Inappropriate username

[Queen_Herpes]

Unless a user name is obviously offending we will not ask the user to change it. It's like Commander62890 said there are other user names that are allowed but can be taken the same way. This report will be marked CLOSED.

On another front in this thread it has been brought up that this is Veteran's Day. One of the things our veterans have fought for is freedom of speech and I believe this user exercised that right. Yeah I know this is a site based in Canada but I believe you get where I am coming from.

Are you saying Canadians don't have freedom of speech? If so, interesting, I was going to run and hide there in case they started drafting women to go to war, but if there is no freedom of speech there, then, well, er...?

Understanding freedom of speech and all, it IS ILLEGAL to scream "Fire!" in a crowded theatre. While this username certainly doesn't put anyone in danger, it (and ones similarly poor) does have an incredibly negative, insensitive and likely hurtful connotation. I'm not one to advocate control of people's free choice, but CC does ban people for offenses that don't mean as much in the grand scheme of things. I mean, cmon, rampant flaming versus Baby Hitler as a screen name? Which is worse?

[Evil Semp]

QH I think you know exactly what I meant when I brought up freedom of speech.

As far as user names this is not the forum to discuss them. You are more than welcome to open a thread in the GD forum to discuss them further.

[the.killing.44]

Unless a user name is obviously offending we will not ask the user to change it. It's like Commander62890 said there are other user names that are allowed but can be taken the same way. This report will be marked CLOSED.

On another front in this thread it has been brought up that this is Veteran's Day. One of the things our veterans have fought for is freedom of speech and I believe this user exercised that right. Yeah I know this is a site based in Canada but I believe you get where I am coming from.

They fought to take down the Third Reich, too…

[hecter]

QH I think you know exactly what I meant when I brought up freedom of speech.

I don't. I can genuinely say that as a Canadian, I was offended by your comment. It's a Canadian site, so what? It's not like we don't have Remembrance Day on Nov. 11th to remember our dead soldiers, including those that died fighting Germany in WWII (and WWI). The same soldiers that died for our freedom of expression and to save the Jews from the oppression of the nazi's. You comment had absolutely zero relevance other than to, say, offend any Canadian readers.

[Woodruff]

QH I think you know exactly what I meant when I brought up freedom of speech.

I don't. I can genuinely say that as a Canadian, I was offended by your comment. It's a Canadian site, so what? It's not like we don't have Remembrance Day on Nov. 11th to remember our dead soldiers, including those that died fighting Germany in WWII (and WWI). The same soldiers that died for our freedom of expression and to save the Jews from the oppression of the nazi's. You comment had absolutely zero relevance other than to, say, offend any Canadian readers.

Huh? The ONLY way you could be offended by Evil Semp's statements is if you WANT to be offended by them. Seriously.

[nagerous]

Lock it up! Wait, after this...

Just for reference, my grandparents left Germany right before the Holocaust, and lost a lot of family to the Nazis. So yeah, I hate them on a nearly personal level.

Even so, I think you should leave the username alone... as long as he's not spewing racist remarks, I'm not sure it's hurting anyone all that bad. I suppose it's possible though...

Also, I'd just like to mention, I've seen the username ...Stalin... around a few times, so I'm assuming that's allowed. And, if it is, I guess it follows that you should allow "Hitler" and "Third Reich," right? I mean, I'm not trying to get into a "who's worse, Stalin or Hitler" argument, but I think most can agree that they were both pretty damn horrible. So, anyway, if you allow Stalin, allow the others, as much as I don't want to see 10 little Hitlers running around CC... my 2 cents

EDIT: I was about to submit, but then I found this: Little Hitler

Eh, let 'em stay

Not sure if it was mentioned but in a previous case a user called HermannGoering was encouraged to change his name, I think he is Chariot of Fire now.

[hecter]

QH I think you know exactly what I meant when I brought up freedom of speech.

I don't. I can genuinely say that as a Canadian, I was offended by your comment. It's a Canadian site, so what? It's not like we don't have Remembrance Day on Nov. 11th to remember our dead soldiers, including those that died fighting Germany in WWII (and WWI). The same soldiers that died for our freedom of expression and to save the Jews from the oppression of the nazi's. You comment had absolutely zero relevance other than to, say, offend any Canadian readers.

