I realized recently that the word "perhaps" is a banned word in the W101 chat. I can't even use it in open chat. Why is this?
Thanks,
Qbb
Hi Qbb. It has been for a long time. If you look up "rhaps" in the Urban dictionary there is a meaning that causes that part of the word to be used in a different way. I was curious about this a few months ago when I saw others asking the same thing so I did a search. That part of perhaps should actually show up 'RED' when you try to type it in.
I realized recently that the word "perhaps" is a banned word in the W101 chat. I can't even use it in open chat. Why is this?
Thanks,
Qbb
Hi Qbb. It has been for a long time. If you look up "rhaps" in the Urban dictionary there is a meaning that causes that part of the word to be used in a different way. I was curious about this a few months ago when I saw others asking the same thing so I did a search. That part of perhaps should actually show up 'RED' when you try to type it in.
Fallon
OMG, when did having a good vocabulary become a liability? Seriously, "rhaps"...What does it say about people when they will go so far to be abusive?
Agreed, the loss of proper word usage and linguistic syntax is frustrating even with open chat; it is a shame that such a minority of players misuse colloquialisms and jargon to ruin communication for the majority.
I had recently noted this problem as well. I was unaware of the other aspects that this word has obtained. It constantly amazes me the way people manage to turn perfectly acceptable and useful words into something tainted.
With what we are seeing in the game in the way of language, I would really like to see KI take steps in regard to repeat offenders rather than blocking perfectly innocent words. But these players are using them in the most horrible way.
PERHAPS, KI would be good enough to take a serious look at HOW certain words are typed in. When the word is split such as " pe rhaps" then it would show in red but as long as typed properly would remain white.
With what we are seeing in the game in the way of language, I would really like to see KI take steps in regard to repeat offenders rather than blocking perfectly innocent words. But these players are using them in the most horrible way.
PERHAPS, KI would be good enough to take a serious look at HOW certain words are typed in. When the word is split such as " pe rhaps" then it would show in red but as long as typed properly would remain white.
Are we even sure that this is the reason "perhaps" cannot be used? I recall an old thread indicating that all words are automatically banned and have to be added to the "approved" list. KI has to "tell" the system to allow it and I assume, after being notified of the error, this would take awhile (given this wouldn't qualify as an emergency hot fix and would be scheduled sometime after whatever was previously on the maintenance schedule).
With what we are seeing in the game in the way of language, I would really like to see KI take steps in regard to repeat offenders rather than blocking perfectly innocent words. But these players are using them in the most horrible way.
PERHAPS, KI would be good enough to take a serious look at HOW certain words are typed in. When the word is split such as " pe rhaps" then it would show in red but as long as typed properly would remain white.
Are we even sure that this is the reason "perhaps" cannot be used? I recall an old thread indicating that all words are automatically banned and have to be added to the "approved" list. KI has to "tell" the system to allow it and I assume, after being notified of the error, this would take awhile (given this wouldn't qualify as an emergency hot fix and would be scheduled sometime after whatever was previously on the maintenance schedule).
Actually Kingurz, that post is not that old. It is dated June 10,2012. This same topic came up many months ago, and no matter how I word the search for it, I have not been able to find it. HMMMM strange.
Actually Kingurz, that post is not that old. It is dated June 10,2012. This same topic came up many months ago, and no matter how I word the search for it, I have not been able to find it. HMMMM strange.
True. I'm just wondering if this is really a case of perhaps being banned, because of it's "broken" meaning (that KI can adjust) or if adding the word to the approved list just isn't a priority for KI (or has been forgotten from the last time it came up).
