(Game account suspended) Unacceptable name
Chasing Squirrels
Hello so my account has been suspended for 70hrs. I log in and get this message your account has been suspended for using an unacceptable name which is a breach of the user agreement. So now I am wondering what is going to happen to my character that had the offensive name? Will it be deleted or will I be offered a name change? It is Britches And Hoses if your wondering.
makosi
Once the temp ban ends, you'll be given the option to change the name. The character and all of his/her items will remain unchanged.
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[Morkai]
Lol it's actually a viable name, but it's what it implies that got you banned.
As said above you will be offered a name change.
As said above you will be offered a name change.
ender6
Yeah, I don't see anything wrong with that name. Seems like you P/O'd someone in game and they took advantage of the report feature and the loose implications of your name.
Chasing Squirrels
Okay I was also wondering will this suspension lower my chance to get into the GW2 Beta
I barely talk when I am in towns people always come up to me and say nice name and all. I got it from the show family guy.
I barely talk when I am in towns people always come up to me and say nice name and all. I got it from the show family guy.
Earth
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Okay I was also wondering will this suspension lower my chance to get into the GW2 Beta
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In the OB everyone can play. Rawr.
Chasing Squirrels
Actually I have 34 months on this account I started from WPE. So ya I just had taken a break and was playing WoW and started playing again.
Flem
I like that name alot, lol.
Siirius Black
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No. If you'd actually get chosen for the CB, which is very unlikely, no offense. Only old players will probalby get chosen.
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So the voices tell me....
What voices??? dont you hear them????
Eldin
It's stupid as I know someone (I won't say his name but it has two synonyms for "manparts" in it) who has played since Proph and still hasn't been attacked by ANet.
I've also seen a ridiculous amount of names relating to prostitution.
ANet likes to swoop down randomly methinks.
I've also seen a ridiculous amount of names relating to prostitution.
ANet likes to swoop down randomly methinks.
Randvek
I know someone who had an offensive name, and he wanted to change it. Felt it was immature when he made it. A year goes by, never an option to change it. Finally, someone reports him, he gets a ban, comes back, and changes it.
Weird that ANet won't let you change an offensive name until someone is offended by it.
Weird that ANet won't let you change an offensive name until someone is offended by it.
cosyfiep
tell ya when gw2 comes out they will do away with names and just give us all numbers....
I see nothing wrong with your name, very creative (until you said where you got it)...but still......this reporting stuff has got to end. Seriously anyone can report anyone else for a name they dont like --even if there is nothing wrong with it.
[shakes head] sigh
good luck OP.
I see nothing wrong with your name, very creative (until you said where you got it)...but still......this reporting stuff has got to end. Seriously anyone can report anyone else for a name they dont like --even if there is nothing wrong with it.
[shakes head] sigh
good luck OP.
Numa Pompilius
Britches and Hoses?
So you got banned because the name sounds vaguely similar to Bitches and Hoes?!?
Wow. Yes, NCSoft support truly buggered up here. My condoleances. I can only assume that the NCSoft support staffer who banned you was not a native English speaker, and did not realize that "britches" and "hoses" are real, legitimate, English words.
So you got banned because the name sounds vaguely similar to Bitches and Hoes?!?
Wow. Yes, NCSoft support truly buggered up here. My condoleances. I can only assume that the NCSoft support staffer who banned you was not a native English speaker, and did not realize that "britches" and "hoses" are real, legitimate, English words.
Chasing Squirrels
Okay another question do you think I would get banned for the name Man Child if its not in use? Or should I stick with the names with Xx and all those fantasy names =/ so I don't get banned again?
segnisletum
Can't even think of anything remotely wrong with man child. Though I would think most if it, and anything close to it, are taken.
Aera
I got banned for an inappropriate name twice now. The first one was fair. But the second one was "Celly Peanutswoman". Apparently peanuts are offensive.
Also, I didn't get the chance to change name, nor was my character deleted the 2nd time. Kind of weird.
Also, I didn't get the chance to change name, nor was my character deleted the 2nd time. Kind of weird.
Drakken Breathes Fire
Personally I'm glad stupid @ssed names are being removed from the game.
SOME people like the idea of Role playing.
SOME people like the idea of Role playing.
warcrap
lol i have the same problem i made a pvp character with the name of "death to mexicans" well at least i know my character wont get deleted.
stee11
Wow wait a sec!
If they do this, then why cant we change the names we like on our files now? There really is no harm in it. If it comes down to it, i may make ppl report me for inaprpriate name =D
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Once the temp ban ends, you'll be given the option to change the name. The character and all of his/her items will remain unchanged.
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KyaFeathrbow
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Wow wait a sec!
If they do this, then why cant we change the names we like on our files now? There really is no harm in it. If it comes down to it, i may make ppl report me for inaprpriate name =D |
Also, note that when you get a name change, customized things like weapon and armor... can't be recustomized. So you'd lose anything you'd had customized. At least, that's what I believe has been told.
