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Dear folks,

without naming names, you know who you are, I would like to issue an official warning to everyone. Lately there's been a lot of foul language about from all sides of the community. It's hurting not only the people you are targeting but also the game community itself. It puts off new players as well as the existing old players and the GM's.

As such, please notice that logging onto a low level character does not protect you from bans on your main. The same goes for people who share accounts. If you share an account with someone who has a bad temper or does not know how to control his typing hands, I would suggest being careful as it can be penalized.

Since it comes from all camps, I don't want to hear 'you shouldn't report' or 'this guild is responsible'. This is something we all have to work on. Take screenshots / videos of people who excessively call names or make fun of people. This includes making fun of disease, gender, age or any other hurtful topics. If someone is being mean to you, either through words or pking, don't retaliate with harsh words as this will only add fuel to the fire.

This is a serious issue which effects all of us. Therefore any ban related to this will count towards the three strikes.

Kind regards,
Ghostlord



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[quote="GHOSTLORD"]Dear folks, without naming names, you know who you are, I would like to issue an official warning to everyone. Lately there's been a lot of foul language about from all sides of the community. It's hurting not only the people you are targeting but also the game community itself. It puts off new players as well as the existing old players and the GM's. As such, please notice that logging onto a low level character does not protect you from bans on your main. The same goes for people who share accounts. If you share an account with someone who has a bad temper or does not know how to control his typing hands, I would suggest being careful as it can be penalized. Since it comes from all camps, I don't want to hear 'you shouldn't report' or 'this guild is responsible'. This is something we all have to work on. Take screenshots / videos of people who excessively call names or make fun of people. This includes making fun of disease, gender, age or any other hurtful topics. If someone is being mean to you, either through words or pking, don't retaliate with harsh words as this will only add fuel to the fire. This is a serious issue which effects all of us. Therefore any ban related to this will count towards the three strikes. Kind regards, Ghostlord [/quote]
"GHOSTLORD"

This is a serious issue which effects all of us. Therefore any ban related to this will count towards the three strikes.



If you are wanting to take a stronger stand on this then that is up to you as the Gm Team

However I believe this is a step to far. Allocating strikes and potential permanently banning someone for swearing or taking the mick ( no matter how offensive) to me just seems crazy. I think a maximum of a 1 week ban otherwise you can just remove the players chat function like Isylver did to Matthew.

People have a right to free speech and freedom of expression whether people agree, disagree or find what they are saying objectionable or offensive. These changes are encroaching on that .

These freedoms are protected under article 10 of the human rights act. People imposing restrictions (whether they are governments, employers or anyone else) must be able to demonstrate the need for them, and they must be proportionate.

All of this has to be backed up by safeguards to stop the abuse of these restrictions and incorporate a proper appeals process.

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[quote="BATMAN"][quote="GHOSTLORD"] This is a serious issue which effects all of us. Therefore any ban related to this will count towards the three strikes. [/quote] If you are wanting to take a stronger stand on this then that is up to you as the Gm Team However I believe this is a step to far. Allocating strikes and potential permanently banning someone for swearing or taking the mick ( no matter how offensive) to me just seems crazy. I think a maximum of a 1 week ban otherwise you can just remove the players chat function like Isylver did to Matthew. People have a right to free speech and freedom of expression whether people agree, disagree or find what they are saying objectionable or offensive. These changes are encroaching on that . These freedoms are protected under article 10 of the human rights act. People imposing restrictions (whether they are governments, employers or anyone else) must be able to demonstrate the need for them, and they must be proportionate. All of this has to be backed up by safeguards to stop the abuse of these restrictions and incorporate a proper appeals process. [/quote]
"BATMAN"
"GHOSTLORD"

This is a serious issue which effects all of us. Therefore any ban related to this will count towards the three strikes.



If you are wanting to take a stronger stand on this then that is up to you as the Gm Team

However I believe this is a step to far. Allocating strikes and potential permanently banning someone for swearing or taking the mick ( no matter how offensive) to me just seems crazy. I think a maximum of a 1 week ban otherwise you can just remove the players chat function like Isylver did to Matthew.

People have a right to free speech and freedom of expression whether people agree, disagree or find what they are saying objectionable or offensive. These changes are encroaching on that .

These freedoms are protected under article 10 of the human rights act. People imposing restrictions (whether they are governments, employers or anyone else) must be able to demonstrate the need for them, and they must be proportionate.

All of this has to be backed up by safeguards to stop the abuse of these restrictions and incorporate a proper appeals process.



