Ban Length - Guild Wars Forums

optymind · Aug 04, 2008, 01:59 PM // 13:59

Is it true multiple small bans can lead to a perm ban? How long is a racism ban usually for? Spamming?

My first ban ever was for 2 weeks. It seems unfair IMO. The wiki states a few hours to a few days, not 2 weeks.

Esan · Aug 04, 2008, 02:00 PM // 14:00

http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Account_mark
http://www.guildwars.com/support/leg...d_outcomes.php

fenix · Aug 04, 2008, 02:02 PM // 14:02

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Originally Posted by Dumb wiki

Taking advantage of another player ("scamming") in order to take his/her items or account

Official Wiki strikes again!

Anet don't ban for scamming, ever. lol.

optymind · Aug 04, 2008, 02:10 PM // 14:10

I've read them... I was asking for user experience.

Esan · Aug 04, 2008, 02:13 PM // 14:13

Then you are in the wrong forum. Go here:
http://guildwarsguru.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=14

optymind · Aug 04, 2008, 02:14 PM // 14:14

Is it true multiple small bans can lead to a perm ban? How long is a racism ban usually for? Spamming?

My first ban ever was for 2 weeks. It seems unfair IMO. The wiki states a few hours to a few days, not 2 weeks.

I'm looking for user experience... I've read the wikis and such.

jammerpa · Aug 04, 2008, 02:15 PM // 14:15

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Originally Posted by optymind

How long is a racism ban usually for?

It should be permanent.

Ignorant and intolerant racists shouldn't be allowed to play online games.

PERIOD!

TheodenKing · Aug 04, 2008, 02:18 PM // 14:18

Would you tell us what you were suspended for? Otherwise, can't really judge whether you were treated reasonably.

A buddy of mine was suspended for 48 hours for an offensive character name. Upon returning, he was forced to change the character name or they would delete the character for him. I thought that was pretty fair, considering they let him keep the character.

Regarding racism... I wouldn't agree that it should be automatically permanent ban. There are times when someone says something they shouldn't, using bad judgment, and a temporary ban fits the situation. There are other times, when someone is being malicious and purposeful. In those situations I would completely agree with a permanent ban.

Kattar · Aug 04, 2008, 02:18 PM // 14:18

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Originally Posted by jammerpa

It should be permanent.

He's not asking what it should be. He's asking for user experience. As he mentioned. Stay on topic.

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Originally Posted by TheodenKing

Would you tell us what you were suspended for? Otherwise, can't really judge whether you were treated reasonably.

True, but we aren't the judges of whether he was banned unfairly or not. If the OP thinks his ban was unreasonable, he should contact NCsoft/Anet about it.

IslandHermet · Aug 04, 2008, 02:26 PM // 14:26

yes its true multiple small bans can lead to a perma ban, but you can do things so harsh they will perma ban you your first time (botting,trying hack come to mind)

Bad character names bring in 48-72 hour bans some longer for repeat offenders.

Trying to impersonate any Anet personel will result in a ban.

you got a 2 week ban Hmmmmm. How many people did you piss off.

Here is a tip, No matter how mad people make you dont spam racest or rude comments over local chat. (many people SS and report) or /report for spam.

Try not to Pm someone to yell at them as they can/will SS the conversation and report you after so many reports Anet can not look the other way.

If it was a wrongful ban you can contact support and have them review it.

But if you did something to anger or cause grief to others you got what was coming to you

Freke · Aug 04, 2008, 02:45 PM // 14:45

Ahhh I just got a 72 hour ban for language, but I think some people took it the wrong way.

Some person was wondering why words showed up as ****'s, so I told he had his language filter on, then went on jokingly demonstrating it at him.

Oh well, was funny. He said "lol" and another random person said "bravo!"

Then bannage

Guess I know that theres prissy people in the world now : D

V E R A T T A · Aug 04, 2008, 02:57 PM // 14:57

my friend got banned 72 hours for telling gaile grey to close her legs.

Karate Jesus · Aug 04, 2008, 05:41 PM // 17:41

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Originally Posted by V E R A T T A

my friend got banned 72 hours for telling gaile grey to close her legs.

Wow...just wow. Lol

Nibbit · Aug 04, 2008, 05:50 PM // 17:50

A friend of mine got banned like 3 times for calling people bad names like saying standard bad things bout their families. The lengths was standard 3 days. These banns occured like 2 months after each other and the first one was like 1 year ago.

About 2 moths ago he received a perma bann. That was because he talked with someone who was selling gw accounts.

So im not sure if the perma bann was because it involved yccount sales or because the earlier banns. earlier banns wile be taken as ´marks´ and can influence the next bann length.

This is some bann lengths players experience, maybe anyone else knows more bout the marks , because i got banned 2 times for inapropriiate languag aswell.

optymind · Aug 04, 2008, 06:02 PM // 18:02

I love how everyone gets banned for 72hrs and I got 2 full weeks as a first time offender.

Kattar · Aug 04, 2008, 06:08 PM // 18:08

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Originally Posted by optymind

I love how everyone gets banned for 72hrs and I got 2 full weeks as a first time offender.

Again, talk to Anet. Plus, you still haven't mentioned what you did, so we have no way of even beginning to guess whether you deserved the two weeks or not.

Commander Ryker · Aug 04, 2008, 06:44 PM // 18:44

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Originally Posted by Nibbit

A friend of mine got banned like 3 times for calling people bad names like saying standard bad things bout their families.

