grave robber написа:QUOTE (grave robber @ Jan 13 2009, 09:38) Could the use of INTERNET SLANG end up in you being punished ?
ANSWER YES
I have been punished for the use of the internet slang "LMAO"
At first i thought it was some kind of eastern europe joke, but as it turns out, no.
"You are punished for bad behavior.
You account will be automatically unlocked in 30 minutes after the end of the punishment.
You can see the table with punished players to see what is the reason."
The problem here is Bulfleets LACK OF ENGLISH SPEAKING MODERATORS. The use of the word which seems to have upset bulfleet operstors is A--. The use of that word used in a derogatory manner as in " I think that you are an A-- " I agree is worth punishment.
But the use of that word, which is a commonly used abreviation, a frequently used term in text, email and chat rooms! needs to be taken in context. If that word is NOT taken in context, Bulfleet now has a moral duty to provide a comprehsive list of words that are NOT acceptable in English, and any other language that a player uses.
Definition from Wiktionary
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/LMAO
Initialism
LMAO
1. (Internet slang) Laughing my a-- (ar-e) off; used to indicate great amusement, usually over exaggerated, at something (usually from an online source eg discussion group, or instant message).
[edit] See also
* LOL
* ROFL
* ROFLMAO
So every english speaking player should be warned that normal everyday INTERNET SLANG, acceptable in almost every other aspect of the INTERNET, is not acceptable, and IS punnishable here in Bulfleet.
Perhaps someone from Bulfleet could contact me, and i could give them some insight into the way that English speaking players use the language.
GRAVE ROBBER
Wow!!
LMAO is frequently used on every Forum and Chat Room, and by every mobile phone text contact and email contact I have ever known.
This retort is frequently used when the sender finds something funny!!
LMAO is not an insult, not does it constitute bad behaviour, under any circumstances!!
No ban should have been imposed and any ban that was imposed erroneously, should be lifted immediately!
I am not LMAO!!
This appears to be a display of the lack of language skills by the Moderator concerned.
