What is defined as "Offensive Language"?

BuuFuBuuBu·1/14/2016, 8:42:40 PM·2 votes·1,109 views

So a few weeks back, I had a disagreement with the Tribunal. Personally wasnt a fan, but hey; it's Riots company, and if they're happy with the Tribunal, I can either accept it or play another game. However, that doesn't mean I ever want to end up on the Tribunal again. Risking my account, and (whether I thought I was at the time or not) ruining the fun for others is not an intention of mine. So, my idea of staying out of the Tribunal; use the chat only when absolutely necessary. However, I'm still nervous of ending up on the Tribunal again anyway, as I got a warning in-client after my last game for using Offensive Language. Now, as I previously mentioned, I hardly use chat at all now. The only two things I remember typing all game were (teamchat) "no Janna mid is not troll", and in all chat after the enemy Syndra said "gg, just five down mid its over" 13 minutes into the game, I responded "no. Don't be pussies, finish the game". Now, I had no malicious intent in saying that. I just wanted the game to be played, I didn't want them to just give up because thats no fun for anyone. I sincerely have been using the chat as little as possible, and even when tilted I've reminded myself that I don't want to risk losing my account, so I vent to myself instead of ingame. But it appears I'm still getting reported. Should I just stop using any words that could possibly be any form of swear word and just mute everyone every game? It feels like if I even step into chat to attempt to send anything, I may be risking another visit from the Tribunal. And i DONT want that. But it almost seems to ruin the functionality of chat at all if I have to be worried to use it...

23 Comments

Tract1/14/2016, 8:48:28 PM2 votes

This support article is a pretty rough summary: https://support.riotgames.com/hc/en-us/articles/201751874-Behavior-Worthy-of-a-Champion

Generally, just if it is insulting, just don't say it. Obviously, racial slurs, homophobic slurs, ect, threats, that kind of thing is not tolerated in any way either.

stealthfox941/14/2016, 9:05:30 PM2 votes

fuck

Archer Drakul1/14/2016, 9:18:25 PM2 votes

Still not understanding why language is a problem. there IS a filter that IS toggleable. I could understand if it was 'avoiding the chat filter" or something along those lines. what exactly is the point of having a filter that people can turn off then complain about the language they see. granted racial and homophobic slurs should be bannable... but my point is still valid for other 'offensive' language.

McAnnex1/14/2016, 9:35:18 PM2 votes

I'd report you for what you said just because I'd never want that language used in front of my kids who might play this game some day. I have very thick skin so I'm not at all personally offended, but I report offensive language even when it's not a personal offense. I don't even tell people in game that I'm going to, I just do it because I'm not interested in making you worse and don't have time to debate it in the game. So.... just stop saying things unless they are 100% positive or you will likely get banned.

Tohob1/14/2016, 9:05:02 PM2 votes

just pretend you're in a gradeschool and all the kids are tattle-tales

Miss McSmithski, fahersom called Jimmy a doo-doo head!

CHUNKY QUEEFS1/14/2016, 8:52:24 PM1 votes

It means someone is mad that you beat them. And they just troll hit this.

I get these warnings all the time when playing ranked 5s and didn't type all game.

It's pretty common knowledge that the new automated tribunal system is completely broken and now they've double downed on it and made punishments huge.

My advice, spam reports so you get others banned too.

Samus721/15/2016, 3:33:14 AM1 votes

Fascinating. An arbiter who is willing to tell you what to go do with yourself. Aren't you supposed to set an example? Or are you running for governor of Maine?

Samus721/15/2016, 6:33:02 AM1 votes

It makes sense. I guess it comes down to choice. Is it necessary to use profanity? And this comes from a George Carlin fan! I wouldn't if I were in your position. All it would take is one incident, one complaint to Riot about me for the company to consider me a liability and drop me like a bad habit. I'm not saying Riot would. But the possibility is there and I don't like poking Fate with a stick. It has a nasty habit of poking back with a sequoia tree trunk.

I'm a forum moderator for an online game. Believe me. I know what I'm talking about.