Does ANET forcefully disband Guilds?

#1 - Oct. 3, 2014, 7:26 a.m.

Just wondering if this actually happens.
Well known Gandara Guild was apparently disbanded yesterday by ANET.
Players in chat discussing today.. simply overnight apparently ANET disbanded it for a naming violation… I find this hard to believe, especially as I have known of this guild for a least a year now.

I am more inclined to believe a more zealous officer/leader may have disbanded it and pocketed the guild bank cos really, would ANET take all that and the influence accrued from the guild members without at least a warning and a notice to rename???

Answers on a post card please

Gaile Gray

#44 - Oct. 3, 2014, 12:10 p.m.

Submitting a support ticket is the only practical way to get information on this incident, as posting in the forums does not put you in touch with those most familiar with the incident, that is, those charged with enforcing the UA, RoC, Naming Policy, and so forth.

According to CS, players should be aware — this has been communicated publicly — that they currently do not have a tool that allows them to change a guild tag. Therefore, if one is found to be offensive, the only option is to disband the guild. Longevity of use is no guarantee of continued use. This means if someone chooses an offensive character or guild name, or an offensive tag, it is irrelevant how long they use that name or tag, and action is taken as appropriate, when reported or observed. The key is to choose names with an eye to the Naming Policy and general standards, and not tread so close to the line that action is required.