EVE General Discussion

Update...!

As you are all aware of the recent events of the CSM chair and leader of goonswarm was stripped of his title and given a 30 day ban. This goes to show you that even favored players has lines they cannot cross too. This is a victory that will change the events of the game for years to come.

Now alot of work and preparation must be done...

http://i.imgur.com/SbKxBl.jpg


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http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-03-26-ccp-launches-investigation-after-eve-online-fanfest-panel-accused-of-mocking-suicidal-player



"We expect public presentations to be courteous and professional towards others."

CCP has launched an investigation after an Eve Online panel at its FanFest convention was accused of mocking a suicidal player.

Eve Online player Kestrel wrote to CCP and Eurogamer today to complain about Thursday's Alliance Panel presentation.

The presentation, delivered by one of the CSM council members and moderated by a CCP employee, featured an in-game communication between two Eve Online players where, according to Kestrel, one of the players clearly indicated suicidal thoughts and showed "obvious" signs of severe depression.

"When this communication was shown to the audience the presenter, along with part of the audience of players and CCP representatives present all had a good laugh," Kestrel said. "The presenter went on to encourage other players of Eve Online to harass this player in the hope that he would eventually be compelled to act on his suicidal thoughts.

"This player's in-game contact information was provided. I found this section of the presentation to be in extremely poor taste."

The panel was broadcast online as part of the streaming of the popular FanFest event, which showcased Eve Online, Dust 514 and World of Darkness.

In response, CCP issued a statement criticising the "abhorrent behaviour" that occurred. It is reproduced in full below.

"I want to reassure you that CCP in no way condones the harassment of players, especially those who suffer from depression or suicidal thoughts, as we understand the possible consequences of such abhorrent behaviour," CCP public relations and social media specialist Ned Coker said.

"Our Terms of Service (TOS), which can be found here, mirror our company's stance on this matter.

"While the content of online interactions between players cannot realistically be gated within our game worlds, we do take very seriously accusations of such behaviour between our players.

"Furthermore, we have a suicide hotline protocol which has, in specific cases, made a difference for several unfortunately troubled players. We appreciate you voicing your concerns on this level, and CCP will be very vigilant in monitoring any behaviour directed towards the individual named in the presentation.

"We are undertaking a full internal review of this panel as well as the process used for vetting the panel's materials. Even though this panel was billed as unfiltered by CCP, we expect public presentations to be courteous and professional towards others."


I hope they kick him off the CSM...

Having witness the outcome of a suicide on family and friends of a IRL friend. This completely disgusts me...

fixed

Says the captain standing on the deck of a sinking ship, rats left along time ago dear, no-ones listening

Has this toon and Mittani ever been seen online at the same time because I swear she's his alt.

As I stated in another thread. If CCP thinks they need to take action. They will. I don't know the extent of the ToS or EULA in this matter but I would assume that harrassment of other players (which this would fall under) would require at least a temp ban of the account. I would then assume that his position on the CSM would also be revoked. He should not get any special treatment because of his position or influence in the game, but likely will.

Anybody want to orbit a statue in Jita and shoot at it for a while if he doesn't get removed from the CSM?

Don't worry one of those hands'll be enough to count the posters on Mintanis side

You people have forgotten what game you're playing.

No bud it's you who has lost your grip on what is real and what is fiction

Drama queens, drama queens everywhere.

I doubt that the EULA covers actions by persons out of game. As this was not done in game or on an ingame forum, it would be rather silly of them to action him for this in my opinion. I haven't seen the presentation itself, so I will not comment on exactly what was said. I prefer to investigate the primary source myself before making a descision on whether what he said was acceptable or not.