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4 years ago

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Banned for name stuck on Joe Nhl

Just got back on the game after receiving a 7 day ban for my name. Wondering how long I have to stay as Joe Nhl before I can actually change my name. However reading others issues I'm assuming it's a...

EA_Aljo
4 years ago
Hello, @Grolli11

Yes. This is permanent for NHL 22. In the future, make sure a name is chosen that does not violate the Terms of Service.

PlayoffError

Hero

4 years ago

@EA_Aljo They did and got no reply.

'Lemmy Kilmister' and 'Scrum Master' were both apparently actionable names. No explanation why or response to appeals.

It's certainly not obvious to my teammate or anybody else I've asked what about those names are offensive.

VeronicatheCD

4 years ago

@PlayoffError wrote:
@EA_AljoThey did and got no reply.

'Lemmy Kilmister' and 'Scrum Master' were both apparently actionable names. No explanation why or response to appeals.

It's certainly not obvious to my teammate or anybody else I've asked what about those names are offensive.

The first one might be considered, not offensive, but rather impersonation. It is also impersonation of someone inexplicably obsessed with Nazi imagery.

The latter - I'm not sure how it would violate any policies, but why would someone want to go by that name? It clearly isn't an actual person's name unless Elon Musk is the father.