Cold Hearted Zero
geez i think all 12 year olds who report for everything should either quit the game or go to bed early... srly why even care about another person nick, mind ur own business >< reminds me of when i made a pvp mes with the name i look like a s lut, around 10 ppl commented on the nick... 9/10 laughed at it, the 10th whined and said i should delete the char
explodemyheart
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Also, note that when you get a name change, customized things like weapon and armor... can't be recustomized. So you'd lose anything you'd had customized. At least, that's what I believe has been told.
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HawkofStorms
Yeah KyaFeathrbow. Items are not customized to the name, but to a unique "invisible" pin code that every character has.
Thus, if you buy max armor, put it in storage, delete your character, and make a new character with the same name, you will not be able to use that armor.
Name changes are the same way (well actually its the exact counterexample). The name changes, but the pin stays the same.
Thus, if you buy max armor, put it in storage, delete your character, and make a new character with the same name, you will not be able to use that armor.
Name changes are the same way (well actually its the exact counterexample). The name changes, but the pin stays the same.
Tickle
Just happened to me also..
My reply is as follows..
Hello, my account has got a temporary ban on it due to one of my characters having an unacceptable name..
This would of happened around X hours and XX minutes ago, I am guessing from Alliance Battles but this has nothing to do with my appeal.
My appeal is straight forward and to the point, the character in question is called "I Got A Great Arse" (which I do by the way).
Why a temporary ban now after nearly two years of having this character?
Why now after people have told me they reported the name like over a year ago and why now has ANET suddenly changed their stance on this name?
Those are the only questions I got about it, I could say that maybe the person who did report me wasn't offended by the name but by the fact they had a hard time in Alliance Battles against me so this is their vengeance in which case good on your for encouraging young people to cry wolf when they are upset because they came across a better player.
I could but I wont..
Just answers to the above questions would suffice thank you, and have a nice day.
Now I've actually had quite a few people IG say to me, "hey nice name" or "do you?" and all I say is "It's a matter of opinion"
I received a typical blowoff by anet in regards to this by basically saying "The support team have better things to do than entertain appeals" and neither of my questions were answered.
Thank you anet for the great customer support.
:P
My reply is as follows..
Hello, my account has got a temporary ban on it due to one of my characters having an unacceptable name..
This would of happened around X hours and XX minutes ago, I am guessing from Alliance Battles but this has nothing to do with my appeal.
My appeal is straight forward and to the point, the character in question is called "I Got A Great Arse" (which I do by the way
).Why a temporary ban now after nearly two years of having this character?
Why now after people have told me they reported the name like over a year ago and why now has ANET suddenly changed their stance on this name?
Those are the only questions I got about it, I could say that maybe the person who did report me wasn't offended by the name but by the fact they had a hard time in Alliance Battles against me so this is their vengeance in which case good on your for encouraging young people to cry wolf when they are upset because they came across a better player.
I could but I wont..
Just answers to the above questions would suffice thank you, and have a nice day.
Now I've actually had quite a few people IG say to me, "hey nice name" or "do you?" and all I say is "It's a matter of opinion"
I received a typical blowoff by anet in regards to this by basically saying "The support team have better things to do than entertain appeals" and neither of my questions were answered.
Thank you anet for the great customer support.
:P
Musei Karasu
Funny that I just happened to see someone with nucking futs in their name and I doubt they'll be suspended for it. Then again nothing surprises me after someone PMed me and told me my name(Musei Karasu) was offensive(japanese for Silent Raven in case you're curious) and he apparently reported me, no ban or anything, but it proves my point. After that, I have no question how stupid some people can be.
Tachyon
I'm sorry, but I fail to see what's so offensive about "Britches and Hoses". How the hell are three words that are in no way offensive somehow deemed bad enough to earn a ban?
Did someone repeatedly drop the ANet team member who sanctioned this on their head as a baby?
Did someone repeatedly drop the ANet team member who sanctioned this on their head as a baby?
Darkobra
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Funny that I just happened to see someone with nucking futs in their name and I doubt they'll be suspended for it. Then again nothing surprises me after someone PMed me and told me my name(Musei Karasu) was offensive(japanese for Silent Raven in case you're curious) and he apparently reported me, no ban or anything, but it proves my point. After that, I have no question how stupid some people can be.
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Drakken Breathes Fire
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Just happened to me also..
My reply is as follows.. Hello, my account has got a temporary ban on it due to one of my characters having an unacceptable name.. This would of happened around X hours and XX minutes ago, I am guessing from Alliance Battles but this has nothing to do with my appeal. My appeal is straight forward and to the point, the character in question is called "I Got A Great Arse" (which I do by the way ). |
It's not even a name, it's a sentence, and it's retarded.
