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I received a response from Ultimate Bet. Is this a form letter, a modified form letter, or perhaps an attempt at talking down a man with dangerous ideas? I personally see this as a first amendment line in the sand. Who's coming with me?
Dear Mezz0,
Thank you for contacting us back.
We understand your point of view; however, we have customers all around the world and we try to make sure that all of them have a good time at our tables.
For this purpose, we have set policies in regards to standardize the use of usernames and strive to control the ones that may compromise or offend the integrity of any of our players. Keeping control of this issue does not mean that we disrespect any existing culture.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow you to use this username on your account. We kindly ask you to understand our position. You are a very valued player for us, and we do not intend to expose you to any inconvenience during your game play at our tables.
We will be more than happy to reopen your account, once you provide us with three new username options (no longer than 13 alphanumerical characters) for us to make the change on your account.
Do not hesitate to contact us back if you require further assistance or additional information.
Best regards,
Andy
Customer Support Department
***Ensure the security of your account! Never give out your password and change it frequently!***
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So the multicultural angle didn't work. This means one of two things. 1 - they saw right through my transparent attempts at forcing through a vulgar username, or 2 - they hate the Koryak people of Siberia.
They could have saved the carefully measured response and just said, "No." I am, however, a man of principal,* and men of principal do not back down from anonymous email exchanges with customer service representatives.
--Original Message--
From: Mezz0
Date: 06/03/07
To: support@ultimatebet.com
Subject: Re: Rude Username [#5305203]
1) Urophagia
2) ProUrophagia
3) UrophagiaMan
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*Actually, I think a better word to describe me is "unscrupulous"
I received a response from Ultimate Bet. Is this a form letter, a modified form letter, or perhaps an attempt at talking down a man with dangerous ideas? I personally see this as a first amendment line in the sand. Who's coming with me?
Dear Mezz0,
Thank you for contacting us back.
We understand your point of view; however, we have customers all around the world and we try to make sure that all of them have a good time at our tables.
For this purpose, we have set policies in regards to standardize the use of usernames and strive to control the ones that may compromise or offend the integrity of any of our players. Keeping control of this issue does not mean that we disrespect any existing culture.
Unfortunately, we cannot allow you to use this username on your account. We kindly ask you to understand our position. You are a very valued player for us, and we do not intend to expose you to any inconvenience during your game play at our tables.
We will be more than happy to reopen your account, once you provide us with three new username options (no longer than 13 alphanumerical characters) for us to make the change on your account.
Do not hesitate to contact us back if you require further assistance or additional information.
Best regards,
Andy
Customer Support Department
***Ensure the security of your account! Never give out your password and change it frequently!***
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So the multicultural angle didn't work. This means one of two things. 1 - they saw right through my transparent attempts at forcing through a vulgar username, or 2 - they hate the Koryak people of Siberia.
They could have saved the carefully measured response and just said, "No." I am, however, a man of principal,* and men of principal do not back down from anonymous email exchanges with customer service representatives.
--Original Message--
From: Mezz0
Date: 06/03/07
To: support@ultimatebet.com
Subject: Re: Rude Username [#5305203]
1) Urophagia
2) ProUrophagia
3) UrophagiaMan
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*Actually, I think a better word to describe me is "unscrupulous"
posted by Mezz0 at 8:21 PM
2 Comments:
Broken,
I would like to point out that your first appearance was in a post by the Youngest, therefore, I am blameless. I didn't even know who "master P" was, and thought it was some sort of reference to self abuse.
Broken B-Tolk'n,
Master P is a revolutionary businessman/thug from the bayou, I thought it was a respectful name to give you.
If you can think of something a little more succinct than "broken but not harmed", the editors here at the partial triumvirate may consider an update.
UrineDrinker is obviously off limits.
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