31 Dec 14, 05:23PM
(This post was last modified: 31 Dec 14, 05:26PM by MorganKell.)
MPx, as far as adoring a man who killed thousands goes, you're playing a game that simulates killing.. over and over and over again. Sure we don't think of it in those terms, we've become a bit desensitized to it to be honest, but that is what it is at it's most basic level.
Addressing this Hitler guy... he should be banned along with his server. After a specified period of time it would be prudent to remove the ban and see if his attitude has changed. If it hasn't? Reban and get on with life. The reason I believe in this ban is because we are an international game that prominently features several well-respected European players. Nazi-ism may not have as much of an effect on someone like myself who hails from America, or a shimmy like Undead who's from Australia, but it is an inheritance of viciousness and cruelty that far surpasses anything we've seen in a long time. For Europeans it is a memory that hits way too close to home, a reminder of just how far the depths of evil go, and the sadness and suffering that should never be experienced by anyone.
Undead's arguments aren't in favor of Nazi-ism or Hitler. They are against the concept of instant name-banning based on preconceived opinions of historical figures and the repercussions for players, innocent or not, who may lose out on the joy of AC because of it. This is my opinion only, I cannot speak for Undead or his arguments tbh. Many players, our newbies at least, play the game very intermittently. They may be perfectly fine one day, fresh meat for the ratios, then absolutely nutty, obscene, and flagrantly offensive the next. This is because of the loose nature of the game for them. It is an outlet for aggression. The problem is that not all these players are bad at their core. They're genuinely good shimmies who don't know better, had a momentary lapse in judgement, or just a bad day. To arbitrarily ban them isn't right.
That said... in this instance I feel Undead's arguments are irrelevant. The offender is clearly selecting his name to offend the most people possible. His server is probably a Third Reich penthouse with so many Nazi concubines it'd make Casanova look like a saint. Out of respect for the majority of our veteran players, and for mankind in general, a ban is more than appropriate. I'd suggest setting a time limit and allowing this Hitler guy a second chance when that's up.
I also recommend a name FAQ be written up and stickied to the same board that Zarj's forum rules are on. It could contain some very simple guidelines on what names absolutely will not be accepted and the punishments for use of them. In this way players will have ample warning. If they choose to use one of the, few btw should be very few, nicks that will not be allowed whatsoever, they accept full responsibility for their actions and any subsequent repercussions.
MKeezy Edit :: Great now I have to scroll up and read all these other posts...
Addressing this Hitler guy... he should be banned along with his server. After a specified period of time it would be prudent to remove the ban and see if his attitude has changed. If it hasn't? Reban and get on with life. The reason I believe in this ban is because we are an international game that prominently features several well-respected European players. Nazi-ism may not have as much of an effect on someone like myself who hails from America, or a shimmy like Undead who's from Australia, but it is an inheritance of viciousness and cruelty that far surpasses anything we've seen in a long time. For Europeans it is a memory that hits way too close to home, a reminder of just how far the depths of evil go, and the sadness and suffering that should never be experienced by anyone.
Undead's arguments aren't in favor of Nazi-ism or Hitler. They are against the concept of instant name-banning based on preconceived opinions of historical figures and the repercussions for players, innocent or not, who may lose out on the joy of AC because of it. This is my opinion only, I cannot speak for Undead or his arguments tbh. Many players, our newbies at least, play the game very intermittently. They may be perfectly fine one day, fresh meat for the ratios, then absolutely nutty, obscene, and flagrantly offensive the next. This is because of the loose nature of the game for them. It is an outlet for aggression. The problem is that not all these players are bad at their core. They're genuinely good shimmies who don't know better, had a momentary lapse in judgement, or just a bad day. To arbitrarily ban them isn't right.
That said... in this instance I feel Undead's arguments are irrelevant. The offender is clearly selecting his name to offend the most people possible. His server is probably a Third Reich penthouse with so many Nazi concubines it'd make Casanova look like a saint. Out of respect for the majority of our veteran players, and for mankind in general, a ban is more than appropriate. I'd suggest setting a time limit and allowing this Hitler guy a second chance when that's up.
I also recommend a name FAQ be written up and stickied to the same board that Zarj's forum rules are on. It could contain some very simple guidelines on what names absolutely will not be accepted and the punishments for use of them. In this way players will have ample warning. If they choose to use one of the, few btw should be very few, nicks that will not be allowed whatsoever, they accept full responsibility for their actions and any subsequent repercussions.
MKeezy Edit :: Great now I have to scroll up and read all these other posts...