Why is "GAY" considered inappropriate for a club tag?I understand some people use it as a slur, but a lot more people use it to honestly identify themselves, even in polite company. When you take an identity like "gay" and mark it as profane because some people troll and use it negatively, you are letting the trolls claim it and win. The game itself has queer characters (is [Queer] banned to? I haven't checked), I myself am gay, my club members are completely on board with rallying under that label, so why is it now considered profane when in the form of a clan tag?I would like to use this tag, and I would like others to be able to use similar tags, even if some people misuse it.Please, Respawn,Let us be [GAY]

@E9ine_AC My club tags welcome players LGBTQ+ and players with disabilities because i try to be as open as possible. So if thats an option that pretty much negates your reasoning that nobody cares, but ok. And honestly ive always believed that video games in general are a free space where you can be who you want to be. In my experience yes, your sexual orientation has no factor in whether i will play games with you or not, but i also believe if you want to represent yourself how you want then you should be able to. Apex is literally designed around inclusivity and representation yet youre arguing that none of these things matter, like you dont know what game youre playing. @girlfiend Unfortunately this post and its replies are a perfect example of just how toxic players can be and it is true that you will see backlash against your desired tag name, but i also believe youre well aware of that and desire to acquire it regardless. And you should have the freedom to do so. I believe Respawn labels it as profane because multiple clubs can have the same name or tag, and there might not be a way for them to monitor whos using it for personal representation or people using it for slander or as a slur. I think that might be the reasoning behind it. But i dont know honestly.

@Joberrykins As a gay~ person I agree to this and I don’t see how this is not allowed, and I hope other names are allowed too.

So personal identity has no place in the game?Let's ban all usernames then! Let's make Apex like Fall Guys and give you a random name every round.Finally, pure, objective entertainment.

@E9ine_AC Im not saying your argument is inherently invalid. I get it. Playing video games is a form of escape. But i think the fact that this post almost immediately became an argument instead of constructive criticism is the reason why its an issue to begin with. Like i stated i think most people would use it in a derogative manner i think that would be the reasoning why the developers wouldnt let it be used cause theres no way to monitor it. But i also think it would be nice for people to just have that freedom. They fought for it in the real world they dont want to feel denied that freedom in the digital world. So i understand both sides of the argument.

Hey Legends, I've locked this thread because the conversation is veering into territory that's not really appropriate for Answers HQ. We appreciate the feedback that you've shared on this, and we'll pass it along. Thanks, everyone. /Kent

Why can't my club be [GAY]? | EA Forums

42 Replies

zombieshoota500
5 years ago
@Joberrykins As a gay~ person I agree to this and I don’t see how this is not allowed, and I hope other names are allowed too.
Irres169
5 years ago
I tried to honestly identify myself as [PIMP] and they would not allow it.
I am sad.
EryxApex
5 years ago
@Joberrykins I'm on board with your sentiment, but this is a video game, where your gender, sexual orientation, skin color or political stance have zero meaning, all we care about is your ability to aim, teamplay and character utilization.
There are other platforms more suited for your request.
E9ine_AC
Hero+
5 years ago
Gender, Race, Politics, Sexual Orientation have no place in a game.
deadwetter
5 years ago
I think being proud who you are has every right to be in this game. It hurts to see that Respawn acknowledges the word as a negative over being a positive. My sister is gay and for years thought she was wrong for it. I think when platforms like this take that word and say its wrong to use in video games that younger people enjoy playing might have that type of effect on our culture.
E9ine_AC
Hero+
5 years ago
@deadwetterBut who you are plays no role in a game. You are playing a game for your entertainment not revealing who you are to players in the game. This means they would have no idea nor care of what someone's gender or sexual orientation is defined as.
girlfiend
5 years ago
So personal identity has no place in the game?
Let's ban all usernames then! Let's make Apex like Fall Guys and give you a random name every round.
Finally, pure, objective entertainment.
TBTFW
5 years ago
@Joberrykins These words are blocked because the game is full of children and many of them are not yet oriented. But tbh with steam apex is just useless because steam doesn't really care about offensive nicknames and etc.
Your word is a sexual orientation and no one gives a * about sexual orientation in-game. Please keep your orientation to yourself. 🙂
girlfiend
5 years ago
These words are blocked because the game is full of children and many of them are not yet oriented.
Game is rated T for teen. Also, this is nonsense.

Your word is a sexual orientation and no one gives a * about sexual orientation in-game. Please keep your orientation to yourself.
Don't say "no one cares" when replying to someone who literally cares. This is just lazy thinking.
E9ine_AC
Hero+
5 years ago
@girlfiend
14 thousand games I have played Not had a single game in 14 thousand games has anyone ever told me their sexual orientation. Your entire argument is stopped due to my examples. No one cares inside a video game.....