In game pm from a mod..? - Guild Wars Forums

GoSka! · Jun 12, 2008, 11:36 PM // 23:36

Do mods really make private messages like this in game?

I thought it was kind of suspicious.

All the blackened out stuff are just irrelevant pms/drops.

Darkobra · Jun 12, 2008, 11:38 PM // 23:38

No. That and mods have full real names and coloured writing that normal players can't get.

GoSka! · Jun 12, 2008, 11:39 PM // 23:39

Okay. I figured this was just some kind of joke, thanks

Koricen · Jun 12, 2008, 11:40 PM // 23:40

No, it's not a mod. Mods should never contact you in game... ever. If there was something wrong with your name they would simply temp ban you. Anet staff types in purple.

Rhamia Darigaz · Jun 12, 2008, 11:41 PM // 23:41

lol either that guy is way too easily offended or he thought it would be funny to make you think ur name was innappropriate

Snograt · Jun 12, 2008, 11:42 PM // 23:42

What the hell's an "offline PM" ?

Very suspicious - not a scammer though - more likely someone who wanted that name

Lol at "onconveniance" ^^

Kamara · Jun 12, 2008, 11:45 PM // 23:45

A few friends have had PMs like this before, reported it to ANet and were told that ANet will never contact them this way.

Interesting fact though, a quick google of this guy's name with "Guild Wars" tagged onto the search tells me it's just some 15 year old kid. I wouldn't worry ^_^

Probably just wanted your name or something o_O

Koricen · Jun 12, 2008, 11:49 PM // 23:49

I think I read in the EULA that immitating a member of ANet is against the rules of it. You should report him for being a moron.

Ate of DK · Jun 12, 2008, 11:53 PM // 23:53

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Originally Posted by Koricen

I think I read in the EULA that immitating a member of ANet is against the rules of it. You should report him for being a moron.

True, I read that as well somewhere.

fusa · Jun 13, 2008, 12:20 AM // 00:20

Send the screenshots here: http://help.plaync.com/cgi-bin/playn...nduser/ask.php He'll really be offline after they see it.

GoSka! · Jun 13, 2008, 12:21 AM // 00:21

Eh, i won't bother reporting him.

I think i recognize the name though.

Some guy wanted to join this guild i was in, and there was no room. So I told him politely that there simply wasn't any space.

He spammed "INVITE???" several times :P. I called him a moron and he decided to get on another account, and send about five screenshots worth of E-Threats.

I reported him and i'm pretty sure he got banned. This could be his way of revenge? lol.

DarkFlame · Jun 13, 2008, 02:06 AM // 02:06

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Originally Posted by GoSka!

This could be his way of revenge? lol.

If it is, its a pretty stupid one. I'd just report him, let Anet decide whether or not they want to perma-ban him. At least then there will be one less idiot in game.

Etta · Jun 13, 2008, 08:13 AM // 08:13

Impersonated Anet staff is against EULA. I suggest you report him, don't be lazy it only take 5 mins. Some newbies or those who don't know any better might fall for such act.

kobey · Jun 13, 2008, 08:28 AM // 08:28

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Originally Posted by GoSka!

Eh, i won't bother reporting him.

I think i recognize the name though.

Some guy wanted to join this guild i was in, and there was no room. So I told him politely that there simply wasn't any space.

He spammed "INVITE???" several times :P. I called him a moron and he decided to get on another account, and send about five screenshots worth of E-Threats.

I reported him and i'm pretty sure he got banned. This could be his way of revenge? lol.

haha, kids nowadays can come out with all sorts of ideas.

Rushin Roulette · Jun 13, 2008, 08:45 AM // 08:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoSka!

Eh, i won't bother reporting him.

I think i recognize the name though.

Some guy wanted to join this guild i was in, and there was no room. So I told him politely that there simply wasn't any space.

He spammed "INVITE???" several times :P. I called him a moron and he decided to get on another account, and send about five screenshots worth of E-Threats.

I reported him and i'm pretty sure he got banned. This could be his way of revenge? lol.

Then just report him again... wait 10 days (or however long the temp bans last) and rinse and repeat...

I guess he just did not take the oppertunity of the temp ban to further his education much though as it seems

take_me · Jun 13, 2008, 10:40 AM // 10:40

Haha.
I had someone pm me ingame 2 years ago saying he was a mod.
He told me there has been a report of a scam and asked how much money I had.
I asked him the name of my account, as a mod should know that. -> no more messages from him.

Quite pathetic.

Commander Ryker · Jun 13, 2008, 02:21 PM // 14:21

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Originally Posted by Koricen

No, it's not a mod. Mods should never contact you in game... ever. If there was something wrong with your name they would simply temp ban you. Anet staff types in purple.

No, Gaile typed in purple because she asked for that color.

Another Felldspar · Jun 13, 2008, 04:17 PM // 16:17

And since you have such nice screenshots you really should report this user to support. It is very much against EULA to impersonate A-Net staff. Of course, you really should black out the sender's name too -- it is again GURU rules to post those.

