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Gift3d · Apr 02, 2009, 07:53 PM // 19:53

Those are understandable guidelines.

However i don't see how the names Brawling Headbutt and Explicit Sadist don't adhere to them.

[brawling headbutt][sadist's signet] Anet, you jokers.

BenjZee · Apr 02, 2009, 07:56 PM // 19:56

I think that if the names funny but it has the slight chance of being offensive of rude then just dont risk it.
There are some guidl names that make me think careful aswell.
one of the top of my head: Guess why we play one handed [fap]...or something along those lines.

makosi · Apr 02, 2009, 07:56 PM // 19:56

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Originally Posted by Longasc

There are names that are so incredibly dumb that they make me lose faith in humanity.

makosi, the oh-so funny and creative "Jewy People Driving German [Cars]" and the choice of your location in the user info, "Psychiatric Ward", are probably not covered by the naming policy of GW or the policies of this board, but such stupidity is the reason why restrictive policies are needed for MMO games, as common sense and sense of decency obviously got totally lost.

I like GWGuru but it is plagued by indecency (MMO-related... come on) and I'll follow suit if I like. A borderline risqué Sarah Silverman quote is greatly overshadowed by genuine abusivness in-game and on these forums.

As for the 'Hitler' confusion, the name kinda died out after the 1940s and it's safe to say that any occurences are going to be related to the late and not-so-great Adolf. If in doubt, avoid at all costs.

Rhamia Darigaz · Apr 02, 2009, 07:59 PM // 19:59

is there any chance the naming policy could be updated to reflect the fact that there are no offensive words, only easily offended people, and that the punishment is for playing a game with easily offended people rather than for having a name that is somehow inherently offensive? i find the current wording absurd and unbecoming of a legitimate business such as arena net.

Dre · Apr 02, 2009, 08:02 PM // 20:02

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Originally Posted by EPO Bot

Here is one: Wenever you get banned for leeching your faction bars are set to zero. And those who report a leecher get a hundred bonus Balt points.

discourage leeching: yes
encourage reporting: no

they want to decrease the number of leechers, not increase the number of (false) reports (I hope

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Massive Impulsa · Apr 02, 2009, 08:03 PM // 20:03

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Originally Posted by Black Metal

Also, people who have wanted their names changed for whatever reason had their friends report them.

Whut!? Was this possible! x) - Wow then i so wanna report my ranger and hopefully i can change his name!

I dont hope i risk to get that character banned/deleted because it does have armor and weps worth of 1000k + :>

makosi · Apr 02, 2009, 08:09 PM // 20:09

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Originally Posted by Rhamia Darigaz

is there any chance the naming policy could be updated to reflect the fact that there are no offensive words, only easily offended people, and that the punishment is for playing a game with easily offended people rather than for having a name that is somehow inherently offensive? i find the current wording absurd and unbecoming of a legitimate business such as arena net.

I'll second that.

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Battery Powered Best Friend [Vibe]
Endangered Feces [Dodo]

One was banned/disbanded/whatever'd and one was deemed worthy of reinstation after a short time. I find them both equally (and minimally) offensive... when does one cross the line?

Ate of DK · Apr 02, 2009, 08:16 PM // 20:16

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Originally Posted by Regina Buenaobra

Re: leeching. Nothing has changed in terms of how players should report leechers. The Live Team is taking a look at the reporting system, because they do know that the way the system currently works discourages people from reporting a leecher.

Very good!

If I don't get punished for reporting a leecher I might use that function in future.

Lord Of Blame · Apr 02, 2009, 08:19 PM // 20:19

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Originally Posted by Zahr Dalsk

* Are pornographic.
Yeah, I'm sure people were jacking off to character names. Let's be fair, some armour suits already make better fapping material than a name ever could.

I needed a good laugh today. Thanks.

Vel · Apr 02, 2009, 08:25 PM // 20:25

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* Reference certain real-life people that may cause distress (e.g. Hitler).

You could include "Bush" in your example as well; recent and very pertinent.

And also, you could include the following:

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* Reference Gwen.

Any guild name with guild tag [gwen] is generally suggestive.

Names don't bother me much. Whatever you could do to stop botters and leechers in competitive missions will be very helpful.

Ate of DK · Apr 02, 2009, 08:26 PM // 20:26

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Originally Posted by makosi

I'll second that.

