#187 - Feb. 12, 2013, 11:36 p.m.
Keep in mind that the PTR is not part of the live game and while the policies that we have set should be followed, In-Game Support is not available there.
Is this blizzard saying "deal with it, we are doing all we are going to do?" If so, this system is very very broken.
Absolutely not, and we never have.
We have reporting systems in place to report any language or subject matter that would be inappropriate and may violate our Terms of Use.
Please understand that while our goal is to address obviously inappropriate language and subject matter, we also try to give folks the chance to correct their behavior. So if the language is reported correctly (through the right click report option) and it is deemed a violation they may get a warning or a short suspension. It depends on the severity of the violation as well as the history on the account.
Those who continue to use such language, and have it reported appropriately, will start working their way up our
penalty volcano as the penalties become increasingly more severe.
The atmosphere on a realm is very much dependent upon the denizens of that realm. The right click report feature can be a very effective tool in curbing the more negative behavior that is associated with virtually anonymous interaction but it is most effective when it is used by everyone. A single report is valuable, and is used in the overall investigation, but it is much more effective when more people report the behavior as well.
02/12/2013 12:19 AMPosted by
Etch The world would be a better place if we all would just grow some thicker skin.
Our rating and policies help people to determine what type of language/subject matter may be found while playing the game. Parents who do not wish their children to be exposed to specific language/subject matter, even when that language is filtered, as well as other adults use that as a guideline. That you may or may not be offended by what someone says is entirely irrelevant to the fact that it goes against those policies.
Folks, I know it can seem that nothing is done but it is that perception that often prevents people from reporting the behavior in the appropriate manner to have these matters addressed. Please continue to use the right click report option and encourage others to do so as well.
We monitor how this reporting method is working and continue adjust and improve it over time.
Since the majority of this discussion is not really appropriate for these forums I will keep this thread locked. Thank you all who participated in a civil and constructive manner.