it's deemed bannable. If you really want to keep the name you can try an appeal. It probably won't work, but it's worth a shot.

Scythe O F Glory · Nov 11, 2008, 11:08 PM // 23:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rak Orgon of Beowulf

there are cruel people who do it just so someones account will get suspended

Cruel people or 12-year-olds?
And i heard that once your name is changed, all customized items can't be used. This true?

Kook~NBK~ · Nov 11, 2008, 11:11 PM // 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scythe O F Glory

Cruel people or 12-year-olds?
And i heard that once your name is changed, all customized items can't be used. This true?

This is NOT true. Customized items are linked to the Character, not the name.

cybevenom · Nov 11, 2008, 11:15 PM // 23:15

Actually it might not have been the crap that got you suspended, perhaps someone did not like the other meaning of ho in your name

Cimoa · Nov 11, 2008, 11:18 PM // 23:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Hi all, I had a decent monk Char, named Ho Li Crap. I didn't realize that someone would take offense to this. My account is suspended. DOH!

Damn! Sounds like a great name, especially if the monk was from Cantha.

I'm shocked that anyone would take offence to the name. Anyway good luck with support.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRaven

Kinda makes you wonder why the word is allowed in a character name in the first place though if it's deemed bannable.

The word Vagina can be used in a toon name but to a person with chat filter on your name looks like ------.

DarkFlame · Nov 12, 2008, 01:03 AM // 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by [email protected]

My account is suspended (72 hours),and I am wondering if the character will be wiped out or will I be allowed to rename?
Is there an appeal process, or something I can do about saving the char?

You'll be allowed to change that char's name once your 72 hour ban is lifted. No need to go contacting Support or do anything else.

JupiterStarWarrior · Nov 12, 2008, 05:46 AM // 05:46

Dude. That really sucks. I'd have laughed if I saw that in game. Not at you personally, but with you at the name. It was clever. Sorry you were banned.

Nanood · Nov 12, 2008, 05:56 AM // 05:56

Prolly got done for Ho and Crap lol.. A double whammy. Surprised you didn't get 144 hours !

Nov 11, 2008, 06:12 PM // 18:12	#1
[email protected] Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sarnia, ON Profession: W/E	Inappropriate name Hi all, I had a decent monk Char, named Ho Li Crap, it was my 2nd char, and the name reads funny in the narratives. I didn't realize that someone would take offense to this. My account is suspended (72 hours),and I am wondering if the character will be wiped out or will I be allowed to rename? Is there an appeal process, or something I can do about saving the char? Thanks, and yes I know it was a stupid name, but was dinking around while making char and didn't realize I couldn't change names. DOH!

Nov 11, 2008, 08:03 PM // 20:03	#4
Rak Orgon of Beowulf Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: just chillin Guild: Omg Gwen Is Legal [EotN]	change the name it'll be fine edit: don't underestimate the anal-ness GW community, i wouldn't have reported that name, but there are cruel people who do it just so someones account will get suspended Last edited by Rak Orgon of Beowulf; Nov 11, 2008 at 08:07 PM // 20:07..

Nov 11, 2008, 06:15 PM // 18:15	#2
Siirius Black Krytan Explorer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Dragon's Lair Guild: La Legion Del Dragon Profession: E/	LOL. Dont worry. You will get a chance to rename your character.

Nov 11, 2008, 07:24 PM // 19:24	#3
wind fire and ice Jungle Guide Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: There Guild: [ToA]	As said above,you can change it's name.

Nov 11, 2008, 08:44 PM // 20:44	#5
Hifi Killer Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Guild: The HiFi Elite Profession: W/Mo	lol this happend to me a while back for a pvp char i named DajuwHunter

Nov 11, 2008, 08:58 PM // 20:58	#6
Kook~NBK~ Grotto Attendant Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A little chalet outside Drok's Guild: Natural Born Killaz	Speaking as one of the less tolerant people around here when it comes to what constitutes an offensive name, I would NOT have reported that name.

Nov 11, 2008, 09:01 PM // 21:01	#7
Shadow Kurd Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Netherlands Guild: Scouts of Tyria Profession: P/	i think its funny Ho Li Crap

Nov 11, 2008, 09:03 PM // 21:03	#8
Numa Pompilius Grotto Attendant Join Date: May 2005 Location: At an Insit.. Intis... a house. Guild: Live Forever Or Die Trying [GLHF] Profession: W/Me	Rename it to Ho Li Carp.

Nov 11, 2008, 10:05 PM // 22:05	#10
_Nihilist_ Will Bull's Strike for $! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Isle of the Dead	Whoever reported that name needs to be /report(ed) for Idiocy.

Nov 11, 2008, 10:10 PM // 22:10	#11
gremlin Furnace Stoker Join Date: Oct 2006 Guild: GWAR Profession: Me/Mo	I don't find it offensive at all. I think Robin Said it to batman at least once in the 1960s series. I am guessing its the words Holy and Crap together rather than anything else. But you would have to be very narrow minded to take any offense.

Nov 11, 2008, 10:44 PM // 22:44	#13
TheRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Guild: Spirit of Elisha Profession: W/	Actually the problem may have been Anet's chat filter. There are 3 levels to the filter, none, normal and high. The default is normal which filters most swear words like the F bomb. Some folks prefer no filter which of course sensors nothing, but then there is the "high" setting. It's perfect for parents that let small kids play along with them and it blocks almost every word that could be considered offensive. On the high setting "crap", "sucks" and other minor crude terms are filtered. It's possible that someone saw your character name as Ho Li ---- and assumed the ---- was worst than it really was. Kinda makes you wonder why the word is allowed in a character name in the first place though if it's deemed bannable. If you really want to keep the name you can try an appeal. It probably won't work, but it's worth a shot.

Nov 11, 2008, 11:15 PM // 23:15	#16
cybevenom Academy Page Join Date: Aug 2006 Guild: The last laugh Profession: R/Mo	Actually it might not have been the crap that got you suspended, perhaps someone did not like the other meaning of ho in your name

Nov 12, 2008, 05:46 AM // 05:46	#19
JupiterStarWarrior Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Guild: Noble Order Of Valiant Angels Profession: Me/	Dude. That really sucks. I'd have laughed if I saw that in game. Not at you personally, but with you at the name. It was clever. Sorry you were banned.

Nov 12, 2008, 05:56 AM // 05:56	#20
Nanood Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Supermans Crystal Palace Guild: Legion Of The Dark Sun	Prolly got done for Ho and Crap lol.. A double whammy. Surprised you didn't get 144 hours !