Huh? The ONLY way you could be offended by Evil Semp's statements is if you WANT to be offended by them. Seriously.

How? He effectively stated that Canadians don't have freedom of speech and had no participation in WWII. That isn't offensive?

[Snowgun]

QH I think you know exactly what I meant when I brought up freedom of speech.

I don't. I can genuinely say that as a Canadian, I was offended by your comment. It's a Canadian site, so what? It's not like we don't have Remembrance Day on Nov. 11th to remember our dead soldiers, including those that died fighting Germany in WWII (and WWI). The same soldiers that died for our freedom of expression and to save the Jews from the oppression of the nazi's. You comment had absolutely zero relevance other than to, say, offend any Canadian readers.

Huh? The ONLY way you could be offended by Evil Semp's statements is if you WANT to be offended by them. Seriously.

How? He effectively stated that Canadians don't have freedom of speech and had no participation in WWII. That isn't offensive?

Wow, can you take it any MORE out of context? Semp was referring to Veterans Day, on the day. And how the meaning of veterans day (to AMERICANS) is brought into this discussion. Does Canada have Veterans Day? NO, They have something else that means the same thing BUT IT WASN"T WHAT HE WAS REFERRING TO.

Semp was just trying to make the point that the site (which he represents as a mod) respects freedom of speech in the american sense, even though it's not an american based site.

And BTW, canadians don't have freedom of speech like Americans do. First, it's buried in Section 2(b) of their charter, while America's is NUMBER effin' 1! AND, (this is the best part) it can be limited based on goverment whimsy, as stated in the preceding Section 1 of their charter. Technically, in Canada, this issue in this thread could be Censored by the canadian goverment as they see fit, whilst in good ol USA, we have to put up with it.

[hecter]

Wow, can you take it any MORE out of context? Semp was referring to Veterans Day, on the day. And how the meaning of veterans day (to AMERICANS) is brought into this discussion. Does Canada have Veterans Day? NO, They have something else that means the same thing BUT IT WASN"T WHAT HE WAS REFERRING TO.

Semp was just trying to make the point that the site (which he represents as a mod) respects freedom of speech in the american sense, even though it's not an american based site.

And BTW, canadians don't have freedom of speech like Americans do. First, it's buried in Section 2(b) of their charter, while America's is NUMBER effin' 1! AND, (this is the best part) it can be limited based on goverment whimsy, as stated in the preceding Section 1 of their charter. Technically, in Canada, this issue in this thread could be Censored by the canadian goverment as they see fit, whilst in good ol USA, we have to put up with it.

Veterans day and Remembrance day are the same day recognizing the same thing. They're effectively synonymous.

This site DOESN'T respect freedom of speech at all. Here are a list of rule and regulations limiting what we can and cannot say:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=7785

Here's an example of open censorship:
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=101227&start=45#p2299833

Lastly, the Canadian government has as much right to censor this site as the American government does. To do so for both parties would be unlawful.

Simply put, Semps statement had no place and no relevance. As I said earlier, it pretty much said that we don't have freedom of speech and that we don't care about our veterans.

[Woodruff]

QH I think you know exactly what I meant when I brought up freedom of speech.

I don't. I can genuinely say that as a Canadian, I was offended by your comment. It's a Canadian site, so what? It's not like we don't have Remembrance Day on Nov. 11th to remember our dead soldiers, including those that died fighting Germany in WWII (and WWI). The same soldiers that died for our freedom of expression and to save the Jews from the oppression of the nazi's. You comment had absolutely zero relevance other than to, say, offend any Canadian readers.

Huh? The ONLY way you could be offended by Evil Semp's statements is if you WANT to be offended by them. Seriously.

How? He effectively stated that Canadians don't have freedom of speech and had no participation in WWII. That isn't offensive?

He didn't say anything remotely approaching that.

[hecter]

QH I think you know exactly what I meant when I brought up freedom of speech.

I don't. I can genuinely say that as a Canadian, I was offended by your comment. It's a Canadian site, so what? It's not like we don't have Remembrance Day on Nov. 11th to remember our dead soldiers, including those that died fighting Germany in WWII (and WWI). The same soldiers that died for our freedom of expression and to save the Jews from the oppression of the nazi's. You comment had absolutely zero relevance other than to, say, offend any Canadian readers.

Huh? The ONLY way you could be offended by Evil Semp's statements is if you WANT to be offended by them. Seriously.

