Curse

Tachyon · Dec 10, 2007, 10:24 PM // 22:24

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Originally Posted by HawkofStorms

Sometimes I think people like this just don't "get it." If you are age 18-28 in the US, you OBVIOUSLY see the sexual connotation with that phrase.

Well, I'm neither 18-28 nor am I from the US and as such don't have a clue what's offensive about the word "cherry"! So, does this mean that if I use the word, given that I'm based on Euro servers, I can get banned too? Or is it a case of ANet thinking that the entire World is encased within 50 States?

For instance, let's say I used the word "Cherry" in a name and get banned for it, is that fair considering I have absolutely no idea as how it can be construed as offensive? To me it's nothing more than a drupe!

Loviatar · Dec 10, 2007, 11:18 PM // 23:18

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Originally Posted by Azagoth

Well, I'm neither 18-28 nor am I from the US and as such don't have a clue what's offensive about the word "cherry"!

here use google to see why.....40,000+ examples

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...22&btnG=Search

he was asking for it

Tachyon · Dec 11, 2007, 02:14 AM // 02:14

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Originally Posted by Loviatar

here use google to see why.....40,000+ examples

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&r...22&btnG=Search

he was asking for it

Sorry, but over here "Cherry" is nothing more than a drupe! In fact, it's about as offensive as a fluffy kitten bearing flowers!

Mac Sidewinder · Dec 11, 2007, 04:04 AM // 04:04

First of all when in game does Jora have cherries that you would associate that term with her? It was meant to be sexual in nature.

Secondaly Gaile said it doesn't matter if its offensive or not in your language, if its offensive in someone else's language. You might not be aware of this at the time but when its brought to your attention the proper thing to do is change the name.

Buzzer · Dec 11, 2007, 06:53 AM // 06:53

max gladius, that is 100% bs that you claim innocence over that name. You know exactly what it means. 4 name violations... that says it all. Stop flirting with the threshold and you won't get banned, simple as that.

Azagoth, you will not get banned for using the word 'cherry' unless it's in a specific, inappropriate context.

Lady Raenef · Dec 11, 2007, 07:18 AM // 07:18

I wonder if my character Atheist Dervish will get banned. If people can have names like 'I Love J E S U S,' then this should be allowed for sure.

Saraphim · Dec 11, 2007, 07:45 AM // 07:45

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Originally Posted by Azagoth

Sorry, but over here "Cherry" is nothing more than a drupe! In fact, it's about as offensive as a fluffy kitten bearing flowers!

No idea what a drupe is, but I know what a fruit is...

As for the popping / stealing cherry phrase, I left school over 20 years ago, I live in the UK and it was in common use even then. It's not restricted to the US.

garethporlest18 · Dec 11, 2007, 07:46 AM // 07:46

People are way too offended by sex. If max says his character humped Jora (even though, she probably done way before max came in (lol)) then I think it should be totally allowed.

Since you weren't the first one max you should have made the name.. I Poked Jora or Jora Got Done By Me.

Don't say it isn't proper either cause it is. I would like to see people everywhere doing the dosey doh.

Saraphim · Dec 11, 2007, 08:05 AM // 08:05

I'm not offended by sex either, though I can't say as I much want people to starting going at it in front of me in the street. Personally I find the terms "poke" and "done" childish and disrespectful, but I'm not going to /report someone based on my subjective opinion of a term that doesn't stretch the word filter.

However it is disingenuous to make a name that is obviously designed to circumvent the word filter and then cry "why????" about it when it gets banned.

Lady Raenef · Dec 11, 2007, 08:10 AM // 08:10

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Originally Posted by max gladius

if someone reported it as offensive, then they must find it offensive, therefore you must change it."

I find 'Gaile Gray' to be offensive, as 'Gaile' could be resembled to 'Hell' if you're dumb enough. I demand a name change.

If that's a stupid reason, Gaile, then so has probably a bunch of other bannings on names your team has done. I'm worried stupid people will report people just for the hell of it.

