The letter "G" is banned... - Page 2 - Guild Wars Forums

Aetherfukz · Jul 25, 2005, 01:29 AM // 01:29

G is for Grand! -- Tolkien

Shadowdaemon · Jul 25, 2005, 01:34 AM // 01:34

i think next they should ban the letter P, because that can mean urine, and that is definately offensive, seeing as how nothing goes to the bathroom in GW, or rather _W, as to not be offensive.

Weezer_Blue · Jul 25, 2005, 01:37 AM // 01:37

G is the equivilant of the number 666 in a religion only found on a small island about 300 miles east of Bermuda.

... Damn newbs.

... No idea why the hell they banned "G". "G-string"?

Oni No Arashi · Jul 25, 2005, 02:06 AM // 02:06

What message does it give you, ever figure that maybe that 'name' you were trying to take was already taken by someone else?

I mean, how many slang based names do you see in the game already?

The Great Al · Jul 25, 2005, 02:08 AM // 02:08

[QUOTE=Aniewiel]Remember that when we "assume" it makes an "ass" out of "u" and "me"QUOTE]

nice one!!

at least we won't be seeing any "G-unit!" people

d4nowar · Jul 25, 2005, 02:18 AM // 02:18

I think I know why they banned the letter G.

1. It isn't awfully common.
2. It can be used in an offensive word that starts with an N.

I know there are other letters that work too, but G isn't common among names I guess... I don't know. Thats just my theory.

BigTru · Jul 25, 2005, 02:49 AM // 02:49

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Originally Posted by Weezer_Blue

... No idea why the hell they banned "G". "G-string"?

And that's a valid reason to ban "G"? Why not just ban "G String"?

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Originally Posted by Oni No Arashi

What message does it give you, ever figure that maybe that 'name' you were trying to take was already taken by someone else?

I mean, how many slang based names do you see in the game already?

It says the name contains inapropriate words or parts of words or whatever. Not "The name is already taken, blah blah blah".

Again, the letter "G" can be used in a bad way, but can't almost every other letter?

MCS · Jul 25, 2005, 03:11 AM // 03:11

You can't use Sucks either :O I thought that was kinda stupid...

The game is rated T and they act like it's for 5 yearolds...

Pohrn Star Monks had to change their name too....

StandardAI · Jul 25, 2005, 03:14 AM // 03:14

I just wish that there was a non moderated server that didn't have to conform to the same rules that your nine year old daughter does.

Aniewiel · Jul 25, 2005, 03:17 AM // 03:17

I won't even go into the "lack of a better vocabulary" argument then, I guess.

Ultimate_Gaara · Jul 25, 2005, 03:18 AM // 03:18

did they also ban the letter W?.. if they did maybe its so people cant name themselves GW.. or something.... either way im sure they had a good reason for it.. or it was a mistake

TheGreatBoo · Jul 25, 2005, 03:19 AM // 03:19

1 word, wow.

UberRusty · Jul 25, 2005, 03:33 AM // 03:33

Personally I think Anet just hated the word G.

Eltargrim · Jul 25, 2005, 03:52 AM // 03:52

Oh, whoop de do, they banned 'G'. What's the big deal? It'll stop all those wannabe "gangsta's" who wanna try and be cool.

Arturo02 · Jul 25, 2005, 03:56 AM // 03:56

OMG we can't let this happen!!

Slowly but surely they will ban every letter of the alphabet!!

And what's worse, they started with one of the lesser-used letters in the alphabet. That's always how it works. They nickle and dime you little by little, you don't notice at first cause they are banning z and x.

But one day you wake up and you no longer can use r or s!!

We must stop the insanity!!

BigTru · Jul 25, 2005, 04:58 AM // 04:58

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Originally Posted by Eltargrim

Oh, whoop de do, they banned 'G'. What's the big deal?

Because it's frikken retarded and there is no real, justified reason that I know of for it?

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Originally Posted by Ultimate_Gaara

did they also ban the letter W?.. if they did maybe its so people cant name themselves GW.. or something.... either way im sure they had a good reason for it.. or it was a mistake

Nope, "W" is aloud.

Master Oria · Jul 25, 2005, 05:33 AM // 05:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aniewiel

Where did you get your information that it was a 'gang' related thing? Maybe they're going to ban all single letter "names" like N O T O R I O U S? Frankly, names like that are annoying anyhow so I say good riddance.

I agree that those name should all be gone. They dont make any sence in the game world and trow off the fantasy element of the game. I might be wrong but as far as I know most of those names are made by kids that are just trying hard to have a "cool name". I mean, someone with a name like " I M A NOOBZ" or "N O O B KILLA" or "B E E F Unit" cant tell me that they care for the game much. Usualy most of them play this just to #1 in all the ladders or Because they have a serious Ego problem and they use the game to boost it.

So I Agree, Good riddance

Gaile Gray · Jul 25, 2005, 06:13 AM // 06:13

Guys, guys, guys,

Fun thread, but boy I have to wonder about a few of you!

The letter "G" as a stand-alone is blocked, as I understand it, to prevent spoofing of ArenaNet employees. Now, before you ask me, I don't know! Maybe people would do G M and innocent players would start handing out passwords? Maybe they'd put G U I L D W A R S E M P L O Y E E or something and ask to go to the head of the merchant line in Lion's Arch?

I do not know why "G" is blocked, but I did ask several weeks ago and it's for security reasons of the spoof-prevention kind. Or at least so I recall but I'll be happy to ask about it again. I have the blocked list, but I don't have the rationale behind every block.

