Naming Violation

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Posted by: Silas Drake.8946

Silas Drake.8946

Ok, this is getting somewhat old.

Again I log into game and find myself suspended. Now for 161 hours.

My thief is name Snatch Nus.

Can someone please tell me what I’m missing?

Phorfiet - HoD O|O

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Posted by: Smooth Penguin.5294

Smooth Penguin.5294

As a transitive verb, “Snatch” means to take or grasp abruptly or hastily.

Add a letter “t” to the “Nus” in your name, and you have something naughty.

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Posted by: Silas Drake.8946

Silas Drake.8946

I think adding a T is a bit of a reach, as I didn’t intend that. I just came off a violation suspension and changed me name. I was going with Snatch Null or Snatch Nuffins but instead gained the middle ground.

I am assuming it was over the word Snatch, but as you pointed out its meaning.

I’m just somewhat frustrated with the constant suspensions.

Phorfiet - HoD O|O

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Posted by: dinominator.9862

dinominator.9862

It has a different connotation in American pop-culture (come on, admit it already). Nevertheless, it does seem a tad sensitive to suspend you for that. The way you used it is not a clear reference to anything, nor is it derogatory to any person or way of life.

Not to derail your thread, but I always wondered why many players don’t choose more RP appropriate names; something to tie in with the lore and back-story of their character.

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Posted by: Silas Drake.8946

Silas Drake.8946

Fair question Dinominator,

Personally I have played many games of all types(we all have). However its just that it’s a game you know? For fun, I have no problem with people who wanna RP or do whatever it is they like to do. I personally don’t care to have a “lore” name and I shouldn’t be required to. I mean if there was a RP server similar to how other games have done then yes, absolutely I think the names should matter.

Why is it the name Snatch is a very thief themed name, but a small few go straight to other meaning. I wont admit that it as any reference to anything other then what the word means. I played a character named Bag Snatch in GW1. I couldn’t even get the name Snatch without something behind ether because it is already taken by another player.

Oddly enough i doubt they are suffering from a 3 day suspension last week into a 7 say suspension now. 1/3 of the month of march.

It just gets moral crushing when you spend a lot of time in WvW(I’m a PvPer) just to keep catching suspension for something I don’t really feel I am in violation of. I wont pretend that I make or break my servers success but absolutely I play my part. For the record my thief has been 80 for months, but only now do I get this constant harassment.

It almost feels like I’m being told by Arena Net to move on to another game. When sadly I have up till now done nothing but support it.

It’s just a name and it is a name that isn’t in violation of anything, and does not lessen or ruin the enjoyment of other players.

Phorfiet - HoD O|O

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Posted by: LeCreaux.3087

LeCreaux.3087

Looks like you do know what word they don’t like so the choice is pretty clear. If you want to play the game that word has to go. The word could be “oxygen” for all it matters, if they don’t like it then just pick something else.

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Posted by: Gaile Gray

Gaile Gray

ArenaNet Communications Manager

You’ve had three different names censored in the last week. I don’t mean to insult you, but the first flag would have served as a warning to most people. And the first bad name did not result in an suspension. (And was it offensive? Yes, definitely, and there’s no way any of us believe it was innocently used.)

The second resulted in a few days’ timeout. The third, pretty much immediately after you got back into the game, shows the “escalating suspension system” in action. Please be aware that this isn’t a situation where we’re willing to play “Whack a Mole.” If you are suspended again, your account may be subject to termination.See the Naming Policy: Naming Policy. All explained in clear language in the Conduct Breaches and Outcomes document.

We’re determined to keep the game pleasant for players as a whole, and you need to do your part by choosing a name that is not offensive.

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

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