OI-812 · Dec 11, 2007, 08:10 AM // 08:10

I was going to make a Paragon with a name directly referencing the Aasimar subrace from a certain roleplaying game mythos, but I was afraid of getting a slap on the wrist about copyright infringement or somesuch...

Para looked spot-on like an Aasimar though.

garethporlest18 · Dec 11, 2007, 08:34 AM // 08:34

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Originally Posted by Saraphim

I'm not offended by sex either, though I can't say as I much want people to starting going at it in front of me in the street. Personally I find the terms "poke" and "done" childish and disrespectful, but I'm not going to /report someone based on my subjective opinion of a term that doesn't stretch the word filter.

However it is disingenuous to make a name that is obviously designed to circumvent the word filter and then cry "why????" about it when it gets banned.

Yeah those words are but this game is a childish game made for children (obviously) and you can't use words like sex. Make love maybe, but that's kind of too big. Same with copulate/fornicate etc. I Fornicated With Jora might work but it sounds really odd.

C2K · Dec 11, 2007, 08:47 AM // 08:47

I am offended by people who use the /report function, can we get a ban on that?

OI-812 · Dec 11, 2007, 08:52 AM // 08:52

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Originally Posted by garethporlest18

Yeah those words are but this game is a childish game made for children (obviously) and you can't use words like sex. Make love maybe, but that's kind of too big. Same with copulate/fornicate etc. I Fornicated With Jora might work but it sounds really odd.

What about I Knocked Boots With Jora (would that fit?) or I Shagged Jora?

garethporlest18 · Dec 11, 2007, 08:55 AM // 08:55

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Originally Posted by OI-812

What about I Knocked Boots With Jora (would that fit?) or I Shagged Jora?

Damn those are good! Shag, totally forgot about that one. People should get banned (or slapped) for not using that word, it's gold!

"Shall we shag now or shag later baby?" *smirk wink*

Kashrlyyk · Dec 11, 2007, 09:01 AM // 09:01

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Originally Posted by Fried Tech

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Could you tell me how to report anet for offensive language?

/signed I want to report Dupek!

mcsumo · Dec 11, 2007, 09:41 AM // 09:41

One thing really bugs me about this whole 'workaround the filter' business. Every time somebody says 'WTF' or 'OMFG' in game we all know exactly what they are saying. So according to Anet's own rules they should all be banned.

DOH! No players left to move on to GW2, maybe I should get myself into LOTRO or WOW now. Anet seem determined to shoot themselves in the foot and alienate 90% of their player base, without whom their game wouldn't have reached the stage of rolling out to all these other countries,

OI-812 · Dec 11, 2007, 09:49 AM // 09:49

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Originally Posted by mcsumo

One thing really bugs me about this whole 'workaround the filter' business. Every time somebody says 'WTF' or 'OMFG' in game we all know exactly what they are saying. So according to Anet's own rules they should all be banned.

Yes, but thankfully A.net's staff isn't a bunch of damn robots, and they understand players and give them some leeway on things like this. They're all internet users/gamers too, after all... and hypocrisy doesn't go over well with playerbases.

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Originally Posted by mcsumo

DOH! No players left to move on to GW2, maybe I should get myself into LOTRO

I can tell you from first-frickin'-hand experience that the folks at LotRO are incredible name-nazis and profanity-police. You think GW is bad? Hahaha, silly player.

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Originally Posted by mcsumo

Anet seem determined to shoot themselves in the foot and alienate 90% of their player base

Now THERE'S hyperbole if I ever heard it.

flipper · Dec 11, 2007, 11:00 AM // 11:00

If you dont like the rules A-net made, dont play, it's that simple

MywayFtw · Dec 11, 2007, 03:50 PM // 15:50

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Originally Posted by flipper

If you dont like the rules A-net made, dont play, it's that simple

We arent playing.

Why do you think we are on this forum, in this topic?