Forced Rename - Outraged. I paid for early access to get names.

Evergnar

Must be a false God

Laura

this thread is going to be triple platinum in no time

macdomagb16_ESO

This is what happens in the age of unrealistic religious tolerance if there is but a whiff of a potential to cause offence.

babylon wrote: »

I don't see how "God" is offensive or derogatory at all. In some times we have had multiple gods, and even goddesses. It's just a word that covers the idea of a figurehead to follow or worship (deity). It shouldn't be assumed it's tied to the Christian religion at all.

The word itself is not offensive, but to impersonate the character, which is what you are doing when choosing that name, is considered blasphemous by many.

Nox_Aeterna

Skeletun wrote: »

Maybe the word God is not offensive. But having that as a character name opens up all kinds of issues.
I mean look at how he posted here. When he goes in game, they will be calling him all kinds of names and when they say it in chat it will be God is being a ____.
No, he knew what he was doing. Fortunately so did Zenimax.

^ Pretty much.

Honestly , it is not that this would be a huge issue to me ingame , but knowing they removed it makes me happier.

Ofc , i also think they will remove (and should to keep things fair) names like Zeus, Odin ( add any god name here )... if they are reported.

Gierolf_Whitecoatb16_ESO

you do know that the abrahamic religion's take offense if you "take their gods name in vain" which includes using it as a character name, thus its offensive. but they are little butt hurt peoples who cant stand anything that even glances their religious sights that doesnt fall into their petty little world of sheeping slavery. and while 'god' is an umbrella term, they still attempt to claim the word as their own, only.

Zenimax / Bethesda also have put out MANY warnings that ANY name that would be named similar to ES lore, specifically Tagged names that players should not use (putting Septum in your name, name change, calling yourself elderscrolls online, name change.)

AngryNord

Seriously? You name your character 'God' and you don't understand why you are requested to changei it?

Bunk

driosketch wrote: »

Bunk wrote: »

eq2imora_ESO wrote: »

Thats what you get for an obvious religious reference.

@bunk, what names.

Virgin, Todd Howard, Elder Scrolls Online, Art Vandelay, Zenimax, Obama and ***.

VERY disheartening to see these names gone.

Censored word is the leader of the third reich

It's my guess, because I don't know who Todd or Art are, but you have a number of names worthy of flags here, and they likely just did a blanket name ban.


Also, someone only mentioned it was a religious reference. No one initially named a specific religion. Please don't make don't make assumptions or drag the discussion in that direction.

Personally I don't see the issue with "Virgin." I was RPing a celibate paladin, it only makes sense.

ipadjosh10101b16_ESO

Brydion wrote: »

So you say you are treating it like a verb and yet you capitalize it in your post.

It's also the name of my character.

ipadjosh10101b16_ESO

Corithna wrote: »

ldwulfub17_ESO wrote: »

My frustration was paying for early access to have a shot at getting the name I wanted and then finding it wasn't available because they opened the servers before the 7AM EST time they said they would open them at. I was on by 6:40 AM and the name was already taken.

The best advice i can offer you is to take from this a learning experience. Read the terms of service, and when in doubt ask before hand. A quick feedback ticket to customer service would have enlightened you to the fact that the names you wished to use would be flagged for rename. In fact common sense should have told you that despite getting past the initial filters that you would have been brought to the attention of customer service sooner or later anyway. In any public forum, intentionally being offensive, even if you think you have some clever gimmick on how to get out of it, is flirting with disciplinary action. I'm sorry, I really can't feel bad for you on this one. Just choose more appropriate names and move on.

I already outlined that I have read the terms and conditions and they were ok with it.

AngryNord

Reading this thread made me laugh so hysterically I nearly spat coke (the sort you drink) all over my desk and computer :P

babylon

macdomagb16_ESO wrote: »

This is what happens in the age of unrealistic religious tolerance if there is but a whiff of a potential to cause offence.

babylon wrote: »

I don't see how "God" is offensive or derogatory at all. In some times we have had multiple gods, and even goddesses. It's just a word that covers the idea of a figurehead to follow or worship (deity). It shouldn't be assumed it's tied to the Christian religion at all.

The word itself is not offensive, but to impersonate the character, which is what you are doing when choosing that name, is considered blasphemous by many.

I can understand that, guess I just wish people were more live and let live, and more understanding when people don't share the same beliefs.

ZOS_AmeliaR

Closing this thread, as it is not constructive and is dedicated to discussing disciplinary actions taken in-game. As stated in our Community Rules, if you have questions or concerns about an in-game disciplinary action, please contact http://help.elderscrollsonline.com/ to discuss it. We cannot assist with in-game violations on the forums.