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Chirstian may not be a common first name in Amurrica, but neither is Mohammed and yet it is the most common first name around the world.
Take Germany as an example, there a lot of people around my age and ten years older called Christian. Actually it was among the top names for children born in the 70s and 80s. I think it's pretty common among older folks in France too, but I'm not sure about that.
Chirstian may not be a common first name in Amurrica, but neither is Mohammed and yet it is the most common first name around the world.
Take Germany as an example, there a lot of people around my age and ten years older called Christian. Actually it was among the top names for children born in the 70s and 80s. I think it's pretty common among older folks in France too, but I'm not sure about that.
@Ramok Actually you, like everybody else, had no set beliefs until you were raised with them. Religion is one of many things you're taught as you grow up, this is why it's so difficult for many to discover that everything they know is wrong.
I tried to make my second character a female, with a female version of Foolishbean being Foolishbeana - I don't think it likes the "beana" part. :(
Wierd. There are many spellings of Islamic names so it might be hard to ban all of them.
The religion in Blizzard games tends to have a Catholic world view has been my sense.
The religion in Blizzard games tends to have a Catholic world view has been my sense.
@rabite maybe you were born with an inherent ability to believe in God but an atheist upbringing and societal pressures have shaped your incorrect belief?
Austin: You're born with the inherent ability to learn to believe anything, even things that are demonstrably false (e.g. the Sun goes around the Earth instead of vice versa). People can be convinced of anything with the right pitch, and the younger the easier.
I wonder if having god in the name is banned, as its just 3 letters which I even use in one of my default names.
I hate how things like this get inconsistently censored. It's ridiculous. Do people really have such thin skin that they can't bare seeing the word atheist? And yet other religions are okay? If you can't remember all the names then don't block any of them. It's offensive to me as a reasonable human being that names of certain ideas that MIGHT piss off some histrionic idiot are unusable to me. In the long term it's destructive to society.
Ridiculous. Osama banned? I've known at least two people named that and I don't live anywhere close to a middle Eastern country. I've also known at least one person named Christian. And even if they weren't common names, what's the point? To filter out swear words I might understand, as long as it doesn't result in stuff like grape being filtered. But in the end isn't this game rated M? If so then I see no issue with naming.
@Tabarnaco The issue is quite simple: Some cry baby is going to cry and sue someone for some word that they're offended by and Blizzard will have to take part in said case because it's their game. It doesn't matter if the game was rated AO, because someone suing doesn't apply to the ESRB rating. As someone pointed out (sorry you're not getting credit because I don't care to go back and read for your name) the only name people see when they play the game via multiplayer is the BNet name the person has chosen for the account. Why all these names are banned is beyond me.
@Rabite You can't prove me wrong either. Look, the point out all this is that everyone is entitled to believe in whatever they want. If you think those people are idiots for believing in something they can't see then that's your opinion. However, if you start mocking those people just to prove that atheists are some sort of superior being, then you are being nothing more than an asshole. That's all I'm saying...
@Ramok It's funny reading you, because you talk with the casual tone of someone that is a non-believer. I think religion teaches good things like values and respect (given you don't twist and interpret for your own gain *cough* (saying that I was not having a go at you specifically)). I'm an Atheist myself but I say to you. Rock on bro.
@Ramok
Accusing people of being atheists because they're assholes to you is just as "racist" as you're accusing others of being.
If your chosen deity is real, let Him or Her handle it.
Accusing people of being atheists because they're assholes to you is just as "racist" as you're accusing others of being.
If your chosen deity is real, let Him or Her handle it.
@Ramok - You done kicked a hornets nest. Good job.
Also, it's funny how it's always the muslims that kick off about being offended. Jews get ribbed all the time(shit, just the word 'Jew' is synonymous with something like 'chink' to some), christians, christ almighty do they get it.
Atheists too, as you yourself had a pop at it. Not even religions either, nationalities have a go at each other all the time(I work with a lovely Auzzie fella - I call him a colonist savage and he calls me a limey bastard. Good times). And yet, it's muslims that throw their toys out of the pram.
Why is that?
Also, it's funny how it's always the muslims that kick off about being offended. Jews get ribbed all the time(shit, just the word 'Jew' is synonymous with something like 'chink' to some), christians, christ almighty do they get it.
Atheists too, as you yourself had a pop at it. Not even religions either, nationalities have a go at each other all the time(I work with a lovely Auzzie fella - I call him a colonist savage and he calls me a limey bastard. Good times). And yet, it's muslims that throw their toys out of the pram.
Why is that?
@smackybutts read ramok's comments carefuly man.
oh and chill out people, ramok's just voicing his opinion, and he did it in a polite manner, give him a break kay:)
oh and chill out people, ramok's just voicing his opinion, and he did it in a polite manner, give him a break kay:)
@Smackybutts If you read my comments carefully, I said that if you start picking on people just because they believe in something then your an asshole--this doesn't only apply to religion.
Ramok: Islam is not a race. It's not racist to make fun of Islam. And for the record, I hold Islam and Christianity in as much respect as I do Scientology and that cult where those people killed themselves.
@Ramok
You're still whining because you're being treated like everyone else. See? I can read just fine.
