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Xbox Bans Final Fantasy XIV Players for Using Game Terminology

Automated moderation misinterprets 'free company' as solicitation, leading to player bans and censorship issues.

  • Xbox players of Final Fantasy XIV are facing bans for using the term "free company", a fundamental game concept similar to guilds.
  • The bans are a result of Xbox's automated moderation system, which misinterprets the term as solicitation.
  • Players are also experiencing censorship for other in-game phrases, impacting the gameplay experience on Xbox.
  • Despite appeals, some players' bans remain, with one notable ban lasting 61 days.
  • The situation highlights issues with automated moderation systems lacking context understanding.
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