AlahnnaDenale
10-05-2004, 05:19 PM
Log cleaned up and mildly editted (my comments were added in italics).
Suddenly, there is a puff of smoke and a blinding flash of light as Quabu arrives to answer Belnia's assist.
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Quabu exclaims, "Hello Belnia! Your up!"
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Quabu asks, "How can I help today?"
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Belnia says, "I was just wondering whatever happened to the Last Chance Inn, and why am I seeing people with obviously out of theme or silly names here, as it's ruining my enjoyability."
>
Quabu says, "Well, if a name does not violate POLICY then it is not considered out of genre. So silly names are allowed."
Moron Mark Number One! He doesn't know policy for shit. See my use of the POLICY verb below.
>policy
Usage: POLICY {page}
GemStone IV Player Policy
Topics Page Topics Page
------------------------------ --------------------------------
Introduction.................1 Score Lists...................11
Role-Play....................2 GameMasters, Sages and Hosts..12
Abusive/Disruptive Behavior..3 Repair/Replacement Of Items...13
Player vs Player Conflict....4 Unique Items..................14
Solicitations................5 Game Mechanics and Changes....15
Character Names..............6 Quests And Special Events.....16
Bug Abuse....................7 Privacy.......................17
Delays Or Slowdowns..........8 Scripting.....................18
Transferring Characters......9 Violations Of Policy..........19
Character Purges............10 High Maintenance Guests.......20
Your next unread page is page #1.
>policy 6
GemStone IV Player Policy: Character Names
The following guidelines are in place to ensure a high level of consistency among the names of the adventurers within our community. Players consistently creating names that violate the guidelines may be formally warned or face suspension of playing privileges.
- Vulgarity of any sort will not be allowed.
- Racist or racist related terms are clearly unacceptable. (Klan, Towelhead)
- Names clearly in bad taste will not be allowed. (Lykmi Pihole or Monkeyspanker)
- Names of well-known historical or religious figures. (Hitler, God, St. Peter, Gandhi)
- Copyrighted or trademarked names. (Nintendo, Lucasfilm, Chevy)
- Famous Out-of-genre literary figures or well-known literary terms. (Buck Rogers, Chewy Bacca)
- Names taken from movies, cartoons or video games.
- Technology based names. (Laserbrain, Jetfighter, Mouseclicker)
- Names of current or past well-known personalities. (Madonna, Goldberg, Cronkite)
- Garbage names. (xxbdgscy , yyyzzz)
- Names with repetitive letters. Two may be allowed, three will not. (xxfredxx, Ghannndalf, Marrrisa)
- Phrases. (Ima toasteroven, Worldsgreatest Treeclimber)
- Names with titles in them. (Knight Blackness, Mistress Bombshell)
- Silly or out of genre names. (Frogeater Tongueodeath, Bumblebee Tunahead)
- Names created specifically to mock current players.
- Names too similar to names of Staff members or NPCs in game.
- Odd punctuation or capitalization. (Fragel DeLYon)
There may be names within the lands that do not adhere to the above guidelines. The fact that these names were created prior to this revision has no bearing on the creation of new names. We will not argue or debate names currently in the game, if we feel a newly created name violates our guidelines.
If you were sent to re-create your name, but feel your name is acceptable, and you wish to appeal, you must file the appeal in writing to feedback@simutronics.com. Your request will be submitted to the senior staff for review. Be prepared to wait 1 to 2 weeks for a review of your appeal.
If an existing name is found to be a blatant violation of our guidelines, the senior staff may either request or force a name change depending upon the severity of the guideline breech or disruption among the community.
Your next unread page is page #1.
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Quabu says, "And out of theme, well that depends what you mean."
>
Quabu smiles.
>
You say, "Ahem."
>
You say, "Just out of curiosity."
>
You say, "According to policy 6."
>
You say, "Names like these are not allowed:"
>
You say, "- Silly or out of genre names. (Frogeater Tongueodeath, Bumblebee Tunahead)"
>
Moron Mark Number TWO! He completely ignores me.
