Inappropriate Gamertag

Discus and support Inappropriate Gamertag in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; My gamertag was made well over a year ago, just recently it was banned for 'being inappropiate'. It was forcibly changed and I wasn't notified until... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by AngryStrmTroopr, Feb 5, 2014.

  1. Inappropriate Gamertag


    My gamertag was made well over a year ago, just recently it was banned for 'being inappropiate'. It was forcibly changed and I wasn't notified until
    AFTER I complained about it being changed. It was changed to a completely foolish, dull-witted gamertag. I am outraged that I didn't get notified beforehand and I am not allowed to change it unless
    I pay my money. I have supported xbox since the second generation of the Xbox 360 and Microsoft, my whole life.
    This makes me want to stop supporting Microsoft. I would like to get it changed to something I find more appropiate without
    PAYING for it.

    :)
     
    AngryStrmTroopr, Feb 5, 2014
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  2. ChaosMinion
    ChaosMinion Guest
    Inappropriate Gamertag?!

    i have been having a problem using the name "Dave" on some of my games. this a big problem seeing as that my gamertag is Dave aka Minion. i first noticed on halo reach that on the four letter or digit call tag that you can put on ur spartan won't allow the
    name dave. i didnt think much of it till i started playing Far Cry 2, i cant host any of my maps because my gamertag is inappropriate for xbox live at least thats what its telling me and i dont understand why it would be inappropriate. i have put a lot of
    hard work into my maps and it would suck if all that hard work just went to waste like that. (you should download and see these maps seriously) i hope you can fix this problem so i dont run into more issues with other gamers at least. you can call me back
    at my cell number [Removed] or at my email at [Removed] i would like it if you called though or send a meassage on my account. i hope to hear back soon.

    David

    Dave aka Minion
     
    ChaosMinion, Feb 5, 2014
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  3. bowski477
    bowski477 Guest
    Inappropriate Gamertag

    You will need to post in
    THIS forum to get an official answer from the enforcement team.

    • 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.
     
    bowski477, Feb 5, 2014
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  4. Smwutches
    Smwutches Guest

    Inappropriate Gamertag

    Sorry, but the only way to change it is by paying for it. They don't give warnings before giving a forced name change. The warning is the code of conduct you agree to when you sign up for the service.
     
    Smwutches, Feb 5, 2014
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  5. @Smwutches

    It wasn't in the terms I signed. I did not get an updated set of terms.
     
    AngryStrmTroopr, Feb 5, 2014
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  6. Smwutches
    Smwutches Guest
    The code of conduct, as far as gamertags is concerned, has been the same for several years. You would have agreed to it when you signed up.
     
    Smwutches, Feb 5, 2014
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  7. Well I didn't see it and I am quite outraged over their change without my notification. I feel I have the right to a notification and a change. IF it would've been changed to something unappropiate I feel thats when they should make you for it. I.E. Give
    you ONE free change after being tagged for being inappropriate.
     
    AngryStrmTroopr, Feb 5, 2014
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  8. Smwutches
    Smwutches Guest

    Inappropriate Gamertag

    The policy on forced name changes recently changed. Giving a free change used to be the policy, but most people would just create a similar gamertag that would still violate the code. Multiple violations would then result in the account being banned.
     
    Smwutches, Feb 5, 2014
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  9. I don't care. I am not MOST people. I don't care what the gamertag was or how 'offensive it was'. Mine wasn't that bad. I have seen a lot worse. I am TEMPTED to get rid of my Microsoft stuff and go to Sony/Linux/Apple. I am not happy with that or the customer
    service I have gotten with xbox.
     
    AngryStrmTroopr, Feb 5, 2014
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  10. Klokkwork
    Klokkwork Guest
    Sorry to hear about the rough experience. As I understand it, you chose a Gamertag many years ago which, as it turns out, violated the Code of Conduct, which in fact was your warning, as it is with everyone. Also, you did agree to it every time it updated,
    when it popped up on your console or on xbox.com. In fact, you can't even connect to Xbox Live unless you DO agree to the updated terms. But even if they had provided you an additional warning prior to changing your Gamertag themselves, it still would have
    cost you $9.99 to do so. No different in that scenario than it is now.

    You say that you should be able to change it for free. Why? Should violating the Code of Conduct be something that is regularly rewarded? I find merely changing your Gamertag to be pretty lenient, actually. They didn't suspend your account, or prevent you
    from playing or connecting with your friends in any way. I think that reflects appreciation for your business, and they seem to have openly invited you to continue on using the service, and they're willing to give you another chance by still allowing you
    the same access as everyone else to change your Gamertag and try again. At the same price everyone else has to pay to do that.

    If you insist on not wanting to pay money for it, and you happen to live in the US, you can utilize Bing Rewards, and/or Xbox Rewards, to earn enough credits over time to change your Microsoft Account. No cash involved. Just a little time and effort. Just
    enough to earn the credits you need. Maybe more if you like it. So, all in all... sorry about the rough times. Hope all goes well. Best of luck, and, as always, happy gaming.
     
    Klokkwork, Feb 5, 2014
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  11. My problem is they used to allow a free gamertag change. I still think they should give you at least one shot with that. I didn't know the name would really break the code of conduct. It never stated exactly what was an 'inappropiate gamertag'.
     
    AngryStrmTroopr, Feb 5, 2014
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  12. I don't find it inviting as I have supported microsoft for years before this incident and they won't give me one shot to change it...for free like they used to.
     
    AngryStrmTroopr, Feb 5, 2014
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  13. Klokkwork
    Klokkwork Guest

    Inappropriate Gamertag

    I understand that they used to do that. But they no longer do that, and it's likely for a very specific reason. That it was abused. And while you might feel that you've missed the boat on that, there's nothing that can be done. The system is what it
    is. The Policy & Enforcement Team is no longer giving free rides on Forced Gamertag Changes. By changing it immediately, it reduces the amount of time that the community is forced to be exposed to an inappropriate Gamertag. They do not have multiple levels
    of severity for Gamertag inappropriateness. A Gamertag either violates the Code of Conduct, or it does not, and there is only one recourse when it does. Immediate Forced Gamertag Change to a randomly generated name. The Code of Conduct lists these rules:

    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
     
    Klokkwork, Feb 5, 2014
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  14. Whatever you say. I don't care about it anymore. If Microsoft calls this 'customer support'...THEY should be gracious if I buy another one of their products.
     
    AngryStrmTroopr, Feb 5, 2014
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  15. Klokkwork
    Klokkwork Guest
    This is not customer support. This is the community support forums. I'm not Microsoft. I'm an Xbox user, like you. I'm just helping out by answering questions with information I've come across in my experiences here, helping keep people informed when
    I can. But in terms of actions by the Xbox Policy & Enforcement Team, Xbox Customer Support doesn't really have any say either. The PET are the ones who deal with terms violations, and Support has no jurisdiction over them, and cannot undo what the PET have
    done. Nobody here, or in Support, can offer a free Gamertag change, though I'm sure we're all aware, it's a very frustrating position to be in. At least your random name is much better off than some of the others I've seen. "Cub" doesn't seem nearly as
    cutesy-ish as Fawn, Kitten, Puppy, Foal, Filly, etc... Lots of baby animal names in the Forced Gamertag system. Yours reminds me more of a lion cub. Simba. Prince of the Jungle. Rock on.
     
    Klokkwork, Feb 5, 2014
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