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    So now, we're not allowed to speak in any foreign languages or we get a kick and a warning from HxHD..

    Yeah, okay I do see some of the point in that but isn't it a bit ridiculous?
    I thought habbox was a international fansite.. Meaning people from all over the world are invited, I understand some people may insult people in that language but I don't think there's any need to get a kick as soon as you say a sentence say, for example, in german.
    I don't understand why everyone is so offended by someone talking in another language, especially if it's to someone else who is also speaking that language.
    okay, I admit I speak german every now and then on habbo just for the sake of it but I don't expect to be kicked from a habbo room for saying like 1/2 sentences in german.
    Can you enlighten me on why it's so bad to speak another language..

    Also, it's not in the rules either, so it's not like it's an obvious rule.

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    This is unfair? Discriminatory! I am making a stand as some people shall know.

    I may act childish by getting banned from the HxHD purposely, I can agree with that but people who know no English whatsoever getting warned? If they are insulting other users in their language... English people won't know that? The childish foreigner is probably having a laugh, but no one else knows what it means.

    IF and only if the person decides to translate it and it turns out to be rude, sure, give them a warning.

    Sorry Habbic, don't like this rule.
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    i agree i think its a stupid rule tbh. . . its great to meet other people from different countries and i thought that everyone was welcome in HxHD but this rule makes it seem as if habbos that speak other languages are not aloud in. . .

    my guess is that the next rule for the room is
    No gays/bi/lesbians aloud.

    I find the rule to be a bit racist as it is getting people kicked and banned for being who they are and being comforable with themselves. . .Talking in their language also helps others to understand a bit about their country and maybe even help users to learn the language and pick up on it.

    as keri has clearly showen all the rules there. rule 2 clearly states.
    2.Don't be racist

    is this new rule not breaking another rule????

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keri?! View Post
    So now, we're not allowed to speak in any foreign languages or we get a kick and a warning from HxHD..

    Yeah, okay I do see some of the point in that but isn't it a bit ridiculous?
    I thought habbox was a international fansite.. Meaning people from all over the world are invited, I understand some people may insult people in that language but I don't think there's any need to get a kick as soon as you say a sentence say, for example, in german.
    I don't understand why everyone is so offended by someone talking in another language, especially if it's to someone else who is also speaking that language.
    okay, I admit I speak german every now and then on habbo just for the sake of it but I don't expect to be kicked from a habbo room for saying like 1/2 sentences in german.
    Can you enlighten me on why it's so bad to speak another language..

    Also, it's not in the rules either, so it's not like it's an obvious rule.
    In a way we are international but you have to remember Habbo.com is an International English speaking hotel. They do not get kicked straight away for speaking in their own language, they get asked or advised to speak in English while in the room. This way everyone can understand each other without issues, if it is a private conversation for whatever reason then they can use the whisper function. The odd word like "Bonjour" is not breaking the rules.

    Quote Originally Posted by Colin View Post
    This is unfair? Discriminatory! I am making a stand as some people shall know.

    I may act childish by getting banned from the HxHD purposely, I can agree with that but people who know no English whatsoever getting warned? If they are insulting other users in their language... English people won't know that? The childish foreigner is probably having a laugh, but no one else knows what it means.

    IF and only if the person decides to translate it and it turns out to be rude, sure, give them a warning.

    Sorry Habbic, don't like this rule.
    In the other thread you actually agreed with this rule. Interesting!

    Quote Originally Posted by idunno View Post
    i agree i think its a stupid rule tbh. . . its great to meet other people from different countries and i thought that everyone was welcome in HxHD but this rule makes it seem as if habbos that speak other languages are not aloud in. . .

    my guess is that the next rule for the room is
    No gays/bi/lesbians aloud.

    I find the rule to be a bit racist as it is getting people kicked and banned for being who they are and being comforable with themselves. . .Talking in their language also helps others to understand a bit about their country and maybe even help users to learn the language and pick up on it.

    as keri has clearly showen all the rules there. rule 2 clearly states.
    2.Don't be racist

    is this new rule not breaking another rule????
    It is great to meet people from around the world, but you won't be able to communicate fully with them unless you use a translator. Then you could abuse that and insult/offend other people in that language. Regarding banning gays/bi/lesbians, just no. Why we wouldn't do that? Most of Habbox Management are gay/bi/lesbian!

    I'm not huge on the rule, but I can see the reasons why it is banned.


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    @MattG - I agreed with it in theory. Then when it comes along and I've seen it actually occurring and its actually really mean. I am in there a lot (unless I am banned) and its crap in reality.
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    Quote Originally Posted by xxMATTGxx View Post
    In a way we are international but you have to remember Habbo.com is an International English speaking hotel. They do not get kicked straight away for speaking in their own language, they get asked or advised to speak in English while in the room. This way everyone can understand each other without issues, if it is a private conversation for whatever reason then they can use the whisper function. The odd word like "Bonjour" is not breaking the rules.
    Okay fair enough but I still don't really see the reason as to why it's completely banned, I got kicked for saying "ich liebe dich mit alle meine herz" which just means I love you with all my heart and that was not offensive in the slightest :S
    In fact I was saying it to a staff member who responded in german aswell, so I just thought it was a bit unfair.
    Can you at least put it in the rules because as far as I'm aware there is no way of knowing that this is banned from HxHD.

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    Keri although you know its harmless, anyone in there unless they speak the language they aren't going to know what it means and it could be offensive. HxHD doesn't have a full team of translators to say if something is rude or not so stopping it like this is the best way. Well imo anyway.


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    Okay, I'll just back down.
    Although, I was speaking to a staff member who fully knew what it meant as I know they can read german..

    Just sayin' anyways

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    Quote Originally Posted by Keri?! View Post
    Okay fair enough but I still don't really see the reason as to why it's completely banned, I got kicked for saying "ich liebe dich mit alle meine herz" which just means I love you with all my heart and that was not offensive in the slightest :S
    In fact I was saying it to a staff member who responded in german aswell, so I just thought it was a bit unfair.
    Can you at least put it in the rules because as far as I'm aware there is no way of knowing that this is banned from HxHD.
    I understand but a member of HxHD staff would have to translate everything to double check. Or if a user translate it and then says "This user just insulted me blah blah" etc. I'm not sure why it isn't on the rule sticky, but it will be soon.


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    Okay, well at least it's on the rules so people know about it
    I still think it's a somewhat silly idea in some ways but I do see reasoning to it now, thanks.

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