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Oh thats great. They have no problem changing it if someone finds the name offensive, but when you get a freakin death threat your name isn't of concern to them
it's Xbox live we're talking about. On a CoD title. I'm sure all sorts of threats are being thrown about, along with racial slurs and homophobic remarks. Doesn't make it right, but some things nowadays should be taken with a grain of salt. chances are it's a very poor attempt at trash-talk.
Guy's a pussy if he thinks there's a chance of this happening. I certainly wouldn't change my name over a threat.
But that's just cause I don't want to spend 10 bucks. I'd rather live in fear.
But that's just cause I don't want to spend 10 bucks. I'd rather live in fear.
The only time MS would ever care is when this "dead" man's family discovers that they're still being charged for Live 8 months after he died haha.
Easy way of changing it for free. Have some of your live friends file offensive name complaints and you will not be able to sign into live until you change it.
800ms points for name change is bullshit.
800ms points for name change is bullshit.
If it's a proven case, they should change it for free, and slap the guy making that threat. But anybody could claim to receive a threat to change their tags. It's understandable that MS charges for name change, they want consistency and some people at least should behave better. If it was free, people would change their gamertags to have a go at being an asshole for the fun of it, and change back to their Dr. Hyde personna at will. At least this is keeping some of those guys on the fence.
Also, it is not possible to change your name in PSN, once set, forever set, at least MS makes it a possibility.
Also, it is not possible to change your name in PSN, once set, forever set, at least MS makes it a possibility.
The first time I ever played on Live, I was playing Forza 2 and someone threatened to kill me. Hours and hours of violent games from CoD4 to Halo 3, and no one has ever threatened to literally kill me in those violent games. I never even considered changing my gamertag. I was just confused because someone wanted to kill me over a game of Forza and figured it was just another form of trash talk.
He does realize he could of just bought 800 ms points through the zune store without being forced to buy a whole 1000?
wow, i get threats all the time when i play online and I don't go all Waa Waa, that's just how D-bags are today when they lose...that guy just needs to learn how to man up, damn nub...
So how is changing ones name going to protect anything. If someone makes a threat you have to assume they have had a chance to come your profile etc already. And the only thing and name change may stop is them stalking you game to game.
But them seeing you online gives them no info on your whereabouts so if you play smart and not give out personal info you are fairly safe. Well you might also want to make sure your friends are on the same page too if you alow others to see your friends. But again you have to assume they have already gathered this information at the same time of the threat and if you feel it is sincere contact the authorities.
But them seeing you online gives them no info on your whereabouts so if you play smart and not give out personal info you are fairly safe. Well you might also want to make sure your friends are on the same page too if you alow others to see your friends. But again you have to assume they have already gathered this information at the same time of the threat and if you feel it is sincere contact the authorities.
Lol, I whooped some guy in SSF2THDremix, and he reported my gamertag as being offensive. My gamertag was sxuallyactive85, not too offensive I think. The best part is I was meaning to change my gamertag for the past year, so the guy really did me a favor. Its like he gave me $10 for whooping his ass!
I've been called everything and been threatened to have my life ended, doesn't bother me though. Usually I turn what the person said to me and give them a witty retort and that usually shuts them up.
Why should name changes be free? You pick a name, stick with it. You can't change your name for free in other online games (e.g. WoW) or even your real name.
Next time, use something more anonymous.
Next time, use something more anonymous.
"Why should name changes be free? You pick a name, stick with it. You can't change your name for free in other online games (e.g. WoW) or even your real name."
Microsoft has the right to charge whatever it wants. However, I have the right to call them cunts for it.
Microsoft has the right to charge whatever it wants. However, I have the right to call them cunts for it.
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