Why are words "Gay" and "Homo" banned?

[FeelingLazy]

No idea where to post it so I'm doing it here.

Why do we get muted for writing gay and homo?
First of all, this isn't insult or a curse/forbidden word. It's almost 2020 and people of all kind are playing this game. Everyone should be free to express themselves, however when some people try, they get muted for being themselves? Sorry but this isn't funny.

I have full respect towards people who accept and respect it and those who doesn't. It's fully your choice. Maybe even some game developers are against it? No problem, your choice. But please respect the people and the fact that LGBT people actually exist.

I really hope that these words are going to be taken down from "muted" list soon.

Thank you.


Edit:

Hey, thanks to all close minded people who actually threw this thread down with all the drama and disrespectful BS. I'd love to lock or delete it.

[Spooked]

No idea where to post it so I'm doing it here.

Why do we get muted for writing gay and homo?
First of all, this isn't insult or a curse/forbidden word. It's almost 2020 and people of all kind are playing this game. Everyone should be free to express themselves, however when some people try, they get muted for being themselves? Sorry but this isn't funny.

I have full respect towards people who accept and respect it and those who doesn't. It's fully your choice. Maybe even some game developers are against it? No problem, your choice. But please respect the people and the fact that LGBT people actually exist.

I really hope that these words are going to be taken down from "muted" list soon.

Thank you.

Its not because of homophobia, its because a vast majority of the people playing this game like to use "Gay" and "Homo" as an insult, its not because everyone is homophobic or against gay people.
Personally i hate when people reach towards people being homophobic without actually looking into what might be the actual reason.
Anyways, im getting sidetracked.

Long story short, its done to prevent people from using it as an insult wether you like it or not.
Arcane legends is a game with many underage and young players who shouldnt be exposed to such language in my opinion.
You not being able to say "gay" or "homo" in a normal sentence for me personally doesnt do much, on the contrary this saves alot of people from being insulted directly or teaching the younger generation words they shouldnt familiarize with, wether they would hear it here or someone else.

Using 2020 as an argument to say gay and homosexuals are accepted is not really relevant to this.
We dont need to PROVE to you we accept homosexuals, if we choose to ofcourse we can, but we arent obliged to showing you were not against gays by changing a fundamental rule in the game.

Just my 2 cents

Edit: feel free to @ me i wouldnt mind debating with you, as long we keep it formal and civil :)

[FeelingLazy]

Its not because of homophobia, its because a vast majority of the people playing this game like to use "Gay" and "Homo" as an insult, its not because everyone is homophobic or against gay people.
Personally i hate when people reach towards people being homophobic without actually looking into what might be the actual reason.
Anyways, im getting sidetracked.

Long story short, its done to prevent people from using it as an insult wether you like it or not.
Arcane legends is a game with many underage and young players who shouldnt be exposed to such language in my opinion.
You not being able to say "gay" or "homo" in a normal sentence for me personally doesnt do much, on the contrary this saves alot of people from being insulted directly or teaching the younger generation words they shouldnt familiarize with, wether they would hear it here or someone else.

Using 2020 as an argument to say gay and homosexuals are accepted is not really relevant to this.
We dont need to PROVE to you we accept homosexuals, if we choose to ofcourse we can, but we arent obliged to showing you were not against gays by changing a fundamental rule in the game.

Just my 2 cents

That's where you are wrong, this word is misunderstood and took as an insult when it isn't a curse or insult word at all but normal word like woman, men, bike.

For you personally it doesn't but for a lot people it is problem getting muted every so often when they want to talk about their life etc..

"Underaged" players should learn that it's normal word, in most parts of the world it's a common. No idea what does you mean with "such language". It really is not an insult.

I'm not using 2020 as an argument, it's to show people that we're that far and it is still problem on some levels.

As I said, I don't need anyone to prove. I don't care whenever you or anyone else accepts it or not. I just want it to be respected as normal word because it is normal word and it should not be in ssme category as curse words.

Edit: I didn't came to debate. I came to speak for the people.

[SlaveKnight]

Its not because of homophobia, its because a vast majority of the people playing this game like to use "Gay" and "Homo" as an insult, its not because everyone is homophobic or against gay people.
Personally i hate when people reach towards people being homophobic without actually looking into what might be the actual reason.
Anyways, im getting sidetracked.

