Rules on asking users to complete an Overwatch-related survey

[Filip-1967]

I would like to post a short survey that contains various questions for Overwatch users related to their experience playing Overwatch. As I don’t want to overstep the bounds of the forum terms, I was wondering if this is allowed here. Thank you!

[CamKitty-1274]

I think it’s ok, similar things have happened before. Might want to wait for a more knowledgeable answer though

[Filip-1967]

Thanks for the quick reply and hope that’s the case!

[MrSaturn-11829]

As far as I can tell; Nothing in the Code of Conduct says anything deliberate about surveys, or community-wide questions.

Closest related rule that I could find would be:

@JoshEngen

Petition posts are frowned upon.

These are discussion forums, so we ask that you hold discussions. Creating a thread to ask for replies as votes is not a discussion. Threads violating this guideline are subject to removal and users found to be inciting boycotts will risk forum account suspension.

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CoC Summary

@JoshEngen

The Overwatch forums are for discussion of topics directly related to Overwatch.

The forums were designed specifically for discussions about Overwatch and related topics. Any topics not related to Overwatch, Battle.net, or Blizzard Entertainment are subject to deletion. Additionally, users who spam meaningless symbols, special characters, images, videos, or fragmented ideas that don’t contribute to a larger Overwatch conversation will find their topics subject to deletion.

Don’t post in all CAPS, use a misleading title, or use excessive punctuation, etc.

While everyone wants their posts to be read, we ask you to refrain from using these types of tactics in order to bring more people to your thread. Let your post stand on its own merit. Threads violating this guideline are subject to removal.

Don’t use words like “Blizzard,” “Blue,” or any employee names in a thread topic.

Everyone would like Blizzard to read and acknowledge his or her post, and we understand that. However, these kinds of posts won’t help you achieve your goal. Please make your thread title relevant to the post subject. Threads violating this guideline are subject to removal, along with forum account suspension.

Don’t “bump” posts.

The act of posting simply to bump a thread is considered spamming. This also includes bumping very old threads for no reason (called “necro bumping” or “necroing”). Users who are found to be bumping posts will be subject to forum account suspension and post removal.

Petition posts are frowned upon.

These are discussion forums, so we ask that you hold discussions. Creating a thread to ask for replies as votes is not a discussion. Threads violating this guideline are subject to removal and users found to be inciting boycotts will risk forum account suspension.

Don’t disregard Feedback Threads.

Occasionally, Feedback Threads will be created to consolidate opinions and concerns revolving around a specific topic. These topics are designed to house topically relevant conversation, making it easier for developers to find community feedback regarding a specific subject. Users who ignore these Feedback Threads risk thread removal.

Don’t post about locked or deleted threads.

There’s always a reason behind our moderators’ decisions. It’s up to you to read the forum Code of Conduct and these guidelines to determine what you did wrong, learn from your mistake, and attempt to post again without breaking any rules.

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Link to full Code of Conduct:
https://us.battle.net/en/community/conduct

[Filip-1967]

Hi SlimSlader, thanks for the reply. We did read through the code of conduct and that paragraph about petitions was the only thing that stood out, but still doesn’t seem to encompass surveys. In the end, we’ll post our survey and if deemed not appropriate, we’ll happily take it down no problem.