>
Belnia says, "I get annoyed when I see names like "Xstealth" or "Ntstalker". They have no business here and even by policy they're a violation, though I suppose they get through the loophole of not having repititive letters."
>
Belnia says, "And I think DreadRobberts qualifies as a knockoff of a well-known personality, which is also listed under Policy. Additionally, I've seen quite a few anime-based names, which would also qualify as personality."
>
Quabu says, "You can REPORT them if you see names which you see are out of genre or out of character but I would be careful not to overdo it."
>
Belnia says, "Yes, that's the problem. I got yelled at when I used to report those, so I stopped."
>
Quabu says, "Give me a second here."
>
Moron Mark Number THREE! "Oh shit she's right I need to look it up now!"
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Quabu smiles.
>
Quabu says, "I need to check something."
>
About Five minutes pass
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Quabu says, "Hmm."
>
(Quabu glances at two paragraphs in his songbook.)
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Five more minutes pass
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Quabu says, "I am still here."
>
Quabu smiles.
>
Belnia says, "You said you were checking on something."
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Quabu says, "I am, these two paragraphs."
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Quabu taps a crimson leatherbound songbook stamped with a golden lute.
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Belnia asks, "Care to share?"
>
Belnia says, "I'm assuming it's important."
>
Quabu says, "I can't or I would."
>
The idiocy is beyond the Moron Mark system.
>
Quabu smiles at Belnia.
>
You say, "I'd assume you're referring to this part, available in the Policy 6 verb: There may be names within the lands that do not adhere to the above guidelines. The fact that these names were created prior to this revision has no bearing on the creation of new names. We will not argue or debate names currently in the game, if we feel a newly created name violates our guidelines."
>
You ask, "However, I believe the names Belnia refers to are recent and do not follow under that Grandfathering Clause, correct?"
>
Moron Mark Number FOUR! Ignored again.
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Belnia asks, "Well, since it seems there's nothing more to be said here, is there a way to report names in poor taste, such that I won't get yelled at for doing so like in the past?"
>
Quabu says, "I am not saying that."
>
Quabu says, "I got a conflict to resolve."
>
Belnia says, "You should probably see to that then."
>
Quabu says, "That is why I am quiet. It concerns this."
>
Quabu smiles.
>
Belnia says, "Since it seems I've missed something here, could you tell me what's going on then, since I am very confused now."
>
Moron Mark Number FIVE! What the hell did he say?
>
Quabu says, "That is what I am trying to find out so I can shed light."
>
Belnia says, "Alright: My concern is with a growing number of what I consider to be out of theme names, or names in very poor taste. Now, in the past when I voiced my concerns of these through REPORT, I was yelled at."
>
Belnia says, "I am looking for a way to voice my concerns over what I think to be bad names, in a manner that won't result in my being yelled at."
>
Quabu says, "There has to be some flexibility. You can't say every name in Elathania is a bad name because you think it is bad. Take my name."
>
Quabu says, "You could claim it is Egyptian and should not be allowed. In actuality, it isn't."
>
Moron Mark Number SIX! Googled "Quabu." No reference anywhere to Egyptian.
>
Belnia says, "I am being flexible, but how could a name like "Bombers" not be sent to the LCI? That's such absolutely horrible taste it makes me sick."
>
You say, "But your name doesn't violate POLICY 6. Ones like, say, Bombers, Xstealth, Wyvernsblood, etc obviously and flagrantly do.."
>
Quabu says, "Xstealth has been around for years."
>
The Moron Mark system explodes in idiocy here. We continue to watch, without the benefit of the System.
>
Belnia says, "Azraeal, just a very blatant variant on the Judeo-Christian Angel of Death."
>
Quabu says, "Because something is religious doesn't make lci."
>
Belnia says, "And I really want something done about "Bombers". Absolutely disgusting he hasn't been renamed yet. Very, very poor."
>
Quabu says, "I can't do anything about it. I am just a GameHost."
>
Belnia whispers, "I should so make a Jhesus after this."
>
Quabu says, "It is the truth."