Long story short, its done to prevent people from using it as an insult wether you like it or not.
Arcane legends is a game with many underage and young players who shouldnt be exposed to such language in my opinion.
You not being able to say "gay" or "homo" in a normal sentence for me personally doesnt do much, on the contrary this saves alot of people from being insulted directly or teaching the younger generation words they shouldnt familiarize with, wether they would hear it here or someone else.

Using 2020 as an argument to say gay and homosexuals are accepted is not really relevant to this.
We dont need to PROVE to you we accept homosexuals, if we choose to ofcourse we can, but we arent obliged to showing you were not against gays by changing a fundamental rule in the game.

Just my 2 cents

Edit: feel free to @ me i wouldnt mind debating with you, as long we keep it formal and civil :)


I have the same opinion about it.


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[Susanne]

I got muted for telling my friend an anecdote about a celebrity whose first name happens to be Gay.
Yes, it is a first name and also means happy.
Got muted for trying to recite a poem.."The owl and the Pussycat". A completely innocent poem. 😑

[Fiasaria]

i can already see that word being unbanned and becoming the most used word of 2019

[Susanne]

Well we all know people can get round using banned words just by changing or adding a letter.

[QuaseT]

Why do people care about a single word that cant be used in a game. But I agree to opinions above: Id rather describe gay with "being into men" for the few times I actually use it in a video game than seeing 13y olds spamming gay and homo into pvp maps once they see its unbanned.
This is a good topic for the forums to use as a drama thread and endless responds and I wonder why it took so long till somebody brought it up.

[FeelingLazy]

Why do people care about a single word that cant be used in a game. But I agree to opinions above: Id rather describe gay with "being into men" for the few times I actually use it in a video game than seeing 13y olds spamming gay and homo into pvp maps once they see its unbanned.
This is a good topic for the forums to use as a drama thread and endless responds and I wonder why it took so long till somebody brought it up.

Didn't brought it for drama, I just want it to be equal. Thanks for the opinion though.

[Fiasaria]

they use to ''insult'' but is actually just memeing, kissing just your homies goodnight isnt gay etc, besides kids people dont really mean to offend you by calling you gay :v

[Noni]

I am sure all those 13 yr old kids getting married on AL also know about homosexuality. The problem with the words “gay” and “homo” is that the ones mostly using it, use them to trash others, not to have nice discussions about sexuality or marriage or equal rights etc.

Even though that is the reason STS doesn’t allow them to be used, many innocent words get censored too, as some people have already commented. Chat filter is totally useless anyway. If people want to curse, they can bypass it quite easily so I find it rather pointless.

[GucciBang]

Replacing the 5min ban with (***) and (****) is a good way, and would only read the message with the message filter disabled

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[Spooked]

That's where you are wrong, this word is misunderstood and took as an insult when it isn't a curse or insult word at all but normal word like woman, men, bike.

For you personally it doesn't but for a lot people it is problem getting muted every so often when they want to talk about their life etc..

"Underaged" players should learn that it's normal word, in most parts of the world it's a common. No idea what does you mean with "such language". It really is not an insult.

I'm not using 2020 as an argument, it's to show people that we're that far and it is still problem on some levels.

As I said, I don't need anyone to prove. I don't care whenever you or anyone else accepts it or not. I just want it to be respected as normal word because it is normal word and it should not be in ssme category as curse words.

Edit: I didn't came to debate. I came to speak for the people.
Saying the word is often misunderstood and taken as a insult is a weak comeback in my eyes, never have i ever came across someone who couldnt distinguish such an obvious matter.
Everyone can know the difference between using gay as an insult or not.

Im not saying people shouldnt use or learn the word, im explicitely talking about the one meant to insult others.
People in this game will use those words more as an insult rather than using it in a proper sentence.
If u would balance the pros and cons the cons would come out on top.

That was my point, you want it to be respected yet it already is respected by those who choose to.
In my eyes youre rather looking for validation which is totally uncalled for because, you my friend, can be and believe whatever you want.
You definetely shouldnt let anyone stop you.
But to then go ahead and say it should b changed in order to respect it, is quite equal to "if u dont change it ur a homophobe"

[FeelingLazy]

Saying the word is often misunderstood and taken as a insult is a weak comeback in my eyes, never have i ever came across someone who couldnt distinguish such an obvious matter.
Everyone can know the difference between using gay as an insult or not.

