The 3-Strikes Policy - Is it really a good thing?

[linayar]

I do follow the rules, I've never been reported.

Good.

That does not mean I approve of and think the rules are good and well thought out or don't think that people are too easily offended and that it would be good for such people to stop being offended so easily.

Well, you can have your opinion about it. For me, I think expecting people to choose their words carefully is a fine rule to have.

I'm more concerned with people who get offended from misinterpreting the context of an idea being communicated rather than simply about not wanting certain words to be used regardless of context.

[technole]

I do follow the rules, I've never been reported. That does not mean I approve of and think the rules are good and well thought out or don't think that people are too easily offended and that it would be good for such people to stop being offended so easily.

Looks like we got another one those "you're not allowed to be offended because I'm not!" types. That's the thinking that gets people who curse regularly banned in the first place.

[Awha]

Looks like we got another one those "you're not allowed to be offended because I'm not!" types. That's the thinking that gets people who curse regularly banned in the first place.

Truth is people do get offended over some wacky things. If we wish to do nothing that offends someone we are better off not logging in. Since how someone plays may offend someonene.

[Kyrj]

Wow. Surprised to see something constructive on reddit. 99.99% of the time I open the FF14 reddit it's skimpy armor fan art or stupid screenshots.

[Jijifli]

Looks like we got another one those "you're not allowed to be offended because I'm not!" types. That's the thinking that gets people who curse regularly banned in the first place.

I have quite literally offended somebody by being in Limsa Lominsa. Nothing else.

I guess nobody should be in Limsa, since that clearly offended somebody and we have to cater to that.

[Sarevok_Thordin]

Really hope the 3 strikes things is looked into, it shouldn't be perma, it'll just scare people into non-interaction.

[MrPresident]

Not like they punish everyone equally as it is anyway. There’s a player on my server who uses non stop profanity and harasses people and has done since A Realm Reborn. He’s still around, still swearing at people, still bullying other players.

GMs obviously have their favourites.

[Titansteel]

How can you break the rules 3 times?! It's insane they even give you 2 warnings!

I haven't broken a single rule yet and don't plan to!

To be fair, my OG FF14 ARR account is from the initial US release of the game. I was still in my teens behaving like an angsty teenager. I wasn't a toxic or bad person at all but I still said things in the moment that are out of character for me. It is unreasonable for a grown adult me that's had another 8 years of mature development to still face penalties for something that happened this long ago. In no world, in any setting, irl or in game, is harsh punishment like this reasonable.

This gets muddy the longer you play. Picture WoW for example. I started playing that game when I was 13! I had 2 brothers. I have 3 now and the youngest is almost as old as I was when I started playing that game. Do you see what I mean? I was a literal child when I started playing that game. I'm now an adult with my own child. These things have to be accounted for.

[Melichoir]

Looks like we got another one those "you're not allowed to be offended because I'm not!" types. That's the thinking that gets people who curse regularly banned in the first place.

While that is a thing, there are far more people who believe that if it offends them, it shouldnt be allowed - context be da... And there are quite a vocal minority that tries to control the conversation around complex topics by decrying anything that doesnt fit their scope of the world or ideals as being of terrible character in some way.

While being mindful of other people is basic politeness and courtesy, the simple fact is people should be considering context and probably give others the benefit of the doubt in most cases. Flying off the handle at one word or another because its not in your sensibilities is just as bad as being the person who curses every other word with little regard for their surroundings.

[Vickii]

Yeah, this seems pretty insane imo. I'm a newer player so idk too much about this policy, but I've read posts where people are afraid to talk in Duties because they have 2 strikes on their account. Afraid to TALK IN AN MMO, that seems pretty crazy to me. This game has been out for 8 years, and people live in fear of talking just so they don't lose their accounts thats p sad

You literally have nothing to worry about talking though. You do not get banned for talking.

Before any strike is given a GM checks what was said.

They are worried about abusing people, swearing or otherwise breaking TOS. Tell it like it is.