zoomin
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posted on April 18, 2001 12:22:45 PM new
Earlier this week, I found I was possibly transacting with a nasty handle. As follow up to loosecannon's locked thread, I found eBay's response to the offensive handle worthy of quoting:
Ass is in the bible.
thanks.
I don't keep up with current rules on Ebay, but as of a couple years ago, it was against TOS. If you email safeharbor and they will suspend.
VM ~ guess they didn't want to be picky about the bidders they let become deadbeats!
*sigh*
only ZOOMIN here 
[ edited by zoomin on Apr 18, 2001 12:25 PM ]
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abacaxi
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posted on April 18, 2001 12:36:26 PM new
There are a lot of words in the Bible that can't be used on an eBay chat room.
I think I'll register as Whoreofbabylon and see if the system chokes.
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katiyana
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posted on April 18, 2001 01:06:57 PM new
Their idea of profanity filters are a joke..
Ever try to type "Who read this book?"
You can't in a message forum.. it reads the first 5 letters of that sentence as a swear world..*thud*
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zoomin
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posted on April 18, 2001 01:17:20 PM new
*LMAO*
I never knew that!
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RainyBear
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posted on April 18, 2001 01:21:44 PM new
Wait... are you saying that eBay is using the Bible as a gauge for which words are appropriate and which aren't???
How do I make that little drop-jawed icon?
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lorikeet
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posted on April 18, 2001 01:37:20 PM new
Just by accident, I found a user ID on Ebay that is considered here in Australia as probably the most offensive four letter word a person can use.
Surprised me!
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computerboy
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posted on April 18, 2001 01:49:41 PM new
What's the point of having a nasty, rude or offensive eBay handles? It's pointless and they clearly do not belong on the website.
Tell the immature children who want to express themselves in that manner to save it for the playground...
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zoomin
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posted on April 18, 2001 01:54:46 PM new
Yes, Rainy, the venue is biblical now.
Go figure!
*nodding my head in agreement, computerboy*
I'm not sure what purpose it serves rather than some rebellious need to be offensive.
My e-mail basically noted my surprise that it was permitted.
I'm not much of a bible-type, but I know about lotsa stuff in there that can be taken out of context and twisted up real good!
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mlevin
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posted on April 18, 2001 02:14:50 PM new
there's a german ebay member using the handle f*&% (rhymes with buck and truck)-- do a search for yourself under "by bidder"
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reddeer
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posted on April 18, 2001 02:43:01 PM new
User ID History
Effective Date End Date
f...[fill in the blank]
Thursday, Apr 01, 1999
User Suspended not a registered user
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tomwiii
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posted on April 18, 2001 04:38:16 PM new
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shaani
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posted on April 18, 2001 07:07:42 PM new
The one German user is suspended but if you add "er" to the name there is one of those also. As you can see, sometimes I have way too much time on my hands.
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dubyasdaman
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posted on April 18, 2001 08:06:24 PM new
There is also a user by the name of pi*sant. Why would anyone give himself such a name? I ran across this one while browsing.
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immykidsmom
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posted on April 20, 2001 09:38:16 AM new
I had one on Amazing bid on my stuff (promptly deleted their bid) with the nickname;
"buyers first name"+urination slang+breath
and I complained to ....uh, the authorities.
Recieved canned response.
After 4 months "he's" still live and buying.
Mom
if momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.
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jrb3
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posted on April 20, 2001 05:31:19 PM new
I had a bidder with Ebay name Legs Behind Head Spelled entirely different to protect their NARU'D Identity.
This lady was crazy not to mention a mental image Icould do without.
This reminds me of the Internet Filter that wouldn't allow acces to Mars Explorer Probe because it read it as Mar SEX plorer.
On the other hand a seller cancelled a bid on my bidder name jewelthieves because they thought I wouldn't pay.
Then she told me I could rebid if I wanted needless to say I diddn't.
JB
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JettBoy
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posted on April 20, 2001 10:31:31 PM new
eBay's vulgar checker (VC) will not let you post to the message boards any of the following sentences because they contain groups of letters that are considered vulgar.
My pen is out of ink.
I got wet watering the rose bushes.
Who requested the beer?
It's a bit chilly here tonight.
$10.00 for gas money
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