Smedley: "Bigots, homophobes, racists, anti-semites and general jerks not welcome"

Geist · 2012-09-01, 11:27 PM

http://www.reddit.com/r/Planetside/c...hones_racists/

I've been at PAX so I haven't yet had the opportunity to respond to this whole "*******" thing. Let me be crystal clear about where I stand on this and where SOE stands.

We will not tolerate bigots, homophobes, racists, anti-semites or people being basic asshats in our game. If we catch you doing any of that you're gone. I've read a great deal about *** ****** and seen enough to make me make this general comment - if I see any of this behavior whatsoever in the game I will personally ban anyone doing it. I will do it publicly and I will do it loudly and as broadly as I can possibly make happen. Go play another game if you want to act like a jerk. We don't need or want your business.

In the specific incident that happened TB responded to it very well and we're going to make sure to avoid showcasing any guild that represents itself that way even outside the game. If you don't like that, tough. We'll ban you for what you say in the game but if you act like a ray of sunshine inside the game you'll still get to play. But if you are a well known as being any of the things I listed above outside the game - guess what. You're not going to be on any of our public facing stuff.

I want to be clear that there's nothing we will do inside the game if you follow our rules. That wouldn't be right. We also aren't trying to be the internet police. This is a free country. People get to say what they want to say. But not in our game. It's our way or the highway on these subjects.

I also want all to know this is a hobby horse of mine personally. I really can't stand racists or homophobes or anti-semites. I think they are foul human beings and really don't want them anywhere near me.
Anyways. I hope I haven't minced words.
Thanks
Smed

Regardless of who's responsible, I'm personally glad that he's taken such a hard stance against this type of thing.

thegreekboy · 2012-09-01, 11:30 PM

can I get an explanation of what exactly happened?

Geist · 2012-09-01, 11:31 PM

Originally Posted by thegreekboy

can I get an explanation of what exactly happened?

Link

Originally Posted by Total Biscuit

My view is this.

What they do on their Teamspeak and forum is their own business. I'm not here to pass moral judgments, we've all shot the shit at some point, to what degree is up to them in their own private domain.

What I won't do is actively promote an outfit that is willing to use those kind of insults to potential applicants. An awful lot of new players are heading into Planetside 2 and upon seeing that video may be tempted to apply. Last thing I want is my viewers being called all kinds of shitty names for whatever reason and then coming back to me saying "why the hell did you promote these assholes?". Any mention of the outfit's name is gone from the video as a result of that. We will not mention them any more or activately promote their outfit as a result of their behaviour for the reasons given above.

Any discussions about whether or not there are racists, homophobes, anti-semites or whatever in the outfit is a moot point. If you're going to act that way we can't actively promote you, no matter how good you are.

Diehard · 2012-09-01, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by Geist

Link

Just viewed the link. SO much drama and its entertaining

thegreekboy · 2012-09-01, 11:47 PM

well...yea.

I thought everyone already knew the Enclave's character

Geist · 2012-09-01, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by thegreekboy

well...yea.

I thought everyone already knew the Enclave's character

No news there, it's more the outright condemnation by the President of SOE. o.o

IronMole · 2012-09-02, 12:09 AM

Meh, each to their own tbh.

FINALCUT · 2012-09-02, 01:06 AM

Went to thier forum and read some of the applications and the ones that were denied were a good indication of the level of maturity of that Buzzcut guy. That guy has a serious problem. From what I have heard he has body guards in game because people teamkill him on site.

I am having too much fun rolling with my outfit to waste my time on these people. I just hope to get him in my sights in game sometime but he doesn't seem to be in the front lines much. Guess its hard to lead troops into battle when you need to worry about getting fragged from your own team.

Hamma · 2012-09-02, 01:20 AM

Excellent post by Smed.

Aaaapppee · 2012-09-02, 01:40 AM

I realize it's a typo, but "bigots and homophones" kind of cracked me up a little.

Reizod · 2012-09-02, 01:51 AM

Way to go Smed for showing that a company like SOE will not tolerate people that don't know how to grow up. Round of applause to TB as well.

Meatball Mobeus · 2012-09-02, 02:17 AM

Originally Posted by DjEclipse

This is a game where we kill each other on sight for being red, blue, or purple. Just saying.

Meh.
TB picked up a stream called http://www.twitch.tv/buzzcutpsycho/

Then was surprised when the stream was exactly that.

That's like walking into a threatre called Porn, then being surprised by porn.

That justification is, to put it bluntly. Really dumb. Its a gamertag. Nothing more nothing less. Some of that crap I read in that link was just down right disgusting.

I love reading your posts Eclipse, but come on.. How are you able to find it within yourself to defend a group of people who keep people like him in their outfit after that?

Neurotoxin · 2012-09-02, 02:52 AM

Just remember folks, antisemitism means all cultures that speak Semitic languages. That is covered in "no bigots" though, anyway.

Misogyny is missing from the list. If you say "make me a sandwich" it should also potentially count for a ban too.

typhaon · 2012-09-02, 03:37 AM

I don't think anyone really cares what is in this guy's heart of hearts... he's just some faceless #%@ on the internet.

If he wants to gather his own little group of bigots... fake bigots... soft-core bigots... or just douchey tweens trying to be edgy or troll-ish... I think SOE couldn't care less.

But, the moment they show this behavior (particularly from the leader) in any way that can be attached to SOE or PS2 - I think the harshest reaction is totally understandable and warranted.

Pella · 2012-09-02, 03:55 AM

Its funny to see so much Drama and show boating from a bunch of "Terrible" players. That included Buzz who i am sure aim's with his arrow keys. If they had any good players it would be a different story.

If you want to make a name for yourself this route isnt the way forward.