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Lycus -> RE: Remove the chat filter (10/30/2013 10:15:52)
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Locking this right now, since quite bluntly, this is not going to happen. The chat filter is there for a reason, to protect the younger players from inappropriate language. Yes, players may be able to find ways around the filter, there are always going to be substitutes that can be used in ways to avoid it, however the filter still acts as a warning and a deterrent. It means they instantly know that if anyone reports them using that language, they will be punished and that they are not supposed to be saying those words.
Put it this way, if we remove the chat filter and allow anything to be said, it gives us no leg to stand on when punishing this language, because we are saying 'we are going to allow you to type in and send all these nasty words, however we will punish you for using them, so it's pointless us doing this and it's simply going to add to the amount of people causing trouble' - now I know some people will most certainly read that and say 'why do you need to punish people for it then? Why not just leave it?'; that simply goes back to the beginning... The game is designed to be accessible for younger players and due to this, we have a duty to provide a safe environment for them, the rules VERY CLEARLY state you cannot use any inappropriate language and the language filter simply stands to back this up. Yes people can get around it, however they are punished for doing so. What people also do not realise is that though a punishment may seem light when first received, but in the long run, it likely will stand as a black mark by your name if you ever apply for a position in the game etc. - at the end of the day, we try to limit the amount of bad language in-game, we cannot remove all of it, but we can do as much as possible.
What needs to be remembered is that not everyone wants to be sat listening or saying inappropriate language, if you do, then fine, but EpicDuel is not the place to be doing, nor are any other AE games or environments (such as the forums). If you do not like this, then that is simply how it is, however it is also quite a selfish thought, because clearly no consideration is being given to those of the younger ages or to those who prefer to have an environment of clean and appropriate language. This obviously does not apply to everyone, since I know a lot of our members are very appreciative of others and the games rules! However quite simply, we do not support or allow inappropriate language in EpicDuel. If you see anyone use it, use the in-game reporting system and it will be dealt with. If you use inappropriate language at all in-game, do not be surprised if/when you are punished.
We understand there are one or two bugs with the filter, blocking out some harmless sentences - sadly it's not simple to fix, however it is easy to work around by simply rephrasing the sentence or changing words. Sadly it is the price that has to be paid because of people who do want to swear and that symbolise the reason the language filter is there. If a topic wants to be created describing ways that the filter can be improved, that would be fine, however it is not being removed. Improving it is tricky, however it may be possible, of course that would be down to the Developers to look into and see the possibilities.
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