Reported for language... there is a default language filter

FartNoisesS·12/5/2019, 8:45:22 PM·1 votes·2,134 views

most people using obscene words are just trying to have fun with each other, trolls are rare, and harassment is common. Why would you penalize players for using curse words when there is an optional language filter active on default and it just empowers bullies to get away with harassment. The current system is really trashy and innocent responsible people are getting penalized and harassed for making jokes. We all know its common for people to take it out on innocent others when they are having a bad game, and the current policy empowers them to get away with bullying. Just because youre a friendly guy who likes to joke shouldn't mean that your not allowed to participate in the honor system.

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ModThe Djinn12/5/2019, 9:03:12 PM9 votes

{quoted}Why would you penalize players for using curse words when there is an optional language filter active on default and it just empowers bullies to get away with harassment.

Riot actually doesn't punish for cursing. You can say fuck as much as you fucking want to. Fuck.

What you can't do is use slurs, misogynistic language, pejorative language, or use curses to insult others.

Shit! We fucking almost had that Baron steal. << Fine.
You're shit! You missed that Baron steal, you fuck! << Not fine.

Umbral Regent12/5/2019, 8:53:03 PM8 votes

Why would you penalize players for using curse words when there is an optional language filter active on default...

You're not penalized for using curse words. You can say "fuck", "damn", "shit", etc. within reason and never be punished.

The issue comes from when you use curse words to break the rules, or level curse words at other players.

The current system is really trashy and innocent responsible people are getting penalized and harassed for making jokes.

If you got punished, do feel free to show your chat log(s). 'Cause I very sincerely doubt you were punished simply for swearing or making jokes.

ModWulf Helhammer12/5/2019, 8:50:37 PM7 votes

First: Post your chat logs.

Second: it is perfectly fine to use swear words. What you can't do is harass and insult your other players, with swears or without. The chat filter exists for players that don't want to read those words. It is not there to make it ok to berate others.

FartNoisesS12/5/2019, 10:36:20 PM1 votes

wow thank you for clarifying they used a chat log to punish me and I thought it was for cursing! now I can relax in a game again... I was insulting a player... btw is it against the rules to call a player a jerk???

AJStarhiker12/5/2019, 11:36:11 PM1 votes

If you're in a premade and want to insult each other, fine. Just remember that if there are any randoms on your team, they may not realize you aren't serious and report you. Your safest option would be a private Discord server or Skype call.