Layman's version of the Code of Conduct...?

Koviko

After reading the Terms of Service and Code of Conduct, I'm still confused. It sounds like the primary things we can't say are discriminatory. "Protected categories" and all. How far does that go? And is that it?

• Would a PvPer be banned for calling someone a f** in the heat of the moment?
• Can we be banned for shouting an obscenity when we die to a boss?
• Is profanity prohibited?
• Can you be banned for participating in ERP?
• Can a guildmaster be banned for cursing out an under-performing player?
• Is it against rules to provoke an argument?
• Are we allowed to express anger, ever?
• Is it against the rules to participate in an innuendo-heavy conversation?
• Are dirty jokes against the rules?
• Does "trolling" get you banned from the game?

Most games just censor what you say to people who choose to use the chat filters. People who choose not to use the chat filters can see and participate in whatever conversations they want to.

rawne1980b16_ESO

I do hope innuendo based chats don't get you banned ... for some reason I always end up having one of those on occasion.

Profanity i've seen a lot of in chat, not sure if it's a banning offence seeing as there is a profanity filter. No point having an optional filter if they just start banning folks for it.

I'd guess certain slurs may get you a ban eventually due to people reporting you. There is a line and, regardless of the situation, if you cross it then folk will start hitting that report button.

Most things will probably rely on how you go about it.

Trolling can be amusing *when done right*. I've read some hilarious troll comments and forum posts over the years. If it's just trolling for the sake of attempting to be offensive or going down certain roads for shock value then, again, people will report you.

It's all common sense. Use it and you'll be fine.

Koviko

Wow... the customer support forum rolls really fast. Can't say if that's a good or a bad thing.