PVP guild--Banned?

thaleus
thaleus Posts: 3 Arc User
edited January 2009 in Off-Topic Discussion
I wasn't sure where to put this, but I know I can't go wrong with off-topic :P


I made a PvP guild called FunkNazis, but the "****" portion of it isn't meant in an antisemitic way. It's more of a parody so that guild members can go around saying "BREAK DOWN!" and pk those who don't dance, or pk those "lacking funk" :P

I was just wondering if this could be taken as offensive. Nobody's said anything to me about it yet, but I heard about people getting banned for some pretty ridiculous stuff and wanted to ask on the forums before I got around to inviting any members or saying anything on World Chat.

Is the guild name okay by gaming rules, seeing as we're not attacking people's race/religion/values? Or should I go ahead and delete the guild?
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  • Amiris - Sanctuary
    Amiris - Sanctuary Posts: 1,167 Arc User
    edited December 2008
    I personally wouldn't risk it, because it's not blatantly obvious that it's a joke. Another faction got accepted, named lawlocaust, but that's obviously a joke name. Yours could be taken the wrong way.
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  • xarfox
    xarfox Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited December 2008
    Hello thaleus,

    Unfortunately that name is inappropriate and would not be acceptable as a guild name. Even though you yourself may not be affiliated with or personally representing the "****", other players can potentially be offended by that name and the history associated with the word.

    I would suggest FunkPatrol or FunkPolice. ;)

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  • thaleus
    thaleus Posts: 3 Arc User
    edited January 2009
    FunkPatrol and FunkPolice are too long, or I'd go with those :( I thought about FunkSquad too, but didn't like the sound of it.

    I went ahead and disbanded that guild. I came up with a new name though--of course this one might also get me banned so I'll go ahead and ask before I make it this time.

    The guild name is Wargasm.
  • Wiku - Sanctuary
    Wiku - Sanctuary Posts: 91 Arc User
    edited January 2009
    lol, i think that people would find that one as a joke, but u should deffinitally be careful, good luck. XD
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  • Aurellius - Heavens Tear
    Aurellius - Heavens Tear Posts: 42 Arc User
    edited January 2009
    Honestly, if you have to question whether your guild name or any name for that matter would be offensive, chances are it probably wouldnt be a good idea to choose it.
  • thaleus
    thaleus Posts: 3 Arc User
    edited January 2009
    I just want a funny guild name that will attract new members quickly. Unfortunately most of the guild names I can think of are mildly appropriate at best -_-

    But Wargasm really doesn't seem all too bad...
  • aryannamage
    aryannamage Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2009
    thaleus wrote: »
    I just want a funny guild name that will attract new members quickly. Unfortunately most of the guild names I can think of are mildly appropriate at best -_-

    But Wargasm really doesn't seem all too bad...

    That name does have doublemeaning... Most people will think quite rightly of the second meaning so I do believe there will be alot of complains at the very least. I personally would not name a guild anything like that because of that. And I also do not believe PWE staff would let that name go through.
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  • mecurial
    mecurial Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2009
    thaleus wrote: »
    I just want a funny guild name that will attract new members quickly. Unfortunately most of the guild names I can think of are mildly appropriate at best -_-

    But Wargasm really doesn't seem all too bad...

    Quite strange and nice name b:victory but I thought I found a guild name like that somewhere else toob:mischievous
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  • Ricecake - Heavens Tear
    Ricecake - Heavens Tear Posts: 156 Arc User
    edited January 2009
    theres a Wargasm guild on Heavens tear that hasnt been banned or anything yet, and theres even a level 90 barb named Wargasm same server who hasnt had his name changed.

    so id say your fine to go with Wargasm :P
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  • Murugan - Lost City
    Murugan - Lost City Posts: 138 Arc User
    edited January 2009
    Yeah, I just saw a guild called ****. I think Wargasm is much more appropriate than **** and lawlocaust...

    The name's not so appealing though if it exists in a different server :(
    I thought I was being original b:surrender

    Still might go through with it.
  • aryannamage
    aryannamage Posts: 0 Arc User
    edited January 2009
    Question is are the GM's really aware of the name? They can not check every single faction or player on all 3 servers for inapprobiate names. They do rely on players to report such things. There only needs to be one person who is offended and sends in a ticket. Don't risk it.
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