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    LadyVal's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by pikster View Post
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    Ah see that is the dictionary definition of harassment but in SE's ToS (which we all agree to to play the game so there's no getting around it) they state it as:

    Quote Originally Posted by TOS

    Disruptive behavior that negatively affects the experience of others or the service itself is strictly forbidden within FINAL FANTASY XIV.

    Harassment
    Our Definition of Harassment
    The use of inappropriate and offensive language in general, or against another player is considered harassment in FINAL FANTASY XIV and is strictly prohibited. Using offensive language for character and retainer name, or spreading the inappropriate words in the character’s first and last names is also considered harassment. All claims of harassment are evaluated on a case by case basis and the action taken can be varied based upon the situation at that time. If harassment is found, the account penalty will be issued to all players who involve in the harassment.

    •The use of language that is generally considered unacceptable in a public venue
    •Any language that is purposely meant to harm or harass a third party
    •Any language that promotes the discrimination of any race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or gender

    There may be inappropriate conduct that does not fit into any of the above categories that may be considered harassment and as such would constitute an actionable offense.

    In accordance with our privacy and confidentiality policies, the GM will not inform the victim of any disciplinary action that was issued.

    Inappropriate Behavior
    Our Definition of Inappropriate Behavior
    Disturbances that do not fall under the harassment category but are intended to prevent or hinder game play for others are considered inappropriate. Examples of inappropriate behavior are spam, gridlocking, and scam. FINAL FANTASY XIV respect individual player’s unique play style. However, GM may take action to players whose play style prevents other player’s game play.

    3.2 Disruption. You may not in any way disrupt or interfere with the Game experience of other players, including the disruption of Square Enix's computers and servers.
    So by the ToS standards, trolling is violating the ToS by interrupting someone else's game activity and enjoyment, and thus, is punishable by a GM, which common sense tells you, makes a valid vote kick option. Because nobody is obligated to put up with blatant harassment like name calling or passive harassment such as trolling and they have every right to remove someone from their instance for actively ruining their game experience.
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    Last edited by LadyVal; 04-20-2016 at 09:14 PM.

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