People who brings players families (like mom's) should be banned. Unless the family members actually play the game then they need to be kept out of arguements. Especially Moms, moms are sacred.

Ultimate Flash · Aug 04, 2008, 07:00 PM // 19:00

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Originally Posted by Commander Ryker

People who brings players families (like mom's) should be banned. Unless the family members actually play the game then they need to be kept out of arguements. Especially Moms, moms are sacred.

C'mon! What happened to the levity with "Your Momma" jokes?

Commander Ryker · Aug 04, 2008, 08:25 PM // 20:25

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Originally Posted by Ultimate Flash

C'mon! What happened to the levity with "Your Momma" jokes?

I never found those funny either.

Accursed · Aug 04, 2008, 09:17 PM // 21:17

"Your Momma" jokes are either really, really stupid or just rude.

On-Topic: Please tell us the reason why you were banned. If you can't tell us that small piece of information, then I'm afraid me [and others] cannot help you in the proper way.

Aug 04, 2008, 01:59 PM // 13:59	#1
optymind Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2008 Profession: A/E	Ban length Is it true multiple small bans can lead to a perm ban? How long is a racism ban usually for? Spamming? My first ban ever was for 2 weeks. It seems unfair IMO. The wiki states a few hours to a few days, not 2 weeks.

Aug 04, 2008, 02:14 PM // 14:14	#6
optymind Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2008 Profession: A/E	Ban Length Is it true multiple small bans can lead to a perm ban? How long is a racism ban usually for? Spamming? My first ban ever was for 2 weeks. It seems unfair IMO. The wiki states a few hours to a few days, not 2 weeks. I'm looking for user experience... I've read the wikis and such.

Aug 04, 2008, 02:18 PM // 14:18	#8
TheodenKing Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: DoA Guild: Dark Order of Retarded Knights (doRk) Profession: N/Me	Would you tell us what you were suspended for? Otherwise, can't really judge whether you were treated reasonably. A buddy of mine was suspended for 48 hours for an offensive character name. Upon returning, he was forced to change the character name or they would delete the character for him. I thought that was pretty fair, considering they let him keep the character. Regarding racism... I wouldn't agree that it should be automatically permanent ban. There are times when someone says something they shouldn't, using bad judgment, and a temporary ban fits the situation. There are other times, when someone is being malicious and purposeful. In those situations I would completely agree with a permanent ban. Last edited by TheodenKing; Aug 04, 2008 at 02:21 PM // 14:21..

Aug 04, 2008, 02:00 PM // 14:00	#2
Esan Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2007 Guild: Wars	http://wiki.guildwars.com/wiki/Account_mark http://www.guildwars.com/support/leg...d_outcomes.php

Aug 04, 2008, 02:10 PM // 14:10	#4
optymind Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2008 Profession: A/E	I've read them... I was asking for user experience.

Aug 04, 2008, 02:13 PM // 14:13	#5
Esan Jungle Guide Join Date: Jul 2007 Guild: Wars	Then you are in the wrong forum. Go here: http://guildwarsguru.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=14

Aug 04, 2008, 02:26 PM // 14:26	#10
IslandHermet Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Aug 2007	yes its true multiple small bans can lead to a perma ban, but you can do things so harsh they will perma ban you your first time (botting,trying hack come to mind) Bad character names bring in 48-72 hour bans some longer for repeat offenders. Trying to impersonate any Anet personel will result in a ban. you got a 2 week ban Hmmmmm. How many people did you piss off. Here is a tip, No matter how mad people make you dont spam racest or rude comments over local chat. (many people SS and report) or /report for spam. Try not to Pm someone to yell at them as they can/will SS the conversation and report you after so many reports Anet can not look the other way. If it was a wrongful ban you can contact support and have them review it. But if you did something to anger or cause grief to others you got what was coming to you

Aug 04, 2008, 02:45 PM // 14:45	#11
Freke Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2007 Guild: N/A Profession: D/	Ahhh I just got a 72 hour ban for language, but I think some people took it the wrong way. Some person was wondering why words showed up as ****'s, so I told he had his language filter on, then went on jokingly demonstrating it at him. Oh well, was funny. He said "lol" and another random person said "bravo!" Then bannage Guess I know that theres prissy people in the world now : D

Aug 04, 2008, 02:57 PM // 14:57	#12
V E R A T T A Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: N/	my friend got banned 72 hours for telling gaile grey to close her legs.

Aug 04, 2008, 05:50 PM // 17:50	#14
Nibbit Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Netherlands	A friend of mine got banned like 3 times for calling people bad names like saying standard bad things bout their families. The lengths was standard 3 days. These banns occured like 2 months after each other and the first one was like 1 year ago. About 2 moths ago he received a perma bann. That was because he talked with someone who was selling gw accounts. So im not sure if the perma bann was because it involved yccount sales or because the earlier banns. earlier banns wile be taken as ´marks´ and can influence the next bann length. This is some bann lengths players experience, maybe anyone else knows more bout the marks , because i got banned 2 times for inapropriiate languag aswell.

Aug 04, 2008, 06:02 PM // 18:02	#15
optymind Krytan Explorer Join Date: May 2008 Profession: A/E	I love how everyone gets banned for 72hrs and I got 2 full weeks as a first time offender.

Aug 04, 2008, 09:17 PM // 21:17	#20
Accursed Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Sep 2007	"Your Momma" jokes are either really, really stupid or just rude. On-Topic: Please tell us the reason why you were banned. If you can't tell us that small piece of information, then I'm afraid me [and others] cannot help you in the proper way.