Online turned Real Life Harassment

[VertoIncantation]

Thats internet 101. I learned this a decade ago, but you learn this now. While i only lost a character in a videogame that i loved, the person who stole it was a person i was "friend" with for about 2years online.

So..now you know, hopefully you didn't add the person as a friend, cause even if you change name, you'll be on his friend list, even if you remove him from yours (which is really a dumb system), you will be on theirs. So if you want 100% anonymous, server switch would be the only way.

[Rosentretter]

Thats internet 101. I learned this a decade ago, but you learn this now. While i only lost a character in a videogame that i loved, the person who stole it was a person i was "friend" with for about 2years online.

So..now you know, hopefully you didn't add the person as a friend, cause even if you change name, you'll be on his friend list, even if you remove him from yours (which is really a dumb system), you will be on theirs. So if you want 100% anonymous, server switch would be the only way.

People still can see if you switched servers and the new name, because the dumb system you mentioned before keeps working for crossworld friend lists. But yeah it's common sense to not go around giving your personal information to everyone. I've told some few friends my real name, but that's it. We all agree to keep using our in game names while playing.

[Skivvy]

People still can see if you switched servers and the new name, because the dumb system you mentioned before keeps working for crossworld friend lists. But yeah it's common sense to not go around giving your personal information to everyone. I've told some few friends my real name, but that's it. We all agree to keep using our in game names while playing.

I believe the only way to clear out a name is if you move to a new data center. When Balmung opened up recently, we had some new transfers from a different data center, and they said that it cleared out their friends list. I haven't tried myself, so can't confirm if true - but maybe someone else can shed some light.

If it is true, it may be an option if you're completely desperate.

[Rosentretter]

I believe the only way to clear out a name is if you move to a new data center. When Balmung opened up recently, we had some new transfers from a different data center, and they said that it cleared out their friends list. I haven't tried myself, so can't confirm if true - but maybe someone else can shed some light.

If it is true, it may be an option if you're completely desperate.

Oh, that's right. When moving to another data center, all names turn into Unable to Retrieve. But yeah, works only if you switch dc. If you stay in, say, Aether, you still can see everyone's names. Such an outdated system. If I remove someone from my friend list, I wanna be removed from that person's list as well :/

[dotsforlife]

Oh, that's right. When moving to another data center, all names turn into Unable to Retrieve. But yeah, works only if you switch dc. If you stay in, say, Aether, you still can see everyone's names. Such an outdated system. If I remove someone from my friend list, I wanna be removed from that person's list as well :/

Just as an FYI, even doing all of that a person could still track you via your lodestone. All they need to do is save your specific link and they'll know any name/server to change to. From there they could make an alt on said server to harass or whatever. Just thought I'd share. It's a common issue in other MMO's as well. But yeah, the current FL design is pretty bad.

[HyoMinPark]

Do not give away personal information. If you encounter them in real life by accident like I did, then do whatever you can to be near other people. Don’t stray alone with them if you haven’t met them. Be safe!

Honestly, this should be common sense for most people.

[Ilan]

Honestly, this should be common sense for most people.

Japp. People should think before they give out their private datas to anyone. A cellphone number is not an issue since you can replace that very easy, but adress and so on...just NO.

[Kresus]

Japp. People should think before they give out their private datas to anyone. A cellphone number is not an issue since you can replace that very easy, but adress and so on...just NO.

^ This. Honestly, humanity's online presence has gotten to the point where we can say "You asked for it." It should really be common knowledge by now. If not, /tough.


As for the RP servers being a "problem", you don't need to worry. Same stuff happened back in World of RetconCraft back in the day too. .....Mostly because "hurr durr all-inclusive ^_^" garbage and not nearly enough people saying "Dude, stop. Just no. It wouldn't work. Twilight is a movie for aroused 14 year olds, not something you draw inspiration from, hook on to the first similarity in game, and then claim it as gospel and perfectly fitting in the setting. "
Doesn't stop me from lamenting the degradation of human intellect whenever someone thought "The Honeybee Inn" was a good idea to focus your RP on in the Goblet. Or wherever. A whole world full of adventure and intriguing subplots, and you chose a brothel. [Sarcam]Well done[/Sarcam]

[HyoMinPark]

Japp. People should think before they give out their private datas to anyone. A cellphone number is not an issue since you can replace that very easy, but adress and so on...just NO.

I guess it just boggles my mind that people openly share personal/sensitive information so freely. The importance of protecting your private information and not just handing it out isn't a new concept; I was aware of this since I was old enough to get onto the Internet (so sometime in the 90s). But there does seem to be a lack of common sense in people, so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised....

[Ilan]

I guess it just boggles my mind that people openly share personal/sensitive information so freely. The importance of protecting your private information and not just handing it out isn't a new concept; I was aware of this since I was old enough to get onto the Internet (so sometime in the 90s). But there does seem to be a lack of common sense in people, so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised....

Well we could blame the day and age of social media for it since people post everything on it and they lost their awareness because of that.