I guess I would fall under the category of Uptight Name Nazi. Original Norrath is more or less sacred ground to me now, so when I see toons named "Hivpositive" or "Wowisbetter" (both names I've actually seen in the last two weeks), yes, it does irritate me.
I understand that such irritation comes across to some as taking the game too seriously, being a cranky curmudgeon, etc. But I'm in my mid-30s and have learned that, yes, sometimes even a fantasy world can call for a little bit of dignity. There are many, many games and places where people can use whatever toilet-humor names they want — can't P99 be the one place where players establish a healthy respect for the spirit of the community?
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