AceSnyp3r · Jul 25, 2005, 06:16 AM // 06:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

Maybe people would do G M and innocent players would start handing out passwords?

/doh, now why didn't I think of that one?

That sounds like it could easily be the reason.

EmperorTippy · Jul 25, 2005, 06:17 AM // 06:17

Hi Gaile. Yeah I was wondering about this but it never really bothered me that much. I noticed it like 2 weeks ago I think

Jul 25, 2005, 01:37 AM // 01:37	#23
Weezer_Blue Elite Guru Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Just a Box in a Cage Guild: Hurry Up The Cakes [Oven]	G is the equivilant of the number 666 in a religion only found on a small island about 300 miles east of Bermuda. ... Damn newbs. ... No idea why the hell they banned "G". "G-string"? __________________

Jul 25, 2005, 06:13 AM // 06:13	#38
Gaile Gray ArenaNet Join Date: Feb 2005	Guys, guys, guys, Fun thread, but boy I have to wonder about a few of you! The letter "G" as a stand-alone is blocked, as I understand it, to prevent spoofing of ArenaNet employees. Now, before you ask me, I don't know! Maybe people would do G M and innocent players would start handing out passwords? Maybe they'd put G U I L D W A R S E M P L O Y E E or something and ask to go to the head of the merchant line in Lion's Arch? I do not know why "G" is blocked, but I did ask several weeks ago and it's for security reasons of the spoof-prevention kind. Or at least so I recall but I'll be happy to ask about it again. I have the blocked list, but I don't have the rationale behind every block. __________________ Gaile Gray Support Liaison ArenaNet

Jul 25, 2005, 01:29 AM // 01:29	#21
Aetherfukz Academy Page Join Date: May 2005 Location: My own private hell Guild: none Profession: E/Mo	G is for Grand! -- Tolkien

Jul 25, 2005, 01:34 AM // 01:34	#22
Shadowdaemon Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Anderson IN USA Guild: Ecks Di [xD] Profession: W/N	i think next they should ban the letter P, because that can mean urine, and that is definately offensive, seeing as how nothing goes to the bathroom in GW, or rather _W, as to not be offensive.

Jul 25, 2005, 02:06 AM // 02:06	#24
Oni No Arashi Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Puget Sound area, WA State Guild: KnightMare Brigade [KB] Profession: E/R	What message does it give you, ever figure that maybe that 'name' you were trying to take was already taken by someone else? I mean, how many slang based names do you see in the game already?

Jul 25, 2005, 02:08 AM // 02:08	#25
The Great Al Forge Runner Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: ALOA Profession: E/Me	[QUOTE=Aniewiel]Remember that when we "assume" it makes an "ass" out of "u" and "me"QUOTE] nice one!! at least we won't be seeing any "G-unit!" people

Jul 25, 2005, 02:18 AM // 02:18	#26
d4nowar Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Apr 2005 Profession: Mo/	I think I know why they banned the letter G. 1. It isn't awfully common. 2. It can be used in an offensive word that starts with an N. I know there are other letters that work too, but G isn't common among names I guess... I don't know. Thats just my theory.

Jul 25, 2005, 03:11 AM // 03:11	#28
MCS Banned Join Date: May 2005	You can't use Sucks either :O I thought that was kinda stupid... The game is rated T and they act like it's for 5 yearolds... Pohrn Star Monks had to change their name too....

Jul 25, 2005, 03:14 AM // 03:14	#29
StandardAI Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Guild: K A R M A	I just wish that there was a non moderated server that didn't have to conform to the same rules that your nine year old daughter does.

Jul 25, 2005, 03:17 AM // 03:17	#30
Aniewiel Smite Mistress Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Land of AZ, USA Profession: Rt/E	I won't even go into the "lack of a better vocabulary" argument then, I guess.

Jul 25, 2005, 03:18 AM // 03:18	#31
Ultimate_Gaara Desert Nomad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: BC, Canada.. how aboot that eh?	did they also ban the letter W?.. if they did maybe its so people cant name themselves GW.. or something.... either way im sure they had a good reason for it.. or it was a mistake

Jul 25, 2005, 03:19 AM // 03:19	#32
TheGreatBoo Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Guild: Once again I'm a free agent. Quality guilds ahoy?	1 word, wow.

Jul 25, 2005, 03:33 AM // 03:33	#33
UberRusty Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: amsterdam, where male prostitution is legal Guild: [GGG] Gay Guild Gals Profession: W/R	Personally I think Anet just hated the word G.

Jul 25, 2005, 03:52 AM // 03:52	#34
Eltargrim Academy Page Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Guild: Trance of Asgard Profession: E/Mo	Oh, whoop de do, they banned 'G'. What's the big deal? It'll stop all those wannabe "gangsta's" who wanna try and be cool.

Jul 25, 2005, 03:56 AM // 03:56	#35
Arturo02 Wilds Pathfinder Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: See that third planet from the sun? Guild: Sacred Forge Knights Profession: R/Me	OMG we can't let this happen!! Slowly but surely they will ban every letter of the alphabet!! And what's worse, they started with one of the lesser-used letters in the alphabet. That's always how it works. They nickle and dime you little by little, you don't notice at first cause they are banning z and x. But one day you wake up and you no longer can use r or s!! We must stop the insanity!!

Jul 25, 2005, 06:17 AM // 06:17	#40
EmperorTippy Jungle Guide Join Date: Jun 2005	Hi Gaile. Yeah I was wondering about this but it never really bothered me that much. I noticed it like 2 weeks ago I think