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Had "Anno" on my account for over 9 years, tried to move it across to my OSRS account because I haven't touched my RS3 in years, it got locked away and when I asked Jagex about it they said I can't have it because it's offensive in some other language. :|

Really feel like if nobody had a problem with my name, including Jmods I've spoken with in game in the past surely there shouldn't be a reason to lock it away? Bit of an insult telling me my IRL name is a derogatory word...

And surely if we banned every name that was slightly derogatory in another language there would be none left?

Actually lost all motivation for playing because of this and it sucks.

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about 5 years ago - /u/Mod_Stevew - Direct link

Can you private message me your acc details, the name has been on so many accounts and moved about so much it's hard to clearly identify who you are - thanks.

about 5 years ago - /u/Mod_Stevew - Direct link

Originally posted by elempiar

Hey, quick question.

I wanted to use the name "Coole Pinda", for an Ironman, which is the Dutch translation for "Goofy Goober" from the Spongebob Movie, but it says the name is rejected.

I can't see anything offensive in it? The literal translation from Dutch would be "Cool Peanut". Is there any chance I could get that name? Or at least a reasoning as to why this isn't allowed?

That name is fine, you can change your current name to it, but it can't be chosen for a new account at creation

about 5 years ago - /u/Mod_Stevew - Direct link

Originally posted by Adwaam

Out of interest, how come it can't be chosen at account creation?

The name has been used in the past, and then sat on a dormant account, it was then freed up in a large name release. To reduce the chances of bots and mass created accounts 'sniping' these freed up names for hoarding or sale, they were restricted to name change only and not account creation

about 5 years ago - /u/Mod_Stevew - Direct link

Originally posted by [deleted]

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10/10 for honesty but I'm afraid it's a no