Forced gamertag changes

Discus and support Forced gamertag changes in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Hi I had 2 forced gamertag changes within the span of 1 week. I have paid twice to change the names. This is getting expensive. I would like a refund... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by GreatWhelp40230, May 18, 2014.

  1. Forced gamertag changes


    Hi I had 2 forced gamertag changes within the span of 1 week. I have paid twice to change the names. This is getting expensive. I would like a refund or be granted a free gamertag change.

    :)
     
    GreatWhelp40230, May 18, 2014
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  2. EggsBoxJuan
    EggsBoxJuan Guest
    Gamer Tag change asap (refered via live chat)

    Hi, forced gamertag changes are only imposed under certain circumstances. Having your personal info, name etc isn't recommended but also isn't against the terms of use or code of conduct.

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    support.xbox.com/.../forced-gamertag-change

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    The link above explains about forced gamertag changes and what circumstances they are imposed. Other than that you're looking at paying for the change I suspect. The link below explains the gamertag change process in detail.

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    support.xbox.com/.../change-xbox-live-gamertag
     
    EggsBoxJuan, May 18, 2014
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  3. xH4RD3Rx
    xH4RD3Rx Guest
    forced gamertag change

    to whom it may concern,

    ive had the same gamertag D0 M3 H4RD3R for a solid four years, and today when i go to sign on its telling me to change my gamertag. I play all my games on the hardest difficultly possible gow 1, 2, and 3 insane mow2 blackops and mow3 (was working on) veteran
    and all of the halo saga legendary. why after four and a half faithful years to xboxlive are they making me change my gamertag? i cannot believe that im being told to change my gamertag after nearly five years i was 16 when i created this account im 21 now
    how come just now someone thinks this is suggestive, the only thing that my gamertag suggests to me is a way of thinking give me everything you have play hard and ill play harder, ill give you 110% and i exspect the same so D0 M3 H4RD3R to take my gamertag
    out of context just shows how immature some people are... ive been told that my gamertag has a double meaning and proably offended someone, it offends me that someone would even think i created this gamertag for such a reason, and to force someone to change
    their gamertag bc of double meanings is ridiculous, if thats the case why not make evryone who has a gamertag with a 6 and a 9 consecutivly change their gamertag thats suggestive isn't it? where is the line drawn why did someone decide to draw it in front
    of my gamertag more importantly why if it is so sugestive did it take nearly five years for someone to say something? ive grownup with this gamertag it is special to me that may sound stupid, but u try going half a decade with the same name then have someone
    tell u to change it bc it offends someone who doesnt even know you... i want to know who i can talk too to resovle this issue, this means alot to me...

    sincerely, jacob taylor
     
    xH4RD3Rx, May 18, 2014
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  4. davemcfly85
    davemcfly85 Guest

    Forced gamertag changes

    sorry if you would have chosen a name that was not against the rules then you would not have gotten the forced name change. you will not be getting any refund as you deliberately chose a name and paid for one that was just as against the rules as the last
    one. FYI too many forced name changes results in perm ban from Live. just buy a new name and make sure it is not against the rules that is your only option other than living with the GreatWhelp40230 one you have now.
     
    davemcfly85, May 18, 2014
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  5. Hello GreatWhelp40230.

    You will not receive a refund or a free gamertag change. The Code of Conduct states that, "if you create a Gamertag that has been determined to violate the Terms of Use or Code of Conduct, the system will automatically choose a new Gamertag for you." If
    you've been given a FNC twice, that means you have created two offensive tags. That policy, and this is pure speculation, was likely put in place to make people think twice before choosing offensive tags again. And as davemcfly85 stated, if you continue to
    create offensive tags, your account could potentially be banned. Perhaps you should review the

    Code of Conduct
    before creating a new gamertag so this won't happen again.

    Best wishes.
     
    StrategicMisfit, May 18, 2014
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  6. xTye
    xTye Guest
    You need to change it to something that isn't a violation. Eventually, you'll be permabanned.
     
