Rule 1. Offensive Language
What is offensive language? It is a form of language which others find insulting or obscene. The reason that there is this rule is to maintain a friendly community within Runescape. It is important to have such a rule, as it protects the players from insults from others, especially when the insult is inappropriate for a particular age of players.
Here is a list of scenarios that is considered to be under Offensive Language Category:
- Swearing, flaming another player (by bypassing the censor)
- Heavy flooding of the chat window with unnecessary or gibberish messages
- Harassing a player with sexual remarks
- Racist messages
- Threatening messages (such as threatening to hack or scam an innocent player)
- Offensive names
- Any other inappropriate messages
So if you see anyone doing that, report them under the above rule.
FAQs
Someone called me a noob! Is that offensive language?
Nope, as what the rules stated, "noob" is not an offensive word. If you are annoyed because the player called you a noob, it's best to add the player to ignore rather than confronting him.
There are two players who are swearing at each other! What should I do?
In a case where both players are being extremely vulgar, you should report them both under rule 1. But if you know who was the starter of the flame war, you should only report the starter. Then add both of them to ignore and move on. It is best not to say "Reported" as it can worsen the situation and cause the players to flame at you instead.
There could be another scenario, where the two players are friends. They might just be joking among themselves with vulgar language. In such a case, you do not have to worry, as long as they are not affecting players around them. But if you find that their remarks are leading to a flame war, you should report them under rule 1. Before reporting, it is best to advise the two players to talk to each other in private chat, and only report when they refuse to.
A player is swearing but it is censored, should I count it as offensive?
Since it's censored, the filter has done its job and the language is no longer offensive - which means no report. Just move on and ignore the player. Only report when the player bypasses the censor to swear.
A player said "****, I died again!! Wat the hell! Stupid ****ing randoms!!", what should I do?
In such a case, it is not offensive as the player is just letting out his frustrations. Even though the language may not be appropriate, but as long as he isn't directing it at anyone, you should just let him be. If you don't want to hear it from him, add him to ignore instead.
Rule 2. Item Scamming
What is item scamming? It is to deceive another player and cause them to lose their valuables as a result. This rule is extremely important, and protects players from losing their hard earned valuables.
Here is a list of scenarios that is considered to be under Item Scamming Category:
- Offering an item and then changing it at the last second (or item switching)
- Offering to trim an item or upgrade an item
- Claiming an unrare item rare
- Trust games (or truth game), test or trades
- Offering to duplicate an item
- Claiming to be from Jagex and asks for an item
- Team scamming
- Luring players into the wilderness under pretence
If anyone is doing the above, it is best to report them for the above rule.
FAQs
A player just said "Follow to win 1mill!!!", what should I do?
These instances usually turn out to be trust tests or games, so it is most likely an item scam. You may follow the player, and if the player plays the "trust game", you should report the player under rule 2.
A player claimed to hold a drop party, but he didn't drop anything! Is that an item scam?
Nope, since he didn't cause any players to lose any items, it is not an item scam.
A player is seen selling a weird item for 50k, and another player is buying it for 1000k. What should I do?
This is probably a team scam. You should report both players to Jagex for item scamming.
A player is seen selling a weird item for 50k, is there anything I should do?
A player can ask any price they like so long as they don't lie about it. Remember, you can check the Forums or a fan site to make sure you don't pay too much for an item.
A player lured me into the wilderness, is that item scamming?
Due to the update of rule 2, luring players into the wilderness by pretending they are not *is* reportable. However, you must be sure that the player is indeed "tricking" you without you knowing.
