by kaspaar on Sun Feb 20, 2011 11:47 pm
I can handle the name calling. I get it. We all get frustrated. What I cannot handle is the bigotry. In your own guidelines you define specific items that will not be tolerated. For example: Bigotry: Not tolerated at all; no forms of bigotry allowed in live chat or the forums. Now this guys calls me "dumb american" and also "red neck idiot " which both are remarks of bigotry as defined: A bigot is a person obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices, especially one exhibiting intolerance, and animosity toward those of differing beliefs. The predominant usage in modern English refers to persons hostile to those of differing race, ethnicity, nationality, inter-regional prejudice, gender and sexual orientation, homelessness, various medical disorders particularly behavioral disorders and addictive disorders, religion or spirituality and reality creation beliefs.
Although this is a clear violation of your stated guidelines, you determine that the best result is to block him?
I disagree with your determination and maybe I am at fault here as well. Maybe I did not state my feelings clearly. I am offended by being referred to a "red neck" and "dumb American". I feel harassed and you want to do nothing.
Just look at his ratings. At least 18 times he was called "rude" by other players with many other bad comments as well. This was the main reason I pushed this issue. He has a track record. One time is just a fluke, many times is a pattern.
With that being said, I feel you are duty bound to act or you are no better than the repeat offender in this case.