Curse

AncientLord · Aug 22, 2008, 03:04 PM // 15:04

Well i think this word (what ever it is) is totaly lame and noob like. Yea for speaking shit like this i woud give you perma ban.

No ofence, but i dont like noobs.

pamelf · Aug 22, 2008, 03:09 PM // 15:09

Did I miss a way in which the above made sense?

Etta · Aug 22, 2008, 03:15 PM // 15:15

You threw away your freedom of speech right after you click "accept" at the EULA screen. When you're playing GW, you're in Anet's house. Their way or high way.

So shut up.

pamelf · Aug 22, 2008, 03:22 PM // 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by EULA

(j) In the Game(s), characters have the privilege of sending server wide messages called "Chat Messages." With this privilege comes a high level of responsibility on the part of the user. Due to the fact that this communication channel has the ability to impact every player on the server, NC Interactive will not tolerate any inappropriate behavior of any sort in this chat channel. This includes but is not limited to: inappropriate language of any sort or any attempt to escape the profanity filter, inappropriate or vulgar content of any sort, repeated "spamming," or "flooding" of the chat messages channel, or any other conduct determined to be inappropriate by NC Interactive Support, in its sole discretion. Any violation of this term or rules of conduct may, in the sole discretion of NC Interactive, lead to the temporary removal of the character's ability to communicate, the account being suspended for a set period of time, or lead to permanent account closure.

There's the section. It says that violation is at the sole discretion of NC Interactive Support. The word 'innapropriate' is bandied about quite a bit, but as appropriate or innappropriate is completely subjective I personally wouldn't mind some clarification on what NC Interactive actually does deem innappropriate.

Tyla · Aug 22, 2008, 03:24 PM // 15:24

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcRT9PhDhtc

Sorry, I just had to.

Kook~NBK~ · Aug 22, 2008, 03:39 PM // 15:39

There's no way I can get behind this suggestion. Most people, including the OP, understand the risk involved with typing profanity, even if it's only one word, in chat. If you don't want to take a chance on getting your account SUSPENDED, don't type stupid s...tuff in the chat window!

Removing the option would do nothing but have offensive language get reported by clicking on the "spamming" option, which is currently used to report gold sellers & obnoxious recruiters!

Do what I do; yell at the monitor, it'll never get offended by anything you say! (I make sure I'm not on TS when I do)

AncientLord · Aug 22, 2008, 04:20 PM // 16:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by pamelf

Did I miss a way in which the above made sense?

Learn to read ? Erm... if you didnt understand what i wrote, then im soory.

JupiterStarWarrior · Aug 22, 2008, 04:56 PM // 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richardt

With profanity, it's an all or nothing sort of enforcement. While there is a chat filter that can be enabled, ANet & NCSoft have a legal right to enforce rules that prohibit such language.

Now while there is a chat filter, it's not perfect. Kids aren't stupid-if they see **** then they can figure out via context what's being blotted. And while I don't think they should be sheltered from profanity, it's more important for them to know when and where it's appropriate to swear (in my mind profanity isn't a right-it's a privilege). A public location (whether IRL or In game) is not such a time or place. Thus we all need to act like mature responsible adults and limit our language to more private locations (guild chat, team chat, vent or TS).

...

We have a thread-winner!!!

(Yes, I realize this was about a page ago, but I had to comment on this.)

Personally, though, the most abusive I've gotten was "damn" because of those damn somethings that kept killing me... o_O;

Zahr Dalsk · Aug 22, 2008, 05:06 PM // 17:06

/signed

There is a swearing filter, if you don't like everyday language, use the filter.

You know what we really need? We need a /report function for bad spelling and grammar!

Kanyatta · Aug 22, 2008, 05:23 PM // 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkantos

*snip img*

Pretty sure they only ban you for insulting or saying something offensive (racist words, etc). I don't think they ban for just saying the f word, there's a filter for a reason.

The same can be said for 'racist' language. If you don't want to see it, turn the chat filter off.

The report option is "Verbal Abuse" not "Foul Language", so it has other purposes. But if someone is verbally abusing someone else, then the person being abused should use ignore instead of whining to Papa Bear Anet.

Personally, people should learn to do things for themselves every once in a while. If the report option is used and the person who did the reporting could have averted the situation themselves, that person should be perma banned, imo.

/sign, before my post becomes too rant-y.

N1ghtstalker · Aug 22, 2008, 05:30 PM // 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyla

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcRT9PhDhtc

Sorry, I just had to.

i'm lolling my ass off at 1.00 XD
give this guy some ritalin..

payne · Aug 22, 2008, 05:48 PM // 17:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chocobo1

Just reading through the trash posts coming from people like Abedeus, N1ghtstalker, payne, Cheeva B to name a few just on this page makes me tired.

