Hey Gang,
Mist here, Blizzard have made a house call on one of my characters for naming violation, see the details below. i know i'm probably asking for it, but i'm damned if i'm taking it lying down.
Mist
Greetings XXXXXX,
Account Name: XXXXXXXXX (edited out-Mav)
Realm: Terenas
Character Name: Daemonics
Account Action: Warning
Offense: Naming Policy Violation - Racial/Ethnic/National
This category includes both clear and masked names which:
ââ¬Â¢ Have any negative racial/ethnic connotations
ââ¬Â¢ Have any negative national connotations
The name selected for this character has been deemed as inappropriate for the
World of Warcraft by the In-Game Support staff of Blizzard Entertainment. Upon
your next log-in, you will be prompted to select a new character name.
For further information, please view the World of Warcraft Naming Policy and
Terms of Use Agreement: (http://www.blizzard.com/support/wowgm/?id=agm01722p)
and (http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/termsofuse.shtml). For any concerns or
disputes on this matter, please E-Mail WoWAccountAdmin@Blizzard.com
mailto:WoWAccountAdmin@Blizzard.com and our Account Administration team will be
happy to assist you. Be aware that additional inappropriate actions may result
in further disciplinary action, leading up to or including account closure. We
thank you in advance for respecting our position.
If you feel that you may have any additional names on your account that violate
our Naming Policy, please submit an In-Game Petition with the name(s) in
question. Doing so may prevent further actions on your account. Should you have
any other names on your account that violate our Naming Policy and they are
reported, the names will be changed and your account may incur further
penalties. We will allow you a 7-day grace period to notify us of any potential
naming violations on your account. Please take this opportunity to inform us of
any further naming violations on your account so they can be resolved without
further penalties to your account, by submitting an In-Game Petition on one of
your characters that does not violate our Naming Policy.
Safe Travels,
Armanistis
Game Master
Blizzard Entertainment
www.worldofwarcraft.com
Customer satisfaction is a top priority here at Blizzard Entertainment, and we
would like your feedback on the level of service you have received. Please feel
free to provide such feedback at the following web address:
]http://www.blizzard.com/support/?id=eSurve...[edited]
MY REPLY
Hi,
I am the player of character named "daemonics", i've been sent a email saying i have to change my name under Racial/ethical or national reasons, i've looked at the links provided but i cant see why this name is either Racial, ethical or Nationaly offensive.
Daemon, see below.
The words daemon and daimon, sometimes dæmon, are Latinized spellings of Greek δαιμων, used purposely today to distinguish the daemons of Greek mythology, good or malevolent "supernatural beings between mortals and gods, such as inferior divinities and ghosts of dead heroes", from the Judeo-Christian usage demon, "a malignant spirit that can seduce, afflict, or possess humans." The Greek translation of the Septuagint, made for the Greek-speaking Jews of Alexandria, and the usage of daimon in the New Testament's original Greek text, caused the Greek word to be applied to a Judeo-Christian spirit by the early 2nd century AD. Then in late antiquity, pagan conceptions and exorcisms, part of the cultural atmosphere, became Christian beliefs and exorcism rituals. The transposition has recently been documented in detail, in North Africa, by Maureen Tilley (see Links).
You used Demons for the Warlock Class, it's used on the Demon trainers and the game includes many "demon" npc's & mobs....if my usage of the name "Daemonics" is offensive then the WHOLE "Demon" theme is, and if it's that big a deal for 1 person to be pulled up for it then the whole game is becoming to Burecatic.
If you still must make me change the name them i hope you'll also be changing all characters using the same term in different way, i know for a fact that there is a character "Demonics" since i tried that first. if this is where it starts where does it end?
A loyal WOW gamer looking for a fair deal.
P.s. if ppl find simple names like this offensive then they shouldnt be playing fantasy games in the first place.
XXXXXXXX
Edited out personal info -- Mav
Mist here, Blizzard have made a house call on one of my characters for naming violation, see the details below. i know i'm probably asking for it, but i'm damned if i'm taking it lying down.
Mist
Greetings XXXXXX,
Account Name: XXXXXXXXX (edited out-Mav)
Realm: Terenas
Character Name: Daemonics
Account Action: Warning
Offense: Naming Policy Violation - Racial/Ethnic/National
This category includes both clear and masked names which:
ââ¬Â¢ Have any negative racial/ethnic connotations
ââ¬Â¢ Have any negative national connotations
The name selected for this character has been deemed as inappropriate for the
World of Warcraft by the In-Game Support staff of Blizzard Entertainment. Upon
your next log-in, you will be prompted to select a new character name.
For further information, please view the World of Warcraft Naming Policy and
Terms of Use Agreement: (http://www.blizzard.com/support/wowgm/?id=agm01722p)
and (http://www.worldofwarcraft.com/termsofuse.shtml). For any concerns or
disputes on this matter, please E-Mail WoWAccountAdmin@Blizzard.com
mailto:WoWAccountAdmin@Blizzard.com and our Account Administration team will be
happy to assist you. Be aware that additional inappropriate actions may result
in further disciplinary action, leading up to or including account closure. We
thank you in advance for respecting our position.
If you feel that you may have any additional names on your account that violate
our Naming Policy, please submit an In-Game Petition with the name(s) in
question. Doing so may prevent further actions on your account. Should you have
any other names on your account that violate our Naming Policy and they are
reported, the names will be changed and your account may incur further
penalties. We will allow you a 7-day grace period to notify us of any potential
naming violations on your account. Please take this opportunity to inform us of
any further naming violations on your account so they can be resolved without
further penalties to your account, by submitting an In-Game Petition on one of
your characters that does not violate our Naming Policy.
Safe Travels,
Armanistis
Game Master
Blizzard Entertainment
www.worldofwarcraft.com
Customer satisfaction is a top priority here at Blizzard Entertainment, and we
would like your feedback on the level of service you have received. Please feel
free to provide such feedback at the following web address:
]http://www.blizzard.com/support/?id=eSurve...[edited]
MY REPLY
Hi,
I am the player of character named "daemonics", i've been sent a email saying i have to change my name under Racial/ethical or national reasons, i've looked at the links provided but i cant see why this name is either Racial, ethical or Nationaly offensive.
Daemon, see below.
The words daemon and daimon, sometimes dæmon, are Latinized spellings of Greek δαιμων, used purposely today to distinguish the daemons of Greek mythology, good or malevolent "supernatural beings between mortals and gods, such as inferior divinities and ghosts of dead heroes", from the Judeo-Christian usage demon, "a malignant spirit that can seduce, afflict, or possess humans." The Greek translation of the Septuagint, made for the Greek-speaking Jews of Alexandria, and the usage of daimon in the New Testament's original Greek text, caused the Greek word to be applied to a Judeo-Christian spirit by the early 2nd century AD. Then in late antiquity, pagan conceptions and exorcisms, part of the cultural atmosphere, became Christian beliefs and exorcism rituals. The transposition has recently been documented in detail, in North Africa, by Maureen Tilley (see Links).
You used Demons for the Warlock Class, it's used on the Demon trainers and the game includes many "demon" npc's & mobs....if my usage of the name "Daemonics" is offensive then the WHOLE "Demon" theme is, and if it's that big a deal for 1 person to be pulled up for it then the whole game is becoming to Burecatic.
If you still must make me change the name them i hope you'll also be changing all characters using the same term in different way, i know for a fact that there is a character "Demonics" since i tried that first. if this is where it starts where does it end?
A loyal WOW gamer looking for a fair deal.
P.s. if ppl find simple names like this offensive then they shouldnt be playing fantasy games in the first place.
XXXXXXXX
Edited out personal info -- Mav