Character Names
Demondred
Recently my brother got banned for 3 days for having an offensive name. His name is Punk Azz Monk. I guess it could be offensive for some people but its just a character name so its not like its hurting anyone. Also he has had this character for 10 months now without a problem... and he names all his characters Punk Azz then something. It just doesn't make any sense why he should get banned.
Feathermoore Rep
Obviously a prude in game found it offensive and reported it. Then whatever Anet rep. read the ticket, agree'd and gave him the ban. At least he didn't get the character deleted.
On the other hand, Azz=Ass and many people consider it a swear word, which are considered offensive words. So there's why he got his ban.
On the other hand, Azz=Ass and many people consider it a swear word, which are considered offensive words. So there's why he got his ban.
Vinraith
There's a world full of shrill, hypersensitive morons that have nothing better to do with their time than complain about these kinds of things.
wsmcasey
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Originally Posted by Demondred
Recently my brother got banned for 3 days for having an offensive name. His name is Punk Azz Monk. I guess it could be offensive for some people but its just a character name so its not like its hurting anyone. Also he has had this character for 10 months now without a problem... and he names all his characters Punk Azz then something. It just doesn't make any sense why he should get banned.
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Alexandra-Sweet
They don't allow characters to be created with ''ass'' in the name, so why try to find a way around it? That's asking for a ban in my opinion.
garethporlest18
Well nothing we can do about it really. Just most people don't understand the true beauty of the ass or the word. Mmm women. Yeah that's pretty much how it goes.
He just has to rename all his characters to Arse, maybe that'll be better.
He just has to rename all his characters to Arse, maybe that'll be better.
Zeek Aran
They don't allow 'Sexy' in the name either, so I had to resort to Cute Xunlai Agent for my storage characters. T_T Why are they so strict?
Sorry, but it kind of does make sense that he got banned for that. Alexandra said it pretty well.
EDIT: To what Porlest said, there was a recent thread about someone getting banned for Arse too.
Sorry, but it kind of does make sense that he got banned for that. Alexandra said it pretty well.
EDIT: To what Porlest said, there was a recent thread about someone getting banned for Arse too.
Physical
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Originally Posted by Alexandra-Sweet
They don't allow characters to be created with ''ass'' in the name, so why try to find a way around it? That's asking for a ban in my opinion.
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So I don't think this is some kind of 'way around it'.. (but hey, that's imo :P)
wsmcasey
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Originally Posted by Alexandra-Sweet
They don't allow characters to be created with ''ass'' in the name, so why try to find a way around it? That's asking for a ban in my opinion.
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Over the past 2 1/2 years of playing Guildwars I've noticed the glaring changes of how uptight the community has become.
garethporlest18
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Originally Posted by wsmcasey
HeHe, the funny thing is that everyone in the world has an ass, yet people get bent out of shape over a harmless word like "azz" that implies that your trying to find a way around actually saying the word "ass". Its simply retarded.
Over the past 2 1/2 years of playing Guildwars I've noticed the glaring changes of how uptight the community has become. |
Don't want to post again... but I think they'll allow you to change the name. You won't have to delete the character.
Demondred
Now since he got banned because of his name but is there any way to change it without deleting everything he has on there?
Chik N Nuggets
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Originally Posted by Vinraith
There's a world full of shrill, hypersensitive morons that have nothing better to do with their time than complain about these kinds of things.
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yes sometimes i farm for offensive names and report them
call me an ass if you will but guild wars needs cleaning
cosyfiep
.....found a good one while doing ab....it was not quite the whole f word but it suggested that he did it to himself (no k).....wonder if he got banned?.....
op you wont loose the characters just the names, and when you get armor and stuff customized it will still be customized with the former name though the new named will be able to use it....very weird indeed.
op you wont loose the characters just the names, and when you get armor and stuff customized it will still be customized with the former name though the new named will be able to use it....very weird indeed.
street peddler
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Originally Posted by Demondred
Now since he got banned because of his name but is there any way to change it without deleting everything he has on there?
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wsmcasey
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Originally Posted by street peddler
anet lets you change it after the ban i think
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/jealous
Chik N Nuggets
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Originally Posted by wsmcasey
Most people would pay an arm and a leg to get the chance to make a character name change and keep there stuff. Its funny how Anet punishes you with a temp ban, then rewards you with a name change.
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but i know where your coming from.. :S
Catrion-Leyt
As for the ban thing...I personally don't believe "Azz" should have gotten a ban. Even "Ass" shouldn't get a ban. Perhaps a warning type-thing and a name change, but a ban seems a little extreme.
But that's just my opinion.
But that's just my opinion.
Zeek Aran
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Originally Posted by Catrion-Leyt
As for the ban thing...I personally don't believe "Azz" should have gotten a ban. Even "Ass" shouldn't get a ban. Perhaps a warning type-thing and a name change, but a ban seems a little extreme.
But that's just my opinion. |
ensoriki
How bout he just use real names
like
Roger Bigwalnuts
or Jimmy Pandabane >.>
like
Roger Bigwalnuts
or Jimmy Pandabane >.>
Alexandra-Sweet
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Originally Posted by cosyfiep
op you wont loose the characters just the names, and when you get armor and stuff customized it will still be customized with the former name though the new named will be able to use it....very weird indeed.
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Kusandaa
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Originally Posted by Chik N Nuggets
and im one of em
yes sometimes i farm for offensive names and report them call me an ass if you will but guild wars needs cleaning |
Which is why I don't see why "Punk Azz <profession>" was reported. Barely offending. "Ass" itself isn't really offending.
But in the end, it really depends of the context...
Zeek Aran
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Originally Posted by Chik N Nuggets
and im one of em
yes sometimes i farm for offensive names and report them call me an ass if you will but guild wars needs cleaning |
Lawl at Pandabane.
