-LOCKED - Rumble Marking Clarification
Posted on 2020-05-05 15:40:51

Rumble Markings



As per our last news post, we would like to give you an update on the status of the rumble markings.

We have had a small number of threads over the past few days pop up discussing this marking with comments ranging from dislike of the marking, to the marking making them feel uncomfortable, to the marking having the potential to cause a seizure. We take comments like this very seriously and went further to investigate this.

Today, we sought legal clarification over the marking. We have been advised that we are compliant and meet all legal requirements and there is no reason that the marking should be removed from the game or that any additional warning notice needs to be given out. Additionally, the marking itself was not flagged as a typical risk.

However, we have decided to go above and beyond the requirements and have added a warning to our Terms of Service. This also concerns user submitted content. Users can display content of their choice (within reason, and assuming it complies with our Terms and Code of Conduct) on their den pages, in their avatars, lion bios, topic posts, etc. Most of these are not moderated in advance, and only when they are reported to us, so we feel it is now prudent to include this warning in our terms regardless.

We must ask that if you have noticed any adverse effects while accessing Lioden at any point, to discontinue use of the site immediately and seek medical help from a physician.

Rumble markings are now back on the site and the applicator has returned to Vashkartzen’s reputation shop. We will be keeping them in the second, revised version that was posted recently.

Rather than discuss this ad nauseum, we have made a final decision, and we will not be accepting any new suggestion threads, petitions or campaigns for the marking to be removed or adjusted. The marking can be discussed, but when the discussion descends into fighting, disrespect or bashing of the site and staff, you will be asked to stop discussing it. Failure to comply will result in action taken against your account. This is the same as any other topic discussed on Lioden.

Due to some of the conduct on the site from a small minority of players recently, we feel that we need to remind users of the Terms of Service point 6.2.b:
“You also agree that you will not in connection with the Game:
publish or send any Content (including links or references to other content), or otherwise behave in a manner, which:
is defamatory, threatening, harassing, invasive of privacy, offensive, vulgar, racist, hateful, discriminatory, obscene, pornographic, sexually suggestive, misleading, abusive or deceptive or which attacks sexual orientation, promotes self-harm or eating disorders, involves murder, rape, suicide, terrorism, excessive gore or hacking;”

Chat



In light of recent events, we've implemented a filter in the chat room. Certain words and/or phrases are now blocked, and attempting to use them will result in you being timed out from posting in chat for 60 seconds. Intentionally attempting to get around this filter will result in actions being taken against your account, as the filter itself contains very serious words and phrases that we have never allowed to be used.

Staff members are now able to timeout players for 60 seconds as well, to assist with anyone that is intentionally causing issues in chat. Please continue to flag and report inappropriate messages as you see them, however.

Along with this chat update, we have also implemented a way for players to disable the visual ping effects. You can find this toggle under the gear settings in chat. This toggle is stored to your account and carries over through devices. You can turn on and turn off ping effects as necessary.

Admin Edit: Main Chat will remain paused for the rest of the day. We will look into unpausing Main Chat during EU morning hours. Thank you for your patience.



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Edited on 05/05/20 @ 16:32:02 by Katze (#3)

Ferwren (#189786)


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Posted on
2020-05-05 15:58:06
I just saw the updated noctis rumble in wardrobe. IT. IS. GORGEOUS!!!!

Thanks for your hard work in updating it so fast and still caring for people by adding it in your terms of service agreement.

Also thanks for keeping the mark. I really love it!



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11.24.17 RL Project (#141146)

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Posted on
2020-05-05 15:58:12
yes a small tos warning at the way bottom of the fucking page.



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Kamidere [G2 Trip
Ros] (#157514)

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Posted on
2020-05-05 15:58:17
Yikes. Just yikes.



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ronnieboy (#205839)

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Posted on
2020-05-05 15:58:34
yay!!!!!!! glad stuff got sorted out!!!



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Sir Valentine II (#18465)

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Posted on
2020-05-05 15:59:32
Sounds like a bunch of good options there! Keep up the good work ^^



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Poppi (#112615)

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Posted on
2020-05-05 16:00:03
People can jut block URL for markings because it not that hard to do and meds for people to take. I love marking,



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Felissapiens (#198992)

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Posted on
2020-05-05 16:00:27
I dont understand people who were so immature behaving about this marking. I dont mind this marking honestly. Theres an option that if you get any lion with this marking and you dont like it, there is no problem with chasing it/abandon...and so on? I dont understand the whole thing and people about this. Why dont we all discuss the pros and cons about this marking in normal, mature, calm way? Is that a big problem? It is not.
Thank you for solving it like this, the people will learn.
Edit: Also how can a normal looking marking cause people seizure? Like isnt this just a way to make the creators feel bad?



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Edited on 05/05/20 @ 16:03:16 by ⭐Felisis•Artist⭐ (#198992)

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2ros ruby (#156732)

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Posted on
2020-05-05 16:00:32
nice way to respond to all of this! i personally like rumble but i do wonder how yall went about keeping/removing rumble, bc as an (updated) rumble lover i wouldn't be sad to see it go.. if so many people had an issue with it i think it'd be even better to get rid of it, right? but its yalls choice, though it may be frowned upon by many :(

the ping and filter shit mad nice doe



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Catastrophe (#111200)

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Posted on
2020-05-05 16:00:56
Honestly, the drama around this markings has been huge to say the least.
The mods have gone above and beyond listening to the community. They took down the marking for a period of time once they learnt ti was causing issues and went ahead to find a ''legal clarification" around the marking. They asked our opinions and acted upon them. The update to your TOS was a great move, mods, and you guys have been handling things extremely well considering all that has happened.

Please do not bash the mods as they are real people behind the lioden team. They are as human as we are and would not do anything on purpose to make someone uncomfortable or at risk. Nor speak out and then complain if there is action taken against you for doing such. If you change your mind about the game, revise the TOS and the subjects of the game and determine your stand point from there.

Thank you mods for being awesome!



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Kamidere [G2 Trip
Ros] (#157514)

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Posted on
2020-05-05 16:01:10
This is extremely disappointing to put it vaguely. :(



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Mwothman (#138189)

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Posted on
2020-05-05 16:01:12
I have no words. I am just appalled



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Rainbow (#196487)

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Posted on
2020-05-05 16:01:39
You cant just say "some words" ?? Like how are we supposed to know what words? Besides, its all a bit unnecessary. Most of us are adults...



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Edited on 05/05/20 @ 16:07:26 by Rainbow (#196487)

nico (#199820)

Deathlord of the Jungle
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Posted on
2020-05-05 16:02:01
for the people saying to block; how on earth am i supposed to telepathically predict that they have a lion with a rumble marking before i click on their den. not to mention blocking DOES NOT remove their lions from your view



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KIDOVANI (#58069)

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Posted on
2020-05-05 16:02:27
nice!! i wanted to try out rumble on my king, glad it could stay!

i’m amazed by the outrage but can’t say i’m surprised. kudos to you guys for taking a legal route and getting everything settled that way. i know you guys work hard and i appreciate your decision! the new chat feature seems real useful too. thanks for your work, guys!



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Edited on 05/05/20 @ 16:16:45 by KIDOVANI (#58069)

xX_Assassin_Xx(side) (#187134)


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Posted on
2020-05-05 16:03:08
Maple you dont take into consideration how much these people work for us to have such a fun game



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