Curse

wu is me · Nov 30, 2007, 12:19 AM // 00:19

you know its weird cos i have an RL friend, with whom i regularly transfer gold, sometimes in muliple transactions of 100k at a time (loans for transactions), jus for the purposes of loaning etc.
And... no ban =P

Lord Sojar · Nov 30, 2007, 01:32 AM // 01:32

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Originally Posted by Snow Bunny

Remember Rahja, you're obviously a bad person.

I'ma try and get banned tonight. The rather ease of it is appealing. Maybe I'll actually get my thesis in on time.

I know, I am so horrible.

Linksys · Nov 30, 2007, 01:42 AM // 01:42

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Originally Posted by Silly Warrior

I got banned for 72 hours for saying racial slurs.

Apparently Nazi's are a race now.

Were you calling people Nazi's? Just call them Minutemen. Same thing but "Minutemen" is a kind of new word which is pretty much the same thing.

Referring of course to today's Minutemen, racist vigilantes with guns at the US/Mexican border. Not referring to the real Minutemen in early American history.

Lord Sojar · Nov 30, 2007, 10:17 AM // 10:17

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Originally Posted by Linksys

Were you calling people Nazi's? Just call them Minutemen. Same thing but "Minutemen" is a kind of new word which is pretty much the same thing.

Referring of course to today's Minutemen, racist vigilantes with guns at the US/Mexican border. Not referring to the real Minutemen in early American history.

Whu? LOL? Apparently a very new term, I have never even heard this one before.

Redfeather1975 · Nov 30, 2007, 10:20 AM // 10:20

I think the secret is to be so bleeding edge when it comes to being offensive that nobody realizes what you are doing is offensive.

Lord Sojar · Nov 30, 2007, 10:36 AM // 10:36

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Originally Posted by Redfeather1975

I think the secret is to be so bleeding edge when it comes to being offensive that nobody realizes what you are doing is offensive.

or just have multiple accounts. MUHAHAHAHA, sucks to be you ANET.

Rahja: 1 ANET: 0

or wait... maybe it is...

Rahja: 325 ANET: NA

Hmmm, lolz....

Cebe · Nov 30, 2007, 11:30 AM // 11:30

I too have noticed a significant increase in bannings, ever since the /report function was introduced, from both posts appearing on GWG, and chat in-game. I find myself not wanting to PvP as much (since if you beat someone, they might "take offense to your name"). I find myself not wanting to trade (in case I accidentally buy a "duped" item without knowing about it, or I get accused of scamming). I don't want to say anything in local chat, or to anyone I don't know in case I get reported for "offensive" comments (which I would never even consider doing anyway).

The thing that scares me most is the idea of what people find "offensive". The definition of what is considered "Offensive" to someone is a very difficult topic to deal with, and way too ambiguous. ArenaNet need to spend a little time, looking into some of the most used languages in GuildWars and decide for themselves what constitutes "offensive", rather than having a 13 year old troublemaker make that decision for them.

(P.S. Sorry to stereotype

- I know many young GW players who are perfectly rational, sensible human beings)

Etta · Nov 30, 2007, 11:38 AM // 11:38

So this is what GW is like today? People afraid to do anything because they might get ban?

Anyway I'm enjoying the Rahja's show atm.

VitisVinifera · Nov 30, 2007, 12:17 PM // 12:17

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Originally Posted by Etta

So this is what GW is like today? People afraid to do anything because they might get ban?

Anyway I'm enjoying the Rahja's show atm.

yeah, anything above pugging is kinda banable, and im enjoying the rahja show too =)

mcsumo · Nov 30, 2007, 12:47 PM // 12:47

Anet have started down a very dangerous road with this banning lark. Offensive name?? OK so ANY names with Mohammad in them have to be changed. Oh and in fact the entire game could be offensive to various religions that believe in only 1 god. So I guess we will just have to turn off the servers right?

What about if some German guy was actually called Herman Otto Tiberius Fokker. He may want to call his toon H O T Fokker. OOPS banned because his actual RL name is 'offensive'. Suppose my name is Richard and being an old bastard everyone has called me dick all my life. I make a char called Healer Dick, or maybe for a laugh Spotted Dick, as in the famous, british suet and raisins pudding. Oh bollox my name is offensive..... banned.

What an absolute crock of shit. There are people that can find just about anything offensive. Are we gonna pander to their pathetic sensibilities or get on with playing a FANTASY game.

