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You should remove or edit your image. Naming and shaming is against forum rules. That said, all you can do is report them in game and block them.

I would say that counts, but blur out the names.

Editing it now, thanks.

Also keep in mind Anet will not tell you if someone has been suspended based on your report. Chances are they may have been given a suspension and you didn’t even know it. Just block them after you report and you don’t have to worry about them anymore.

It’s been edited, and had they been suspended, they wouldn’t have shown up in the game every day since, as I have them on my blocked list and they are online each time I checked it.

Someone who writes that should be ashamed.

NightWalker.1405:

Someone who writes that should be ashamed.

*shuld

:)

Cormac.3871:

NightWalker.1405:

Someone who writes that should be ashamed.

*shuld

:)

What? o.O

NightWalker.1405:

Someone who writes that should be ashamed.

Someone who reposts it on the forums as well.

OP breaks several forum rules and should remove his post, if he doesnt want to risk a forum infraction.

Just block him and move on.

Wanze.8410:

NightWalker.1405:

Someone who writes that should be ashamed.

Someone who reposts it on the forums as well.

Op breaks several forum rules and should remove his post, if he doesnt want to risk a forum infraction.

If Op gets infracted for merely copy/pasting it and even editing out who it was so as to not name shame, then this will be telling really. Say whatever you want to in game without penalty, merely say the same thing here quoting someone and get infractions.

Wanze.8410:

NightWalker.1405:

Someone who writes that should be ashamed.

Someone who reposts it on the forums as well.

OP breaks several forum rules and should remove his post, if he doesnt want to risk a forum infraction.

Just block him and move on.

Not breaking any rules, this is not about shaming anyone. This is about whether what was said in the whisper considered verbal abuse. If not, then I’ll not be so strict on what I say to people in game anymore. If it is considered verbal abuse, then how is this player still in the game being allowed to harass people. And the whole block thing works nicely when people are responding to some person insulting them in map and you think they are responding to you, instead it’s the person you blocked.

Wanze.8410:

NightWalker.1405:

Someone who writes that should be ashamed.

Someone who reposts it on the forums as well.

OP breaks several forum rules and should remove his post, if he doesnt want to risk a forum infraction.

Just block him and move on.

So it’s okay to break rules (and laws) in game, but it’s not okay to break the forum rules (rules which PROTECT cheaters, hackers, exploiters, and abusive people?)

The person in the screenshot should have his account terminated.

gedekran.7491:

Wanze.8410:

NightWalker.1405:

Someone who writes that should be ashamed.

Someone who reposts it on the forums as well.

OP breaks several forum rules and should remove his post, if he doesnt want to risk a forum infraction.

Just block him and move on.

Not breaking any rules, this is not about shaming anyone. This is about whether what was said in the whisper considered verbal abuse. If not, then I’ll not be so strict on what I say to people in game anymore. If it is considered verbal abuse, then how is this player still in the game being allowed to harass people. And the whole block thing works nicely when people are responding to some person insulting them in map and you think they are responding to you, instead it’s the person you blocked.

Im not debating that the person who wrote it should be banned. However, you are not allowed to discuss those kind of decisions on the forums (because it leads to nothing).
You also repeated what the person wrote in your message and as a screenshot so you give it visibility. In that case, its you who is writing that and using profanity on the forums is not allowed either.

Seriously, block the person, let it go and delete your OP, if you dont want to risk a forum infraction.

It’s me transcribing what was wrote in the whisper, not directed at anyone, rather for those who cannot see the screenshot for whatever reason.

The person has been blocked, but I am not going to let this go when they continue to harass other players the same. I just want to know if this is considered verbal abuse or not.

gedekran.7491:

It’s me transcribing what was wrote in the whisper, not directed at anyone, rather for those who cannot see the screenshot for whatever reason.

The person has been blocked, but I am not going to let this go when they continue to harass other players the same. I just want to know if this is considered verbal abuse or not.

OK, here are some of the forum rules you should revise:

Do not debate Customer Support decisions or actions. Threads or posts designed to announce, appeal, or contest your own or another player’s suspension or account termination—be it forum or game account—will be removed without notice.

Do not use profanity, insults, or personal attacks. If you have a problem with another member, contact a moderator.

Do not circumvent the word filter. The Support Forum, like the game, is filtered for appropriate language. Any attempt to circumvent this filter will not be tolerated including the use of “creative spelling” or of forum names or signatures that contain a word that is censored by the prohibited words filter.

Do not engage in personal attacks against forum moderators or ArenaNet staff. You may contact staff directly at forums@arena.net if you wish to discuss a staff member’s decision. Please note that abuse of staff members or moderators in forum posts or private messages may result in forum account termination.

https://www.guildwars2.com/en/legal/forum-code-of-conduct/

Do not engage in personal attacks against forum members or in character assassination. Posts that attack another member, that single out a player for ridicule, or that accuse someone of inappropriate in-game actions will be removed without notice. In-game violations should be reported directly to our Support Team. If you believe that using the support system did not result in a sufficient or timely response, you may post your concern in the Support section of the forums.

warduke.1780:

Wanze.8410:

NightWalker.1405:

Someone who writes that should be ashamed.

