Thread:Zelron/@comment-5264386-20140805083644

I've noticed that a few of the comments that you have recently posted contain phrases which can be, and have been, construed as insulting, either to an individual or a culture. With regards to the former, everyone is entitled to their opinion, for better or worse; there's no need to call a person a "pansy" because you feel their opinion is misguided. Whilst I also believe that it is illogical to avoid purchasing a game purely based off word-of-mouth about one particular mechanic, it cannot be avoided that some people are inclined to make judgements in this manner, and I advise you to keep that in mind when you see a comment like that in future.

Regarding the latter, there is never a just cause for making pejorative remarks about other nations and cultures, regardless of whether the intention was serious or not. Using the example of your comment on the Havel's Greatshield (Dark Souls II) page, whilst I can see that the comment was intended as sarcasm, the fact is that on first glance, some users may interpret it as borderline racism, possibly prompting a reactionary response. Remember that this is the Internet; the nuances of spoken language are not as immediately prominent as they are in normal conversation.

Bear in mind that this is not intended as a "you must write your comments like this, or else..." message; it is merely just a reminder to be wary of the connotations words can carry, and a request to avoid using potentially pejorative phrasing in your comments. 