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Faeryshan
Faeryshan
Old Shoe

Jan-12-2005 13:49

Is there any way to have character names reviewed before approval? I saw one today that I actually had to look twice at- there seem to be a rash of crude, vulgar, and offensive names lately and I know it would mean hard work for Ben, but maybe we could have some Mods do it? I would volunteer, if it would mean that I don't have to see names that my mother would have washed my mouth out with soap for saying (and still probably would!)

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jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Jan-20-2005 10:59

A good way to persuade people is to mention that some detective names are removed, and they are carrying one that possible falls under that catagory. When your detective is removed, you loose all your hard work in money and skill points.

Anyone could say this. Also a non-moderator. If that doesn't work, or someone is not comfortable with saying something...then go to a moderator if Ben is not online. I would do it if I had to, but sending a message containing the words "As moderator of this site...." would feel strange to me. Not like it is a promotion, more like a confirmation you spend too much time on these boards. :)

However, offensive names, *may* also be key indicators of offensive detectives on the message board. So definitely something that should be watched.

But we should be prepared for grey areas. This is why, I'd feel more comfortable to have removal to be up to Ben and Sunny, not the moderators (as I mentioned in a previous post in this thread.) Even if Ben is not online, we can deal with an offensive detective name for a bit. If they post offensive messages too then the moderators click their buttons.

I would be handy if anyone saw an offensive detective name, or offensive post....to alert someone. See city hall/agency info, all the moderators are listed there.


jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Jan-20-2005 11:01

I mean game info. :)

Torrey
Torrey
Vigilante

Jan-20-2005 12:53

Have I missed something? If you can't change a name, and yet the name is the very first thing you choose before you even see the game, any suggestions would have to appear on that first create-a-new-detective screen. I don't like booting someone who's earned points and skills just because they couldn't read our minds on what would offend us. Too bad you can't change a name.

Faeryshan
Faeryshan
Old Shoe

Jan-20-2005 13:51

In defense of what I started this post about, Torrey, I don't think that the problem with names like cop killer or f**kup is that the creators couldn't read our minds. I was simply asking if we should have higher standards than that.

reda
reda
Well-Connected

Jan-21-2005 02:09

I use the offensive names as a sort of indicator about the person. I dont care its there , I ignore it. But it does tell me what kind of person it is, so I know for example I wouldnt hire someone like that.

lauraandgabriel
lauraandgabriel

Jan-21-2005 04:07

Maybe changing a name could be a new option with change pasword...

Moonshh
Moonshh
Well-Connected

Jan-21-2005 13:00

lauraandgabriel, it would make this community more confusing if people could change names too easily, I think. I am in favor of better guidelines at the screen where the name is chosen, as well as consequences for clearly inappropriate names.

jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Jan-23-2005 08:05

I second that Moonshh. Besides we would run out of names fast....and the offensive ones are left over. :)

Also Reda, I would agree, if someone chooses an offensive detective name. That says a lot about a person. I would say, they obviously have no intention to be part of this community, or perhaps even an agency.

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