Character name FORCED change unjustified?

#1 - Aug. 29, 2013, 1:17 a.m.
Blizzard Post

Under your naming policies, ArenaNet specifically states:

“We do not permit names that:

Have offensive racial, ethnic, national, or cultural connotations
Include hate speech or bigoted slurs
Reference sexual acts or real life violence
Are pornographic
Make inappropriate references to human anatomy or bodily functions
Reference illegal drugs or activities
Reference religious or historical figures
Reference real-life people
Reference names of copyrighted or trademarked characters, materials, or products
Use misspellings or alternative spellings of names that violate any of the above rules"

Today my toon with the name Intense Wargasm was forced to change because it was inappropriate. I made the name Intense Wargasm because I used to be an avid FPS player, and for those that are situationally unaware throwing reports around left and right for no reason, a wargasm is “the climax of gaming excitement, either FPS or RTS, characterised by intensely pleasurable sensations centred in the brain.” and I thought something like that would fit in very well with my warrior.

Can I please get an explanation on why my toons name is being forced to change? Because I see no justification other than an oversensitive 9 year old reporting me because his parents are standing behind him, and let’s get this straight, 9 year old shouldn’t be playing this game due to the age-rating.

I would like to request that ArenaNet revert this change and allow me to take my character name back without any hassle, as I don’t see where it conflicts with your policies.

Thank you.

#8 - Aug. 29, 2013, 12:22 p.m.
Blizzard Post

Oh please, you cannot misunderstand the blocking of that name.

Rename and move on.

Thank you.