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[Runespider]

[Removed by Moderator according to the FINAL FANTASY XI FORUM Guidelines.].

You make a flaming post and you expect it not to get nuked if it was reported? XD You have no point at all, but at least you had fun writing that I guess. I've only bothered to report one person in my time here and honestly that was more effort than I cared for so I certainly won't be reporting your post. The way I look at it, if you make a idiotic flame or nonsense post it does more damage how others see you than reporting it and having it removed. As I said before though I rate someone on here by the posts they make and not their amazing level 90 job, so maybe i'm in the minority.

[Byrth]

This isn't 2005. Getting jobs to level 90 is the work of a night and takes neither skill nor dedication. Why do you care if people can see that you have level 90 jobs?

[Zaknafein]

This isn't 2005. Getting jobs to level 90 is the work of a night and takes neither skill nor dedication. Why do you care if people can see that you have level 90 jobs?

They care less about people seeing their actual account, and more about being able to say what ever they wish without anyone ever knowing who they are. Let's be real about this. It is cowardly. Period. If you have something to say, an opinion to state, or you just enjoy talking like you know everything about everything than at least have the stones to do it without hiding behind a loophole.

This is the official forum. If your going to say something in game you'll think twice about it, because it can tarnish your reputation. Seems only fair that it should be the same here.

[Greatguardian]

They care less about people seeing their actual account, and more about being able to say what ever they wish without anyone ever knowing who they are. Let's be real about this. It is cowardly. Period. If you have something to say, an opinion to state, or you just enjoy talking like you know everything about everything than at least have the stones to do it without hiding behind a loophole.

This is the official forum. If your going to say something in game you'll think twice about it, because it can tarnish your reputation. Seems only fair that it should be the same here.

This in a nutshell.

We've already addressed the in-game abuse notion directly. It's a completely unjustified and unfounded fear. Meanwhile, I see absolutely nothing wrong with people being forced to think a bit before they speak. It's not like they're going to be abused because they say something stupid. People are just going to think they're a complete idiot. Which is well within their rights.

At the same time, it prevents pointless posturing like the crap Dallas spewed all over the Mythic/Emp/Relic Staff thread, and the BS TearValerin/Andylynn caused with his sock fake Gungnir account. Calling people epic gimps when they themselves are horribly geared, or pretending to have relics so that they can inflate their already bursting sense of self-importance and e-ego, that sort of thing is what turns legitimate discussions into steaming piles of crap.

[Neonii]

This in a nutshell.

We've already addressed the in-game abuse notion directly. It's a completely unjustified and unfounded fear. Meanwhile, I see absolutely nothing wrong with people being forced to think a bit before they speak. It's not like they're going to be abused because they say something stupid. People are just going to think they're a complete idiot. Which is well within their rights.

At the same time, it prevents pointless posturing like the crap Dallas spewed all over the Mythic/Emp/Relic Staff thread, and the BS TearValerin/Andylynn caused with his sock fake Gungnir account. Calling people epic gimps when they themselves are horribly geared, or pretending to have relics so that they can inflate their already bursting sense of self-importance and e-ego, that sort of thing is what turns legitimate discussions into steaming piles of crap.

There is room for other motivations in using a mule. None of the above describes me yet I have very valid reasons for using the mule. 1. It allows me to feel safe in asking questions and trying to be a better player. 2. On my last online game I was followed by some guy who wanted to date me even after I changed servers. I used the same name for my Character on both games it fits me to a T. I don't know if someone googles the name it would point to ffx1. I know if i google it the guild point list from my other game still come up. I will comply and list it here if they insist. However, until that time comes I would rather err on the side of caution and not list the name. I have never even once called names or tolled or flamed anyone on these forums. I prefer to use it as a resource to get answers to my questions. I don't think it is fair to paint everyone who choose to use a mule as trouble. Also. GG i'm not saying you personally advocate this. I'm just using your post because it sums up the views of this thread as I understand them nicely.

[Karbuncle]

1. It allows me to feel safe in asking questions and trying to be a better player.

This is a bad excuse. Not a single person will ever think less of you because you're taking the initiative to learn your job and learn more. In fact this is usually praised. The worst people are those who spew misinformation as fact and refuse to learn. You don't fall into this category.

So not that "you're bad", Simply this is something you shouldn't fear. Most/all People look up on those who would try to better themselves, You should never fear asking a question that will improve yourself.

2. On my last online game I was followed by some guy who wanted to date me even after I changed servers.

Thats creepy, But also harassment/abuse. You can blist this person and GM him and it gets rid of the problem. However, Did he find/track you in-game? or over a forum. If it was in-game, Everyone in-game already knows you in-game name. If it was via forum, I understand your concerns...

[Esvedium]

2. On my last online game I was followed by some guy who wanted to date me even after I changed servers. I used the same name for my Character on both games it fits me to a T.

You were (what sounds like) e-stalked in some game, changed servers, kept the same name, then made a character on a different game with THE SAME NAME again, and you're worried about being stalked? Why would you use the same character name if you are really worried about being e-stalked? Does not compute...

[Karbuncle]

They care less about people seeing their actual account, and more about being able to say what ever they wish without anyone ever knowing who they are. Let's be real about this. It is cowardly. Period. If you have something to say, an opinion to state, or you just enjoy talking like you know everything about everything than at least have the stones to do it without hiding behind a loophole.

This is the official forum. If your going to say something in game you'll think twice about it, because it can tarnish your reputation. Seems only fair that it should be the same here.

inb4Postmoderated. This is an Opinion i can agree with.

[Esvedium]

They care less about people seeing their actual account, and more about being able to say what ever they wish without anyone ever knowing who they are. Let's be real about this. It is cowardly. Period. If you have something to say, an opinion to state, or you just enjoy talking like you know everything about everything than at least have the stones to do it without hiding behind a loophole.

This is the official forum. If your going to say something in game you'll think twice about it, because it can tarnish your reputation. Seems only fair that it should be the same here.

I'd bake you cookies for this post. <3

[Runespider]

They care less about people seeing their actual account, and more about being able to say what ever they wish without anyone ever knowing who they are. Let's be real about this. It is cowardly. Period. If you have something to say, an opinion to state, or you just enjoy talking like you know everything about everything than at least have the stones to do it without hiding behind a loophole.

This is the official forum. If your going to say something in game you'll think twice about it, because it can tarnish your reputation. Seems only fair that it should be the same here.

If this were true would we not be spouting horrible things, safe behind out curtain of anonymity? Most everyone is posting nothing more horrible than anyone else, we all just simply want to be a part of the forum the devs probably check now and then.

I want to post here because I want a say in the game I pay to play, I should not be forced into linking my ingame time to whatever views I have that I post on a forum. Especially since they in all honestly have zero influence on it anyway, the point is I don't want to, and why should it be forced on me just becacuse you want it to be (for no valid reason either).

As for tarnishing reputations, we all know that the only things that tarnish reputations are ingame actions. Me calling someone a assface on a forum won't effect that, still dosen't change the fact some of us like to keep them seperate.