EA now issuing permanent Origin bans through content filter

[vargovic]

I don't necessarily think it's right. I agree with the things that you are saying.

Yet from a larger perspective, as a consumer what am I to do?

My boycott will only result in not enjoying the games I want to play. Do I agree with what is going on with EA, honestly I can't say that I have an educated opinion enough to comment. All I hear is horror stories about how accounts are being banned, without any backing leading up to the banning.

I have played my game just fine since it was released. I only use my gaming computer for gaming, so I don't really care if Origin is corporate spyware. If they were to discontinue my service, they would have to do so for a reason.

I don't give them a reason. I play my game, that's it.

 

[3asytarg3t]

Use common sense then, what would of made more sense for EA to do here?

They could implement a filter that prevented the words from showing up?

They could ban people just from the forum, not from use of their legitimately purchased games.

This is called a graduated response.

 

[paketep]

If you think it's worth boycotting one of the largest companies in the industry because they banned you from their useless forums, which you shouldn't be using anyway because they're useless, then I pity you.

It's not about self-respect, it's just logic. They wrongfully ban people from some forum that doesn't matter AT ALL, therefore you shouldn't use those forums.

I agree with them handing out game suspensions along with their forum suspensions. It actually drives home the point that you can't be a dick on the internet without consequences. I wish MORE companies did that *cough* WoW forums *cough*.

Congrats. It's thanks to gamers like you that companies like EA are doing shit like this more and more every year.

Keep on apologizing for them, but when YOU get banned from all your games because SOMEONE ELSE misbehaved in a forum, don't come crying asking for help.

 

[Thatguyky]

That my good sir, is messed up. I'm definitely going to stay away from Origin and EA for as long as I can. It really is a shame EA has gone down the shitter as of late though. They did have some pretty decent titles under their belt, but now, even with decent titles like Bf3 and Me3 I have no interest in playing them with Origin... looks like I'll have to resort to my 360.

 

[Digitaldreamer7]

Annnnndddd...... this is why I was against origin from the beginning. Just solidified my stance against BF3

 

[Lilani]

Apparently EA is giving out information on my case to random strangers who call up, contrary to their privacy policy. Also, a zynga employee is stalking me, digging up information on me and posting it, and claiming that his connections in the industry will make sure my ban stays in place.

The fuck is that nonsense? It's as though EA is desperately trying to drive themselves into the ground. I mean really, you could sue them for that if their privacy policy actually covers things like this. For MILLIONS. And win.

It makes no sense...it just makes no sense! Down is up?!? What is air?!!?!

 

[ResonanceSD]

Still no access to singleplayer content, or anything else in my Origin account.

Every. Single. Piece. Of. Content. In. Origin. Is. Locked. Out.

Am now almost bored enough to dig up personal cell numbers of CS executives at EA. I will keep you updated.

MaximumTacos ..

I am a moderator at Battlelog forums. Could you pm me here please. We have some people at EA that have been trying to get a hold of you but they are not able to get in contact or you are not responding. Could you pm me here and i can pass on the information to you.

they said they have been trying to contact you but havent heard any response back..and they are not in the CS division so any contacts with EA CS wouldnt get a hold of them.

I would appreciate if you could get a hold of me..

Thanks

CrazyCanuck

This guy - He sounds legit.

OT: Just another reminder why I'm not even considering buying DA3 or ME3

 

[crimson5pheonix]

I'm sure The Escapist loves this, all those news stories link here. FREE PUBLICITY!

OT: I'd say that sucks, but that's not giving it enough credit. That is a fairly bad day.

 

[Bazaalmon]

EA, treating gamers like the worthless, bottomfeeding scum of the earth we are for nearly thirty years!

 

[MaximumTacos]

Canuck: you interacted with me me on battlelog forums some time ago. I have no reason to have any form of contact with you after viewing your condescending posts at that time.

You're also kinda late, and misinformed. I am corresponding with EA and have been for some time before your current post, and working towards a resolution for other people who were victimized equally/worse than I was.

 

[ResonanceSD]

EA, treating gamers like the worthless, bottomfeeding scum of the earth we are for nearly thirty years!

you have to admire their persistence.

 

[MaximumTacos]

Hey cullina/lext: you can prove that you're not actually an EA plant / marketing shill by contacting me privately. Everyone can find my email in about two seconds, if that long. I want you to email me with your real name and a number where I can reach you. I promise you as both a gentleman and as someone who's conduct is being viewed by tens of thousands of people that I will not post it publicly.

Failure for you to do this will be considered proof that you work for EA or a third party firm that is doing damage control for EA.

 

[Atmos Duality]

Amusing, and unfortunately, oddly reminiscent of my experience with their customer support nearly 8 years ago.

If anyone reading this topic wasn't dubious about EA before, at least now you should have an incentive to do your research on them if nothing else.

You can't say you haven't been warned.

 

[Olrod]

lol @ EA sockpuppets.

It seems their attempts at damage limitation went about as well as can be expected from EA.

Instead of "clearing up" the causes surrounding the ban, they've gone on to imply that customer service is willing to give out someone else's account status information to a complete stranger.

 

[MaximumTacos]

I don't know whether to be mad at them or fax them my resume with "I CAN DO WAY BETTER THAN THAT, HIRE ME" scrawled on it in crayon.

 

[ParaLegengace]

You should probably sue them, because you are in the right and they are in the wrong, worst case scenario you get a settlement fee. Best case if for breach of their own tos there charged for fraud.

 

[MaximumTacos]

Keeping up with this EA's positions on this situation over the last few weeks is like reading a Fukushima reactor meltdown thread...except, I'm near the middle of the blast radius.

And, they're denying there even was an earthquake or tsunami. And if there were, well...it's just good seismology practice to do so. And those tremors are a localized phenomonon, not the fault of a company wide policy.

Then, they admit they were wrong about those, but keep the nuke plant damage secret, as it's an ongoing investigation.

 

[Mekado]

I found out i actually already had an origin account, my bioware social account having been converted...that sucks :\

That being said, customer/tech support was always horrible at EA (they told me ME2 wouldn't work with win7 64-bits, what's this nonsense? the problem was something else entirely, besides telling me to reinstall the game and my drivers they were no help whatsoever)

I agree Cullina seems a lot like an EA employee trying (badly) to damage-control, why in the world would EA disclose account details to mr. nowhere ? That'd be a huge breach of privacy.

I'm willing to bet they'd love to reinstate your account if you'd "shut up" though i hope you won't, for one user with a big mouth (no offense ) getting screwed i'm guessing there's 10 that just takes it...

Although at that point i'm not sure what i'd consider a "fair resolution"

 

[ResonanceSD]

I found out i actually already had an origin account, my bioware social account having been converted...that sucks :\

That being said, customer/tech support was always horrible at EA (they told me ME2 wouldn't work with win7 64-bits, what's this nonsense? the problem was something else entirely, besides telling me to reinstall the game and my drivers they were no help whatsoever)

I agree Cullina seems a lot like an EA employee trying (badly) to damage-control, why in the world would EA disclose account details to mr. nowhere ? That'd be a huge breach of privacy.

I'm willing to bet they'd love to reinstate your account if you'd "shut up" though i hope you won't, for one user with a big mouth (no offense ) getting screwed i'm guessing there's 10 that just takes it...

Although at that point i'm not sure what i'd consider a "fair resolution"

Oh dear, if this is true, I already have an Origin account =(

 

[MaximumTacos]

Oh, they're absolutely in damage control, kiss my butt mode now. What they give me back doesn't matter. That's like spraying me with a fire extinguisher while all my friends are still locked in the burning orphanage.