>
Belnia says, "Well then, where can I find paperwork or post my concerns about it, which is what I've been asking for a way to do since you got here."
>
You quietly whisper to Belnia, "Do it."
>
Quabu says, "You want to talk to a GM you can."
>
Quabu says, "I will refer you."
>
Belnia says, "No not really, GM referral lines are notoriously slow."
>
Quabu says, "Well, that is your best option."
>
Belnia says, "My best option is waiting around for weeks, which is a very poor one at that. No thank you, I am done for now."
>
Quabu says, "Because I would otherwise recommend Feedback."
>
Quabu says, "And that may get you a referral."
>
Quabu asks, "Do you want their email?"
>
Belnia says, "I am well accquainted with the feedback address."
>
Quabu says, "I just ask that you remember something."
>
Belnia says, "What I consider to be a bad name may not be."
>
Quabu says, "Correct."
>
Quabu smiles.
>
Quabu says, "I am not saying I disagree with you."
>
Quabu says, "Just to consider that."
>
Belnia says, "Though I'm sure anyone else will agree "Bombers" is in poor taste, which by your own POLICY is a violation."
>
Quabu rubs his chin thoughtfully.
>
Quabu asks, "You are sure you don't want the refer?"
>
Belnia says, "Yes, quite."
>
Quabu says, "Okay."
>
Quabu says, "I wish I could help more but what you want is GM or Feedback related."
>
At this point, Tijay arrives, and casts 7482397498274982742 spells, so I may have missed something in my editting out all the casts. Fucker.
>
Quabu asks, "Anything else?"
>
Belnia says, "No."
>
Quabu vanishes in a puff of smoke!
>
Quabu arrives in a puff of smoke!
>
Quabu says, "Sorry, didn't mean to poof like that without saying goodbye."
>
Quabu smiles at Belnia.
>
Quabu says, "Have a good day."
>
Quabu raises his leatherbound songbook skyward!
>
Quabu vanishes in a puff of smoke!
>
Belnia whispers, "Awww, he got angry and almost ran off without saying goodbye like a good little host!"
Suddenly, there is a puff of smoke and a blinding flash of light as Quabu arrives to answer Belnia's assist.
>
Quabu exclaims, "Hello Belnia! Your up!"
>
Quabu asks, "How can I help today?"
>
Belnia says, "I was just wondering whatever happened to the Last Chance Inn, and why am I seeing people with obviously out of theme or silly names here, as it's ruining my enjoyability."
>
Quabu says, "Well, if a name does not violate POLICY then it is not considered out of genre. So silly names are allowed."
Moron Mark Number One! He doesn't know policy for shit. See my use of the POLICY verb below.
>policy
Usage: POLICY {page}
GemStone IV Player Policy
Topics Page Topics Page
------------------------------ --------------------------------
Introduction.................1 Score Lists...................11
Role-Play....................2 GameMasters, Sages and Hosts..12
Abusive/Disruptive Behavior..3 Repair/Replacement Of Items...13
Player vs Player Conflict....4 Unique Items..................14
Solicitations................5 Game Mechanics and Changes....15
Character Names..............6 Quests And Special Events.....16
Bug Abuse....................7 Privacy.......................17
Delays Or Slowdowns..........8 Scripting.....................18
Transferring Characters......9 Violations Of Policy..........19
Character Purges............10 High Maintenance Guests.......20
Your next unread page is page #1.
>policy 6
GemStone IV Player Policy: Character Names
The following guidelines are in place to ensure a high level of consistency among the names of the adventurers within our community. Players consistently creating names that violate the guidelines may be formally warned or face suspension of playing privileges.
- Vulgarity of any sort will not be allowed.
- Racist or racist related terms are clearly unacceptable. (Klan, Towelhead)
- Names clearly in bad taste will not be allowed. (Lykmi Pihole or Monkeyspanker)
- Names of well-known historical or religious figures. (Hitler, God, St. Peter, Gandhi)
- Copyrighted or trademarked names. (Nintendo, Lucasfilm, Chevy)
- Famous Out-of-genre literary figures or well-known literary terms. (Buck Rogers, Chewy Bacca)
- Names taken from movies, cartoons or video games.
