Name Changes

[jakerees]

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

I wish I hadn't either (had no idea it was a drug name before this whole conversation started).

But you didn't answer my question. Loramin, the drug name, is extremely obscure: as I said my character shows up three times on the first page when you google it. 99% of all players do not see "Loramin" and think "that's a marketing alias of the drug ___" ... they'll think it's a fantasy name. However, 99% of players who see "Winchester" will think of the gun, family, mystery house, etc.

So again, I ask: what's your problem with banning names that obviously mean something non-EQ to most people? If you honestly believe people should be able to have names that clearly mean something non-EQ-related, just say so.

It becomes less obscure the more it is discussed here. The name Loramin must be changed.

[loramin]

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

Every time i see loramins smug posts i think of this medication. He clearly is in violation of the naming policy and must be CORRECTED.

Yes, corrected just like Phenyo should be, because Phenyo Mongala is a "famous" Kenyan soccer player!

... or wait, do you agree with me Phenyo? Obscure references for names are fine, but ones that everyone on the server will recognize aren't?

[Lulz~Sect]

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

I am so glad everyone is being cleansed. You should have followed the rules! God bless the staff.

[skarlorn]

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

It becomes less obscure the more it is discussed here. The name Loramin must be changed.

Sometimes sacrifices MUST be made for the greater good. Step up to the block.

[sunbask]

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

I am here to help you out, don't go down this rabbit hole my pal.

You got to remember one thing. It's their world, not ours.

Poke fun at it, have fun with it, but don't let your emotions get the best of you. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

That was eerily ominous...

Like logging in at the bottom of a lava pit ominous...

[NachtMystium]

Just got a port from Dial A Port then reported their guild name for violation...no mercy.

I have a hotkey for petitioning %T in EC, pray your foolish names do not meet my gaze...

Nameslayers name was changed very quickly to Kagendik...this will not in any way hinder my name reporting frenzy.....

[skarlorn]

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

Just got a port from Dial A Port then reported their guild name for violation...no mercy.

I have a hotkey for petitioning %T in EC, pray your foolish names do not meet my gaze...

Nameslayers name was changed very quickly to Kagendik...this will not in any way hinder my name reporting frenzy.....

I learned last night that %t doesn't work in petitions.

be advised.

[Phenyo]

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

Yes, corrected just like Phenyo should be, because Phenyo Mongala is a "famous" Kenyan soccer player!

... or wait, do you agree with me Phenyo? Obscure references for names are fine, but ones that everyone on the server will recognize aren't?

Well no, its just a name and not a product or trademark. (also its just a forum account nice try!)

[Ciksharn]

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

Just got a port from Dial A Port then reported their guild name for violation...no mercy.

I have a hotkey for petitioning %T in EC, pray your foolish names do not meet my gaze...

Nameslayers name was changed very quickly to Kagendik...this will not in any way hinder my name reporting frenzy.....

You are a fine gentleman.

[Lhancelot]

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

I wish I hadn't either (had no idea it was a drug name before this whole conversation started).

But you didn't answer my question. Loramin, the drug name, is extremely obscure: as I said my character shows up three times on the first page when you google it. 99% of all players do not see "Loramin" and think "that's a marketing alias of the drug ___" ... they'll think it's a fantasy name. However, 99% of players who see "Winchester" will think of the gun, family, mystery house, etc.

So again, I ask: what's your problem with banning names that obviously mean something non-EQ to most people? If you honestly believe people should be able to have names that clearly mean something non-EQ-related, just say so.

I just think a little empathy goes a long way, and the way some people antagonized others when it first went down was retarded.

I don't know if there could have been a way to start implementing it this late without it ruffling a lot of feathers, and as I said before p99 staff have no obligation to explain what they do when they do it etc., but that doesn't mean it's necessary to antagonize people over it.

At this point, I think most have determined how they will deal with this change, it's not so shocking to us, we have adapted and processed the fact names got changed and I personally can have fun with it, even though I don't particularly care for how it was done.

If you need an answer regarding "Winchester," I honestly don't think of a gun when I see the name. The name is a surname of common, ordinary people, I see no problem with it being used as a name for a player character in a fantasy game.

I also do not see a problem with Loramin, but the name is literally scripted across drug boxes and I am sure it also has a copyright infringement agreement with it's usage, but I suppose since it's not a famous drug like Motrin it doesn't matter then, right?

I find it a bit hypocritical for you to take this stance, but understand why you do so too, regarding why you think "Winchester" should not be allowed as a name here yet "Loramin" should be fine.