It changes over time, so in what universe has this “been the case since 2004”? It has not been. The situation has clearly changed since then. Trying to suggest that “this is how it always has been” is disingenuous, albeit a flat out lie (because you know it has changed but for some reason want to continuously quote that it existed since 2004, so what?).
I’m picking a fight because you’re intentionally misrepresenting things to try and defend an indefensible position Blizzard has taken (for reasons you and blizzard are refusing to confront or admit, or even allow your customers to mention on pain of suspension/censorship) and expect everyone to appreciate some “consistency” that does not exist. Please.
Profanity, hate speech, etc. in Blizzard games and the forums has been punishable, if reported, since at least 2004. This started with WoW and has extended to every game since then.
This is not debatable or controversial. I don’t even know why you are trying to argue about it. Blizzard’s policy against that kind of language has been in place for a very long time.
Punishment has changed from a game suspension to usually a Silence that removes social features. Reporting has changed from having to put in a ticket to being able to right click report in game.
So while mechanics of it changed, Blizzard has had language policies in place since 2004.
Something else - you keep referring to me as though I have something official to do with Blizzard.
MVPs are other players. MVPs don’t work for Blizzard, speak for Blizzard, or represent Blizzard. So you are off on that point too.
AND HOW DOES THAT MEAN BLIZZ NEED TO ENFORCE A PROFANITY FILTER???
How does that even translate even slightly? IT DOES NOT.
You literally just brought it up to obfuscate the issue.
I know exactly what “MVPs” are. But I’m not allowed to say it because I’ll get banned. It really is fun arguing with two hands tied behind your back. Hint: it isn’t even that offensive, just certain people have an issue with it.
Please, tell me, how does the Code of Conduct have ANYTHING to do with an OPTIONAL Profanity Filter, what justifies the change from the OPTION of having one to the Enforcement of a Profanity Filter? Because something clearly must have changed and there should be a very good reason for it? RIGHT? (Let me guess… “Oh no, it’s just what Blizzard decided”… no reason at all /s… there wasn’t a single incident which we’re not allowed to mention or anything… /s)
Edit: I mean, I wasn’t even debating the Code of Conduct or its “so called” “mechanics” or essential elements, they have stayed the same, I was debating your use of them to suggest “oh, this is the way it has always been”, which was disingenuous and which you now admit isn’t the case.
But even THAT is completely besides the point when the Code itself has nothing to do with the implementation of a FORCED profanity filter over an OPTIONAL one.
Nah, don’t worry, it’s just a “few sicko people” out of millions (even though the majority in the actual forums are telling her different). This is her interpretation of the HUNDREDS of posts about the Amazon model being terrible for example, despite people posting their artwork for peer review, “just a few of the same sicko haters”, even though it’s hundreds of posts with different people. Same thing here. Just a few of the same people. “I’M NOT LYING THOUGH!!!”
I said the filter is annoying. I did not defend the stupid filter.
I did point out the policy exists though, filter or not, so that people won’t find themselves penalized. Even if they remove the filter, you can still end up in trouble if reported.
People already penalised by its very existence? Hello? How can you get reported when there is the option to turn the filter on? What insane “logic” is this?
And NO ONE is talking about “removing the filter”, they just want the option of it… Dunno why this needs to be explained at this point.
The presence, or absence, of the filter does not mean you can’t get punished for language, including masked profanity, if reported. Just like a cop wearing a vest does not mean you can shoot at them.
Yes - that includes the forums. Just because the filter scrambles something does not mean you can say it without consequence. The chat filter option does not “allow” language violations.
This is exactly WHY I was trying to explain it. So that people realized that regardless, a Silence is not a fun penalty to get and they should probably avoid certain things in public channels.
I know I have used profanity but that is allowed afaik as the chat filter option exists and I have never tried to go around the chat filter.
Yes. That is what I have been trying to say since this topic started.
The filter is annoying, but it is very important to realize that filter or not, you still can’t use that language and you can get Silenced if reported.
You can do what you want with that information. You can agree, disagree, etc. I only share how it works so you can avoid issues. Sort of like how people point out where the speed traps are?
Hint: it isn’t even that offensive, just certain people have an issue with it.