- Technology based names. (Laserbrain, Jetfighter, Mouseclicker)
- Names of current or past well-known personalities. (Madonna, Goldberg, Cronkite)
- Garbage names. (xxbdgscy , yyyzzz)
- Names with repetitive letters. Two may be allowed, three will not. (xxfredxx, Ghannndalf, Marrrisa)
- Phrases. (Ima toasteroven, Worldsgreatest Treeclimber)
- Names with titles in them. (Knight Blackness, Mistress Bombshell)
- Silly or out of genre names. (Frogeater Tongueodeath, Bumblebee Tunahead)
- Names created specifically to mock current players.
- Names too similar to names of Staff members or NPCs in game.
- Odd punctuation or capitalization. (Fragel DeLYon)
There may be names within the lands that do not adhere to the above guidelines. The fact that these names were created prior to this revision has no bearing on the creation of new names. We will not argue or debate names currently in the game, if we feel a newly created name violates our guidelines.
If you were sent to re-create your name, but feel your name is acceptable, and you wish to appeal, you must file the appeal in writing to feedback@simutronics.com. Your request will be submitted to the senior staff for review. Be prepared to wait 1 to 2 weeks for a review of your appeal.
If an existing name is found to be a blatant violation of our guidelines, the senior staff may either request or force a name change depending upon the severity of the guideline breech or disruption among the community.
Your next unread page is page #1.
>
Quabu says, "And out of theme, well that depends what you mean."
>
Quabu smiles.
>
You say, "Ahem."
>
You say, "Just out of curiosity."
>
You say, "According to policy 6."
>
You say, "Names like these are not allowed:"
>
You say, "- Silly or out of genre names. (Frogeater Tongueodeath, Bumblebee Tunahead)"
>
Moron Mark Number TWO! He completely ignores me.
>
Belnia says, "I get annoyed when I see names like "Xstealth" or "Ntstalker". They have no business here and even by policy they're a violation, though I suppose they get through the loophole of not having repititive letters."
>
Belnia says, "And I think DreadRobberts qualifies as a knockoff of a well-known personality, which is also listed under Policy. Additionally, I've seen quite a few anime-based names, which would also qualify as personality."
>
Quabu says, "You can REPORT them if you see names which you see are out of genre or out of character but I would be careful not to overdo it."
>
Belnia says, "Yes, that's the problem. I got yelled at when I used to report those, so I stopped."
>
Quabu says, "Give me a second here."
>
Moron Mark Number THREE! "Oh shit she's right I need to look it up now!"
>
Quabu smiles.
>
Quabu says, "I need to check something."
>
About Five minutes pass
>
Quabu says, "Hmm."
>
(Quabu glances at two paragraphs in his songbook.)
>
Five more minutes pass
>
Quabu says, "I am still here."
>
Quabu smiles.
>
Belnia says, "You said you were checking on something."
>
Quabu says, "I am, these two paragraphs."
>
Quabu taps a crimson leatherbound songbook stamped with a golden lute.
>
Belnia asks, "Care to share?"
>
Belnia says, "I'm assuming it's important."
>
Quabu says, "I can't or I would."
>
The idiocy is beyond the Moron Mark system.
>
Quabu smiles at Belnia.
>
You say, "I'd assume you're referring to this part, available in the Policy 6 verb: There may be names within the lands that do not adhere to the above guidelines. The fact that these names were created prior to this revision has no bearing on the creation of new names. We will not argue or debate names currently in the game, if we feel a newly created name violates our guidelines."
>
You ask, "However, I believe the names Belnia refers to are recent and do not follow under that Grandfathering Clause, correct?"
>
Moron Mark Number FOUR! Ignored again.
>
Belnia asks, "Well, since it seems there's nothing more to be said here, is there a way to report names in poor taste, such that I won't get yelled at for doing so like in the past?"
>
Quabu says, "I am not saying that."
