It appears that Blizzard have deleted users' custom maps from the B.Net servers due to inappropriate content. The major issue that has arisen is that no real reason has been given for the deletion of said maps
Furthermore, many commenters over on official forums for Starcraft II have expressed their dismay that such an action should be taken when inappropriate content or 'language' is used commonly in the game proper.
The game's community manager responded in a rather confusing mess of the English language with the following comments:
"Words used in the campaign are not things we're going to action for."
"The map that was removed, and for which this thread exists, WAS NOT removed for using the words 'bad ass'. But we're not going to publicly release why or for what reasons we do remove maps. If the map maker receives that information and chooses to do so, then so be it. That's their discretion."
"We're working on improving our processes to ensure the map maker has more information on why their map was removed, right now it is a bit vague and has obviously led to this misunderstanding.
"Because most here are under the impression the OP had a map removed because of the words 'bad ass' I'm locking this in hopes that a new thread with more pertinent concerns can take hold. Thanks everyone."
Vague seems a little of an understatement given that it remains unclear as to why the user's map was deleted unless they are forthcoming with the details theirself.
You can check the some of those comments HERE which will give you the lowdown from the users' point of view.
Source: Starcraft II forums
Furthermore, many commenters over on official forums for Starcraft II have expressed their dismay that such an action should be taken when inappropriate content or 'language' is used commonly in the game proper.
The game's community manager responded in a rather confusing mess of the English language with the following comments:
"Words used in the campaign are not things we're going to action for."
"The map that was removed, and for which this thread exists, WAS NOT removed for using the words 'bad ass'. But we're not going to publicly release why or for what reasons we do remove maps. If the map maker receives that information and chooses to do so, then so be it. That's their discretion."
"We're working on improving our processes to ensure the map maker has more information on why their map was removed, right now it is a bit vague and has obviously led to this misunderstanding.
"Because most here are under the impression the OP had a map removed because of the words 'bad ass' I'm locking this in hopes that a new thread with more pertinent concerns can take hold. Thanks everyone."
Vague seems a little of an understatement given that it remains unclear as to why the user's map was deleted unless they are forthcoming with the details theirself.
You can check the some of those comments HERE which will give you the lowdown from the users' point of view.
Source: Starcraft II forums
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realvictory 5 Aug 2010 12:04
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If people other than the user don't know the reason for the removal of the map, potentially anyone else could make the same mistake. Isn't it sensible to tell people what they don't allow in advance?
DoctorDee 9 Aug 2010 06:16
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I'd guess they DO say what they allow and do not allow in the terms and conditions. But everyone will skip it, and it will be written in dry legalese, so that even if you do read it, you'll barely be able to understand it. And it'll be open to interpretation.
The English language is a powerful tool, but the professional have convinced people that using it how it is intended is somehow insufficient, and that you have to couch everything in terms that are incomprehensible to the average person in order for them to be legal and binding.
The English language is a powerful tool, but the professional have convinced people that using it how it is intended is somehow insufficient, and that you have to couch everything in terms that are incomprehensible to the average person in order for them to be legal and binding.