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legendary4321

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nomads isle

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23 Aug 2008 at 16:54 - 1

alright,ive known alot of people who have been banned for this. their is something callec chat filter,y not just say in the openning announcements" If you would like to not see when people are cursing in game,you may put the chat filter on" know what im sayin?

Akaraxle

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Jan 2006

Italy

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23 Aug 2008 at 16:57 - 2

So what if I type, "P3NIS". Or "P ENIS". Or "rod".

Ha!

Tuesday

Ascalonian Squire

Join Date: Aug 2008

Generation Of Legends [EviL]

Mo/

23 Aug 2008 at 16:58 - 3

I only know of ONE person that was ever banned for language, and he used foul language constantly.

Esprit

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Dvd Forums [DVDF]

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23 Aug 2008 at 16:59 - 4

In my experience, it's the immature and younger kids who think they need to curse up a storm. They probably think it'll make them look cool...

Scythe O F Glory

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New Jersey

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23 Aug 2008 at 17:01 - 5

Anet is ban-happy.

Tatile

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Stygian Disciples of Tenebrasus

N/Me

23 Aug 2008 at 17:04 - 6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scythe O F Glory

Anet is ban-happy.

It is mentioned in the EULA that they can ban people for using inappropriate language at their discretion, ANet just hasn't published a list.

Also, define 'bad'.

Free Runner

Forge Runner

Join Date: Oct 2005

GW2G

Knights Of The Sacred Light [KSL]

23 Aug 2008 at 17:11 - 7

I thought people got banned for Racial Slurs and Verbal Abuse? i've not heard of anyone being banned for just swearing. And in cases were people say "i was banned for swearing" they seem to leave out small details like who they were swearing at which counts as Verbal Abuse.

fenix

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23 Aug 2008 at 17:12 - 8

ANet decide to change rules whenever it suits them. This is one of them.

I blame ULGG.

mastar of warrior

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sweden

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23 Aug 2008 at 17:13 - 9

<--Banned Twice for the use of inappropiate language , but i had good reasons ,
first time i wasnt getting rezed and was insulted Racial. gave them some words back..

Also yes , the chat filter should be there for a reason.. not just a chance to ban everyone..

Lyynyyrd

Banned

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Aussie Trolling Crew - Spah!

23 Aug 2008 at 17:13 - 10

Because people are overly sensitive when "real" offensive words are used.

Also, this:

http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/s...18&postcount=8

Supervillain

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Join Date: Dec 2006

England

HML

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23 Aug 2008 at 17:15 - 11

Guild Wars is rated 12+ AND has a chat filter option yet you are not allowed to swear :P

If im not mistaken, chat filter is default on? If not, maybe ANet should roll out an update that changes it to be on by default (easy to change back and would stop babies crying).

EDIT:
Also, in "Teen" rated games such as Guild Wars you are allowed the following:
-Violence
-Suggestive Themes
-Crude Humor
-Minimal Blood / Blood
-Simulated Gambling
-Infrequent use of strong language (hmm... if spammed it maybe SHOULD get banned, but every now and then is ok)

Source: www.esrb.org (entertainment sorftware rating board)

Medion

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2005

Netherlands

23 Aug 2008 at 17:21 - 12

Because there is absolutely no reason to swear?

Tatile

Desert Nomad

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Stygian Disciples of Tenebrasus

N/Me

23 Aug 2008 at 17:23 - 13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supervillain

If im not mistaken, chat filter is default on? If not, maybe ANet should roll out an update that changes it to be on by default (easy to change back and would stop babies crying).

Chat filter is defualt on, I think it's set to 'full'. What people need is to grow up and learn how to swear properly, and to have parental controls on the accounts (the game may be 12+ but you need to a legal adult to own an account, because of laws involving contracts and such).

Rhamia Darigaz

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Join Date: Apr 2008

23 Aug 2008 at 17:24 - 14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esprit

In my experience, it's the immature and younger kids who think they need to curse up a storm. They probably think it'll make them look cool...

i know plenty of adults including myself who think RED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GORED ENGINE GO is one of the most satisfying words to say, the way it rolls off the tongue (and lower lip. moar emphasis on the PHHHHHHHHHHH sound = you said it well).
that might be some people's reasons for using it o.O

Medion

Wilds Pathfinder

Join Date: Aug 2005

Netherlands

23 Aug 2008 at 17:35 - 15

Yup, but in Guild Wars you're typing..and don't tell me you like the sequence of the letters so much...

Kook~NBK~

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A little chalet outside Drok's

Natural Born Killaz

23 Aug 2008 at 17:37 - 16

Quote:

Originally Posted by fenix

ANet decide to change rules whenever it suits them. This is one of them.

The EULA regarding profanity/offensive language has not changed in the 3+ years that GW has been live.

A-Net has every right to enforce the rules laid down in the EULA and agreed to by anyone who is playing the game.

Worried about getting suspended? DON'T USE LAGUAGE THAT MAY OFFEND OTHERS!!!!

Neo Nugget

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23 Aug 2008 at 17:46 - 17

http://guildwarsguru.com/forum/showt...php?t=10319041

See this thread for people who feel the same way.

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