Character name can't be hidden.

[Runespider]

Because... they... don't already have your Square Enix ID and Content IDs linked to your forum account?

Really?

Who's to say they can access that information on a whim? tracking out your character names etc, and even if they can I doubt they would bother. However having the name show up right there that is quite another thing. Then that person contacting you asking for help and stating the name that sticks out as being one that p***ed you off? Yeah not quite the same thing.

[Greatguardian]

Who's to say they can access that information on a whim? tracking out your character names etc, and even if they can I doubt they would bother. However having the name show up right there that is quite another thing. Then that person contacting you asking for help and stating the name that sticks out as being one that p***ed you off? Yeah not quite the same thing.

I'm positive they can access any account details (pertinent to their activities, eg: They have our character info and server for sure. CC info? Probably not) that they want via our Square Enix account. They are moderators. The only reason they don't mention it on the forums is because the Square Enix Privacy Policy prohibits them from talking about individual accounts in a public setting.

I highly doubt they're as petty as you think, too. Talking smack on the service is not a shot at GMs personally, just the policies that they are required to uphold. Some of them may dislike it just as much as the next guy. If you actually peeved off a GM enough that they'd care and/or remember you, they'd be able to get your character name in an instant anyways. This really does not change anything.