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GimmyYourMilk
3 months ago
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what can I do to prevent getting banned for harassment or other "bad behaviour"

All of this is for apex legends Like it says here as I want to make sure that I don't do anything that could potentially get my account banned. I still want to communicate though but am worried that...
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  • EA_Darko's avatar
    EA_Darko
    3 months ago

    Hey @GimmyYourMilk those examples you shared have not got anyone banned. 

    If you are rude or abusive towards others then you risk action being taken on your account. 

    Simply chatting away and having fun will not. 

    Darko

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reconzero
Seasoned Ace
3 months ago
@GimmyYourMilk

It really makes me wonder if parents even bother to teach kids basic manners anymore, or why else would anyone even have to ask this question?

Essentially, keep your communication to basic in-game situations. Don't let your frustration get the better of you. And don't let anyone else's toxicity drive you into a state of "they said it so I can say it too." Anyone you play with could at any time have their voice-to-text turned on and be able to provide proof of anything you say. Keep it polite. Keep it constructive. Don't say anything you wouldn't say to your own grandmother.
  • GimmyYourMilk's avatar
    GimmyYourMilk
    3 months ago

    @reconzero 

    I appreciate the advice, but I felt your reply came across as a bit condescending. I simply asked as I value my account and want to make sure I'm following the rules. I also thought it was a bit unclear and sent mixed messages as typically they ban you if you cuss or insult people but then the characters in game have kill quips and voice lines where they do just that.

    • reconzero's avatar
      reconzero
      Seasoned Ace
      3 months ago

      @GimmyYourMilk

      I apologize if I came across as snarky. I sometimes do. I sometimes am.

      But the opening question isn't just rhetorical. I really wonder sometimes. Just speak to people as if they were standing in front of you instead of some random and anonymous internet non-entity who you will never see again in your lifetime. And if they lose it or try to bait you into losing it, then just mute them. It's sad that it comes to that, but it often comes to that. Mute and play on.

      The hardest thing to do is to speak to someone the way you would like to be spoken to yourself. Especially when they're being terrible for no reason, with their speech or their gameplay.

  • AymCTL's avatar
    AymCTL
    Seasoned Ace
    3 months ago
    @reconzero This is excellent advice. I had a situation in a gun run tonight where a toxic player kept harassing me in chats. I almost got angry and lashed out, but instead I reported the player for inappropriate chats. Hopefully the game will take the appropriate actions. Sometimes it's tough, but you just have to force yourself to not say anything back, and report them to the game instead of "taking the law into your own hands."

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