Im not saying people shouldnt use or learn the word, im explicitely talking about the one meant to insult others.
People in this game will use those words more as an insult rather than using it in a proper sentence.
If u would balance the pros and cons the cons would come out on top.

That was my point, you want it to be respected yet it already is respected by those who choose to.
In my eyes youre rather looking for validation which is totally uncalled for because, you my friend, can be and believe whatever you want.
You definetely shouldnt let anyone stop you.
But to then go ahead and say it should b changed in order to respect it, is quite equal to "if u dont change it ur a homophobe"

There was no need to comeback as I stated my point already. I do not need validation nor I will be upset if the word stays banned. But you can easily compare it to calling someone black or white or yellow depending on where they are from. Should we ban these too? That's just ridiculous.
Not sure how people would feel offended by getting called "gay". I doubt that adults would. This isn't even an insult word. You people did think of it like that and that's why there's no change.

You should see it from different perspective. Too bad people in Arcane Legends aren't as open minded as I thought they are.

If the "drama" keeps going on, I'll just ask moderators to delete this thread.

I just wanted equality. :)


Also, I'm amazed that such statements are coming from someone who is (High possibly) from Belgium or Netherlands where being gay is more than normal. But that's just a side note. Thought that at least you would understand :D

[Bundlos]

Those words are directed as insults 99% of the time in the gaming community. It's a misuse of terminology rather than not respecting the existence of the LGBTQ people. You respect them, I respect them, there will be others who respect them, but the majority using it as a slur will probably keep them as banned words bud.

I'll share something here. You know I have some people in my friend list..Whenever they meet each other they will go off on the tangent that 'Hey gae' 'you're gae', say gae a thousand times again to continue insulting each other that after a point of time it numbs my brain. Random players have attempted to insult me by calling me gay just because of the fact that I being a rogue am married to another rogue in game. So ya know... It's because of people like that you face measures like this, and I like Gucci's idea of adding the words to filtered chat. Not like getting muted stops people from using the words with altered spellings

[FeelingLazy]

Those words are directed as insults 99% of the time in the gaming community. It's a misuse of terminology rather than not respecting the existence of the LGBTQ people. You respect them, I respect them, there will be others who respect them, but the majority using it as a slur will probably keep them as banned words bud.

I'll share something here. You know I have some people in my friend list..Whenever they meet each other they will go off on the tangent that 'Hey gae' 'you're gae', say gae a thousand times again to continue insulting each other that after a point of time it numbs my brain. Random players have attempted to insult me by calling me gay just because of the fact that I being a rogue am married to another rogue in game. So ya know... It's because of people like that you face measures like this, and I like Gucci's idea of adding the words to filtered chat. Not like getting muted stops people from using the words with altered spellingsTotally understand it. And yeah I love the idea too!

[TheMadElf]

-1 even if its almost 2020 it's still used as insult

[Encryptions]

I don't get why people are against others for what they believe in, just a dumb thing to be against. Its like being mad at a wall because its made of bricks.
In video games its usually not about being against the stuff, its just using random words to insult each other just because its the first word to come to their head.
Everyone needs the mind set "If it does not effect me then I do not mess with it."

[shadowronn]

Also there is/was (idk have not played in a while) a guild named "Porn" and the members were recently "unbanned" so maybe if STS is reading this thread they could throw some light on this??

[Deuteronomy]

No idea where to post it so I'm doing it here.

Why do we get muted for writing gay and homo?
First of all, this isn't insult or a curse/forbidden word. It's almost 2020 and people of all kind are playing this game. Everyone should be free to express themselves, however when some people try, they get muted for being themselves? Sorry but this isn't funny.

I have full respect towards people who accept and respect it and those who doesn't. It's fully your choice. Maybe even some game developers are against it? No problem, your choice. But please respect the people and the fact that LGBT people actually exist.

I really hope that these words are going to be taken down from "muted" list soon.

Thank you.

I can't believe you asked this question.

STS will never unban offensive words. That should be natural common sense, like 1 + 1 = 2.

[FeelingLazy]

I can't believe you asked this question.

