On any given day in the American Districts of the Random Arenas, you can hear the vilest, sickest junk you'll ever want to hear from anyone.
And they go on and on with it, the same people can, for hours at a time. It can be sexual, racist, profane, anti-Semetic, any-Christian, anti-Islamic, anti-Hindu, anti-Buddhist, he list goes on and on. Essential, everything is fair game with them, as if it were Happy Hour at the Comedey Club.
Now, I know all of you are going to say things about free speach, or that you think its cute to insult everything about everything for hours on end, but I don't want to hear it and I know others don't aswell.
I would like to ask you to PLEASE either
A. Report any such activity
B. If you are one of these people, please, form a guild for crappy sexually based comedy
C. If you are ANet, please enable 'PKing' in those districts :/
Some of us eat, you know.
Random Arena Trash
Sagius Truthbarron
Swehurn
If this ends up going to the sanitarium, I'll echo a previous suggestion that ANet should probably have a few GM's online to address these situations.
In the long run, it would probably require less time and labour to monitor and police in-game as opposed to checking logs and responding to reports.
In the long run, it would probably require less time and labour to monitor and police in-game as opposed to checking logs and responding to reports.
koneko
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Originally Posted by Sagius Truthbarron
C. If you are ANet, please enable 'PKing' in those districts :/
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Allow for PK'ing when a user uses obscenities.
GMs sometimes hang out in RA for no reason. I recall seeing a chat log of someone that got booted real quick and yellow-green text (like Froggy's)...
{IceFire}
there were neo nazis in there once. wish i could pk.
Murder In China
Nah, just let Gwen run rampent there every once in a while.
Juicey Shake
I have never once seen a 'GM' in game.
If there are any in game, they sure don't do much of anything too noticable to the public.
Plenty of idiots saying 'I am arenanet I will get you banned' and then you remind them about impersonating arenanet members and the eula and whoa, offline mode ahoy!
and regarding the RA stuff: I enjoyed it when I went, drilled the idiots to the ground with their own stupidity, and then realized that RA was all they had left. They got kicked out of HA, they got kicked out of PvE, so I let them be.
If there are any in game, they sure don't do much of anything too noticable to the public.
Plenty of idiots saying 'I am arenanet I will get you banned' and then you remind them about impersonating arenanet members and the eula and whoa, offline mode ahoy!
and regarding the RA stuff: I enjoyed it when I went, drilled the idiots to the ground with their own stupidity, and then realized that RA was all they had left. They got kicked out of HA, they got kicked out of PvE, so I let them be.
Murder In China
RA is the slums of Guild wars....
koneko
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Originally Posted by Juicey Shake
I have never once seen a 'GM' in game.
If there are any in game, they sure don't do much of anything too noticable to the public. |
I just leave !Local chat off when I go into RA. :|
Juicey Shake
I know gaile's text color & the frog's, but I've never actually -seen- it myself other than those 2.
I'll start bitching about how some racial minority is the downfall of western civilization, maybe I can see some then -heads off to RA-
I'll start bitching about how some racial minority is the downfall of western civilization, maybe I can see some then -heads off to RA-
lyra_song
You mean this screenshot?
http://i1.tinypic.com/oa1w9j.jpg
I had it saved on my hdd, the thread is closed in the screenshot section, but i took the pic and put it together while editing out the names.
This is the only screenshot of a Anet staffer i know of to show up in CA to "referee" per say.
My guildmate has reported before that he was supposedly contacted by a GM regarding a report he sent (forgot what it was about) but i doubt he ss'ed it.
Long story short. Report bad behavior, but dont get overzealous. I've been banned before over some things taken out of context. I have two friends who curse each other out in local chat, but they are really good friends and thats just how they talk o.o;
http://i1.tinypic.com/oa1w9j.jpg
I had it saved on my hdd, the thread is closed in the screenshot section, but i took the pic and put it together while editing out the names.
This is the only screenshot of a Anet staffer i know of to show up in CA to "referee" per say.
My guildmate has reported before that he was supposedly contacted by a GM regarding a report he sent (forgot what it was about) but i doubt he ss'ed it.
Long story short. Report bad behavior, but dont get overzealous. I've been banned before over some things taken out of context. I have two friends who curse each other out in local chat, but they are really good friends and thats just how they talk o.o;
Lampshade
Having 3 GM's switching through distericts could do a lot of good.
