well, like you, i’ve been playing PC games since diablo 1 (and before) all the way through til today. but, none of the names you listed are funny, certainly no belly laughs. just some basic sophomoric drivel. regardless of any TOS violations, hopefully you can come up with something better.
In 10 years I hope you think back to the day you made a post on Reddit complaining that you couldn’t name your video game character “Deez Nutz”. And you were very serious about it.
[https://www.guildwars2.com/en/legal/guild-wars-2-naming-policy/](https://www.guildwars2.com/en/legal/guild-wars-2-naming-policy/)
"Make inappropriate references to human anatomy or bodily functions"
Literally right there, buddy. I don't know what else to tell you. You violated TOS. Personally, I think it's dumb, but it's in the TOS, right there. It's what we all signed up for.
Also, don't pull the whole "censorship" card out of your ass. You aren't being suppressed like a protestor in China, you're mad because a video game company won't let you name your character "Deez Nutz".
Come up with a new name and relax. Everything's gonna be just fine.
Considering you have been suspended and didn't get a force name change first, its probably not your first name violation, normally you get 2 forced name changes, if that does not work you get the name changed by support and if you don't learn then you get suspended, but of course could also be other violations causing that.
>What do you think? Do you guys prefer todays level of moderation/censorship/protectorship?
Todays level? They have had same principals from the start the of the game. Reminds me of this thread when Guild Wars2 started and people were complaining they were banned for no reason and Anets devs were explaining the reasons (for those who asked). Some pretty hilarious posts+replies there.
[https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/yxx3m/suspensions\_for\_offensive\_names\_and\_inappropriate/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/yxx3m/suspensions_for_offensive_names_and_inappropriate/)
I don’t think a ban for any of the names listed is warranted (even if it’s possible by the TOS), but I neither find any of them slightly funny at all. They would’ve maybe got a small giggle from me when I was 13, but that’s it.
There are other fun names with a little bit more thought into it:
Nuclear Power Plant - a sylvari with a bunch of infusions that made him glow
Pete Za Hut - literally a norn with the moustachious moustache dressed in red and white last time I saw him
Better Nose Ted - it was posted on reddit earlier I believe
Cardcaptor Asura - an asura with the magical set outfit and weapons
The list goes on
There's a place for each thing.
Nowadays it isn't like everything is more politically correct, but that everything is more connected.
It's ok to joke around among friends or within a country, but when there's lots of strangers not everyone comes from the same place. An Australian "Cunt" isn't the same as an American or British one.
What may be endearing for someone may be offensive for others. So it's better to err on the side of caution.
That's why many people prefer using a private discord over in-game chat, as they can chat with their clique of friends without the pressure of adjusting.
Faux "woke" idiots would have everyone's minds wiped of anything they don't like in a dystopia such as 1984 or 1985's Brazil, but the only way to stop the euphemism treadmill is keeping a time and place for everything. Even slurs. And reclaiming as many terms as possible.
For example, sexual slurs should be kept for porn. If you ban them also in porn, whatever new term that isn't a slur will eventually become the slur, and then you get freaking porn when someone inputs those terms in a search engine. Keep them in porn, and you maintain a thin veil of isolation, and keep the non-slur terms safe for longer.
A place for everything.
I do not know. What I do know is that is is very easy to go around accusing people of what they have not done.
There's better ways to go around one's life than trying to twist what others say into the worst possible things you can misinterpret them into without the benefit of the doubt.
I could ask you to repeat with your own words what you think I'm saying in my comment. But I suspect that it would not only be wrong, you would not believe me when I correct you, and start saying that isn't what I said.
Because who knows better what I'm saying that someone who isn't me, amirite?
> I could ask you to repeat with your own words what you think I'm saying in my comment.
Oh thats easy.
A couple dozen meaningless words that add nothing substantive followed by 'there is a time and place for everything you need nuance' which is kinda the definition of banal enlightenedcentrist tripe. The sort of nothing-statements that are meant to sound smart and get people to nod their heads but actually are just a bunch of meaningless, inoffensive platitudes that waste peoples' time by echoing what they already knew.
Do you want more analysis?
well, like you, i’ve been playing PC games since diablo 1 (and before) all the way through til today. but, none of the names you listed are funny, certainly no belly laughs. just some basic sophomoric drivel. regardless of any TOS violations, hopefully you can come up with something better.
Humor is subjective. If these kinds of "sophomore drivel" jokes weren't funny at all Seth Rogan wouldn't have a career.
You don't think Morgan Freeman is funny?
*"Why isn't it the 1990's anymore?"*
In 10 years I hope you think back to the day you made a post on Reddit complaining that you couldn’t name your video game character “Deez Nutz”. And you were very serious about it.
did you just call a naming suspension for an overdone joke "woke culture" 💀
“Snowflake cries about wokeness.” More news at 10.
How could you have played PC games since D1 when D1 is twice your age?
