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Diamino87



Joined: Mar 15, 2013

Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2015 - 20:16 Reply with quote Back to top

I was wondering whether the following names given to a goblin bombardier might be considered unappropriated.
I pretend to do an ironic joke, but perhaps they might be "rude"; so I've decided to ask to avoid problems.

Goblin Bombardier:

1- Isis
2- Allah Akbar

Probably the second one is not acceptable, perhaps the first?
Really don't know.
DukeTyrion



Joined: Feb 18, 2004

Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2015 - 20:21 Reply with quote Back to top

The rule of thumb I tend to follow is;

If you have to ask, it's probably not appropriate
Kryten



Joined: Sep 02, 2003

Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2015 - 20:22
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Submit a ticket with such a question.

https://fumbbl.com/p/support

Edit: I imagined that you were asking because you saw such a name on someone's team. If you are thinking of using it yourself and you have to ask this question you already know it's in bad taste.


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pythrr



Joined: Mar 07, 2006

Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2015 - 20:24 Reply with quote Back to top

I named my Wight: Osama Bin Rulinz

No one cares.

Just don't call him: Gobbo #1

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pythrr



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Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2015 - 20:24 Reply with quote Back to top

Isn't Isis an Egyptian god?

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Christer



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Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2015 - 20:25
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I would certainly not use the second name in that context. Religious generalization like that is rarely funny, and implicating that Muslims are all bombers isn't the best choice here.

As for Isis, it's borderline as far as I'm concerned. It's not funny to me personally, but to each their own. Mind you, I have used Isis as a name for players myself, but in an Egyptian context which is wildly different.

As a rule of thumb, though, if you're uncertain it's often better to find another name.
pythrr



Joined: Mar 07, 2006

Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2015 - 20:25 Reply with quote Back to top

And anyway, the only correkt name for a gobbo bomber is

Evil Midnight Bomber what Bombs at Midnight


SPOON!

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sann0638



Joined: Aug 09, 2010

Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2015 - 21:49 Reply with quote Back to top

Go with Admiral Akbar. Much cooler. It's a trap!

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Diamino87



Joined: Mar 15, 2013

Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2015 - 22:01 Reply with quote Back to top

I didn't mean to use that name I'm not into any gobbo team.
I was just wondering as that question risen up in my mind.

Isis would be the borderline for ISIS (which indeed is inappropriate).

All in all, I was merely wondering how much "irony" would have been read in the context.

Nothing more than that Smile
luxyluxo



Joined: Nov 26, 2012

Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2015 - 22:04 Reply with quote Back to top

what about Seaman Staines Wink
sann0638



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Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2015 - 22:51 Reply with quote Back to top

This can only end well.

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pythrr



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Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2015 - 23:00 Reply with quote Back to top

Diamino87 wrote:
I didn't mean to use that name I'm not into any gobbo team.
I was just wondering as that question risen up in my mind.

Isis would be the borderline for ISIS (which indeed is inappropriate).

All in all, I was merely wondering how much "irony" would have been read in the context.

Nothing more than that Smile


dude, there are a few Adolf Hitlers floating around, so don't overthink things.

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licker



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Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2015 - 23:06 Reply with quote Back to top

It's all good until someone complains.

*shrug*

Don't over think, just have fun.
Mr_Foulscumm



Joined: Mar 05, 2005

Post   Posted: Sep 30, 2015 - 23:22 Reply with quote Back to top

Don't think you're having fun!
Don't think, you're having fun!
Don't! Think you're having fun?

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harvestmouse



Joined: May 13, 2007

Post   Posted: Oct 01, 2015 - 00:23 Reply with quote Back to top

Enough important people have given you a hint. I can't see what you have to gain from doing this. I've lived in Islamic countries and I'd suggest that if you did something like this, you'd need your head examined. Just not worth it, just not funny.
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