Everything you have said has already been explained before, but of course you don't need to read a thread to reply! GRR TOPIC TITLE MAKE ME ANGRY GRR REPLY BUTTON IS MY BITCH GRR.
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Sidenote: Payne, I'm glad you know how I've obviously been banned, considering I haven't. I don't want your cookie, I might catch retard off you.

really am falling off my chair laughing at how pathetic your argument is.....and how childish you are

people will generally read the OP then post their views!!!

you are whining about how you were mini-banned for VA and then you go onto insult me as "a retard" I think your argument loses even more credability (well if it had any left) as you seem to be insulting every one that posted - so if you are just gonna troll gtfo or just don't post again if you are unhappy with the responses...

cookie? or a new one - (torn)? <<<understand the reference?

N1ghtstalker · Aug 22, 2008, 05:55 PM // 17:55

here's a statement to think of

12+
would you like to see your kids be exposed to strong language? or do you like to know your kids already known very abusive language wether or not to insult another person?
i've known players younger than this btw so
that's my 2 cents and a box cover
offc i'm 17 and i can cuss like there's no tommorow, but i keep my tone down when young children may be around (kamadan, etc..., all of local chat really)

Jae Onasi · Aug 22, 2008, 06:11 PM // 18:11

When you agreed to the EULA, you agreed to their terms. Deal with it.

Participation in the game, or on this forum, is a privilege, not a right. Get over this idea that you have some kind of God-given right to be offensive to others. The real world doesn't work that way.

If Anet wants to take a stance against cussing, great. I'm thrilled that my family is not exposed to a bunch of people who are so immature that they feel their 'right' to use offensive language outweighs common courtesy or my right not to have to read it on the chat screen. If Anet didn't have a filter, I wouldn't be playing, and certainly I would not have bought the account for my son. It's bad enough that I have the filter on high and I still have to turn off the local channel because of some of the raunchy/foul language that does get through by those who feel evading the filter is just hilarious.

All this tells me is that some people a. are too selfish to extend the courtesy to their fellow players of a pleasant and non-offensive playing environment, and b. they're not intelligent enough to come up with a creative alternative to the expletive(s) in question.

/notsigned at all

DokkyDok · Aug 22, 2008, 07:45 PM // 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jae Onasi

When you agreed to the EULA, you agreed to their terms. Deal with it.

It really is that simple.
If you need to swear, use your mouth.

Shayne Hawke · Aug 22, 2008, 08:24 PM // 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkantos

Pretty sure they only ban you for insulting or saying something offensive (racist words, etc). I don't think they ban for just saying the f word, there's a filter for a reason.

If they do ban for swearing without directing it anyone or being offensive, they should stop, because it makes the report option false, and the language filter pointless.

This. Words that other people would consider racy or inappropriate are part of my normal speech, and I don't like having to suppress myself for people who are too immature to handle my language. At the same time, not having this option would stimulate a similar group to exploit the idea and swear at all times that it would serve to be inappropriate.

Then again, if you're playing with players that take serious offense to what you say, you probably shouldn't be playing with them, or it should be easily settled through a discussion or comment, and not a report.

Sai Rith · Aug 22, 2008, 08:37 PM // 20:37

Guild Wars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lishy · Aug 22, 2008, 08:50 PM // 20:50

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=7OdbCLfXUV4

Show this to whoever reports you for swearing.
While you at it, report them to abuse of the report command :P

Koudelka · Aug 22, 2008, 08:56 PM // 20:56

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Originally Posted by Chocobo1

I'm so sick of this. I'm 18, I have a right to free speech. I can say RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO if I want, I can say shit if I want. Why on earth can I get reported, and get banned for swearing? There is a word filter in place for people who dislike it, and you can turn off chat if It really bothers you. Sure, I don't agree with using racism and stuff but if someone is saying stuff like that there are so many ways around it. Got two people paying 500g for a 2 plat CoF run before because of my swearing. I said RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO when I died once because someone lured out spiders and got us a party wipe. And I can't do anything about it, because if they report me I'm going to get a 3 day ban or a week ban.

This kind of situation is rare, but seriously people need to either grow up a little or just not take a fantasy game so seriously.

Edit: Lol I think you can guess what that wordfiltered word is, I think thats fine but why cant people on GW wordfilter too?

If you're so old and mature, why not take responsability for your actions? If youre going to break the user agreement, expect to suffer the concequences. Also... I've never seen arenanet do anything about language if I am honest. I've seen people say that "black people are retrograde" and mean it, I reported it, nothing. Not even a warning. The same person said a lot of homophobic stuff too, reported it, not a word from arenanet. I hardly believe a little swear word would get you a week's ban.

chris1234565 · Aug 22, 2008, 09:43 PM // 21:43

i disagree badly since there is yonger children playing who are easy infulenced and persides there is not much language you can say and remember its only a game lol you dont need to sware