LOL
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[quote="SONOFSAM"][quote="BATMAN"][quote="GHOSTLORD"] This is a serious issue which effects all of us. Therefore any ban related to this will count towards the three strikes. [/quote] If you are wanting to take a stronger stand on this then that is up to you as the Gm Team However I believe this is a step to far. Allocating strikes and potential permanently banning someone for swearing or taking the mick ( no matter how offensive) to me just seems crazy. I think a maximum of a 1 week ban otherwise you can just remove the players chat function like Isylver did to Matthew. People have a right to free speech and freedom of expression whether people agree, disagree or find what they are saying objectionable or offensive. These changes are encroaching on that . These freedoms are protected under article 10 of the human rights act. People imposing restrictions (whether they are governments, employers or anyone else) must be able to demonstrate the need for them, and they must be proportionate. All of this has to be backed up by safeguards to stop the abuse of these restrictions and incorporate a proper appeals process. [/quote] LOL [/quote]
Someone in my guild was banned for calling someone a pussy on /setstatus. Are you telling me that calling someone a pussy on three separate occasions is worthy of a permanent ban ?
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[quote="HADOU"]Someone in my guild was banned for calling someone a pussy on /setstatus. Are you telling me that calling someone a pussy on three separate occasions is worthy of a permanent ban ?[/quote]
"HADOU"Someone in my guild was banned for calling someone a pussy on /setstatus. Are you telling me that calling someone a pussy on three separate occasions is worthy of a permanent ban ?


+1
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[quote="TABORLIN"][quote="HADOU"]Someone in my guild was banned for calling someone a pussy on /setstatus. Are you telling me that calling someone a pussy on three separate occasions is worthy of a permanent ban ?[/quote] +1[/quote]
Setstatus gives you the freedom to post on the homepage of the site (which new players will use to judge a games suitability). If you use this feature to display foul language on the site then yes.

Mocking someone on their gender, race or disabilities is certainly not on. Yes we have the /refusenote and /rejectnote commands. However, I have seen this over world chat/on the forums and base chat.

@batman https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hate_speech
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[quote="ISYLVER"]Setstatus gives you the freedom to post on the homepage of the site (which new players will use to judge a games suitability). If you use this feature to display foul language on the site then yes. Mocking someone on their gender, race or disabilities is certainly not on. Yes we have the /refusenote and /rejectnote commands. However, I have seen this over world chat/on the forums and base chat. @batman https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hate_speech[/quote]
Also see 4.2 b of our terms:


(b) that is discriminatory, obscene, pornographic, defamatory, liable to incite racial hatred, in breach of confidentiality or privacy, which may cause annoyance or inconvenience to others, which encourages or constitutes conduct that would be deemed a criminal offence, give rise to a civil liability, or otherwise is contrary to the law in the United Kingdom;
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[quote="ISYLVER"]Also see 4.2 b of our terms: (b) that is discriminatory, obscene, pornographic, defamatory, liable to incite racial hatred, in breach of confidentiality or privacy, which may cause annoyance or inconvenience to others, which encourages or constitutes conduct that would be deemed a criminal offence, give rise to a civil liability, or otherwise is contrary to the law in the United Kingdom;[/quote]
The only issue with the 3 strike ban is that some player have been here a few years.. and some a couple of months...

There is / was people playing this game that spend ALL day EVERY day on it..

to not lose your temper 3 times and say a few harsh words over such a long time span is to ideal !

Taking the wee out of disabilities should be instantly perm though
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[quote="_JR_"]The only issue with the 3 strike ban is that some player have been here a few years.. and some a couple of months... There is / was people playing this game that spend ALL day EVERY day on it.. to not lose your temper 3 times and say a few harsh words over such a long time span is to ideal ! Taking the wee out of disabilities should be instantly perm though[/quote]
"_JR_"The only issue with the 3 strike ban is that some player have been here a few years.. and some a couple of months...

There is / was people playing this game that spend ALL day EVERY day on it..

to not lose your temper 3 times and say a few harsh words over such a long time span is to ideal !

Taking the wee out of disabilities should be instantly perm though


So when you insulted me and taunted me about my sexuality. you should be allowed to carry on because you have been playing for some time ?

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[quote="CELTS"][quote="_JR_"]The only issue with the 3 strike ban is that some player have been here a few years.. and some a couple of months... There is / was people playing this game that spend ALL day EVERY day on it.. to not lose your temper 3 times and say a few harsh words over such a long time span is to ideal ! Taking the wee out of disabilities should be instantly perm though[/quote] So when you insulted me and taunted me about my sexuality. you should be allowed to carry on because you have been playing for some time ? [/quote]
"CELTS"
"_JR_"The only issue with the 3 strike ban is that some player have been here a few years.. and some a couple of months...

