Can you use atheist in a gamertag?

Theres this team I might join that their gamertags start with A TEAM then a A word. So im thinking my gamertag will be A TEAM ATHEIST

Will it let you put atheist in my gamertag?

Idk, i'll go check by making that GT then tell you.

Edit j/k

Idk, i'll go check by making that GT then tell you.

SrgtSaggy101

You will probably be asked to change your name after a few weeks. It's against the code of conduct.

What about A TEAM AGNOSTIC?

After going on the xbox.com forums, I can all but guarentee that it isn't allowed. Whether or not your going to be forced to change it depends on two things 1) Someone files a complaint or 2)A member of the Policy Enforcement Team (PET) happens to catch it.Aft3rBurn3r

Just about any name will be banned if enough people complain about it.

On a side note, theres no such thing as an atheist. Think about it.

[QUOTE="Aft3rBurn3r"]After going on the xbox.com forums, I can all but guarentee that it isn't allowed. Whether or not your going to be forced to change it depends on two things 1) Someone files a complaint or 2)A member of the Policy Enforcement Team (PET) happens to catch it.dbaron26

Just about any name will be banned if enough people complain about it.

On a side note, theres no such thing as an atheist. Think about it.

What about A TEAM AGNOSTIC?

slipknot0129

There is no way you could go a whole year on XBOX Live with the word "Atheist" in your GT, I know you mean no harm but tons of relegious people will be offended, I would probably be offended as well.

Afriend of mine has the gamertag "TerminateChrist" (yes, great GT, I know!) and no trouble has ever come to him. I say go for it, what's the worst that could happen? Some fool whines about it because you share a different belief than they do and they make you change it?

Afriend of mine has the gamertag "TerminateChrist" (yes, great GT, I know!) and no trouble has ever come to him. I say go for it, what's the worst that could happen? Some fool whines about it because you share a different belief than they do and they make you change it?

rattleheadxyz

Being that there's absolutely NOTHING offensive about the term 'atheist', ideally, there shouldn't be a problem.

Its like reporting people who have 'LakersFan' in their gamertag because you're a Chicago Bulls fan.

Of course, I shouldn't underestimate how ridiculously oversensitive religious people can be.....

I'd do it, man. If they try and say you cant do it, you should fight for it, too. Religious freedom in its most literal sense and all, ya know?

[QUOTE="rattleheadxyz"]

Afriend of mine has the gamertag "TerminateChrist" (yes, great GT, I know!) and no trouble has ever come to him. I say go for it, what's the worst that could happen? Some fool whines about it because you share a different belief than they do and they make you change it?

DranzarTypeF

That is kinda ridiculous and offensive. I'm atheist and all, but 'TerminateChrist' is obviously just made to antagonize Christians. Thats not right.

[QUOTE="DranzarTypeF"][QUOTE="rattleheadxyz"]

Afriend of mine has the gamertag "TerminateChrist" (yes, great GT, I know!) and no trouble has ever come to him. I say go for it, what's the worst that could happen? Some fool whines about it because you share a different belief than they do and they make you change it?

seankane

That is kinda ridiculous and offensive. I'm atheist and all, but 'TerminateChrist' is obviously just made to antagonize Christians. Thats not right.

I don't see why not. I have a friend with Atheist in their gamertag and he hasn'thad to change it.

I suppose if enough complaints are made xbl might make you change it though.

Im just gonna go with A TEAM ALVIN since my middle name is alvin.

[QUOTE="seankane"]

[QUOTE="DranzarTypeF"]That is an awful gamertag...DranzarTypeF

That is kinda ridiculous and offensive. I'm atheist and all, but 'TerminateChrist' is obviously just made to antagonize Christians. Thats not right.

The following isn't directed at any one person(s), but should instead be taken as a general George Carlin-esque rant:

Come on, people! I'm so sorry that those 2 words put together form something that you don't like. But when that happens you're supposed to just put on your big girl pants and realize that not everything in this world is going to be to your liking and as long as you're able to profess your support of a certain set of beliefs, there will be other people out there that will profess support for a different set of beliefs.

Clearly LIVE isn't the place to espouse one's religious views but there's no point in complaining about it when it's not hurting anyone, I mean are those 2 words really going to ruin your gaming experience more than, say, a whiny 10-year old singing into a mic? I think not.

EDIT: Fixed some spelling issues.

[QUOTE="DranzarTypeF"][QUOTE="seankane"]

That is kinda ridiculous and offensive. I'm atheist and all, but 'TerminateChrist' is obviously just made to antagonize Christians. Thats not right.

rattleheadxyz

The following isn't directed at any one person(s), but should instead be taken as a general George Carlin-esque rant:

Come on, people! I'm so sorry that those 2 words put together form something that you don't like. But when that happens you're supposed to just put on your big girl pants and realize that not everything in this world is going to be to your liking and as long as you're able to profess your support of a certain set of beliefs, there will be other people out there that will profess support for a different set of beliefs.