Eet GnomeSmasher
There really is a lot of garbage in the RA districts and I have reported a few people who repeatedly used racial slurs but nothing has happend to them (I put them on my friends list for a week and everyday they were there)
I was told later on that they don't ban for first offenses...what the heck? One guy kept saying n*gger this and n*gger that, and then proclaiming hitler to be god and then proceeds to call all asians "slanteyes" What the hell does it take to get banned then?
So, sadly, I've given up trying to do any good. If ANET won't do anything then I won't waste my time. I just click off my local chat.
I was told later on that they don't ban for first offenses...what the heck? One guy kept saying n*gger this and n*gger that, and then proclaiming hitler to be god and then proceeds to call all asians "slanteyes" What the hell does it take to get banned then?
So, sadly, I've given up trying to do any good. If ANET won't do anything then I won't waste my time. I just click off my local chat.
Symeon
Happens in Europe too. Usually in District 1 (the fullest) you'll find a few idiots arguing and shouting insults in caps, and a continuous flow of people that aren't involved saying 'stfu noob' and stuff, encouraging the idiots even more.
Fantus
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Originally Posted by Sagius Truthbarron
Essential, everything is fair game with them, as if it were Happy Hour at the Comedey Club.
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I honestly have no idea why A-net just can't send in a GM from time to time and just ban them for good. You could ban at least 20 accounts in any district in RA at any given time. The comment from above that RA is a kind of GW's slum, is actually quite true.
I wish I'd know why A-net has let it come that far - the fact that next to all (*resists to use way stronger words than this*) trash talkers GW has to offer are mass assembling in RA, is pretty well known.
Sagius Truthbarron
Yeah, 'Comedey Club' was a bit light and lame.
VGJustice
Comedy Club may be a bit "light and lame", but you'd get banned for the language needed to describe them more accurately.
dr_james2k
There must be quite a few GMs in though. I recall somebody betting $20 that there were no admins around then some yellow text came up saying you owe the guy he was betting with $20. Funny, funny stuff.
But yes, more policing please.
But yes, more policing please.
Valdaran Longfoot
People suck, but they can say what they want (I know you expected to hear this). Just turn off local, or not even read it.
Turning off local does wonders in many places.
Turning off local does wonders in many places.
Sekkira
Or you could just ignore it. It's not like anyone is forcing you to read it.
Sagius Truthbarron
Ok, so its ok to improach upon the rights of anyone except trash-talking filth? Why should I have to turn off my local chat becuase some pervert wants to talk about the size of his reproductive organs while 15 other people giggle?
Eet GnomeSmasher
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Or you could just ignore it. It's not like anyone is forcing you to read it.
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Attitudes like yours is only helping to contribute to the crappy environment. Yes, let's all ignore problems and hope they go away.
moriz
GW needs to add this feature: absolute ignore.
when a character gets added to someone's absolute ignore list, all characters belonging to that account will simply not appear to the person who added him, and the offending character will never again see the person who added him/her. that character will never get added to that person's random teams. to the person who added, the offending character might as well ceases to exist. with this feature, the problem will eventually solve itself, as these idiots will eventually find all the zones to be "empty".
when a character gets added to someone's absolute ignore list, all characters belonging to that account will simply not appear to the person who added him, and the offending character will never again see the person who added him/her. that character will never get added to that person's random teams. to the person who added, the offending character might as well ceases to exist. with this feature, the problem will eventually solve itself, as these idiots will eventually find all the zones to be "empty".
Bio-Flame
Oh common.... /ignore and move on.
Underage kids is not an argument. If you're afraid underage kids will hear/see something they shouldn't you had better make every kid wear a blindfold and ear-plugs.
/ignore and don't make such a big issue over such things, IMO.
Underage kids is not an argument. If you're afraid underage kids will hear/see something they shouldn't you had better make every kid wear a blindfold and ear-plugs.
/ignore and don't make such a big issue over such things, IMO.
Bleidd
Political correctness aside, grow a spine and ignore them if it bothers you so much. Seriously. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, regardless of how crude, uninformed, or biased. If Anet wants to police their policies then by all means. Or you can simply be the bigger person and not let it bother you. That sort is generally only out for attention and to feel important to begin with. Ignore them and you deny them what they're after.
No offense but I sometimes wonder how some people honestly make it in the world, where everyone doesn't agree with them, some people make statements they oppose or feel insulted by, without some Big Brother to take care of the problem for them.
Edit - Underage children should not be playing a T rated game. That's Mom and Dad's responsibility to keep their virgin eyes safe from harm, not mine.
No offense but I sometimes wonder how some people honestly make it in the world, where everyone doesn't agree with them, some people make statements they oppose or feel insulted by, without some Big Brother to take care of the problem for them.