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Thank you anet for the great customer support.
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Also, note that when you get a name change, customized things like weapon and armor... can't be recustomized. So you'd lose anything you'd had customized. At least, that's what I believe has been told.
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I'm pretty sure it's character based, not name based.
Kumu Honua
Britches and Hoses. Directly translated to Bitches and Hoes. Not hard to see. The Anet employee that forced the ban/namechange doesn't have to speak English to know what it was implying.
Was it offensive? Not to me personally, though I do think it's immature and stupid.
However, If Don Imus can get fired for saying "Nappy headed Hoes" then your name probably is offensive to at least one basketball team. Try making a name that is not offensive.
"Clever" people really aren't...
Was it offensive? Not to me personally, though I do think it's immature and stupid.
However, If Don Imus can get fired for saying "Nappy headed Hoes" then your name probably is offensive to at least one basketball team. Try making a name that is not offensive.
"Clever" people really aren't...
Ancient Menace
ahahahaha Britches. rits are still better than monks, kthx bye.
Drakken Breathes Fire
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Britches and Hoses. Directly translated to Bitches and Hoes. Not hard to see. The Anet employee that forced the ban/namechange doesn't have to speak English to know what it was implying.
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I'd like to see all those 'female' elementalists with names like 'ZOMG I'MHAWT' banned too.
race traitor
i found it quite amusing that during the halloween event, MKT referred to my character by her old name "casting couch teens" which i was told i couldnt have anymore because it promoted that website, because the game itself was then advertising for said website.
Cold Hearted Zero
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I'm glad they banned you for a stupid 'arse' name like that.
It's not even a name, it's a sentence, and it's retarded. Truly, I for one have been praying for some action on this matter for a LONG time. From the bottom of my heart, Anet, Thanks. Keep up the good work. |
Cebe
Tbh I think we should all report the Attribute line of Domination magic for being offensive and causing too many people to give their female mesmers dodgy names.
Oh, while we're at it...that Sticky Operation quest is in really bad taste. I for one am offended. It should be removed from the game and ANet banned for 72 hours...
I mean...the whole fact that a female Ele can strip down to her underwear and do that provocative dance is more "offensive" than some of the names they seem to ban.
It's a sad world sometimes.
Oh, while we're at it...that Sticky Operation quest is in really bad taste. I for one am offended. It should be removed from the game and ANet banned for 72 hours...
I mean...the whole fact that a female Ele can strip down to her underwear and do that provocative dance is more "offensive" than some of the names they seem to ban.
It's a sad world sometimes.
Zahr Dalsk
In my opinion the use of a non-RP name like, say (and this is made up, apologies if there's an actual character like this) "Zomg I Pwn" or "John Goes Pve" should result in an instant and permanent ban, except in PvP. That or we should get RP districts.
By your shoddy attempt at use of the English language I would say that, in fact, you are the child here. Please go back to English class, thank you very much.
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guess ur one of those kids who abuse the report system... or u just need to find something else to do other then sit and play gw 24/7
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Crimson Flame
It's been interesting to see the response from people who think that RP names are the only way to go. I don't have a problem with non-RP character names myself, but I do have a problem with a lot of the names that get around the censors, only barely. I don't know how I feel exactly about TC's name, but if someone was offended by it then who am I to tell them they're wrong?
Numa Pompilius
@Zahr: I've elected to see the "non-rp" names as basically indian names. Instead of Sitting Bull or Crazy Horse we've got Zomg I Pwn and I Got A Great Arse.
I much prefer that type of name to names lifted from animu or, god forbid!, Tolkien.
As for rp districts... In the early days of GW there were considerable demand for rp districts, but in the end it sortof turned out that the international district was the rp district. I don't know if the rp'ers still mainly gather there, though.
I much prefer that type of name to names lifted from animu or, god forbid!, Tolkien.
As for rp districts... In the early days of GW there were considerable demand for rp districts, but in the end it sortof turned out that the international district was the rp district. I don't know if the rp'ers still mainly gather there, though.
Cold Hearted Zero
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By your shoddy attempt at use of the English language I would say that, in fact, you are the child here. Please go back to English class, thank you very much. |
pretty lame attempt to insult me.
Numa Pompilius
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lol ever considered that english isn't my main language? wanna see u talk perfect swedish
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Hurts the eyes and is slow and aggravating to read - and isn't even any faster to type, unless you're writing your posts on a cellphone.
Dark Kal
I find "Damned Clerics" offensive, if I'm not allowed to use the word "damn" in any of my names ("damn" is censored for some asinine reason) why are they allowed to? I demand there name to be changed to "Fuzzy Wuzzy Clerics" although the word "Clerics" kinda sounds too much like a word for the male reproductive organ so they should probably change that too. When it comes to naming and censorship the game becomes really childish.
QFT
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ANet banned for 72 hours
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