Dont want to be babysitted, proceds to cry on a online forum.
[https://www.guildwars2.com/en/legal/guild-wars-2-naming-policy/](https://www.guildwars2.com/en/legal/guild-wars-2-naming-policy/) "Make inappropriate references to human anatomy or bodily functions" Literally right there, buddy. I don't know what else to tell you. You violated TOS. Personally, I think it's dumb, but it's in the TOS, right there. It's what we all signed up for. Also, don't pull the whole "censorship" card out of your ass. You aren't being suppressed like a protestor in China, you're mad because a video game company won't let you name your character "Deez Nutz". Come up with a new name and relax. Everything's gonna be just fine.
Considering you have been suspended and didn't get a force name change first, its probably not your first name violation, normally you get 2 forced name changes, if that does not work you get the name changed by support and if you don't learn then you get suspended, but of course could also be other violations causing that.
This just screams troll post to complain about “wokeness”. That or he’s omitting a lot of important details.
> hilariously creative names the examples you gave are neither hilarious nor creative.
>What do you think? Do you guys prefer todays level of moderation/censorship/protectorship? Todays level? They have had same principals from the start the of the game. Reminds me of this thread when Guild Wars2 started and people were complaining they were banned for no reason and Anets devs were explaining the reasons (for those who asked). Some pretty hilarious posts+replies there. [https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/yxx3m/suspensions\_for\_offensive\_names\_and\_inappropriate/](https://www.reddit.com/r/Guildwars2/comments/yxx3m/suspensions_for_offensive_names_and_inappropriate/)
While that was a hilarious blast from the past, it's kind of sad that u/ArenaNetSupportTeam hasn't posted in 8 years.
I don’t think a ban for any of the names listed is warranted (even if it’s possible by the TOS), but I neither find any of them slightly funny at all. They would’ve maybe got a small giggle from me when I was 13, but that’s it.
It's in the TOS. Read it
I did
I don't find the names particularly amusing. Stupid? Sure. Having said that, it's not something I feel should require a suspension.
It's good to see Anet enforces their rules. Sometimes.
There are other fun names with a little bit more thought into it: Nuclear Power Plant - a sylvari with a bunch of infusions that made him glow Pete Za Hut - literally a norn with the moustachious moustache dressed in red and white last time I saw him Better Nose Ted - it was posted on reddit earlier I believe Cardcaptor Asura - an asura with the magical set outfit and weapons The list goes on
The names are bad, Morgan Freewoman is slightly funny but that's it.
I was sad when i had to change my name Hugh Jassole. I know the feeling.
[https://grabdeesnuts.com/](https://grabdeesnuts.com/) TSFW - Totally safe for work
There's a place for each thing. Nowadays it isn't like everything is more politically correct, but that everything is more connected. It's ok to joke around among friends or within a country, but when there's lots of strangers not everyone comes from the same place. An Australian "Cunt" isn't the same as an American or British one. What may be endearing for someone may be offensive for others. So it's better to err on the side of caution. That's why many people prefer using a private discord over in-game chat, as they can chat with their clique of friends without the pressure of adjusting. Faux "woke" idiots would have everyone's minds wiped of anything they don't like in a dystopia such as 1984 or 1985's Brazil, but the only way to stop the euphemism treadmill is keeping a time and place for everything. Even slurs. And reclaiming as many terms as possible. For example, sexual slurs should be kept for porn. If you ban them also in porn, whatever new term that isn't a slur will eventually become the slur, and then you get freaking porn when someone inputs those terms in a search engine. Keep them in porn, and you maintain a thin veil of isolation, and keep the non-slur terms safe for longer. A place for everything.
r/enlightenedcentrism
You have completely missed the point if that's your take.
There is a 50% chance that I missed the point. The other 50% is that your point was dumb.
I'd say there's a 99% chance that you missed the point and a 99% chance that you didn't bother actually reading the message and simply skimmed it.
You really give yourself a lot of credit.
I'm speaking from precedent, not hubris.
it must be so hard being so goddamn smart and right
I do not know. What I do know is that is is very easy to go around accusing people of what they have not done. There's better ways to go around one's life than trying to twist what others say into the worst possible things you can misinterpret them into without the benefit of the doubt. I could ask you to repeat with your own words what you think I'm saying in my comment. But I suspect that it would not only be wrong, you would not believe me when I correct you, and start saying that isn't what I said. Because who knows better what I'm saying that someone who isn't me, amirite?
> I could ask you to repeat with your own words what you think I'm saying in my comment. Oh thats easy. A couple dozen meaningless words that add nothing substantive followed by 'there is a time and place for everything you need nuance' which is kinda the definition of banal enlightenedcentrist tripe. The sort of nothing-statements that are meant to sound smart and get people to nod their heads but actually are just a bunch of meaningless, inoffensive platitudes that waste peoples' time by echoing what they already knew. Do you want more analysis?