Name Changes

[Ciksharn]

Originally Posted by Lhancelot [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Exactly this. ^

I have not even had a name changed yet, and I can sympathize with those who have had a name they identified with for years instantaneously wiped off then replaced with some generic name like "Arleigh."

Hey Loramin, let's say they changed your name a day ago before Llandris posted that they were doing so, say you log in to play Loramin, and find your character now with the name "Himpuh" or some other name which you have absolutely no connection to, would you simply say, "oh well hey I understand, it was found inappropriate and I am just fine that it got wiped off." Time to log in and play now!

No you would not.

People are not being "whiny-asses" as you said when they are upset that their long established names have been wiped off, and even with justification now as to why the names have been wiped off, it still doesn't make it less hurtful to these players.

If they knowingly violated server rules why should sympathy be shown? I understand there may have been an emotional attachment but if you get emotionally attached to robbing banks the authorities don't have to go light on you. We have no evidence that I've seen posted suggesting they are getting rid of names that are not blatantly in violation of the policy as written. If so please provide proof and you may sway my opinion. Otherwise better late than never on rule enforcement. The rules are in place for a reason.