>
Quabu says, "I got a conflict to resolve."
>
Belnia says, "You should probably see to that then."
>
Quabu says, "That is why I am quiet. It concerns this."
>
Quabu smiles.
>
Belnia says, "Since it seems I've missed something here, could you tell me what's going on then, since I am very confused now."
>
Moron Mark Number FIVE! What the hell did he say?
>
Quabu says, "That is what I am trying to find out so I can shed light."
>
Belnia says, "Alright: My concern is with a growing number of what I consider to be out of theme names, or names in very poor taste. Now, in the past when I voiced my concerns of these through REPORT, I was yelled at."
>
Belnia says, "I am looking for a way to voice my concerns over what I think to be bad names, in a manner that won't result in my being yelled at."
>
Quabu says, "There has to be some flexibility. You can't say every name in Elathania is a bad name because you think it is bad. Take my name."
>
Quabu says, "You could claim it is Egyptian and should not be allowed. In actuality, it isn't."
>
Moron Mark Number SIX! Googled "Quabu." No reference anywhere to Egyptian.
>
Belnia says, "I am being flexible, but how could a name like "Bombers" not be sent to the LCI? That's such absolutely horrible taste it makes me sick."
>
You say, "But your name doesn't violate POLICY 6. Ones like, say, Bombers, Xstealth, Wyvernsblood, etc obviously and flagrantly do.."
>
Quabu says, "Xstealth has been around for years."
>
The Moron Mark system explodes in idiocy here. We continue to watch, without the benefit of the System.
>
Belnia says, "Azraeal, just a very blatant variant on the Judeo-Christian Angel of Death."
>
Quabu says, "Because something is religious doesn't make lci."
>
Belnia says, "And I really want something done about "Bombers". Absolutely disgusting he hasn't been renamed yet. Very, very poor."
>
Quabu says, "I can't do anything about it. I am just a GameHost."
>
Belnia whispers, "I should so make a Jhesus after this."
>
Quabu says, "It is the truth."
>
Belnia says, "Well then, where can I find paperwork or post my concerns about it, which is what I've been asking for a way to do since you got here."
>
You quietly whisper to Belnia, "Do it."
>
Quabu says, "You want to talk to a GM you can."
>
Quabu says, "I will refer you."
>
Belnia says, "No not really, GM referral lines are notoriously slow."
>
Quabu says, "Well, that is your best option."
>
Belnia says, "My best option is waiting around for weeks, which is a very poor one at that. No thank you, I am done for now."
>
Quabu says, "Because I would otherwise recommend Feedback."
>
Quabu says, "And that may get you a referral."
>
Quabu asks, "Do you want their email?"
>
Belnia says, "I am well accquainted with the feedback address."
>
Quabu says, "I just ask that you remember something."
>
Belnia says, "What I consider to be a bad name may not be."
>
Quabu says, "Correct."
>
Quabu smiles.
>
Quabu says, "I am not saying I disagree with you."
>
Quabu says, "Just to consider that."
>
Belnia says, "Though I'm sure anyone else will agree "Bombers" is in poor taste, which by your own POLICY is a violation."
>
Quabu rubs his chin thoughtfully.
>
Quabu asks, "You are sure you don't want the refer?"
>
Belnia says, "Yes, quite."
>
Quabu says, "Okay."
>
Quabu says, "I wish I could help more but what you want is GM or Feedback related."
>
At this point, Tijay arrives, and casts 7482397498274982742 spells, so I may have missed something in my editting out all the casts. Fucker.
>
Quabu asks, "Anything else?"
>
Belnia says, "No."
>
Quabu vanishes in a puff of smoke!
>
Quabu arrives in a puff of smoke!
>
Quabu says, "Sorry, didn't mean to poof like that without saying goodbye."
>
Quabu smiles at Belnia.
>
Quabu says, "Have a good day."
>
Quabu raises his leatherbound songbook skyward!
>
Quabu vanishes in a puff of smoke!
>
Belnia whispers, "Awww, he got angry and almost ran off without saying goodbye like a good little host!"