STS will never unban offensive words. That should be natural common sense, like 1 + 1 = 2.I can't believe how being LGBT is offensive :O

[Xyv.io]

I can't believe how being LGBT is offensive :O

Yeah that kids like 8 year old nvm him

[Dropdamic]

Yeah this would absolutly be abused by some people sadly.

[Stephencobear]

Not sure how people would feel offended by getting called "gay". I doubt that adults would. This isn't even an insult word.

You should see it from different perspective. Too bad people in Arcane Legends aren't as open minded as I thought they are.


I ride the buss with a trans woman who has a 5 inch scar across her throat. Are you going to tell everyone how to feel while not knowing what some ppl have survived? Inclusivity and equality necessitate humble compassion to the very things you may not have any ability to know, like others experiences.

Someone with ptsd can’t be expected to shrug off whatever, that’s not respecting everyone either.

[Deuteronomy]

I ride the buss with a trans woman who has a 5 inch scar across her throat. Are you going to tell everyone how to feel while not knowing what some ppl have survived? Inclusivity and equality necessitate humble compassion to the very things you may not have any ability to know, like others experiences.

Someone with ptsd can’t be expected to shrug off whatever, that’s not respecting everyone either.

Your reply is quite confusing. Bottom line, STS will not entertain this, hence the lack of STS replies to this post. I cannot believe they did not lock this post yet.

[Stephencobear]

Your reply is quite confusing. Bottom line, STS will not entertain this, hence the lack of STS replies to this post. I cannot believe they did not lock this post yet.

If someone has been victimized no one has any reason to tell them they shouldn’t be offended by a word that can easily trigger them.

[Deuteronomy]

If someone has been victimized no one has any reason to tell them they shouldn’t be offended by a word that can easily trigger them.

Unless you are LGBT, what is your point?

I am not LGBT but I know that use of certain words can affect certain individuals harshly.

Do you also recommend use of the "N" word?

What are you saying?

You recommend that a development company put themselves in legal trouble?

Explain.

[Stephencobear]

Unless you are LGBT, what is your point?

I am not LGBT but I know that use of certain words can affect certain individuals harshly.

Do you also recommend use of the "N" word?

What are you saying?

You recommend that a development company put themselves in legal trouble?

Explain.

You’re totally confused, I was saying ofc the word will mostly be misused, and also that we can’t tell people how to feel therefore we need to be more cautious than to say ppl shouldn’t be offended when it is misused.

[Stephencobear]

Bro, open your mind. Offensive words will never be enabled, wake up and stop posting things that do not make sense.

STS will never enable the H or G word, what are you smoking?

Funny thing is I have been saying ofc it won’t be enabled and it shouldn’t , but you are confused

[TheBlairWitch]

Why do you even need to say those words lol not common words to say, but what is bad is when u try to make. Name or guild and for some reason the name u want some how spells gay its not allowed

[Spooked]

Why do you even need to say those words lol not common words to say, but what is bad is when u try to make. Name or guild and for some reason the name u want some how spells gay its not allowed

Why he needs to say those words?
Maybe he has to refer to someone who is indeed gay or homosexual.

aside from my statement it shouldnt be unbanned, i believe this is a totally uncalled for and outright dumb reply of yours.
Thats just my opinion enjoy the rest of your day.

[Allset]

One thing that sts could do is instead of mute is just block words they find offensive with **** instead of muting someone for not knowing which words are on their list. I've been muted a few times by just not knowing a word was on their list. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191219/ecf4682b24991e5c9b4d3151ab8612a0.gif

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[Ofaanacan]

Why is it 'ok' to use my sexuality as an insult? Do you find me insulting?

[FeelingLazy]

Why is it 'ok' to use my sexuality as an insult? Do you find me insulting?I love that. I couldn't find a way to express it and you did it perfectly. [emoji3590]

[Deuteronomy]

Why is it 'ok' to use my sexuality as an insult? Do you find me insulting?

I think you are misunderstanding. Those words are banned NOT because the affiliated people are bad, they are banned because trolls and misfits would abuse it and excessively use it to attack people. Those words cannot be un-banned. I believe LGBT is allowed, that will allow those who are interested to express themselves without using words that would be strong ammo 4 the opposition.

[mizzbamzy]

Idk why this is still opened, devs should close it, it'll only accumulate drama

[Remiem]

Closing this thread. Thanks for weighing in on the topic and to those who remained constructive with their thoughts and opinions.