Until hell freezes over!

...but, seriously, it really would depend what they have called them.

Could be not at all, for something fairly mild, could be a few hours/days, or even longer (permanently?) for something extremely unpleasant.

Especially if, in the latter case, their name choice suggests they may well be a danger to others (children, for example), in more serious, real world, ways.

I mean, that would (typically) be fairly rare, but you get what I mean...

I doubt people are getting banned merely for their choice of character names. I have know player who have had some very offensive names and some who has mildly offensive names. None of them were ever banned which means OP is leaving much out of their story. Granted, OP's friends may not be telling them the entire story either.

Beyond that, Zos will pretty much ignore the results of the poll because they will be much more aware of what really happened vs what is being presented here. I doubt this poll lasts long anyhow, for obvious reasons.

BTW, a person who may or may not be one of the friends you speak of started a poll about 24 hours ago started a thread about their ban because of the names of two characters. They ended up explaining there was more to the story, that when they were originally told to rename the characters they merely did a twist of the name. That is basically telling Zos to shove it. If Zos banned them for a period of time for such a dumb move then good.

Speaker_of_the_house wrote: »

Why are you concerned with another adults choice of their character name? It saddens me that adults feed off of hatred and trolling others. Anyone who takes the time to harass another player because of their toon name really needs to get a life. You have too much free time on your hands. Worry about your own matters and let players enjoy the game!

This is not an adult game. In EU it is rated adult but in the US it is rated mature which is below adult. Beyond that it is the people who choose truly offensive name that need to get a life. Over the years I have seen some pretty bad names. The people who chose them are probably getting a sick laugh but in the end I end up getting the laugh knowing they will be forced to change it.

Edit: I did not select a poll option because there was not a time frame long enough. 72 Hours is a joke as we know there is more to the story what OP is stating. No one got banned merely because of a name. Zos tells players to change the name when it is deemed inappropriate or not permitted for other reasons.

Speaker_of_the_house wrote: »

Artemiisia wrote: »

I see the option Toon names shouldn't matter in a game for adults as a pick.

its quite the opposite actually....

its because its a adult game, that we should be hold accountable for what we call our toons, we have a responsibility to show respect for other players by not calling our toons for something that can go against the ToS of the game, especially if it resolves around, politics, religion and such.

some names stir up to much feelings in others, that they dont belong in a game

Do you feel the same about television shows for adults? Should they all be sensored as not to offend someone? Do you not think causing a good person to have their account suspended is not offensive to them and those that care about them?

Not a really good example.

Stations licensed by the FCC are required to sensor what is broadcast. Airing obscene programming at any time is a violation of the law. Indecent or profane shows are restricted to certain times. Similar restrictions apply to voice communications radio frequencies and the federal government can and will fine those who violate the applicable laws.

Outside of federally licensed broadcast channels each company that has a cable/satellite or even internet broadcast system has their own guidelines in place and will tell those whose programs they publish what is not appropriate.

In the latter cases it is a business decision must like what Zos makes concerning character names.

It depends. There is a certain difference between Horkertitty and Kebabremover.

Edit: Also discussing disciplinary actions is against forum rules.

ZonasArch wrote: »

I always report offensive names, no excuse. You know it's against the tos, you know you're being a jerk, you deserve that game change slap to the face. As for now long this suspension should be, it's such a minor offense that I would probably just put them all off for 3 days, from Friday to Sunday, so they lose just one weekend of game time. No need for more than that in a first run. Second time onwards though... You're just being a full blown jerk, so I can't really say I feel sorry for them...

I stated earlier that there is more to the story than what is posted in the OP.

Yesterday a person created a thread trying to get their ban reversed. They "claimed" they were banned because they had some characters had names Zos did not want in game. Later that player admitted when they changed the name that they only made small changes to the names. Essentially keeping the offensive name.

While I still doubted that was the full story they told Zos what they thought of being forced to change their names and then it seems Zos showed them who was really boss.

Heck, considering the date the OP of this thread joined the forums it just might be them trying to sound like more players are asking about the same ban issues. Granted, we have no way to know for sure. Zos could probably find out if needed.