How? He effectively stated that Canadians don't have freedom of speech and had no participation in WWII. That isn't offensive?

He didn't say anything remotely approaching that.

On another front in this thread it has been brought up that this is Veteran's Day. One of the things our veterans have fought for is freedom of speech and I believe this user exercised that right. Yeah I know this is a site based in Canada but I believe you get where I am coming from.

Yes, our veterans did fight for our freedom of speech, that's right. Wait, but... You say this site is based in Canada. That's correct, it is. But why would you even bring it up? Unless that somehow changes something, there is no reason to. And you act like it does change something. So either Canadians don't have freedom of speech, or Canadian soldiers didn't participate in WWII (I say WWII because of the fact that the reason this thread is in existence is because of the username thirdreich) .

[Woodruff]

I don't. I can genuinely say that as a Canadian, I was offended by your comment. It's a Canadian site, so what? It's not like we don't have Remembrance Day on Nov. 11th to remember our dead soldiers, including those that died fighting Germany in WWII (and WWI). The same soldiers that died for our freedom of expression and to save the Jews from the oppression of the nazi's. You comment had absolutely zero relevance other than to, say, offend any Canadian readers.

Huh? The ONLY way you could be offended by Evil Semp's statements is if you WANT to be offended by them. Seriously.

How? He effectively stated that Canadians don't have freedom of speech and had no participation in WWII. That isn't offensive?

He didn't say anything remotely approaching that.

On another front in this thread it has been brought up that this is Veteran's Day. One of the things our veterans have fought for is freedom of speech and I believe this user exercised that right. Yeah I know this is a site based in Canada but I believe you get where I am coming from.

Yes, our veterans did fight for our freedom of speech, that's right. Wait, but... You say this site is based in Canada. That's correct, it is. But why would you even bring it up? Unless that somehow changes something, there is no reason to. And you act like it does change something. So either Canadians don't have freedom of speech, or Canadian soldiers didn't participate in WWII (I say WWII because of the fact that the reason this thread is in existence is because of the username thirdreich) .

You've now quoted him to prove your point, but all you've done is prove that he really didn't say anything remotely approaching what you're saying he said.

[the.killing.44]

Um, great, our veterans did indeed fight to preserve our right to freedom of speech. Does CC allow freedom of speech? No, they do not.

[hecter]

You've now quoted him to prove your point, but all you've done is prove that he really didn't say anything remotely approaching what you're saying he said.

He didn't outright say it, but if you actually read my explanation, you would be able to see how it can easily be interpreted that way. In fact, it's the only way that I can see it can accurately be interpreted as such, given that nobody has offered up a counter point other then "Veterans Day isn't Canadian" (which is irrelevant, given that we have pretty much the same thing here in Canada who fought for the same reasons that were stated).

[Evil Semp]

I am splitting this thread and moving the discussion part over to GD.

[Evil Semp]

Well Hecter I didn't know Canada has a Remembrance Day. And if I hadn't said "Yeah I know this is a site based in Canada but" somebody, maybe you would have pointed out that I was referring to the "First Amendment" here is the USA.

[Georgerx7di]

QH I think you know exactly what I meant when I brought up freedom of speech.

I don't. I can genuinely say that as a Canadian, I was offended by your comment. It's a Canadian site, so what? It's not like we don't have Remembrance Day on Nov. 11th to remember our dead soldiers, including those that died fighting Germany in WWII (and WWI). The same soldiers that died for our freedom of expression and to save the Jews from the oppression of the nazi's. You comment had absolutely zero relevance other than to, say, offend any Canadian readers.

Huh? The ONLY way you could be offended by Evil Semp's statements is if you WANT to be offended by them. Seriously.

How? He effectively stated that Canadians don't have freedom of speech and had no participation in WWII. That isn't offensive?

Wow, can you take it any MORE out of context? Semp was referring to Veterans Day, on the day. And how the meaning of veterans day (to AMERICANS) is brought into this discussion. Does Canada have Veterans Day? NO, They have something else that means the same thing BUT IT WASN"T WHAT HE WAS REFERRING TO.

Semp was just trying to make the point that the site (which he represents as a mod) respects freedom of speech in the american sense, even though it's not an american based site.

