Is moderation in this game a joke?

[Xuled]

Yes. You can get away with just about anything except hurting “fee fees” by calling someone out for poor DPS and the like. Then the mods instantly suspend you (bans are permanent, suspensions are not)

[Immut]

You're playing in English, so yes. English speaking players exist only to give SE money.

[1313]

GM's rarely act on anything, it's a sad and well known fact according to the documentation I was recently shown by a former fc mate who kept very detailed information regarding dozens of reports made that went completely unactioned despite being pretty severe violations of the user agreement.

[ichigooo_milk]

Its like the wokies go to these places on purpose to get triggered..

go back to reddit

[ichigooo_milk]

I feel like I have to specify that I have been playing this game for about 2 years. I'm caught up with everything, do a little raiding, crafting, fishing. I do have very good friends, and the reason why I chose Balmung is that I have made a character there when I was in free trial to play with a friend and join their FC. So I'm definitely not a new user. My habits in the game is to craft and hang out in Limsa, but when I do go to Balmung for things or to meet with other friends, it always is just annoying that whenever I go there and find unsavory people spouting off some clearly deranged things and displaying off-putting behavior. I am aware that Balmung is the sex hub as another poster said, and no I don't purposefully go there to get my wokie self triggered like wolwosh said. But I feel like I have to reiterate that I am not the only one in my circles that have been reporting, and as a collective we feel like nothing is being done.

[LianaThorne]

I feel like I have to specify that I have been playing this game for about 2 years. I'm caught up with everything, do a little raiding, crafting, fishing. I do have very good friends, and the reason why I chose Balmung is that I have made a character there when I was in free trial to play with a friend and join their FC. So I'm definitely not a new user. My habits in the game is to craft and hang out in Limsa, but when I do go to Balmung for things or to meet with other friends, it always is just annoying that whenever I go there and find unsavory people spouting off some clearly deranged things and displaying off-putting behavior. I am aware that Balmung is the sex hub as another poster said, and no I don't purposefully go there to get my wokie self triggered like wolwosh said. But I feel like I have to reiterate that I am not the only one in my circles that have been reporting, and as a collective we feel like nothing is being done.

So, what would your ideal solution be? Perma ban everyone or?

[Jojoya]

But I feel like I have to reiterate that I am not the only one in my circles that have been reporting, and as a collective we feel like nothing is being done.

What do you think the GMs could be doing that would make a true difference?

People will be people. The GMs can and will take action within the rules and policies they have been told to follow if someone is reported for behavior that is a clear violation. But they cannot make racists/homophobes/bigots/etc. change who they are.

Hopefully the number of people who act in such ways will diminish over time but human society is unlikely to ever be rid of them entirely. There will always be those who are ignorant and vocal. And those individuals will occasionally be found in online gaming just as they are found in other places like politics.

The best course of action is to not give those types of individuals power over you. Again: report, blacklist, and move on. If you notice them mainly congregating in certain areas, avoid going to those areas (unless a quest is specifically taking you there) if you're not capable of ignoring shout or say.

[Coratanni]

Block and move on. Simple answer.

[Mostly_Raxus]

have you ever considered minding your own business, ignore and move on, if the mods dont see it a ban worthy then its not your job to complain till they do, get off the server that is know for lewd behavior.

you speak about someone making alts specifically, aka you know them and associate with them, you are are responsible for your own feelings there bud.

i get that it wins you social credit points speaking out against anyone teasing a certain protected class, but most people will just tell you "stiff upper lip chum." its the internet, if you cant handle it get off it.