Hello all. I'm a newbie here. I just got permantly banned from pogo because of my screename. I really don't understand this because i really didn't have any swear words in it..the offensive part i guess was ******BADAZZ, and that's how it was spelled.
The thing i don't understand is that in every word game on their site you can use the word a then s then s (don't know if it's cool to spell it out here either ;) ) , yet they ban me for my name which doesn't even have the word in it. I think pogo has become holier than thou and needs to check itself. I'm sure in a month or two they will be e-mailing me to come back to pogo and sign up because they want that almighty dollar, well they can kiss my butt because i won't be giving them anymore of my money if this is how they are gonna treat people that did absolutely nothing wrong.
Oh, and for the record, i had the screenname since 2001 and now all of a sudden it's bad...sheesh :-\
Sorry to hear that...Thats good ole Pogo for you...You would think if your name was bad they wouldn't let you make it in the first place...and 2nd if they needed to get rid of the name they should of contacted you and have you change your name giving you your tokens and badges...Email the crap out of them...gl
Dizzy ... Welcome to the forum ...
You're right Pogo just ain't right - Ive seen on here it has happened to a few people, and I think its a buncha crap. They let you make the name, then yank it away? <Insert eye roll here>
You are right they should tell you at the time the sn isnt acceptable. To have the name for 5 years then ban someone is wrong. But you arent the first to post this on this board. Pogo needs a attitude adjust quick.
sry to here that some ppl have nothing better to do then to turn pl in on stuff that is none of the business but they can be some rude ppl ee4.gif
Same thing happened to a friend of mine, had the s/n for years then suddenly was banned for it. Pathetic, they should have just let you change it to something less offensive. My husband once made a s/n on pogo that looked very similar to the end of yours, but was s's instead of z's, and never had a problem with it, although he doesn't use that name now. He purchased club pogo using a different name and there shouldn't be any issues with it, I hope.
My s/n is the name of a popular comp game- you think I might get banned for advertising or something?? That's the way it seems to be going in Pogo. I gues all our names should be snowwhite1, 2, 3 etc..Oh wait..no..that breaches copyright! Darn it! :-X
I also agree that Pogo is getting out of hand with there banning people for having a name over 5 years and then saying you should not have that name. Pogo is in this just for the money and could care less about the people, but I bet if you make another s/n they would take you money in seconds.
I would try to keep writing them to see if you can get you account back and if that does not work try calling them. I wish you good luck in getting your name back Dizzy. :)
Oh yes....and Welcome to the forum Dizzy!!!!
Quote from: dizzy311 on March 30, 2006, 05:51:59 AM
Hello all. I'm a newbie here. I just got permantly banned from pogo because of my screename. I really don't understand this because i really didn't have any swear words in it..the offensive part i guess was ******BADAZZ, and that's how it was spelled.
The thing i don't understand is that in every word game on their site you can use the word a then s then s (don't know if it's cool to spell it out here either ;) ) , yet they ban me for my name which doesn't even have the word in it. I think pogo has become holier than thou and needs to check itself. I'm sure in a month or two they will be e-mailing me to come back to pogo and sign up because they want that almighty dollar, well they can kiss my butt because i won't be giving them anymore of my money if this is how they are gonna treat people that did absolutely nothing wrong.
Oh, and for the record, i had the screenname since 2001 and now all of a sudden it's bad...sheesh :-\
Dizzy, I would go to them and raise holy hell! That IS NOT right. If it was unacceptable, they should have a program in place that identifies such names and not allow you to use it. Threaten to sue them, they'll not want to go through the legal hassle and probably just give you your account back but with a different name.
Lib
PS. Welcome to the forum O0 You'll find a lot of sympathizers here.
Quote from: Bree on March 30, 2006, 08:23:54 AM
I also agree that Pogo is getting out of hand with there banning people for having a name over 5 years and then saying you should not have that name. Pogo is in this just for the money and could care less about the people, but I bet if you make another s/n they would take you money in seconds.
I would try to keep writing them to see if you can get you account back and if that does not work try calling them. I wish you good luck in getting your name back Dizzy. :)
Oh yes....and Welcome to the forum Dizzy!!!!
i see your point but what better for them to banned them for anything because to me they thing they will get another name and pay pogo make more money not fair for some1 to have it this long not fair ::)
Quote from: nightperson on March 30, 2006, 09:28:24 AM
Quote from: Bree on March 30, 2006, 08:23:54 AM
I also agree that Pogo is getting out of hand with there banning people for having a name over 5 years and then saying you should not have that name. Pogo is in this just for the money and could care less about the people, but I bet if you make another s/n they would take you money in seconds.
