naming policy rules... what are they?

[SchadenFreude]

The guy you were quoting was quoting me. I had posted, previously, that the firstname-surname meant "Harm" and "Joy". It's a moot point. A red herring. The name is either "offensive", in which case it should be changed, or is not offensive, in which case the guide needs to learn to use his power wisely.

[Blackyce]

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

The guy I was quoting didn't.

Schaden

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/schaden

Freude

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Freude

[astarothel]

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

Schaden

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/schaden

Freude

http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Freude

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[SchadenFreude]

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

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OK, you have had your fun trolling. That accomplished, are the words "Schaden", "Freude", or "Schadenfreude" offensive to you? Just curious what your stance is.

[surbated]

I've read like 12 pages of this ungodly thread and am no clearer on what the naming policy is supposed to be. I mean, the obvious ones like ihatemexicans or some shit, I get it. I even understand the no "phrases" thing, although personally I think it's kinda lame. Honestly, I'm not trying to be a dick and I don't need an ironclad guide of what constitutes an acceptable name so I can look for loopholes.

I just want to roll some characters that I am reasonably certain will not run afoul of the naming policy, and never cared much for the ones like Darkwarrior Thunderstalker or whatever else jumped right out of the latest fantasy novel or character name generator (no offense to those who do, just not my cup of tea).

Can you not have a name that's an actual word? Is it just English words? What about names that are also names of other fictional characters? What about names that are also actually names of other things which happen to also be words? I have characters named Symmetry and Atomics, are they legal?

What about Cyrius, who seems, in this thread at least, to be the main agent of enforcement? That is also an actual word, it's a subspecies of gobi fish (Neogobius cyrius - http://www.eol.org/pages/208083). -- Nothing personal Cyrius, you seem like a good guy.

I have no complaints about Guide this or GM-that or favoritism or whatever it is that has most of your panties all up in a bunch, I'm just a newish player trying to figure out the common sense guidelines for not getting your dude's name deleted.

[astarothel]

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

OK, you have had your fun trolling. That accomplished, are the words "Schaden", "Freude", or "Schadenfreude" offensive to you? Just curious what your stance is.

How about this?

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

No titles, Name and Lastname should not form words or phrases, Names should not be phrases, brand names, etc. ...

I extend this meaning of phrases to include expressions of speech, like idioms, or colloquialisms.

[Daywolf]

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

Can you not have a name that's an actual word? Is it just English words? What about names that are also names of other fictional characters? What about names that are also actually names of other things which happen to also be words? I have characters named Symmetry and Atomics, are they legal?

hmm.. I don't know. I guess if they plan to do something as hard as Firiona Vie than we name/rename our characters to like 'Zetromuphian Alkagimore' or something. On the other end, something like is the norm in GuildWars is probably out of bounds here 'doodirulz' urcorpse'. In-between that, who's to know *shrugs*

[SchadenFreude]

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

How about this?

Originally Posted by Cyrius
No titles, Name and Lastname should not form words or phrases, Names should not be phrases, brand names, etc. ...

I extend this meaning of phrases to include expressions of speech, like idioms, or colloquialisms.

Nice dodge. You didn't answer the question, and instead referred to what the guide believes to be the naming policy. The problem is, the only rule regarding names that is posted has to deal with "offensive" names. Cyrius doesn't know the name policy that he is enforcing. At some point in the future I fully expect to see revised rules which will include, verbatim, what Cyrius believes should be the name policy. Until that time, however, the only rule regarding names is "it cannot be offensive".

However, if they fully intend to create a policy that states "names cannot be words", more than half of the server is already, unknowingly, out of compliance. They will be in for a very rude awakening when the name-hammer swings with impunity.

[oldhead]

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

But your not a guide just a 12 year old kid thinking he is important.

Back the f**k off people and grow up, just let the guides do there job

Again I repeat stop snitchin


Salute me OR shoot me!

You really need to be careful how you talk about me on the forum, i dont appreciate it. tone down the disrespect, i dont know where you're from but where i am from, we dont tolerate that. dont even reply to this, just keep your mouth shut.

consider yourself warned.

[oldhead]

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

it's good that this is being discussed. there are some really awful names on this server, and some are pretty high level.

anyone who thinks there should be leniency for retarded but non-offensive names, please try to remember this is still an RPG and its a little more fun when you don't see stupid shit like...

Claytonbigsby
HIVpositive
Hellaboreman
Pimpydeluxe
Hurtsbro
Rockk Lobster
Fatbody Byjake

there's a lot more.

how about "Social Drinker"

Opps, did I snitch? Will i get stitches now?

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