Hi guys,
Just seen a user with the callsign TRUMP on the expert live server - is this permissible? I thought it wouldn’t have been…
Yes. As long as it is not derogatory towards him, it’s fine.
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I don’t see a problem with that. Freedom of speech.
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What Luke said is correct. So long as the callsign is not offensive, derogatory or demeaning to political figures its acceptable. Personally, I like to keep politics out of the sim simply because there’s no need for it but its not a “bannable or ghostable” callsign.
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Would adolf or hitler be acceptable… considering freedom of speech etc
I mean, I guess.
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I agree on politics have no meaning in the sky doesn’t really make sense but people can do what they like.
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Freedom of speech only can only go so far.
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Freedom of simulator no matter if your red or blue.
I’m pretty sure people can say whatever they want as their callsign unless if it is an inappropriate word
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we don’t want to turn this political do we… but freedom of speech for one = freedom of speech for all… especially if no rules or guidelines exist
Well, even if someone’s Callsign was “ILUVHITLER” or something like that, it would still be free speech. Yes, that person is either joking or really messed up in the head, but as long as it’s not derrogitory, it should be permitted.
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I don’t think the mods will allow someone to fly using “hitler” as their callsign.
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Saying something like “Adolf” or “Obama” is fine. You’re just simply saying ones name. There’s nothing wrong with that as Long as there isn’t a world that might be offensive towards that specific name or place.
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… therefore dedicating a callsign to a political figure should be banned throughout… could this be requested as a ‘feature’ ?
Doesn’t work like that mate. I don’t think many would be happy seeing such a think, especially in a flight simulator.
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How so? Loving Hitler is a harmless opinion that may be voiced.
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I wouldn’t say banned because it could be directed at something else than what people think bad of the person
If you feel the desire to run a callsign, its your choice. But just remember, it cannot be offensive/demeaning like “Kill Trump or Jail Hillary” yes those are real examples we’ve had. Again, best to keep politics out despite free speech. Our community members are very observant. We get PM’s on a regular basis reporting folks with callsigns that are questionable. I just don’t want a silly/stupid mistake cost you access to a server and your XP.
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many don’t fancy seeing trumps name flying around either…
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