Avicus Archive

Update regarding inappropriate language by Mango_ April 24, 2015 at 10:04 AM UTC

As you may or may not be aware, the rules have recently been slightly altered. The reason I'm making this thread is to clear up any confusion about the use of inappropriate and offensive language in-game.

The first rule on https://avicus.net/rules under 'General Etiquette and Behavior' now states:

  1. Maintain a casual and positive atmosphere at all times. Inappropriate or aggressive language, regardless if it is directed at someone or not, will not be tolerated. Be respectful of all players. Harassment, bullying, rudeness and excessive swearing is strictly not allowed.

This primarily speaks for itself. In the past, players have gotten away with swearing non-stop simply because they weren't directing their remarks at any particular player. The updated rule explains that this is no longer a factor, and players who continuously swear will be warned or punished. Avicus has a community that vastly varies in age, and we want to make it a positive experience for everyone. Staff will still be somewhat lenient however don't expect to get away with it if you're being too inappropriate.

If you have any questions about this topic feel free to post below.

nintendoboy11 April 24, 2015 at 10:04 AM UTC

Nice

HYDROPLANEMASSIV April 24, 2015 at 12:04 PM UTC

Nice

Tarheelkiwi April 24, 2015 at 12:04 PM UTC

Thanks for this Mang ;)

Riskayyy April 24, 2015 at 1:04 PM UTC

Now, using the excuse: "I didn't know, the staff are so indecisive" is just stupid :)))

ProfessorUtonium April 24, 2015 at 1:04 PM UTC

Now, using the excuse: "I didn't know, the staff are so indecisive" is just stupid :)))
;))))))))

kycrafft April 24, 2015 at 1:04 PM UTC

Then are we allowed to swear once or twice? I think there should be a little leniency if there isn't already.

ProfessorUtonium April 24, 2015 at 1:04 PM UTC

Then are we allowed to swear once or twice? I think there should be a little leniency if there isn't already.
But you don't have a reason to swear

ImJeezus April 24, 2015 at 1:04 PM UTC

fuck

Trexychan April 24, 2015 at 2:04 PM UTC

fuck
xdddddd

kycrafft April 24, 2015 at 3:04 PM UTC

But you don't have a reason to swear
So basically no one has a reason to say "Oh I just played like crap?"

Zedther April 24, 2015 at 3:04 PM UTC

So basically no one has a reason to say "Oh I just played like crap?"
crap isn't a swear word.

Anyway

Regarding the OP, what if it's put out of context, such as "BRB, gotta take a shit" or when someone is directly quoting  someone?

Derumisis April 24, 2015 at 3:04 PM UTC

Great, this'll hopefully stop the ranting on the forums and cut down the swearing.

Aphelion April 24, 2015 at 6:04 PM UTC

Does it include staff members as well? Or are you allowed to bypass this rule?

Porkyyy April 24, 2015 at 7:04 PM UTC

Does it include staff members as well? Or are you allowed to bypass this rule?

This includes every single player on the server, including staff.

If you see any staff member breaking this rule, please gather enough evidence and send your report to [email protected].

Aphelion April 24, 2015 at 7:04 PM UTC

This includes every single player on the server, including staff.

If you see any staff member breaking this rule, please gather enough evidence and send your report to [email protected].
Thank you for answering my question :)

I will not report anyone as the evidence is right in front of you.

Glitchaye April 24, 2015 at 8:04 PM UTC

0/10 bad rule imo.

kycrafft April 24, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC

crap isn't a swear word.

Anyway

Regarding the OP, what if it's put out of context, such as "BRB, gotta take a shit" or when someone is directly quoting  someone?
See this is where the system breaks down. What is a swear word? What isn't? Some people consider it swearing, some don't.

Notalgicular April 24, 2015 at 9:04 PM UTC

Bit of a stupid  rule.. Swearing is peoples natural instinct... If you drop a bargain bucket into the sea accidentally then you automatically utter shit under your breath.

Sevoo April 24, 2015 at 10:04 PM UTC

ok

scolton April 24, 2015 at 11:04 PM UTC

Bit of a stupid  rule.. Swearing is peoples natural instinct... If you drop a bargain bucket into the sea accidentally then you automatically utter shit under your breath.
Swearing is instinct for speaking out loud, not typing in chat.  It's for this reason that we have "Cursing Allowed" and "18+" channels on TeamSpeak.

Eteh April 25, 2015 at 3:04 AM UTC

Thanks for this, Mango! Many players has been swearing, not directly pinpointing anybody, and when I tried to tell them to stop, they argue and state that it isn't an offence to swear. Hopefully less players will swear ;)

toketrain April 25, 2015 at 5:04 AM UTC

Swearing is instinct for speaking out loud, not typing in chat.  It's for this reason that we have "Cursing Allowed" and "18+" channels on TeamSpeak.
i actually see where you're coming from on this, but it is kinda instinctual in chat as well.
some ppl type so often and with a lot of swear words (not just on avicus) that it is instinctual. everyone has different instincts, personally i have a habit to type "shit" when i die because i type so quickly and don't really think about it.

however, you can try to stop the habit. self control is a thing for most ppl and you gotta learn to use it. just really try your best not to swear in chat, but for me its hard because whenever i type there's usually a swear in it and it takes less than half a second for me to type a swear word and send it

kycrafft April 25, 2015 at 6:04 AM UTC

I just don't understand what was wrong with the previous rule. I don't see how anything was improved.

Notalgicular April 25, 2015 at 8:04 AM UTC

Swearing is instinct for speaking out loud, not typing in chat.  It's for this reason that we have "Cursing Allowed" and "18+" channels on TeamSpeak.
I know what you mean...

Galrandir April 26, 2015 at 12:04 PM UTC

Now, using the excuse: "I didn't know, the staff are so indecisive" is just stupid :)))
Lol