And BTW, canadians don't have freedom of speech like Americans do. First, it's buried in Section 2(b) of their charter, while America's is NUMBER effin' 1! AND, (this is the best part) it can be limited based on goverment whimsy, as stated in the preceding Section 1 of their charter. Technically, in Canada, this issue in this thread could be Censored by the canadian goverment as they see fit, whilst in good ol USA, we have to put up with it.

I'm sorry to jump into a heated debate, but I would like to point out a fact here. November 11, 1918 was the day that world war I (yes 1 not 2) ended. Canadians did in fact fight in WWI and WWII.

On a side note, I don't think its going to do anyone any good if you guys continue this. You are effectively arguing over what the person writing the post meant. Even if you somehow can prove your point, what good will come from that. I'm not trying to offend anyone, I just don't think that any good will come from this argument. I could be wrong.

[LordoftheFlies]

im sorry this is the first thing i stumbled into ... arent all of u guys getting of the topic really it is about inappropriate username not debate wether who did what or who has what types of freedoms as a cool calm collected group of people we should talk about if the name of this user is inapproptiate for this site... in my opinion YES this name should not be tolerated US or not. This is a bigitorial name what compelled the user to choose this name .... i guess my name could be considered a sort of copy write though from a book but this name should not very well be tolerated or we will start seeing other names even in different language maybe labeling a group of people with bigotry. this user should have to change his/her name due to the fact it does not seem fitting and does offend us Jewish people (me at least)... thank u

[BigBallinStalin]

im sorry this is the first thing i stumbled into ... arent all of u guys getting of the topic really it is about inappropriate username not debate wether who did what or who has what types of freedoms as a cool calm collected group of people we should talk about if the name of this user is inapproptiate for this site... in my opinion YES this name should not be tolerated US or not. This is a bigitorial name what compelled the user to choose this name .... i guess my name could be considered a sort of copy write though from a book but this name should not very well be tolerated or we will start seeing other names even in different language maybe labeling a group of people with bigotry. this user should have to change his/her name due to the fact it does not seem fitting and does offend us Jewish people (me at least)... thank u

welcome to the site, please use commas and periods.

[Johnny Rockets]

I'm sorry to jump into a heated debate, but I would like to point out a fact here. November 11, 1918 was the day that world war I (yes 1 not 2) ended. Canadians did in fact fight in WWI and WWII.

Yeah. Before you guys I might add. In both.

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That aside, you have users like Idi Amin, Big Ballin Stalin, and a few other random dictators.

Who really cares? Unless the name is bigoted, let it stand. Most of these guys vanish in a few months anyway. If your that sensitive, go back to your doily making and stop playing a WAR game.

JRock

[LordoftheFlies]

Thank you, and sorry i was just a little upset when i saw that. How is BigballinStallin offensive? The name of this user is very offensive Stallin not so much. Ok its a war game right, so does that mean that this player enjoys attacking Jews and likes to see them cringe when they see his name. Does that mean he doesnt like Jews or something. Hmm..... So what you are implying is that he targets a certain group of people with a word in a way. THeres a word im looking for.. Hmmm has to dowith bigotry.... Must have slipped my mind. This is an insult to my group of people and he should change his name. Also, i do not appreciate u Johnny for contributing to this topic for your input was unneeded. You in fact are stirring up trouble with me and i do not like it. Yo should not have posted on this thread just to post its not like we are accusing him of doing anything wrong just that he chose the wrong name because that name has connatations that are very offensive

[Army of GOD]

im sorry this is the first thing i stumbled into ... arent all of u guys getting of the topic really it is about inappropriate username not debate wether who did what or who has what types of freedoms as a cool calm collected group of people we should talk about if the name of this user is inapproptiate for this site... in my opinion YES this name should not be tolerated US or not. This is a bigitorial name what compelled the user to choose this name .... i guess my name could be considered a sort of copy write though from a book but this name should not very well be tolerated or we will start seeing other names even in different language maybe labeling a group of people with bigotry. this user should have to change his/her name due to the fact it does not seem fitting and does offend us Jewish people (me at least)... thank u

Well, your name refers to Beelzebub, who, depending on your point of view, is much worse than any human that ever existed.

[KraphtOne]

you guys are acting like a bunch of nazis... lighten up

[LordoftheFlies]

what?

[Army of GOD]

what?

Is this to me or KraftMacoroniAndCheese?