Got reported for offensive name

thy gay guy·3/26/2019, 1:43:24 PM·4 votes·2,582 views

So im called "Thy gay gguy" and a homophobic guys apparently reported me for that, they told me they would do it. And now i log in and find this :"Name Change Youre gonna need a new summoner name. That last one cracked up some report s and proved pretty inappropiate."I suggest that riot checks some of the report. I got called subhuman filth bc of that name by 4 out of 9 ppl per game. And none of them have been banned etc. Idk what is wrong here! Im now called "thy gay guy" so it doesnt really matter but the whole situation is still pissing me off (the server is EUNE in case it matters)

21 Comments

Jo0o3/27/2019, 8:22:59 PM3 votes

Is your name supposed to mean “the gay guy”?

While “gay” is often used in a pejorative sense, it’s not a slur. I see no reason why it shouldn’t be allowed in a name. Kinda like “Jew”.

FOR JUSTICE3/26/2019, 2:06:09 PM2 votes

Its stupid and i imagine they were just salt reports, just so people had a reason to, but know its actually bannable to change it to yet another name deemed offensive.

Oleandervine3/26/2019, 1:51:33 PM1 votes

Well, since the report system operates on keyword searches, it's probably not going to be able to punish people if they use obscure language like "subhuman filth." The system learns based on reports, so unless there's a boom of people insulting others with "subhuman filth" specifically, it's not going to do anything about it. Furthermore, unless your report was directly involved in their punishment, you wouldn't get notified - and they would also still be able to play even if they got chat restrictions, which you won't be able to see.

If you are particularly upset about this, I would recommend opening a support ticket and submitting the names of the people and the date you played the game so that they could do a manual audit of the game.

Telephone Booth3/27/2019, 9:35:07 PM1 votes

You may have to change that name again in the future too. They arent really into references to sexual orientation in names.

ModUlanopo3/28/2019, 4:27:41 AM1 votes

considering im not offending any1 with my name except homophobic ppl

You would have to check with your region's support team on that. While that name might be permitted on NA, the rules might be different in EUNE.

Red Mage FTS3/26/2019, 5:19:39 PM1 votes

You know, tags like may not be offecive to -you- but they could be to others.

Im part native, and if I see some in game name like "Durnk indian" i would laugh my ass off. But my brother, my dad and most of my dads side of the family would lose their mind.

One persons OK is not the same.

If you dont want to offend, dont put potentionally offencive things in your name.

Remeber people with annonimoty are the worst. So dont give them a target.

R107 Games3/26/2019, 1:51:54 PM1 votes

Apparently there are people out there who still think "gay" can be an insult, even when it's not directed at them.

It's worth mentioning "gay" also means lighthearted and carefree. So why are you not allowed to call yourself that?

I mean since "gay" is not hatespeech like the "N" and "F" word, why can't you call yourself gay?