Language in eGO

[Vexx]

I've learned thoughout my time as being an admin of eGO that warning for every single cuss word starts to make eGO look bad in the light of the gaming community world.
If the word they swear with isn't very vulgar (words that you could typically find within PG-13 stuff) I tend to take it lightly and send a simple psay to allow them to know to keep it clean. When the words get more vulgar though (such as the F word, or in this case the word "bitching") I send a simple 'mind the language' warning through all chat so it can be dealt with and the game moves on with no problem.
Of course, if the player decides to make it a problem, such as continuing to swear lightly, I tend to send one or two more reminders in psays so they get the hint, and the game isn't disrupted. Also encouraging them to use admin chat helps keep the main chat clean of arguments.
When someone uses curse words in more disrespectful ways, the same thing applies. A simple warning over all chat about language and respect will do and then drop it (unless they continue the problem).

As for Ventrillo, I personally don't care about swearing in there. I've heard people from non-members all the way up to DLs use some pretty foul language (outside and inside R rated rooms). While most people get away with this, I've seen others get banned with no warning (although, there could be other factors involved I didn't know about).

All in all, just be lenient as Ric said with words. If it's not disrupting the server or Vent channel, then don't make it into a major issue. Be calm, curteous, and kind - then you'll see how easily problems get solved.


As a final word, to our good little =(e)='s... don't jump on pubs for swearing. They may not be used to eGO's rules, so give them a chance. It passes as completely rude when someone swears after just joining the server for the first time, and having about 6 e members jumping on them for it. As always stated before - Let the admins handle it.

Thanks for the post Artimus.

~Vexx

 

[I SURVIVED LONDON BLITZ]

Cussing shows a lack of vocabulary knowledge, listen to the other educated players and learn.

 

[myusernameROCKS]

understood

 

[Quaffer]

"Quaffer! Long time! Where have you been?"

"I went visiting. I'll give you a hint. Miss, bring me and my mate a Fosters. Please."

"Aha! How's London?"

"Seems better. Back in the game. A little troubled. We had a nice chat."

"Who would be crass enough to trouble I Survived the London Blitz?"

"Nailed it! The crass part that is. Seems some admin kept using a word normally used by the less gentile to describe a bodily function.

"He straightened him out but wanted my take on it. It was crude, not profane.

"We agreed that once was a slip, but again and again, not so much. I told him that I thought he was right to address the issue and that it was the sort of thing I did not want to hear coming out of my kids mouth. That's the standard that I use."

"Well Quaffer, some kids think that using words that make the little kids giggle, and the old ladies scowl is a way to show how grown up they are."

"Funny, I figure that refraining from using them was more a mark of maturity. My father once told me that a gentleman is someone who is never intentionally rude. It turned out well; The admin said he wouldn't do it again.

"Still, I kept thinking about it on the way home. Here's what I should have brought up. The big thing about EdgeGamers is we encourage respect on the servers."

"That's why I play here."

"Well think about it. How does using a word like that come across as a form of respect? Not the tone were trying for is it?"

"Well Quaffer, you know what I do when it's going South and I can't catch a break?"

"What's that?"

"I don't key my mic."

"Yeah well, you know what they call a guy like you."

"What?"

"A gentleman."

To quote my father quoting his drill instructor. ""Ain't cha got no goldurned raisins? I'll learn ya!""

 

[Eye Mull Of Mush Sheen]

I like this idea. Being in hellsgamers our servers are free to cuss as long as there is no disrespect or racism. Then coming into the highschool server I let free a lot of words that almost get me banned and all I want to do is play some css and maybe trash talk a little bit. But my intent is to not disrespect anyone its just to have a good time. I also respect ya'lls approach to a younger audience.