Someone who reposts it on the forums as well.

OP breaks several forum rules and should remove his post, if he doesnt want to risk a forum infraction.

Just block him and move on.

So it’s okay to break rules (and laws) in game, but it’s not okay to break the forum rules (rules which PROTECT cheaters, hackers, exploiters, and abusive people?)

The person in the screenshot should have his account terminated.

Forum rules do not protect cheaters, hackers etc. There is a seperate way to report them. It is not supposed to be reporeted publicly because it gives public knowledge to them and essentially tips them off in advance that someone is on to them and simply makes them change whatever hack, exploit, cheat, glitch they are doing

Wanze.8410:

gedekran.7491:

It’s me transcribing what was wrote in the whisper, not directed at anyone, rather for those who cannot see the screenshot for whatever reason.

The person has been blocked, but I am not going to let this go when they continue to harass other players the same. I just want to know if this is considered verbal abuse or not.

OK, here are some of the forum rules you should revise:

Do not debate Customer Support decisions or actions. Threads or posts designed to announce, appeal, or contest your own or another player’s suspension or account termination—be it forum or game account—will be removed without notice.

Do not use profanity, insults, or personal attacks. If you have a problem with another member, contact a moderator.

Do not circumvent the word filter. The Support Forum, like the game, is filtered for appropriate language. Any attempt to circumvent this filter will not be tolerated including the use of “creative spelling” or of forum names or signatures that contain a word that is censored by the prohibited words filter.

Do not engage in personal attacks against forum moderators or ArenaNet staff. You may contact staff directly at forums@arena.net if you wish to discuss a staff member’s decision. Please note that abuse of staff members or moderators in forum posts or private messages may result in forum account termination.

https://www.guildwars2.com/en/legal/forum-code-of-conduct/

Do not engage in personal attacks against forum members or in character assassination. Posts that attack another member, that single out a player for ridicule, or that accuse someone of inappropriate in-game actions will be removed without notice. In-game violations should be reported directly to our Support Team. If you believe that using the support system did not result in a sufficient or timely response, you may post your concern in the Support section of the forums.

This isn’t discussing actions taken, rather if what was said is actionable. If it’s not, then I’d like to know that so that I can not be so strict in my dealings in game anymore.

I’m not the one using profanity, it’s from a screenshot from what someone else wrote in a whisper.

The word filter was not circumvented by me, it was transcribed as exactly as written.

I’m not attacking moderators or Anet staff, this is merely an inquiry as to whether what was stated in the whisper considered verbal abuse.

The names have been edited out, there is no personal attack against forum members or anyone else who has posted here or in the very screenshot of the whisper.

What other rules do you think I violated that I actually did not?

Wanze.8410:

gedekran.7491:

It’s me transcribing what was wrote in the whisper, not directed at anyone, rather for those who cannot see the screenshot for whatever reason.

The person has been blocked, but I am not going to let this go when they continue to harass other players the same. I just want to know if this is considered verbal abuse or not.

OK, here are some of the forum rules you should revise:

Do not debate Customer Support decisions or actions. Threads or posts designed to announce, appeal, or contest your own or another player’s suspension or account termination—be it forum or game account—will be removed without notice.

Do not use profanity, insults, or personal attacks. If you have a problem with another member, contact a moderator.

Do not circumvent the word filter. The Support Forum, like the game, is filtered for appropriate language. Any attempt to circumvent this filter will not be tolerated including the use of “creative spelling” or of forum names or signatures that contain a word that is censored by the prohibited words filter.

Do not engage in personal attacks against forum moderators or ArenaNet staff. You may contact staff directly at forums@arena.net if you wish to discuss a staff member’s decision. Please note that abuse of staff members or moderators in forum posts or private messages may result in forum account termination.

https://www.guildwars2.com/en/legal/forum-code-of-conduct/

Do not engage in personal attacks against forum members or in character assassination. Posts that attack another member, that single out a player for ridicule, or that accuse someone of inappropriate in-game actions will be removed without notice. In-game violations should be reported directly to our Support Team. If you believe that using the support system did not result in a sufficient or timely response, you may post your concern in the Support section of the forums.

Do you work for Anet? Or do you just wish you did?

I don’t see what purpose pasting forum rules has. Seems like spam to me.

Ive had those kind of messages in game, Idk anyone who hasnt its part of any game with a social aspect. Just report and block, really all you can do, and all you should do. Such idiots are not worth anymore time.