Edit - Underage children should not be playing a T rated game. That's Mom and Dad's responsibility to keep their virgin eyes safe from harm, not mine.
KANE OG
Great line up there. (Grow a spine and ignore them) LMAO.
Eet GnomeSmasher
Ignore, Ignore, Ignore. That's all you people can come up with? What's funny is that you couldnt take your own advice and ignore the comments I made but instead came back with retorts such as "grow a spine!" Good job on the hyprocrisy!
And to the genius who said the Teen rating is not for underage kids...what do you call the TEENAGE 13-17 crowd? Adults? Pure genius. Think before you speak.
Hooray for exaggerations.
And to the genius who said the Teen rating is not for underage kids...what do you call the TEENAGE 13-17 crowd? Adults? Pure genius. Think before you speak.
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Oh common.... /ignore and move on.
Underage kids is not an argument. If you're afraid underage kids will hear/see something they shouldn't you had better make every kid wear a blindfold and ear-plugs. /ignore and don't make such a big issue over such things, IMO. |
SnoopJeDi
Every time I go into RA, I spend no more than 1 minute actually in the district before entering the arena, and after that, I usually keep entering.
Seriously, if you're in RA long enough to see the people who sit in there all day with no other intentions than trolling over-sensitive people, you're probably looking for a show.
If not, turn off local, or barring that, explicitly ignore the user.
Don't get me wrong, I think it's a load of malarky that those guys do that stuff, but you shouldn't be burning up ArenaNet's time with dozens of reports for slightly bad behavior. The best behavior is to just ignore them. If you report/retort, you will just egg them on and give them the attention they want.
Seriously, if you're in RA long enough to see the people who sit in there all day with no other intentions than trolling over-sensitive people, you're probably looking for a show.
If not, turn off local, or barring that, explicitly ignore the user.
Don't get me wrong, I think it's a load of malarky that those guys do that stuff, but you shouldn't be burning up ArenaNet's time with dozens of reports for slightly bad behavior. The best behavior is to just ignore them. If you report/retort, you will just egg them on and give them the attention they want.
anonymous
Umm im pretty sure that chat filter would block out half, if not more, of what the idiots are saying.
Eet GnomeSmasher
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Originally Posted by SnoopJeDi
Every time I go into RA, I spend no more than 1 minute actually in the district before entering the arena, and after that, I usually keep entering.
Seriously, if you're in RA long enough to see the people who sit in there all day with no other intentions than trolling over-sensitive people, you're probably looking for a show. If not, turn off local, or barring that, explicitly ignore the user. Don't get me wrong, I think it's a load of malarky that those guys do that stuff, but you shouldn't be burning up ArenaNet's time with dozens of reports for slightly bad behavior. The best behavior is to just ignore them. If you report/retort, you will just egg them on and give them the attention they want. |
And how is it a waste of ANET's time? That's just your opinion. Take your own advice and stay out of people's business if they want to report racial slurs and such. It's really hyprocritical of you people to say "Just ignore them you idiots!" when you could have ignored this thread and moved on.
heavy metal rules
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RA is the slums of Guild wars....
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Vana The Everyoung
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I wish that people would just show a little maturity and respect other users and leave the trash talk where it belongs, in the gutter.
When I see members posting such trash I put them on the ignore list and leave that district, if they are on my team I leave after first stating the reason I am going.
Bleidd
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Ignore, Ignore, Ignore. That's all you people can come up with? What's funny is that you couldnt take your own advice and ignore the comments I made but instead came back with retorts such as "grow a spine!" Good job on the hyprocrisy!
And to the genius who said the Teen rating is not for underage kids...what do you call the TEENAGE 13-17 crowd? Adults? Pure genius. Think before you speak. Hooray for exaggerations. |
And if you think the 13-17 crowd are these blessed little angels that need our protection then you either don't get out much, or are more idealistic than even I am. Any logical parent that concerned with what little Billy and Susie see and hear wouldn't allow their spawn to play the game in the first place.
Thought before spoken. Simply because its apparently outside some people's level of understanding doesn't make it hypocrisy. Welcome to real life and differing points of view.
Mercury Angel
Ok, this is getting a bit ridiculous.
The people that care enough to report these things will, and the ones that don't won't.
In the event that you're interested;
http://support.plaync.com
And if you're not, the show's over, nothing to see here.
The people that care enough to report these things will, and the ones that don't won't.
In the event that you're interested;
http://support.plaync.com
And if you're not, the show's over, nothing to see here.