Character Names

I couldn't agree more. I started refusing partying with people with names like this in AB. The skill quality of my parties has gone up.

I think in a lot of cases it is not really the name its self, it's the sentiment behind it.

Probably, a majority of people who come up with 'inoffensive' versions of offensive names do so, at least to a tiny extent, becuase they get a kick out of knowing that a hundred or so people they anonomously run past in a city that day will understand what they mean. And some of those people probably get a small kick out of the fact that out of that hundred or so people, three or four of them might be slightly offended. Those are the people that these bans are aimed for I imagine.

There are cases, like Leprekan's example ,where I do find them to be amusing becuase they do require a bit of thought. However, more blatant names I do find a bit offensive, and I think it's a bit funny when those sorts of people get caught and punished for it considering how incredibly mild the 'punishment' is. If it was a permanant ban I wouldn't find it amusing in the least, except for the most offensive of cases. However, considering that all they do is lock you out of the character and give you a chance to rename, I don't quite see what the harm is.

Well sounds to me like you want to get in a religious discussion.

If you're an atheist I can respect that, I know a lot of atheists and most people are. But honestly don't think you're doing me a favor by pointing out that a god can be proved or disproved. Sorry for getting off-topic but dream runner was asking for it.

'Freedom of speech' is inconsequential. Their property, their rules. You can choose to follow the rules or you can choose not to play. Since the number of GMs is very small, enforcing the rules beyond the automatic filters is very spotty. Those that choose risky names know that they may get a temp ban, depending on how much they manage to annoy other players. I've seen some pretty offensive names out there, and in the most blatant cases I've whispered to the player in question that some people might find their choice of a name offensive. Don't know why, since the reply is usually aggressive to the extreme. Have only reported obscene non-English names, though, since they are overall less likely to be spotted.

However, one thing still puzzles me. Why wouldn't the filter let me create a character named 'Majorana Spinor'? (if you don't recognize the reference, it's a mathematical construct used in theories of quantum gravity)

Sexy ain't half bad. It's not like you named it "erotic" or some other junk.

Anet and its mysteries...

Well, the language filter probablly bans "sex" (which is understandable) so it has to ban sexy as well because it just sees it as "sex"y and doesn't notice the tacked on letter is actually a different word. Ie its the same reason the word cockroach is banned.

I have a quick question about a name i tried making:

Lina Mindrender.

It told me it was offensive thus unacceptable. Strange...because I have 7 characters now with the first name Lina...and Mindrender is used in GW already for a Mergoyle boss in Kryta.

really?! lol. he knew.

Because they don't have an "M' rating.

Freedom of speech is about politics. Doesn't mean we are free to insult or do as we wish. It is purely politics. So you people who aren't even old enough to vote, freedom of speech doesn't even apply to you.

Really? So I can't go up to some random guy and swear at him? I think I could.

Isn't that true for all freedoms?

I don't understand why it's okay to say 'ass' on prime time network television programs (which they do frequently), and not say 'Azz' in Guild Wars. The network Standards and Practices people are probably the most uptight people in the world, and the people who play GW are supposed to be old enough to watch prime time television.

A stupid name, yes, offensive, no, GG for lame banning.

May be you've got your point of reference wrong here? Even worse if you're talking US-ian network tv. It's not because your neighbour is spitting at people that it makes it right!

Nah, the Guild Wars community just likes to cry alot about stupid things.

I had the name F U H R E R a couple months ago. I had just finished gearing up my Rt with 15K Kurzick set and completed factions + NF. My Guild Leader tells me some dude from the guild left because my name was offensive.

for your information : Fuhrer = guide (in German)

Yes I am aware it was Hitler's title...what if some crazy maniac decided to entitle himself Angelo. we would ban the word angel from the italian language because some freak called himself that way?

this also makes me think about how they thought AC/DC was the ''Demon's music'' back when the serial killer (forgot his name) used to wear an AC/DC cap.

Would you say that 'Crackhead Mofo' was an offensive or inappropriate character name?

LOL, just like Heil is apparently a bad word as well.... Alles Heil, Mein Gilde Lord. /epicfail society on making common place words somehow bad.

There are way too many carebears in guildwars, they all gather on GWO.

Words like ass and Hitler shouldnt be blocked at all.
AFAIK ass is just a donkey and hitler is a name, its only because of sad over PC people that they are blocked, the sort of people that are so anal about political correctness that they are afraid to refer to someone as being black incase they appear racist.

I don't know what you just said little kid. but you special. you reach out, and you touch a brotha heart.

But seriously, I dont understand your post, or your point within said post