You're still whining because you're being treated like everyone else. See? I can read just fine.
I tried to name a female barbarian BarbaraRyan, and it wouldn't let me. Took me a minute to figure out it that it was the "Aryan" they had a problem with.
I don't have the game (and probably never will), so anyone could try making a character with the following names, please? Umbanda, Candomble, Kardec. Thanks!
I'm sorry gamers are dicks...... they are going to find offensive things to do/say and we have been for years, who gives a fuck if I name myself after a religion or not. Tho after looking at the games DRM its not that surprising.
Just a note I believe in Mithraism.....bet thats not banned!
Just a note I believe in Mithraism.....bet thats not banned!
you caught me in your link bait. i thought you where going to do a detailed look as a whole about the religion of diablo 3. but as an interesting note, since the world of diablo very much lives in twain with the demonic and gospels, how would that world even define religion. could it be said that these things would be absolute? religion would be replaced by the followings of such powers? would this be one of the key factors that keeps more human oriented war out of the pages of diablo's history as there is a great evil tangibly fought, and as such greater peace?
Can you name a character Jesus? Because Jesus is a very popular and common name in hispanic culture as well as being the savior of Christians. If you can't name a character Jesus then definitely this is a major oversight and needs to be fixed immediately.
But why ban Atheist? It's not a group. It's a lack of a group it's nothing. Has anyone tried Unitarian yet ?
The other day somebody posted that they couldn't name their character "Adrian", the conclusion being that it was likely too similar to the important in-game character "Adria".
Sucks, his name is Adrian.
Sucks, his name is Adrian.
just because someone asks "who cares?" does not mean they care because they posted, i hate when people say shit like that.
it means hes asking, who DOES care about this stupid shit.
it means hes asking, who DOES care about this stupid shit.
@jim so "desert-dwelling cultists" is totally fine? I know I am bringing up an old article, but it's similar to this one where your overall tone suggests that you kinda hate us or see us idiots--maybe even both. I mean you are more or less insulting a "race" of individuals who hold their belief very close them. When you insult Islam you are insulting all Arabs. No kidding. To us our religion can be seen more important than our ethnic background (I know, it's weird)
http://www.destructoid.com/muslims-shouldn-t-play-games-urges-islamic-writer-179904.phtml
I'm sure you find this all stupid and pointless but I really am one of your biggest fans and even if people come to me now I would say "Jim Stirling knows his shit" that kind of respect isn't earned lightly and you of all people know that, especially in an industry of "game jurnalizm" that is constantly competing. Even if you end totally ignoring this just want to let you know that aside from this you really inspire me, I even made my show :) http://www.thearabgamer.com/
Thanks a lot, Jim. Hope this reaches you.
http://www.destructoid.com/muslims-shouldn-t-play-games-urges-islamic-writer-179904.phtml
I'm sure you find this all stupid and pointless but I really am one of your biggest fans and even if people come to me now I would say "Jim Stirling knows his shit" that kind of respect isn't earned lightly and you of all people know that, especially in an industry of "game jurnalizm" that is constantly competing. Even if you end totally ignoring this just want to let you know that aside from this you really inspire me, I even made my show :) http://www.thearabgamer.com/
Thanks a lot, Jim. Hope this reaches you.
" Look, the point out all this is that everyone is entitled to believe in whatever they want."
That's the worst religious argument I've ever heard. You are using the most basic comprehension of the word entitled. By that logic, killers are free to believe killing is okay and pedos... well yeah.
So sure, you're allowed to believe it's okay to have sex with a ten year old, it just makes you incredibly fucked up and sociopathic.
That's the worst religious argument I've ever heard. You are using the most basic comprehension of the word entitled. By that logic, killers are free to believe killing is okay and pedos... well yeah.
So sure, you're allowed to believe it's okay to have sex with a ten year old, it just makes you incredibly fucked up and sociopathic.
@Ramok Considering I never said a single word against your religion or even hinted at my religious beliefs or lack thereof, that really goes a long way towards proving at least some form of a persecution complex. I merely said that babies are not born with the concept of religion, they do not have ANY concepts. They are blank slates that can be molded however the parents or caretakers decide to.
Saying that you were born to believe isn't really saying anything, you would have believed anything you were told to believe.
If you were born in China you most likely would not be Muslim.
If you were born in Italy you most likely would not be Muslim.
This is a big world, just because you have a belief doesn't mean you get a free pass from encountering other ideas. Actually I question the tenacity of your convictions if some people on the other side of the planet can offend you. If you truly believe, then everything that's been said shouldn't matter one iota.
Saying that you were born to believe isn't really saying anything, you would have believed anything you were told to believe.
If you were born in China you most likely would not be Muslim.
If you were born in Italy you most likely would not be Muslim.
This is a big world, just because you have a belief doesn't mean you get a free pass from encountering other ideas. Actually I question the tenacity of your convictions if some people on the other side of the planet can offend you. If you truly believe, then everything that's been said shouldn't matter one iota.
@occams
Yeah totally. Whenever non-whiteys trip it is "cool", or its a beautiful expression of their "culture".
LOL
Yeah totally. Whenever non-whiteys trip it is "cool", or its a beautiful expression of their "culture".
LOL
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