Also I borrowed 700K from my mate when I was working towards a bow I wanted. I have now payed him back. There was a lot of money moving backwards and forwards. And I move large amounts of cash and materials between my 2 accounts. I don't believe either of those situations break the EULA, so why are bans being given for people who do them?

Not impressed that they seem to be harming possible sales of GW2 which I want to buy but may still change my mind.

gone · Nov 30, 2007, 01:34 PM // 13:34

yes giving some kids a little bit of power goes a terribly long way.

In a game that is FULL of it's own little innuendos it's roffelcopter'd up.

2 of my characters are on ice, in fear of their names being...too strong.

one pays homage to a certain female GWAR member, the other to the grandaddy
of D&D. (and no I won't post them. lol.)

baz777 · Nov 30, 2007, 01:37 PM // 13:37

Is there a ban title track, if not, why not?

Severlator · Nov 30, 2007, 01:42 PM // 13:42

Internet gaming is the future you know!!!

Aleta · Nov 30, 2007, 02:34 PM // 14:34

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Originally Posted by Linksys

Were you calling people Nazi's? Just call them Minutemen. Same thing but "Minutemen" is a kind of new word which is pretty much the same thing.

Referring of course to today's Minutemen, racist vigilantes with guns at the US/Mexican border. Not referring to the real Minutemen in early American history.

Do you live in a border state? Are you overun with illegals? Does your state give them the sun, moon and stars like California?

Sorry but they all need to stay in their own country

Racism has nothing to do with us being over run with illegals.

Sleeper Service · Nov 30, 2007, 02:40 PM // 14:40

"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me.
I lift my lamp beside the golden door."

screw it, theres more profit to be made in war.

Aleta · Nov 30, 2007, 02:43 PM // 14:43

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Originally Posted by Sleeper Service

"Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me.
I lift my lamp beside the golden door."

That is a true statement. However, like my great,great,grandparents they went through Ellis Island you know legally?

Etta · Nov 30, 2007, 02:51 PM // 14:51

^ I'd like to remind you that this is "Banning Bonanza" with Rahja the Thief. Borderline Adventure with Matt is on at 8:30pm.

Alright next caller, you're on.

Fried Tech · Nov 30, 2007, 02:56 PM // 14:56

i wonder if banning people who, some of them, have not broken the users license agreement opens anet up to some sort of lawsuit. If a person can file against mcdonalds for spilling their own hot coffee, I can see how it could be argued in court that this in some way effected someones life. Remember, to some people this game is actually their life. In my opinion anet is breaking our users lisence agreement by banning people without warning, real cause, or explanation.

As it is now, anyone can ban anyone for about any reason. Thats like if i went outside, walked up to a cop and said, "that guy killed me last week" and the cop said, "Okay". Walks over to the guy and puts him into a coma for a week.
I can see the bans coming

style

Just a thought

IslandHermet · Nov 30, 2007, 03:25 PM // 15:25

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Originally Posted by Fried Tech

i wonder if banning people who, some of them, have not broken the users license agreement opens anet up to some sort of lawsuit. If a person can file against mcdonalds for spilling their own hot coffee, I can see how it could be argued in court that this in some way effected someones life. Remember, to some people this game is actually their life. In my opinion anet is breaking our users lisence agreement by banning people without warning, real cause, or explanation.

As it is now, anyone can ban anyone for about any reason. Thats like if i went outside, walked up to a cop and said, "that guy killed me last week" and the cop said, "Okay". Walks over to the guy and puts him into a coma for a week.
I can see the bans coming

style

Just a thought

Im just waiting for the crazy person who they banned to toss a Molotof cocktail into the Headquarters of Anet.

Grab your torch and pitch forks folks its time for a good old fashin angry mob.

Smile Like Umean It · Nov 30, 2007, 04:04 PM // 16:04

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Originally Posted by Gaile Gray

May I ask: Isn't it redundant to have Q for Quebec and repeat the Quebec? Would FAQ Quebec be rather like saying "Brotherhood in Arms Arms?" Maybe that's the question in people's minds.

I have yet to see an answer to this. Would someone like to shed a little light for me?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fried Tech

i wonder if banning people who, some of them, have not broken the users license agreement opens anet up to some sort of lawsuit. If a person can file against mcdonalds for spilling their own hot coffee, I can see how it could be argued in court that this in some way effected someones life. Remember, to some people this game is actually their life. In my opinion anet is breaking our users lisence agreement by banning people without warning, real cause, or explanation.

Just a thought

I don't think McDonalds had an EULA either though.