Curse

fenix · Jun 18, 2009, 06:29 AM // 06:29

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Originally Posted by Arkantos

In this world? Never.

At least there's us. We can always TRY to convert everyone to the educated side.

Bob Slydell · Jun 18, 2009, 06:29 AM // 06:29

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Originally Posted by zwei2stein

Sometimes guild just want their people to have, ... hmm ... class.

The fact that swear'n'caps happy member gets em pissed off does not mean they are pussies that can't handle swearing. Its just means they do not want whiny, shouty, sweary kids around.

It's just text in a chatbox IMO.

Laraja · Jun 18, 2009, 06:30 AM // 06:30

Personally, for me, there isn't a word on earth that offends me, what offends me is the intend of the word, so I could care less if someone was swearing in chat as long as it wasn't abusive. However, the guild I'm in has very strict rules about chat. Keep it clean. So I do (although I swear up a storm in vent and team chat). Really though, in the bigger picture I don't mind the 'no swear rules' simply because I don't find it necessary to swear to make myself understood or to express my excitment or disappointment over something.

I have an 11 year old son who uses my account and when he does, I turn on the filter. It's not a big deal anyway, I'm no angel and he hears me swear, I'm more worried about racist spewing that happens on occassion.

Anyway, to the OP, instead of bitching and causing problems, ask about guild rules before you join, ask about things that are important to you like being able to swear in chat. I recruited someone today and was very upfront about swearing in chat and he was cool with it. He liked that.

aoeclald · Jun 18, 2009, 06:30 AM // 06:30

I come from a guild and alliance where we do not prefer using cursing in our chat because it can be offensive to others. Just because the box says 14+ doesn't mean that language magically becomes "legal". If you read what the ratings are actually for, they are made for the content created by the ArenaNet staff themselves, these being alcohol, violence, and mild suggestive themes. Most games have a "ONLINE ACTIONS NOT RATED." because ArenaNet doesn't want to be held liable for some kid's child acting irresponsible over the 'net for listening to crude language and a plethora of other reasons.

I am fine with language myself, but I am just trying to defend guilds with certain regulations such as my own. Avoiding using cursing really is not that difficult, because what's great about typing is you get to think about it and you have the benefit of the backspace key. You could have portrayed the exact same amount of emotion of happiness without using the F Bomb, therefore is it really necessary to have said it? Also, language is a reportable offense, so it's best to just take the safe route and avoid future problems.

Good luck with finding a new guild if I am assuming that is what you are doing. Hopefully what I've said here isn't flameworthy or derives argument, but just another standpoint on the view as that is all I am offering.

Saph · Jun 18, 2009, 06:33 AM // 06:33

Ugh, god yes. I hate alliances that claim they are 'laid back and fun', but then rage when someone says a potty word. :x So what? I hear people cursing on the bus and I deal with it and let me tell you, I wish there was a filter for rl. If some of these guilds and allies were as laid back as they said they were, they wouldnt give two shits if someone dropped a f bomb or what not. And I just lol at the 'my kids play this game' excuse too. Chances are, their children have heard or partaken in the saying of a bad word.

Megas XLR · Jun 18, 2009, 06:40 AM // 06:40

ITT: Big boys using big words.

I don't think that the "cuss word" was the problem anyway - it's all the drama that BOTH sides caused.

Lishy · Jun 18, 2009, 06:44 AM // 06:44

Oh, lookie who posted but had his post mysteriously disappearing and re-appearing <_<

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