Kitten !@%& - Define Circumvent

Kitten !@%& - Define Circumvent

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Posted by: Obscure One.4357

Obscure One.4357

So I recently got a couple posts of mine targeted as infractions. One of which, yeah ok I was kinds being a “kitten” and had it coming. In both posts (and actually in the wild majority of all my posts on any forum in the last decade or so) I used a string of random symbols like “!#$%” to avoid tripping any filters.

I was warned for infraction for not swearing and not doing so in a manner that would conceal a word from the filter as to circumvent it. These symbols used were not arranged in a manner that could provide an alternate representation of a swear word such as clever placement of “at” symbols and dollar signs (a word used in-game audio files yet censored here).

What I’d like to know is how we’re defining circumvention, because either I’ve been circumventing the filter for quite some time or I’ve received the warning in error and should contact forums@arena.net for further assistance.

Thank You.

Circumventing profanity filters one kitten at a time.

Kitten !@%& - Define Circumvent

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Posted by: Gaile Gray

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet Communications Manager

So I recently got a couple posts of mine targeted as infractions. One of which, yeah ok I was kinds being a “kitten” and had it coming. In both posts (and actually in the wild majority of all my posts on any forum in the last decade or so) I used a string of random symbols like “!#$%” to avoid tripping any filters.

I was warned for infraction for not swearing and not doing so in a manner that would conceal a word from the filter as to circumvent it. These symbols used were not arranged in a manner that could provide an alternate representation of a swear word such as clever placement of “at” symbols and dollar signs (a word used in-game audio files yet censored here).

What I’d like to know is how we’re defining circumvention, because either I’ve been circumventing the filter for quite some time or I’ve received the warning in error and should contact forums@arena.net for further assistance.

Thank You.

Clearly yes, you should write the forum team for an explanation, so you better understand the situation at hand.

Gaile Gray
Communications Manager
Guild & Fansite Relations; In-Game Events
ArenaNet