I would try to keep writing them to see if you can get you account back and if that does not work try calling them. I wish you good luck in getting your name back Dizzy. :)
Oh yes....and Welcome to the forum Dizzy!!!!
i see your point but what better for them to banned them for anything because to me they thing they will get another name and pay pogo make more money not fair for some1 to have it this long not fair ::)
I do not think it is fair also Night and I do not want Dizzy to make a new s/n. I think she should fight the ban and get her name back. :)
i could of said it better bree O0
Pogo needs to get off their moral throne before they lose a lot of subscribers
Quote from: Bree on March 30, 2006, 09:45:06 AM
Quote from: nightperson on March 30, 2006, 09:28:24 AM
Quote from: Bree on March 30, 2006, 08:23:54 AM
I also agree that Pogo is getting out of hand with there banning people for having a name over 5 years and then saying you should not have that name. Pogo is in this just for the money and could care less about the people, but I bet if you make another s/n they would take you money in seconds.
I would try to keep writing them to see if you can get you account back and if that does not work try calling them. I wish you good luck in getting your name back Dizzy. :)
Oh yes....and Welcome to the forum Dizzy!!!!
i see your point but what better for them to banned them for anything because to me they thing they will get another name and pay pogo make more money not fair for some1 to have it this long not fair ::)
I do not think it is fair also Night and I do not want Dizzy to make a new s/n. I think she should fight the ban and get her name back. :)
Well, I of course would fight for the same screenname, however, would it not be better to have the old account back with just a new screenname than no account at all? If I remember correctly, I believe that's what someone else on this forum did. I believe they kept their badges and tokens, too.
Lib
A friend of mine had a name since 2000 and it got banned about a month ago...they let him transfer his tokens and badges to a new club name...Now the name that got banned still shows on my friends list without a membership though. If its banned ,it should be taken off..I tried to make the same name that he got banned and it told me the screenname was already taken..It should of given me the big "Family Site" speech ::)
that is werid i wonder why still showing it dont make since
I find it odd that Pogo will ban someone because of their name, yet in their word games there are many "4 letter" words that will be accepted!! What's up with that??? ???
Good question, ever notice how some words are excepted on whackdown but not word whomp? Like the word rape. In whackdown it's excepted, but in Whomp it's not. go figure
ya i have seen some very bad word in the game myself who knows what pogo does anymore
Thank you for the warm welcome and all the ideas to try and get my account back.
NOTE: Bree, i'm a guy...lol....but for the right money i can be a woman for ya..j/k. :D
Anyways, check this out...this is how screwed up pogo is. I wrote them an e-mail explaining that i didn't think it was fair that i got banned blah blah blah.....I got one back from Pogo Dave A. that asked me if i was inquiring about a suspension or a termination...hmmm...the first sentence in my e-mail was......You guys banned my account because of my screename.....i'm beginning to wonder if they even have a clue
Quote from: dizzy311 on March 30, 2006, 04:35:20 PM
NOTE: Bree, i'm a guy...lol....but for the right money i can be a woman for ya..j/k. :D
:)) Oooh you are sooo gonna fit right in here Dizzy!!!
well i dont think no1 should be banned for a name they have add for years but the ones that start trouble yes but pogo slow on that end but if they need the money they will banned something for nothing just to get you to get another account that is my 2 1/2 cents lost a 1/2 at work today :))
hope it all works out for you dizzy O0
I too was banned awhile back for having an offensive name. I agree that pogo should have something in place to stop people from making screennames they deem offensive, however I have to admit I am perplexed. What exactly is offensive? What offends you may not offend me, and vice versa. I sometimes sit and watch chat in rooms, and people get all freaked out and throw the "offensive" card over things that I consider trivial, even stupid. How do these people leave their homes and venture out into the real world? One thing is for sure, they do so without a "report" button. I personally believe that a lot go around looking to report people because they are so miserable in their own lives and don't have the cookies to deal with it. Lastly, I think pogo should have EITHER a mute or report button, but I disagree with having both. If the so-called offended person is truly offended, they have the power to stop being so by muting. The problem is, most people cannot (refuse to) mute. They enjoy the drama too dang much!
Quote from: dizzy311 on March 30, 2006, 04:35:20 PM
Thank you for the warm welcome and all the ideas to try and get my account back.
NOTE: Bree, i'm a guy...lol....but for the right money i can be a woman for ya..j/k. :D
Anyways, check this out...this is how screwed up pogo is. I wrote them an e-mail explaining that i didn't think it was fair that i got banned blah blah blah.....I got one back from Pogo Dave A. that asked me if i was inquiring about a suspension or a termination...hmmm...the first sentence in my e-mail was......You guys banned my account because of my screename.....i'm beginning to wonder if they even have a clue
Note: Dizzy, I am sorry I did not get your gender right. It happens........ :P
I was banned from pogo for an old screen name years ago and there was nothing offensive about it, I think pogo needs a yearly checkup in the head. I think they should at least give you the chance to change it :-\ e4.gif>
like someone else said it is the people in pogoland who are doin this they report everyone they say has an ofensive name sometimes i think they go room to room doin this >:( but pogo does need something on there sign up that stops peeps from usin a sn they think is not good like pc here has :D and i agree that if they band a sn they need to let you transfer tokens and badges to a new sn gl gettin your pogo stuff back O0
Quote from: GirleeGirl on March 31, 2006, 04:44:41 AM
I too was banned awhile back for having an offensive name. I agree that pogo should have something in place to stop people from making screennames they deem offensive, however I have to admit I am perplexed. What exactly is offensive? What offends you may not offend me, and vice versa. I sometimes sit and watch chat in rooms, and people get all freaked out and throw the "offensive" card over things that I consider trivial, even stupid. How do these people leave their homes and venture out into the real world? One thing is for sure, they do so without a "report" button. I personally believe that a lot go around looking to report people because they are so miserable in their own lives and don't have the cookies to deal with it. Lastly, I think pogo should have EITHER a mute or report button, but I disagree with having both. If the so-called offended person is truly offended, they have the power to stop being so by muting. The problem is, most people cannot (refuse to) mute. They enjoy the drama too dang much!
