ToU and chat disruptions.

#0 - May 19, 2010, 9:33 p.m.
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There is a number of people on our server running a mod that usually states repeated messages or just goes on to say "reported" as soon as it runs into profanity in a chat channel. Players running this mod are allowed to afk and let the mod do its work by griefing trade with pointless "reported" "this is the last time i'm telling you ______" "I hope this gm ticket gets to you _____" messages. What I'm asking is would these actions fall against the ToS under:

(iv) Sending repeated unsolicited or unwelcome messages to a single user or repeatedly posting similar messages in a Chat area, including without limitation continuous advertisements to sell goods or services

due to the repetition of messages (especially with none being actual reports since the mod constantly calls out the same people during the same game session when the report spam feature serves for the whole logged session)?

Edit: The mod also criticizes those who use the acronym "pst" as a verb, making use of repetitive responses.
#6 - May 19, 2010, 10:30 p.m.
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Q u o t e:
I'd say it would.

Just right click, report as spam, and move on. There's no need for you to stoop to their level and risk account action.


This is an entirely reasonable response and has the added benefit of ignoring all characters on the player's account. An Addon which generates 'clutter' in public channels can cause one to run afoul of our spamming policies.

On the same token, I hope that you will take the time to submit an actual report regarding any profanity or inappropriate language you might run across in public channels as well.
#37 - May 19, 2010, 11:47 p.m.
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Q u o t e:
if posting a 3 line meter in trade once a day is spam, then i give up.

and like i stated earlier, me posting that once every 3 minutes is way less than they do when forming their group


Heh, I'm pretty sure that you're cool with a three line statement once a day. Provided of course, that it isn't otherwise objectionable, of course.

On the other hand, suppose 20 people on the same realm are using the addon we were talking about earlier. Suddenly, spam in Trade becomes a deluge whenever something occurs. Thus, this kind of activity could be considered 'spam' in the same way that body part spam could be.

Since it can potentially contribute to a degradation of the quality of a realm, and there are better methods of dealing with the situation which will not potentially cause a conflict with our policies, it's probably better to avoid 'em.

Q u o t e:
I don't see any problem with an addon, it's sending out what seems to be a friendly reminder to the player in a public channel and upon doing so it's reminding other players


Because, y'know, people never take exception to being told that they're reported or breaking the rules. That wouldn't ever make conditions in trade worse, or anything. Ever. *cough*

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#80 - June 2, 2010, 2:38 a.m.
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Q u o t e:
didn't say troll, just spam


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