by Thyerata » Sun Jul 16, 2017 1:50 pm
by Tinhampton » Sun Jul 16, 2017 1:52 pm
by Thyerata » Sun Jul 16, 2017 1:54 pm
Tinhampton wrote:Which issue? Is it hard-coded, or just pot luck (if you can call it that)?
by Thyerata » Sun Jul 16, 2017 1:56 pm
Lanoraie wrote:Are you offended on behalf of Thai people? Because that's what it sounds like.
I didn't see anyone complaining about "Obama" being a potential name, so nothing should be done.
by Tinhampton » Sun Jul 16, 2017 2:07 pm
Deian salazar wrote:We shouldn't ban names. Hell let us name a NPC Jesus or Mohammed if we want, as long as it's not clearly aimed at intentional disrespect. It popping up from time to time in silly issues is perfectly fine.
by Tinhampton » Sun Jul 16, 2017 2:45 pm
Deian salazar wrote:Tinhampton wrote:Funny you should say that - a recent issue by Chan was concerned a protagonist called Muhammad Khan - several of them, in fact - and trying to determine which one of them was guilty of the crime.
I see no issue with that. We shouldn't censor, and everyone should be treated equally in issues, every sane name should be allowed.
by Australian rePublic » Sun Jul 16, 2017 2:54 pm
Tinhampton wrote:Deian salazar wrote:We shouldn't ban names. Hell let us name a NPC Jesus or Mohammed if we want, as long as it's not clearly aimed at intentional disrespect. It popping up from time to time in silly issues is perfectly fine.
Funny you should say that - a recent issue by Chan was concerned a protagonist called Muhammad Khan - several of them, in fact - and trying to determine which one of them was guilty of the crime.
by USS Monitor » Sun Jul 16, 2017 6:22 pm
by Candlewhisper Archive » Mon Jul 17, 2017 2:12 am
by Trotterdam » Mon Jul 17, 2017 3:54 am
Well, I don't know about "Christ" (which is more of a title rather than a name, anyway - it's a Greek word with the same meaning as Hebrew "Mashiach"/"Messiah"), but "Jesus" (or "Jesús") is a relatively common personal name in Spanish.Candlewhisper Archive wrote:On the one hand, the pluralist in me wants to accept that Thai cultural values ought to be respected, and I'd be amongst the camp suggesting that we avoid the random surname "Christ", or calling a character "Bob Allah".
This is the position I support, especially if we already have the names of both elected and royal rulers from many other countries, but then I'm not the one calling the shots here.Candlewhisper Archive wrote:On the other hand, backing down on this one seems like a betrayal of western values of free speech, especially given the human rights abuse in Thailand arresting people who misuse this name. That part of me says that's a good a reason as any to use this name, even if it might end up with NS being banned in Thailand.
by Frieden-und Freudenland » Mon Jul 17, 2017 3:59 am
Trotterdam wrote:Well, I don't know about "Christ" (which is more of a title rather than a name, anyway - it's a Greek word with the same meaning as Hebrew "Mashiach"/"Messiah"), but "Jesus" (or "Jesús") is a relatively common personal name in Spanish.Candlewhisper Archive wrote:On the one hand, the pluralist in me wants to accept that Thai cultural values ought to be respected, and I'd be amongst the camp suggesting that we avoid the random surname "Christ", or calling a character "Bob Allah".This is the position I support, especially if we already have the names of both elected and royal rulers from many other countries, but then I'm not the one calling the shots here.Candlewhisper Archive wrote:On the other hand, backing down on this one seems like a betrayal of western values of free speech, especially given the human rights abuse in Thailand arresting people who misuse this name. That part of me says that's a good a reason as any to use this name, even if it might end up with NS being banned in Thailand.
by Candlewhisper Archive » Mon Jul 17, 2017 4:29 am
Frieden-und Freudenland wrote:How about something like Somommirat Vakuman? Just saying.
by Frieden-und Freudenland » Mon Jul 17, 2017 4:34 am
Candlewhisper Archive wrote:Frieden-und Freudenland wrote:How about something like Somommirat Vakuman? Just saying.
As we're talking a random name, rather than a specific character, that's be pointless. It'd be like replacing the Schwarzenegger in the random name list with Arnonegger: entirely meaningless, as there's no context to tell us what name we're NSifying.
by Frieden-und Freudenland » Mon Jul 17, 2017 6:40 am
Deian salazar wrote:Frieden-und Freudenland wrote:
Well, if it's just a random name, what's the fuss about? I thought it wasn't randomized!
Then there is nothing to take offense, I am afraid. One shouldn't be so thin-skinned.
And now I think we should also toss in Erdogan as a random last name for good measure.
What? He doesn't own the copyright to his name!
Don't forget Putin, Ayatollah, Khameini, Maduro, Franco, Mussolini, Netanyahu, Modi, Turnbell, Trump, Clinton, Goldwater, May, Macron, Le Pen, Merkel, Metaxas, and Saud.
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