Well said,girlee. And welcome to the foray... I mean forum! O0
Lib
Thanks Libra. I actually lurk on a daily basis, and have for quite sometime. I just get lazy and don't sign in. I have to say I thoroughly enjoy reading your posts, as you seem to have a hilarious (but knowledgeable) outlook on things.
I wouldn't even try dealing with pogo by email. They only answer questions with stupid questions that you've already stated. I'd call them! If you can't get the phone number pm me and I'll give it to you. I don't know if I'm allowed to post it here.
Quote from: GirleeGirl on March 31, 2006, 10:16:15 PM
Thanks Libra. I acutally lurk on a daily basis, and have for quite sometime. I just get lazy and don't sign in. I have to say I thoroughly enjoy reading your posts, as you seem to have a hilarious (but knowledgeable) outlook on things.
She does? I just thought she was a giant B!tch.... :))
Quote from: foxx on April 01, 2006, 09:17:12 AM
Quote from: GirleeGirl on March 31, 2006, 10:16:15 PM
Thanks Libra. I acutally lurk on a daily basis, and have for quite sometime. I just get lazy and don't sign in. I have to say I thoroughly enjoy reading your posts, as you seem to have a hilarious (but knowledgeable) outlook on things.
She does? I just thought she was a giant B!tch.... :))
omg...great slam :)) :))
Lib can still fool people...you go chickie >:D
Quote from: SugarBear on March 31, 2006, 10:38:45 PM
I wouldn't even try dealing with pogo by email. They only answer questions with stupid questions that you've already stated. I'd call them! If you can't get the phone number pm me and I'll give it to you. I don't know if I'm allowed to post it here.
Sorry for my ignorance, but how do i pm one here?
You need to have 25 posts first...then you can PM...
Thanks Foxx O0
Quote from: dizzy311 on April 01, 2006, 03:31:52 PM
Thanks Foxx O0
You're very welcome...
Oh and by the way, welcome to the forum! Enjoy your stay!
Quote from: GirleeGirl on March 31, 2006, 10:16:15 PM
Thanks Libra. I acutally lurk on a daily basis, and have for quite sometime. I just get lazy and don't sign in. I have to say I thoroughly enjoy reading your posts, as you seem to have a hilarious (but knowledgeable) outlook on things.
Awww, thanks Girlee! :-*
Now, excuse me while I go throw this ee2.1.gif at Foxx. >:D >:D
:))
Lib
Quote from: dizzy311 on April 01, 2006, 03:31:52 PM
Thanks Foxx O0
welcome dizzy to the forum we are here to help you on what every is is this is a fun place
Quote from: SunnyLibra on April 01, 2006, 03:42:41 PM
Quote from: GirleeGirl on March 31, 2006, 10:16:15 PM
Thanks Libra. I acutally lurk on a daily basis, and have for quite sometime. I just get lazy and don't sign in. I have to say I thoroughly enjoy reading your posts, as you seem to have a hilarious (but knowledgeable) outlook on things.
Awww, thanks Girlee! :-*
Now, excuse me while I go throw this ee2.1.gif at Foxx. >:D >:D
:))
Lib
sing songy voice...You can't catch me...neener neener neener!
Once again, thank you all for the welcomes. Now excuse me while i go and hide from all these eggs that are flying around..... :o
You can run...but you can't hide dizzy! ;)
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Dizzy, welcome!! Don't run from the eggs, toss a few too!! ee2.1.gif ee2.1.gif
Quote from: foxx on April 02, 2006, 08:18:27 PM
You can run...but you can't hide dizzy! ;)
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Well the first problem here is, I can't run very well either. :-[ So i guess i'm actually a sitting duck.
Time to load up some myself:
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Quote from: dizzy311 on April 02, 2006, 08:24:24 PM
Quote from: foxx on April 02, 2006, 08:18:27 PM
You can run...but you can't hide dizzy! ;)
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Well the first problem here is, I can't run very well either. :-[ So i guess i'm actually a sitting duck.
Time to load up some myself:
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Just find yourself a good hiding place and start tossing.....lol ee2.1.gif ee2.1.gif