GM Warning for 'Offensive Language', No actual reason given

[Vahlnir]

My guess the GM believe that every member of the community has the same thresh hold when it comes so called offensive language so they may be operating under the false assumption that you already know what you said tha warranted the report.

Some people use what could be considered offensive language in the traditional sense as part of their regular vocabulary, so some of them may be genuinely confused as to why they've been reported. 9 times out of 10 I wouldn't even care or notice. Not really sure what the circumstances are surrounding the OP though.

[Awha]

Some people use what could be considered offensive language in the traditional sense as part of their regular vocabulary, so some of them may be genuinely confused as to why they've been reported. 9 times out of 10 I wouldn't even care or notice. Not really sure what the circumstances are surrounding the OP though.

I agree that is why I think the GM was operating under a false assumption. They should have told the OP, but alas that was not the case. Was a failure on the GM's part, while I have never been punished in game, I do know for forum posts they provide a quote for what was reported, maybe a supporting email may shed more light on the situation for the OP, not sure if you get an accompanying email for reports that happen in-game though.

[Skivvy]

I agree that is why I think the GM was operating under a false assumption. They should have told the OP, but alas that was not the case. Was a failure on the GM's part, while I have never been punished in game, I do know for forum posts they provide a quote for what was reported, maybe a supporting email may shed more light on the situation for the OP, not sure if you get an accompanying email for reports that happen in-game though.

The GM mentions an official email will be sent with more information.

When I got my forum ban, the email I received included my reported post. I would hope an in-game ban also provides similar information, but I'm not sure.

[Rongway]

Some people use what could be considered offensive language in the traditional sense as part of their regular vocabulary, so some of them may be genuinely confused as to why they've been reported.

https://support.na.square-enix.com/r...1&tag=users_en

The current Prohibited Activities are as follows:
3.3 Profanity and Offensive Language. You may not use profanity or any language that a reasonable person would find offensive. The Game is for players aged 13 and older. You agree to behave accordingly.

If one doesn't understand what this does and doesn't cover, one ought not say anything. If one does understand, then one is assuming the risk for anything one chooses to say. Nobody forces one to use colorful language in their speech.

And if one wants to argue that they can't say anything without people getting offended, yes, these rules are in place because the devs and GMs have a vested interest in protecting players from exactly that sort of person.

[Vahlnir]

https://support.na.square-enix.com/r...1&tag=users_en


If one doesn't understand what this does and doesn't cover, one ought not say anything. If one does understand, then one is assuming the risk for anything one chooses to say. Nobody forces one to use colorful language in their speech.

And if one wants to argue that they can't say anything without people getting offended, yes, these rules are in place because the devs and GMs have a vested interest in protecting players from exactly that sort of person.

Oh, it's definitely part of the ToS. I was just pointing out that such language is ingrained in some people's vocabulary. Definitely doesn't help them one bit while playing an MMO. Just about everyone knows what profanity entails. Offensive language though? That's an awful lot of area to cover as of late.