Guild Wars 2

Every once in a great while I’ll come across some pretty offensive guild names. There’s no point trying to list any here because they’ll either get me banned or they’ll be censored, assuming I could remember the exact spelling. Why is there no way to report bad guild names?

One example I remember was something along the lines of “We pick your cotton”, which seems inoffensive enough except that the 4 character symbol for this guild was the “N” word with the vowels removed.

You could maybe take a screenshot of the name (click on the player repping said guild, so that the guild name and initials are shown) and submit it to support. But I do agree that an in-game report option for things like that would be more convenient.

You have to report guild names by contacting support. You can do it from the forum by making a ticket or in game (with a screenshot). Be sure to include the Display Name (the Name.xxxx) and the guild name as well as the character name.

Yea I can assure you that guild name is against ToS and reporting it will do wonders. As a company, Anet will absolutely not want to seem like they condone racist behavior. If there’s anything that will get them to act, it would be that.

Well atleast real life racism. Asurans on a whole are a more than a bit ….

https://forum-en.gw2archive.eu/forum/game/players/How-do-you-report-inappropriate-guild-names

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Submit an in-game ticket using the inappropriate character name category (for now) until a guild name option is added. There will be no automatic actions taken on the report, so there’s no need to worry about getting someone’s character name changed by accident.
Thanks!

Basically name report violations are handled by hand and that shows the repped guild as well in the ticket, from what I read on another red post.

Lets keep in mind though, that the punch line from a Beavis and Butthead joke is not a reason to report or destroy a guild, but it has happened.

I always report offensive guild names via costumer support. Works like a charme.

Teleri.7124:

Every once in a great while I’ll come across some pretty offensive guild names. There’s no point trying to list any here because they’ll either get me banned or they’ll be censored, assuming I could remember the exact spelling. Why is there no way to report bad guild names?

One example I remember was something along the lines of “We pick your cotton”, which seems inoffensive enough except that the 4 character symbol for this guild was the “N” word with the vowels removed.

Same can be said for bad pet names. I am not sure the person monitoring such reports would think to check a pet’s name, and reporting a player for bad name that isn’t a bad player name will likely result in action against me after a few times…….the report system is bad due to one reason and one reason ONLY: NO TEXTUAL INPUT ALLOWED.

Herr der Friedhoefe.2490:

Lets keep in mind though, that the punch line from a Beavis and Butthead joke is not a reason to report or destroy a guild, but it has happened.

So as long as the racist statement is a quote from TV, then you’re good to go?

…..I highly doubt that.

Draknar.5748:

Herr der Friedhoefe.2490:

Lets keep in mind though, that the punch line from a Beavis and Butthead joke is not a reason to report or destroy a guild, but it has happened.

So as long as the racist statement is a quote from TV, then you’re good to go?

…..I highly doubt that.

I was speaking about the guild formerly known as Brain Fart. That’s not racist at all.

Herr der Friedhoefe.2490:

Draknar.5748:

Herr der Friedhoefe.2490:

Lets keep in mind though, that the punch line from a Beavis and Butthead joke is not a reason to report or destroy a guild, but it has happened.

So as long as the racist statement is a quote from TV, then you’re good to go?

…..I highly doubt that.

I was speaking about the guild formerly known as Brain Fart. That’s not racist at all.

Oh, I was referring to the example OP gave. Brain Fart isn’t offensive. Not in the slightest.

Draknar.5748:

Oh, I was referring to the example OP gave. Brain Fart isn’t offensive. Not in the slightest.

“Offensive” is subjective, and ever changing.

Surbrus.6942:

Draknar.5748:

Oh, I was referring to the example OP gave. Brain Fart isn’t offensive. Not in the slightest.

“Offensive” is subjective, and ever changing.

Sad, but true. But considering the word fart is allowed to be used in PG movies/TV, I’d say it meets the requirements for not being offensive in this particular medium. I mean, some people might find the word butterscotch offensive, but Anet wouldn’t reprimand anyone for it. I hope….

An off color joke and Racial Hate should not even be compared in jest….. I’m the most un-PC guy around here but that example is just flat out wrong and deserves some swift action.

While it’s none of my business, I’m curious if these blatantly hate based Guild names result in any Account suspensions or possible even perma-bans. I would certainly hope this was a personal Guild and not something players would actually WANT to join….but some of the things I’ve read in chat lead me to believe there are players of this mentality in the game.

References to bodily functions are prohibited under the naming policy. “Fart” isn’t as bad as a racist comment, but it could still be considered a violation.

Gibson.4036:

References to bodily functions are prohibited under the naming policy. “Fart” isn’t as bad as a racist comment, but it could still be considered a violation.

You beat me to it. Yeah, juvenile references to body parts and functions (the kind of things B&BH chuckle about) are against TOS and will be acted upon if reported. There have been quite a few complaints about this in the Support forum. Keep it classy.

Just today I reported 3 guild names. There are way too many inappropriate names in this game.

That is not the only ‘offensive’ things I’ve seen in public! — not that I mind these things but there are secluded places you might be able to do things like that.