Tatile · Jun 13, 2008, 04:22 PM // 16:22

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Originally Posted by Ayelet Feldspar

It is very much against EULA to impersonate A-Net staff. Of course, you really should black out the sender's name too -- it is again GURU rules to post those.

Nah, if this guy so desperatly wants to be mod, we sshould treat him like one. Endless PM's about how we think skills are overpowered, or underpowered etc.

I'm kidding, ban the guy forthwith.

TheRaven · Jun 13, 2008, 04:43 PM // 16:43

Hmmm, actually a quick google search (Thx for the idea, Kamara) shows that he's a member of Zealots of Shiverpeaks. Personally, I'd report him to his guild leader.

Please include the screenshots.

You know I used to have a lot of respect for that guild, but lately I've been hearing a lot of reports of their members acting like douchebags.

Jun 12, 2008, 11:36 PM // 23:36	#1
GoSka! Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York Profession: Mo/	In game pm from a mod..? Do mods really make private messages like this in game? I thought it was kind of suspicious. All the blackened out stuff are just irrelevant pms/drops.

Jun 12, 2008, 11:42 PM // 23:42	#6
Snograt rattus rattus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London, UK GMT??0 ??1hr DST Guild: [GURU]GW [wiki]GW2 Profession: R/	What the hell's an "offline PM" ? Very suspicious - not a scammer though - more likely someone who wanted that name Lol at "onconveniance" ^^ __________________ Si non confectus, non reficiat

Jun 12, 2008, 11:38 PM // 23:38	#2
Darkobra Forge Runner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scotland Guild: Type like an idiot, I'll treat you like an idiot Profession: E/Me	No. That and mods have full real names and coloured writing that normal players can't get.

Jun 12, 2008, 11:39 PM // 23:39	#3
GoSka! Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York Profession: Mo/	Okay. I figured this was just some kind of joke, thanks

Jun 12, 2008, 11:40 PM // 23:40	#4
Koricen Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2008 Guild: [LoA]	No, it's not a mod. Mods should never contact you in game... ever. If there was something wrong with your name they would simply temp ban you. Anet staff types in purple.

Jun 12, 2008, 11:41 PM // 23:41	#5
Rhamia Darigaz Desert Nomad Join Date: Apr 2008	lol either that guy is way too easily offended or he thought it would be funny to make you think ur name was innappropriate

Jun 12, 2008, 11:45 PM // 23:45	#7
Kamara Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ponie Hill, Lion's Arch International Guild: Blinkie Kaulitz Armie Profession: E/	A few friends have had PMs like this before, reported it to ANet and were told that ANet will never contact them this way. Interesting fact though, a quick google of this guy's name with "Guild Wars" tagged onto the search tells me it's just some 15 year old kid. I wouldn't worry ^_^ Probably just wanted your name or something o_O

Jun 12, 2008, 11:49 PM // 23:49	#8
Koricen Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2008 Guild: [LoA]	I think I read in the EULA that immitating a member of ANet is against the rules of it. You should report him for being a moron.

Jun 13, 2008, 12:20 AM // 00:20	#10
fusa Krytan Explorer Join Date: Mar 2007	Send the screenshots here: http://help.plaync.com/cgi-bin/playn...nduser/ask.php He'll really be offline after they see it.

Jun 13, 2008, 12:21 AM // 00:21	#11
GoSka! Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: New York Profession: Mo/	Eh, i won't bother reporting him. I think i recognize the name though. Some guy wanted to join this guild i was in, and there was no room. So I told him politely that there simply wasn't any space. He spammed "INVITE???" several times :P. I called him a moron and he decided to get on another account, and send about five screenshots worth of E-Threats. I reported him and i'm pretty sure he got banned. This could be his way of revenge? lol.

Jun 13, 2008, 08:13 AM // 08:13	#13
Etta Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mancland, British Empire	Impersonated Anet staff is against EULA. I suggest you report him, don't be lazy it only take 5 mins. Some newbies or those who don't know any better might fall for such act.

Jun 13, 2008, 10:40 AM // 10:40	#16
take_me Furnace Stoker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Europe Guild: Country Roads [HOME]	Haha. I had someone pm me ingame 2 years ago saying he was a mod. He told me there has been a report of a scam and asked how much money I had. I asked him the name of my account, as a mod should know that. -> no more messages from him. Quite pathetic.

Jun 13, 2008, 04:17 PM // 16:17	#18
Another Felldspar Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2006 Guild: Alchemy Incorporated Profession: Mo/E	And since you have such nice screenshots you really should report this user to support. It is very much against EULA to impersonate A-Net staff. Of course, you really should black out the sender's name too -- it is again GURU rules to post those.

Jun 13, 2008, 04:43 PM // 16:43	#20
TheRaven Desert Nomad Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Virginia Guild: Spirit of Elisha Profession: W/	Hmmm, actually a quick google search (Thx for the idea, Kamara) shows that he's a member of Zealots of Shiverpeaks. Personally, I'd report him to his guild leader. Please include the screenshots. You know I used to have a lot of respect for that guild, but lately I've been hearing a lot of reports of their members acting like douchebags.