  7. Is there a list somewhere, i can look at, of "offensive" names or words that may guide my next gamertag of choice?
     
    GreatWhelp40230, May 18, 2014
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  8. davemcfly85
    davemcfly85 Guest

    Forced gamertag changes

    no just remember not to use any words that have profanity or sound like profanity, or references to drugs or anything else that is bad just keep your tag rated E for everyone and you will be fine.
     
    davemcfly85, May 18, 2014
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  9. The Code of Conduct tells you what NOT to put in your gamertag.

    "Do not create a Gamertag, profile content, Avatar content, in-game content, videos, or any other content that other users may be offended by. This includes, without limitation, anything related to or suggestive of:

    • Profane words or phrases
    • Topics or content of a sexual nature
    • Hate speech
    • Illegal drugs or controlled substances
    • Illegal activities
    • Controversial religious topics
    • Notorious people or organizations
    • Sensitive current or historical events
    • Any “sound-alike” or “lookalike” words, phrases, or puns that reference these topics"
     
    StrategicMisfit, Oct 31, 2018
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  10. Klokkwork Win User

    GAMERTAG CHANGE

    The Xbox Policy Enforcement Team only issues forced Gamertag changes to Gamertags that violate the ToU and Code of Conduct. When a Forced Gamertag Change is issued, your Gamertag is converted to a randomly generated tag. I'd recommend just gathering up
    the $9.99 and paying for a change, since your Gamertag does not seem to be in violation of the rules, and I do not foresee a Forced Gamertag Change being issued for it.
  11. DrifterX22 Win User

    Gamer tag

    I received a forced Gamertag change. Can XBLPET let me choose a new Gamertag for free?
    Some rumors give the impression that XBLPET will provide a free Gamertag change to accounts that have received a forced Gamertag change. This is not the case.

    In the past, a forced Gamertag change gave users the opportunity to change the offending Gamertag free of charge. Unfortunately, this gesture was prone to abuse, and many people simply chose new, equally offensive Gamertags. As a result,
    the Gamertag enforcement process changed. A forced Gamertag change now automatically assigns a new Gamertag to the account, much in the same way a system-generated Gamertag is provided when you first sign up for Xbox Live.

    If a player is unhappy with the assigned Gamertag and wishes to change it, he or she may purchase a new Gamertag through the

    standard Gamertag change process
    .
  12. EggsBoxJuan Win User

    Gamer Tag change asap (refered via live chat)

    Hi, forced gamertag changes are only imposed under certain circumstances. Having your personal info, name etc isn't recommended but also isn't against the terms of use or code of conduct.

    -

    support.xbox.com/.../forced-gamertag-change

    -

    The link above explains about forced gamertag changes and what circumstances they are imposed. Other than that you're looking at paying for the change I suspect. The link below explains the gamertag change process in detail.

    -

    support.xbox.com/.../change-xbox-live-gamertag
  13. PeteAshby Win User

    Gamertag help

    If you were forced to change the gamertag, it would have been forced by the Product Enforcement Team. If the gamertag was reported as being offencive, and the PET decided that it was, then the gamertag is forced to change. Chances of getting the old gamertag
    back is slim to none, as once a gamertag is used, it remains unavailable for something like 5 or 7 years. Plus, there is a good chance that, even if you were able to change it back, that the PET would simply force you to change it again. And beyond that, the
    more you are forced to change your gamertag for ToU violations, the more chance you have of getting suspended. I would just chalk the old gamertag up as gone, and go from there.

    Hope this helps!
  14. Fl0ydPinkert0n Win User

    Gamertag

    Possibly a forced gamertag change?

    Forced Gamertag Changes

    When a forced Gamertag change is imposed, the system automatically assigns a new Gamertag to the affected account, much in the same way a system-generated Gamertag is provided when you first sign up for Xbox Live.

    If a player is unhappy with the assigned Gamertag and wishes to change it, he or she may purchase a new Gamertag through the standard Gamertag change process. However, the Gamertag that received the forced change will remain unobtainable.

    A forced Gamertag change may be issued if a Gamertag visually resembles, sound likes, represents, hints at, abbreviates, or otherwise insinuates any of the following:

    • Profane words or phrases
    • Topics or content of a sexual nature
    • Hate speech
    • Controversial religious topics
    • Notorious people or organizations
    • Sensitive current or historical events
    https://enforcement.xbox.com/en-US/home/howto#sub-topic0-2
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