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Endangered Feces [Dodo]

One was banned/disbanded/whatever'd and one was deemed worthy of reinstation after a short time. I find them both equally (and minimally) offensive... when does one cross the line?

I'm sorry, but if you think those are offending. Take a second look at your own guildname.... (Jewy People Driving German [cars])

BenjZee · Apr 02, 2009, 08:30 PM // 20:30

Actually that jewy one isnt actually that offensive to be honest at all. The reference to hitler on the other hand is offensive to many as it was a worldwide situation. It can be germans, jews, anyone.
I have to say the dodo one it brilliant though

I think the bodily functions etc it wouldn't come under this though. Maybe it means farts, words such as S**T and other bodily functions and well bodily fluids etc
Also using bush in your name could refer to bush as in a hedge etc. Its a differemt sitaution don't get me wrong but Bush doesn't offend anyone if you mean the ex president. Then again bush can refer to a certain area of the anatomy. I think it will all depend on the rest of the name ...
just be very careful

Improvavel · Apr 02, 2009, 08:38 PM // 20:38

More oppression of freedom.

I still wish to know why the word "Damn" is in the chat filter list.

Jecht Scye · Apr 02, 2009, 08:42 PM // 20:42

The naming policy is a waste of good programming and community relations time in my opinion. This game is rated Teen by the ESRB:

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Originally Posted by http://www.esrb.org/ratings/ratings_guide.jsp

TEEN
Titles rated T (Teen) have content that may be suitable for ages 13 and older. Titles in this category may contain violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of strong language.

Therefore, you should expect that there is strong language present. Especially since you can't control the human variable. There is strong language in chat all the time (please don't make the argument that there is a filter, I know.) and even if a forced filter was placed on that, the human variable would come storming ahead again with altered words such as (using "darn" as an example to abide by rules):

da.rn, d4rn, d-a-r-n, ect.

It's a waste of ArenaNet's resources to even try to control it. Can you greatly limit offensive names with this policy? Yes, but could the people managing the naming reports, or coding the filters fill their time with something more constructive? I sure think so.

This is unnecessary software and corporate bloat if you ask me.

makosi · Apr 02, 2009, 08:43 PM // 20:43

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Originally Posted by Ate of DK

I'm sorry, but if you think those are offending. Take a second look at your own guildname.... (Jewy People Driving German [cars])

I didn't find either [Dodo] nor [Vibe] offensive. It was a query as to what qualifies as 'offensive' or ban-worthy in the eyes of the support team. Rurik Drops The [sOaP] or the numerous [Gwen] tagged guilds with crude references to her young age are probably more offensive but still not even to the extent that I would frown with disappointment or disgust, let alone report it. Take a joke, lighten up.

Btw [Cars] isn't real, it's an inside joke.

HawkofStorms · Apr 02, 2009, 09:03 PM // 21:03

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Originally Posted by Jecht Scye

This is unnecessary software and corporate bloat if you ask me.

Try telling that to parents who will buy this game for their children.

Children do play this game, regardless of its rating (because, lets be honest, how many parents really understand the difference between video games).

Having a chat filter and enforcing certain rules is a selling point and feature to concerned parents.

Apollo Smile · Apr 02, 2009, 09:07 PM // 21:07

Looks like a fair list. I think they need to add names like this "X Renegade X" "Xx Noob Sin Xx" to off limits as well.

Jecht Scye · Apr 02, 2009, 09:16 PM // 21:16

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Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

Try telling that to parents who will buy this game for their children.

Children do play this game, regardless of its rating (because, lets be honest, how many parents really understand the difference between video games).

Having a chat filter and enforcing certain rules is a selling point and feature to concerned parents.

How many parents that don't know what the ESRB rating system does also read User Agreement policies?

Painbringer · Apr 02, 2009, 09:18 PM // 21:18

How about offend able characters? I played a match and a foreign player kept spamming a swastika in all chat… I was like good god we don’t need this can of worms opening !

Anyway thanks for a mention on leeching and that it is getting looked at

Captain Bulldozer · Apr 02, 2009, 10:13 PM // 22:13

Hmmm.... do the naming guidelines refer to the naming of Pets as well? Not as big an issue of course, as you only see pet names in explorable/mission instances.