A Plea to those that like to be obscene in Castrum

[Vahlnir]

Obviously they shouldn't be doing that, but I think it's a bit less mature to get this upset about it. Just roll your eyes and continue about your business.

[AlyaNimfa]

It doesn't help that there are social landmines in the west as well. When I drive to work I see a giant billboard that is solid white and black text that reads "Have you talked to your child about SEX?". I'm just thinking, "Well, now I am. Thanks billboard. :/" At this point just keep the younger ones off the net. It's just common sense, lol.

Yeeeah... It's not the internet, movies, or videogames that teach them about this stuff. Trust me, I was a kid very recently.

[greatpumpkinator]

@Skiros
Thank you! I hear you on that.

@Padudu
I've thought about that, and maybe that's the answer to be honest, but with where these are placed (especially the first location), it's annoying at best to do that. That said, I appreciate the out-of-the-box thinking.

@Conundrum
I'm guessing you don't have young children, because, yes, at a certain point in their lives it's absolutely appropriate to Disniyfy things. Are you serious? And if you do have children, and have that view...that's beyond sad. Maybe try to actually raise your child instead of letting the Internet do it for you.

@AlyaNimfa
I don't think so, no-sir. They don't have access to the internet like you may think they do. They don't have a phone, or a tablet, or anything internet-connected...for this very reason. It really is sad that children that young are exposed to these obsensities from parents that use the Internet to raise their children instead of actually, you know, raising them?

@kaynide
That's an interesting point. I've not quite thought about playing the ignorant card, but the same with @Padudu...that might be yet another answer.

@Raoabolic
Yes. Exactly. The main difference here is that I'm more aware of random public things that I can try to deflect beforehand than things that are happening in the privacy of my own home.

@Vahlnir
I would argue that NOT saying something is less mature, not more. If we just stay silent and fail to speak out about things, how is that mature? It's more mature to stand your ground and speak out for what you believe. Certainly recently history has shown this...no? And what do you mean by "this upset"? I'm pretty sure I gave a level-headed argument without being overtly upset about it (I even gave arguments whereby it was FINE to continue said behavior, but to be mindful of how it was handled)? You can't be serious? Rolling my eyes and ignoring the issue does nothing to change behavior.

[Lunalepsy]

This has happened more times than I can count, and so I've decided to say something about it. I'm not here to ruin anyone's fun (I'm really not a Karen despite what you might conclude), because, honestly, things have a time and place, and generally speaking, I don't usually have a problem with this. But there are those times where things just aren't appropriate.

I'm talking about the MSQ Castrum dungeon, and the "tradition" of people putting up CID obscenities via markers. You know what I mean: D*C, and D*CBA4.

Now, normally, I don't even care, in fact it can be amusing. However, in certain circumstances, you guys (and gals) need to stop and be mindful of everyone else playing.

Specifically speaking, there are times when I'm playing the game where I have children present that can easily view my screen. I have literally zero privacy with how my house is setup because of it's small size. My computer is right out in the main room, facing out for everyone to see - and there is nowhere else it can be. That said, when you place those giant markers (and God do they stand out) that spell these obscenities, I have to remove them right away, or face the prospect of my children seeing them and then asking me "Dad, what is a D*C", or "Dad, what is a D*CBA4".

Conversations that should not be needed at this point in their life.

So, if you're in that particular MSQ, and you put those markers up and they get removed...don't perpetuate yourself as being *that person* by just throwing them back up...perhaps ask why they were removed instead.

Honestly, given SE's stance on language, I'm surprised they even allow this. They should probably just change all markers to shapes and be done with it. Granted, once my kids are old enough, it isn't even going to matter anymore. But for now, it does.

Certainly I cannot be the only one here?

Really? We have to withstand cutscenes, and now we have to censor what people do with markers?

[Padudu]

@Conundrum
I'm guessing you don't have young children, because, yes, at a certain point in their lives it's absolutely appropriate to Disniyfy things. Are you serious? And if you do have children, and have that view...that's beyond sad. Maybe try to actually raise your child instead of letting the Internet do it for you.

Like said before, ofc they shouldn't be writing things like that but it's not a random stranger on the internet's job to Disneyfy their language/behavior/whatever for the sake of your kids :P

It's the internet. Immature behavior and jokes won't change or go away, no one is going to stop making peepee jokes because you "stood your ground" against it. Ya either go with the flow or don't, you either find ways to avoid/ignore it or don't

[Vahlnir]

It's the internet. Immature behavior and jokes won't change or go away, no one is going to stop making peepee jokes because you "stood your ground" against it. Ya either go with the flow or don't, you either find ways to avoid/ignore it or don't

Well said.

[Seiori]

Kaynide has the right way to handle such a situation. Just tell them you think its a pencil making brand name.

[AlyaNimfa]

@AlyaNimfa
I don't think so, no-sir. They don't have access to the internet like you may think they do. They don't have a phone, or a tablet, or anything internet-connected...for this very reason. It really is sad that children that young are exposed to these obsensities from parents that use the Internet to raise their children instead of actually, you know, raising them?

Raising them? How old, or what age group are they? They sound pre-school?

[greatpumpkinator]

Raising them? How old, or what age group are they? They sound pre-school?

We're talking early grade school here. Enough to read, but not old enough to be exposed to this kind of language.

[greatpumpkinator]

Honestly, at this point, I've made my stance known. You can either agree or disagree with it. But I've said my peace, there's literally no point on arguing any further, one way or other. I've outlined why this behavior has a negative effect. I've asked for players to be cognizant of the situation. I get there is zero chance everyone will agree, and I'm fine with leaving it at that.