Clearly LIVE isn't the place to espouse one's religious views but there's no point in complaining about it when it's not hurting anyone, I mean are those 2 words really going to ruin your gaming experience more than, say, a whiny 10-year old singing into a mic? I think not.

EDIT: Fixed some spelling issues.

Having'TerminateChrist' as a gamertag is not someone expressing their beliefs, though. Its something thats obviously just meant to offend others, which is why it shouldn't be allowed.

By all means, use that name in a Heavy Metal forum or something(I'm sure its just a 'metal' name, right?), but not on XboxLive, where there's all kinds of people playing online.

To be honest, while I really like some of the music in death metal, the lyrical topics tend to be seriously ridiculous and over-the-top. Seems they're trying to be 'in your face' and shock people with such offensive stuff, but it all just comes off as a bit cheesy in the end.

I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree on the 'deliberately offensive' issue. Oh well.

I don't think the name is a Metal reference, but I could be wrong. And yes, some Metal, like any music, has lyrics that are cheesy and over-the-top. Although I will admit that Metal lyrics do have a higher propensity for this considering the way the music is played, the subject matter covered and the themes present.

well i really cant see atheist being banned. Its not offensive and is a legit word to describe someones religious preference.

[QUOTE="rattleheadxyz"]

[QUOTE="DranzarTypeF"]+1, just going a little bit too far...seankane

The following isn't directed at any one person(s), but should instead be taken as a general George Carlin-esque rant:

Come on, people! I'm so sorry that those 2 words put together form something that you don't like. But when that happens you're supposed to just put on your big girl pants and realize that not everything in this world is going to be to your liking and as long as you're able to profess your support of a certain set of beliefs, there will be other people out there that will profess support for a different set of beliefs.

Clearly LIVE isn't the place to espouse one's religious views but there's no point in complaining about it when it's not hurting anyone, I mean are those 2 words really going to ruin your gaming experience more than, say, a whiny 10-year old singing into a mic? I think not.

EDIT: Fixed some spelling issues.

Having'TerminateChrist' as a gamertag is not someone expressing their beliefs, though. Its something thats obviously just meant to offend others, which is why it shouldn't be allowed.

By all means, use that name in a Heavy Metal forum or something(I'm sure its just a 'metal' name, right?), but not on XboxLive, where there's all kinds of people playing online.

To be honest, while I really like some of the music in death metal, the lyrical topics tend to be seriously ridiculous and over-the-top. Seems they're trying to be 'in your face' and shock people with such offensive stuff, but it all just comes off as a bit cheesy in the end.

Ok. What if I get offended that someone has 420 in their GT? I think it encourages drug use and bad grades and will ultimately be the downfall of society, but you don't see me filing complaints like a snot nosed kid. Life's tough, get a helmet.

There is no way you could go a whole year on XBOX Live with the word "Atheist" in your GT, I know you mean no harm but tons of relegious people will be offended, I would probably be offended as well.

DranzarTypeF

You would be offended because his views/opinions are different then yours or someone else's ?

Ok. What if I get offended that someone has 420 in their GT? I think it encourages drug use and bad grades and will ultimately be the downfall of society, but you don't see me filing complaints like a snot nosed kid. Life's tough, get a helmet.

Large_Soda

You obviously missed my point. My criticism wasn't that people would get offended, its that this person is going around *trying* to offend people, which I think is wrong. Somebody putting 420 in their name isn't out to purposefully offend anyone.

On a side note: "will ultimately be the downfall of society"...................:lol:

[QUOTE="DranzarTypeF"]

There is no way you could go a whole year on XBOX Live with the word "Atheist" in your GT, I know you mean no harm but tons of relegious people will be offended, I would probably be offended as well.

teej521

You would be offended because his views/opinions are different then yours or someone else's ?

I'm pretty sure you can put Atheist, it's not derogatory

[QUOTE="Large_Soda"]

Ok. What if I get offended that someone has 420 in their GT? I think it encourages drug use and bad grades and will ultimately be the downfall of society, but you don't see me filing complaints like a snot nosed kid. Life's tough, get a helmet.

seankane

You obviously missed my point. My criticism wasn't that people would get offended, its that this person is going around *trying* to offend people, which I think is wrong. Somebody putting 420 in their name isn't out to purposefully offend anyone.

On a side note: "will ultimately be the downfall of society"...................:lol:

I'm offended by your post, you should change it to better suit me.

[QUOTE="Large_Soda"]

Ok. What if I get offended that someone has 420 in their GT? I think it encourages drug use and bad grades and will ultimately be the downfall of society, but you don't see me filing complaints like a snot nosed kid. Life's tough, get a helmet.

seankane

You obviously missed my point. My criticism wasn't that people would get offended, its that this person is going around *trying* to offend people, which I think is wrong. Somebody putting 420 in their name isn't out to purposefully offend anyone.

On a side note: "will ultimately be the downfall of society"...................:lol:

People can be and will be offended by anything and will state that the person was trying to offend them from the start. Working in a school district can make the numbers 420 infuriating when its scratched and carved thought the property only to damage and insult the grounds.