Halmyr
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Originally Posted by wsmcasey
Most people would pay an arm and a leg to get the chance to make a character name change and keep there stuff. Its funny how Anet punishes you with a temp ban, then rewards you with a name change.
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Xavz
This may be tangential to the topic at hand, but I really don't understand the appeal of dumb names like the one in question here. I don't ever RP; but giving a character a name like that doesn't make any sense to me. All the character names that I use are something that a person might actually be called as a name.
I doubt there are many people who use something like "Punk Azz Monk" as their name on a daily basis.
I doubt there are many people who use something like "Punk Azz Monk" as their name on a daily basis.
Zeek Aran
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Originally Posted by Xavz
This may be tangential to the topic at hand, but I really don't understand the appeal of dumb names like the one in question here. I don't ever RP; but giving a character a name like that doesn't make any sense to me. All the character names that I use are something that a person might actually be called as a name.
I doubt there are many people who use something like "Punk Azz Monk" as their name on a daily basis. |
Those are some names I've seen, similar ones exist in the thousands. Not everyone has an actual 'name'.
Kusandaa
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Originally Posted by Zeek Aran
Don't Look At Me Im [DEAD], R Tard Healer, Get Da Monk First, I Heal U Good
Those are some names I've seen, similar ones exist in the thousands. Not everyone has an actual 'name'. |
ensoriki
Assasin Penguin is a normal name right!?
No but seriously, don't want problems.
Don't do stupid names.
Give em real names, the entire point was to have a First and Last name for your character.
Other names to think of
Ronald McArteries
JJoe Billy
Billy joe
High Priest Billy
Elmo, Puppetluv
Naruto Mcnonuts
Come on, real names.
No but seriously, don't want problems.
Don't do stupid names.
Give em real names, the entire point was to have a First and Last name for your character.
Other names to think of
Ronald McArteries
JJoe Billy
Billy joe
High Priest Billy
Elmo, Puppetluv
Naruto Mcnonuts
Come on, real names.
nechronius
People don't get banned for silly names even if they're not particularly creative.
This really boils down to how much you're trying to push the envelope on a name that's borderline offensive, sexual, or anything else that might be considered unacceptable. It's also really easy to stay within the bounds of good taste and still be creative.
But people will always choose to flirt with that edge. And then complain when they get caught. This isn't free speech, people. It's their game. You don't like getting banned because of your name then take it up with them or don't play the game. Or sack up and think up a creative name instead of some way to squeeze in some implied innuendo.
This really boils down to how much you're trying to push the envelope on a name that's borderline offensive, sexual, or anything else that might be considered unacceptable. It's also really easy to stay within the bounds of good taste and still be creative.
But people will always choose to flirt with that edge. And then complain when they get caught. This isn't free speech, people. It's their game. You don't like getting banned because of your name then take it up with them or don't play the game. Or sack up and think up a creative name instead of some way to squeeze in some implied innuendo.
NoXiFy
who cares? (12 char)
Biostem
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Originally Posted by Catrion-Leyt
As for the ban thing...I personally don't believe "Azz" should have gotten a ban. Even "Ass" shouldn't get a ban. Perhaps a warning type-thing and a name change, but a ban seems a little extreme.
But that's just my opinion. |
reddswitch
If GW stated names should be names instead of idiotic statements it'll be fine. They're games that're older and longer running than GW with better control of things than GW. It's also one of the reasons can call this a role playing game.
Bad names shows immaturity and that leads to
Bad names shows immaturity and that leads to
nechronius
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Originally Posted by NoXiFy
who cares? (12 char)
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ensoriki
A-net cannot force the idea of real names down your throat, that is part of Freedom of Speech.
You can use phrases just not inappropriate crap
You can use phrases just not inappropriate crap
DeXyre
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Originally Posted by Xavz
This may be tangential to the topic at hand, but I really don't understand the appeal of dumb names like the one in question here. I don't ever RP; but giving a character a name like that doesn't make any sense to me. All the character names that I use are something that a person might actually be called as a name.
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Zeek Aran
Sorry, but Guild Wars is not really a roleplaying game. People should be allowed phrases. Jokes on ritualist ashes can be creative and not make sense for a real name. This is getting offtopic though.
Biostem
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Originally Posted by Zeek Aran
Sorry, but Guild Wars is not really a roleplaying game. People should be allowed phrases. Jokes on ritualist ashes can be creative and not make sense for a real name. This is getting offtopic though.
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Anyway - just stick to naming your character something you'd actually see a person named, and you'll be ok.
On another note - I recall a newspaper article some time ago that the Australian government refused to allow a couple to name their kid something unusual... I can't recall what, though.
Zeek Aran
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Originally Posted by Biostem
You assume the ROLE of a character and PLAY as that character. You're also in a fantasy setting w/ magic, warriors, monsters, etc - that's good enough for me.
Anyway - just stick to naming your character something you'd actually see a person named, and you'll be ok. On another note - I recall a newspaper article some time ago that the Australian government refused to allow a couple to name their kid something unusual... I can't recall what, though. |
Wolf2581
People get shut down for all sorts of things simply because a few complain. Never mind the vast majority of people who seem to have no problems with it. The banning of accounts in Guild Wars is merely a small subset of this issue that affects all of society, so apparently ArenaNet is on the bandwagon too.
undeadgun
heh, prolly the same reason i just got suspended for 3 days, Named my PvP mule:Teh Nipple Twister, 69 hours to go huh... wonder how this name got reported cuz all he does is transfer stuff and storage goods.. wierd
Zeek Aran
Lawl, they allow nipple but not sexy. How is that even offensive o.O There must be some REALLY prudey people out there.