Perma-Silenced from Command and 7 day suspension (LIVID)

[Death2All]

I'm really surprised I've never been silenced. I've said much worse on global even and I haven't been silenced. I did get banned for a weekend once but that's the extent of my punishment.

Some people just get unlucky I suppose.

[Firefly]

Originally Posted by DeeTwoEh

I'm really surprised I've never been silenced. I've said much worse on global even and I haven't been silenced. I did get banned for a weekend once but that's the extent of my punishment.

Some people just get unlucky I suppose.

Again... I don't think CSRs patrol in-game public chat. I think that it takes being /reported and /appealed.

Note: the proper procedure isn't to /report... that's only the first step. You have to actually file an appeal. The report command just does a server-capture of any chat logs.

[SavageB]

Haha, I kinda find this funny, in all honesty, I support the devs on this decision, the way you talk in command is pretty un called for and I woulda suspended ya to IF you are gonna be a douche, then prepare to be treated like one, just sayin.

[Raymac]

I do feel kinda bad for the OP because it did come out of the blue, but at the same time, I remember the early days when the chat was much more tightly monitored so I'm not that surprised. Basically, while I swear like a pirate in private, I try to watch what I say in public because there are kids out there. (and I really hate the "think of the children" arguement)

[Firefly]

Originally Posted by Raymac

I try to watch what I say in public because there are kids out there. (and I really hate the "think of the children" arguement)

I hate the argument too, and I never use it - "online experiences not rated by the ESRB" is my personal retort whenever someone mentions how outraged they are that I said "fuck" when there are kids playing.

Bottom line is, if you let your kids play online video games with people like Goon Squad, 4chan/SA rejects and the like, don't get mad when they are exposed to stuff. You can A) teach them how to use /ignore, B) how to use /filter, C) monitor what they are saying, and D) what constitutes appropriate information to say and to tolerate being said. And possibly E) don't say those words at home. Every time I come across some outraged hippie parent whose kid is playing World of Dorkcraft with them and they get all butt-hurt that someone called their kid a fucking ******, I laugh so hard I nearly wet myself. Their excuse to play WoW when you have the kids is letting them play? That's not parenting and/or babysitting, that's teaching them shitty behavior. I'm single-father to two boys. At no point will they be allowed to get on the internet by themselves, whilst they are in my house, until they are maybe 16. And even then, they will be checked after.

Public chat aside... From a professional standpoint, my responses - per company policy - have been something along the lines of "Well, LegolasGirl184, if you don't want TrollyMcTrollington to ask your 14yr old daughter via tell what kind of panties she has on, you should teach her how to use the ignore feature and you shouldn't have the filter off. Private tells are moderated by the user, via the ignore feature. Please re-appeal if TrollyMcTrollington circumvents the ignore feature by creating a new character."

[Raymac]

I agree with ya to a point, Firefly. I guess I'm viewing it more in the context of, I don't want to be the guy yelling "Fuck the ref!" at a sporting event when some dad is sitting in front of me trying to enjoy the game with his kids. But the interwebs is a totally different environment, and it is up to the parents to do their job.

[Firefly]

Originally Posted by Raymac

I agree with ya to a point, Firefly. I guess I'm viewing it more in the context of, I don't want to be the guy yelling "Fuck the ref!" at a sporting event when some dad is sitting in front of me trying to enjoy the game with his kids. But the interwebs is a totally different environment, and it is up to the parents to do their job.

That's a whole different ballgame - you can't type "/ignore assholefather1234" or even look at the dude and say it (without looking stupid/expecting results).

[Graywolves]

Originally Posted by Firefly

So am I. But there's nothing that we can do about their policies so I'd rather spend my time ranting about something else.

Like sharks.

I FUCKING HATE SHARKS.

No way, Shark's are awesome!

[SgtMAD]

actually anyone lame enough to use globals to recruit should be banned

[Hamma]

Happiest shark ever!

[Jownzorz]

Originally Posted by SavageB

Haha, I kinda find this funny, in all honesty, I support the devs on this decision, the way you talk in command is pretty un called for and I woulda suspended ya to IF you are gonna be a douche, then prepare to be treated like one, just sayin.

Originally Posted by Raymac

I do feel kinda bad for the OP because it did come out of the blue, but at the same time, I remember the early days when the chat was much more tightly monitored so I'm not that surprised. Basically, while I swear like a pirate in private, I try to watch what I say in public because there are kids out there. (and I really hate the "think of the children" arguement)

If you noticed the transcript they sent me, they used things from outfit chat as well. What the hell was that about??

[Accuser]

Originally Posted by IDukeNukeml

+5000000

I join a server on bfbc2 where in the GAME... It's narration constantly swears... but by GOD if you type the same exact word, you get a shit storm of people saying 'OMG CHILDREN KIDS OMG KIDS WE'RE A CHRISTIAN SERVER'

"Remember what the MPAA says; Horrific, deplorable violence is okay, as long as people don't say any naughty words! That's what this war is all about!"
- Sheila Broflovski (South Park)

[ikon]

lol pyro getting targeted by the devs.

they are happy to take our money and do nothing for the game.

but randomly give out punishments the 10 seconds they are on.

makes sense

[Jownzorz]

Originally Posted by ikon

lol pyro getting targeted by the devs.

they are happy to take our money and do nothing for the game.

but randomly give out punishments the 10 seconds they are on.

makes sense

haters always gonna hate.

[Traak]

Originally Posted by Raymac

(and I really hate the "think of the children" arguement)

Yeah, it sounds like something a grandmother might say in a movie.