X T D.6458:

warduke.1780:

Wanze.8410:

NightWalker.1405:

Someone who writes that should be ashamed.

Someone who reposts it on the forums as well.

OP breaks several forum rules and should remove his post, if he doesnt want to risk a forum infraction.

Just block him and move on.

So it’s okay to break rules (and laws) in game, but it’s not okay to break the forum rules (rules which PROTECT cheaters, hackers, exploiters, and abusive people?)

The person in the screenshot should have his account terminated.

Forum rules do not protect cheaters, hackers etc. There is a seperate way to report them. It is not supposed to be reporeted publicly because it gives public knowledge to them and essentially tips them off in advance that someone is on to them and simply makes them change whatever hack, exploit, cheat, glitch they are doing

The OP states that he already reported the guy. Clearly there would be no need for this thread if Anet had done their job in the first place.

X T D.6458:

Ive had those kind of messages in game, Idk anyone who hasnt its part of any game with a social aspect. Just report and block, really all you can do, and all you should do. Such idiots are not worth anymore time.

That was my intention as well until I had someone responding as if I offended them, when it turns out it was this player in the map insulting people. So I’m now I’m wondering if this is considered verbal abuse. If not, then I’ll feel better about actually responding to these idiots in kind.

Generally I believe anet bans people in waves, though not sure if this is just for botters, cheaters etc. But yea it needs to be investigated and you can probably imagine how many incidents there are, also remember with the holidays they had some days off. I would just suggest anytime you see this person abusing other players, just report a couple times for verbal abuse, and eventually they will be suspended, or banned for repeat offenses.

gedekran.7491:

This isn’t discussing actions taken, rather if what was said is actionable. If it’s not, then I’d like to know that so that I can not be so strict in my dealings in game anymore.

I’m not the one using profanity, it’s from a screenshot from what someone else wrote in a whisper.

The word filter was not circumvented by me, it was transcribed as exactly as written.

I’m not attacking moderators or Anet staff, this is merely an inquiry as to whether what was stated in the whisper considered verbal abuse.

The names have been edited out, there is no personal attack against forum members or anyone else who has posted here or in the very screenshot of the whisper.

What other rules do you think I violated that I actually did not?

It clearly is actionable, everybody agrees on that.
And you are questioning actions taken by Support because you think that the person hasnt been banned.
Debating that on the forums is not allowed.
You are circumventing the profanity filter by posting the screenshot and you are responsible for whatever you post, even transcripts. Otherwise everybody could just post screenshots of somebody elses hatespeech.

My 10k ore are just done refining, so I wont post anymore as this topic will be deleted anyways.. I just made you aware that you risk an infraction.
Its your decision to remove your post or not.

I would feel really silly if someone who insulted me in game also lured me into getting banned on the forums.

gedekran.7491:

X T D.6458:

Ive had those kind of messages in game, Idk anyone who hasnt its part of any game with a social aspect. Just report and block, really all you can do, and all you should do. Such idiots are not worth anymore time.

That was my intention as well until I had someone responding as if I offended them, when it turns out it was this player in the map insulting people. So I’m now I’m wondering if this is considered verbal abuse. If not, then I’ll feel better about actually responding to these idiots in kind.

Responding to them is a matter of discretion, generally engaging in an arguement with such morons will get you angry and when angry we all make mistakes and say things that get us in trouble. So it might backfire to say anything in response. So matter of personal choice, just be careful in what you say, because they can go ahead and report you as well.

Some people say some pretty disgusting things. The guy who said these things should get some serious penalties. Its one thing to trash talk a player buts its completely different when you start saying deeply offensive and sickening remarks.
I’d hope Anet takes strong action against this person. I am a great supporter of Anet, though it is a shame that the OP has been led to feel like he can only find justice & answers on the forums.

Dante.8456:

Some people say some pretty disgusting things. The guy who said these things should get some serious penalties. Its one thing to trash talk a player buts its completely different when you start saying deeply offensive and sickening remarks.
I’d hope Anet takes strong action against this person. I am a great supporter of Anet, though it is a shame that the OP has been led to feel like he can only find justice & answers on the forums.

It would be nice if Anet put the same effort into this issue in game that they do on the forums. I’ve reported people in the past for verbal abuse, and nothing’s ever been done.

I have to admit, that whisper was extreme. But the best you can do is block and report it. Don’t look into the person or check his or her movements. Just report it and move on.

You’ll be a much happier person when you do.

I’m a PvPer, so I get whispers like that nearly every single day. The best you can do is not respond, block the player immediately and report them for verbal abuse. Above all else, do not take it personally.

Having worked as customer support in a software development company, I can imagine ArenaNet’s list of reported players growing faster than they can possibly go through. Keep in mind that each case must be investigated thoroughly before any action can be taken (so that players do not get suspended wrongfully).

Anyhow, don’t lose sleep over it. These kind of people don’t deserve the attention.