Ban Times?

[Desecret]

So I got banned for using a self made emote with a friend..apparently people around us couldn't handle it even though it had nothing to do with them.

Anyway, I got my account suspended but it didn't specify what the duration of the suspension is. Anyone know the actual ban time? because it only said a minimum of 24 hours...

[Valmar]

Well if it said. 24hours. how long as it been so far?

and also your freedom to do what you like, stops at the beginning of other people's feelings.

[Desecret]

Well if it said. 24hours. how long as it been so far?

and also your freedom to do what you like, stops at the beginning of other people's feelings.

It said minimum..didn't say maximum.

I didn't see how the emote could hurt other peoples feelings when it wasn't even directed at them or to them in any way.
It's like walking on the street when you see two people arguing/making sexual gestures..ect. It has nothing to do with you, so just move on

[NefGP]

Was it in any way offensive? I can't see how you got BANNED for a silly emote unless it included either racism, excessive profanity or explicit Ascii art.


I miss my old middle fingers macro I had in XI now that I think about it, rofl. Ah well. They seem to be way more sensitive about that sorta thing now though so gotta be careful what you say/do.

[jabbywocks]

But if that argument sounds violent or that sexual gesture is lewd, you do have the right to call the police. And there may be laws against it so the police have the right to tell you to go home, give you a citation, or arrest you based on the circumstances.

I suggest doing inappropriate emotes somewhere secluded if you don't want a public reaction.

[Desecret]

Was it in any way offensive? I can't see how you got BANNED for a silly emote unless it included either racism, excessive profanity or explicit Ascii art.


I miss my old middle fingers macro I had in XI now that I think about it, rofl. Ah well. They seem to be way more sensitive about that sorta thing now though so gotta be careful what you say/do.

IMO, it wasn't offensive. The macro varied simply from kiss to punch to kill and flipping off. But due to the populations age..this is considered inappropriate, so I'm just going to have to accept this and move on.

Just wanted to know when my ban will be lifted

[Desecret]

But if that argument sounds violent or that sexual gesture is lewd, you do have the right to call the police. And there may be laws against it so the police have the right to tell you to go home, give you a citation, or arrest you based on the circumstances.

I suggest doing inappropriate emotes somewhere secluded if you don't want a public reaction.

Sure it would be public indecency, however I did not think I would cross the line into harassment when no one was getting harassed. And my friend also copped a ban for the same reason.

[Sove92]

You think performing sexual gestures in public is acceptable? You might want to think again. Based on a recorded GM interaction I have seen, you are free to do so somewhere where you are not going to annoy others, but not in the crowd.

And nope, we cannot help you with your ban time, we cannot know it. My guess is 72 hours + a review for a permanent ban.

[Desecret]

You think performing sexual gestures in public is acceptable? You might want to think again. Based on a recorded GM interaction I have seen, you are free to do so somewhere where you are not going to annoy others, but not in the crowd.

And nope, we cannot help you with your ban time, we cannot know it. My guess is 72 hours + a review for a permanent ban.

This isn't the 1800's where everything is repressed. Sexual gestures includes kissing, a sociable accepted way of displaying affection.
But that's not what I got banned for, I got banned for harassment. Wheres the harassment when it was a mutual and used as a joke to enjoy the game?

[ItzKris]

This isn't the 1800's where everything is repressed. Sexual gestures includes kissing, a sociable accepted way of displaying affection.
But that's not what I got banned for, I got banned for harassment. Wheres the harassment when it was a mutual and used as a joke to enjoy the game?

You offended someone in the area (which led to the ban) so its clearly wrong. Whispers/Guild chat might be a better place for it.
As for the time of the ban, i'm hoping its only 24 hours, its strange to list the minimum time and not the maximum time.