There is / was people playing this game that spend ALL day EVERY day on it..

to not lose your temper 3 times and say a few harsh words over such a long time span is to ideal !

Taking the wee out of disabilities should be instantly perm though


So when you insulted me and taunted me about my sexuality. you should be allowed to carry on because you have been playing for some time ?



your like the guy of little Britain.. constantly telling everyone

like i told you whilst you were feeding your own argument.. i dont care if your gay or not.. its a computer game.. only time i wanna talk about anything going near your arse is if it involves a grim bow and conti
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[quote="_JR_"][quote="CELTS"][quote="_JR_"]The only issue with the 3 strike ban is that some player have been here a few years.. and some a couple of months... There is / was people playing this game that spend ALL day EVERY day on it.. to not lose your temper 3 times and say a few harsh words over such a long time span is to ideal ! Taking the wee out of disabilities should be instantly perm though[/quote] So when you insulted me and taunted me about my sexuality. you should be allowed to carry on because you have been playing for some time ? [/quote] your like the guy of little Britain.. constantly telling everyone like i told you whilst you were feeding your own argument.. i dont care if your gay or not.. its a computer game.. only time i wanna talk about anything going near your arse is if it involves a grim bow and conti[/quote]
A dont laak it
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[quote="SONOFSAM"]A dont laak it [/quote]
"_JR_"The only issue with the 3 strike ban is that some player have been here a few years.. and some a couple of months...

There is / was people playing this game that spend ALL day EVERY day on it..

to not lose your temper 3 times and say a few harsh words over such a long time span is to ideal !

Taking the wee out of disabilities should be instantly perm though


+1
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[quote="BRADLEY_COLE"][quote="_JR_"]The only issue with the 3 strike ban is that some player have been here a few years.. and some a couple of months... There is / was people playing this game that spend ALL day EVERY day on it.. to not lose your temper 3 times and say a few harsh words over such a long time span is to ideal ! Taking the wee out of disabilities should be instantly perm though[/quote] +1 [/quote]
"_JR_"
"CELTS"
"_JR_"The only issue with the 3 strike ban is that some player have been here a few years.. and some a couple of months...

There is / was people playing this game that spend ALL day EVERY day on it..

to not lose your temper 3 times and say a few harsh words over such a long time span is to ideal !

Taking the wee out of disabilities should be instantly perm though


So when you insulted me and taunted me about my sexuality. you should be allowed to carry on because you have been playing for some time ?



your like the guy of little Britain.. constantly telling everyone

like i told you whilst you were feeding your own argument.. i dont care if your gay or not.. its a computer game.. only time i wanna talk about anything going near your arse is if it involves a grim bow and conti




So the homophobic abuse you gave me is what ? just fun ?? well mate it aint fun for me.
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[quote="CELTS"][quote="_JR_"][quote="CELTS"][quote="_JR_"]The only issue with the 3 strike ban is that some player have been here a few years.. and some a couple of months... There is / was people playing this game that spend ALL day EVERY day on it.. to not lose your temper 3 times and say a few harsh words over such a long time span is to ideal ! Taking the wee out of disabilities should be instantly perm though[/quote] So when you insulted me and taunted me about my sexuality. you should be allowed to carry on because you have been playing for some time ? [/quote] your like the guy of little Britain.. constantly telling everyone like i told you whilst you were feeding your own argument.. i dont care if your gay or not.. its a computer game.. only time i wanna talk about anything going near your arse is if it involves a grim bow and conti[/quote] So the homophobic abuse you gave me is what ? just fun ?? well mate it aint fun for me. [/quote]
How long you have a played is no indication of how many rules you can break. It doesn't matter if you started on day one or just yesterday.
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[quote="GHOSTLORD"]How long you have a played is no indication of how many rules you can break. It doesn't matter if you started on day one or just yesterday. [/quote]
"GHOSTLORD"How long you have a played is no indication of how many rules you can break. It doesn't matter if you started on day one or just yesterday.


no but i think what hes getting at is a long term player has 3 minor strikes over 3 years and is perm banned compaired to someone whos only played year and perm banned

has to be a point when there strikes are wiped clean (at least the minor offences)
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[quote="JAHEIRA"][quote="GHOSTLORD"]How long you have a played is no indication of how many rules you can break. It doesn't matter if you started on day one or just yesterday. [/quote] no but i think what hes getting at is a long term player has 3 minor strikes over 3 years and is perm banned compaired to someone whos only played year and perm banned has to be a point when there strikes are wiped clean (at least the minor offences) [/quote]

 

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