Just noticed that google have chaged their favicon (the little icon that shows in the title/tab bar in Web browsers)
I’m not sure i like it, looks a bit boring and makes it harder for me to spot among all my open tabs, also looks naff both on a white and grey backround!
Probably google changing their branding or something or might just be doing it as a buzz creating exercise.
What do you think?
Newly added to the Gambling Addict Gear range on Streetwise Gear UK…
Poker Hands Chart on a mug!
New Gambling Addict Badges
Holy Crap! Only in America!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7416120.stm
at least they require a background check i suppose, but still…
Ok so i read this article about the Xbox Live user whose gamertag was barred because it violated XBL policies (you can’t have a sexual term in your name, regardless of sexual orientation). The incriminating gamertag was “RichardGaywood”. I can’t help but think that Microsoft’s policy is a little flawed. I know they have to appease everyone who uses their service and I know that there are some incredibly sensitive people on this planet
Microsoft’s Stephen Toulouse referred to the XBL Terms of Use in explaining why the user “TheGAYERGamer” received a ban, stating:
“Gamertags are visible to everyone and it would be hard for me to defend to a parent of a young child who saw it that the name did not contain content of a sexual nature.”
Surely it’s only offensive to someone who knows what this word means, a young child surely wouldn’t find this offensive even if he/she knew what it meant they’d probably find it funny and have a giggle about it. I believe it’s the parents who are over sensitive about things like this. I am also aware that there are a number of homophobes who may find anything to do with the word “gay” offensive but try and remember that the word gay actually means happy among other non-sexual things
By all means report anything you believe to violate the policy to XBL but if, as in the Richard Gaywood example, the person in question can actually prove that this is his/her real and legal name, it should be allowed to remain as their Gamertag and the person who complained should be notified that this is the case.
What other names/words could Microsoft ban gamertags for containing?
Got an HD Ready TV? Want to play Blu-Ray Discs? Buy a PlayStation3 It plays blu rays and PS3 games as well as allowing you to surf the internet on your TV and more!. Plus it’s cheaper than many of the “blu-ray only” players currently on the market. being a games console it doesn’t come with a remote control but does come with a PS3 wireless controller (bluetooth) and you can always buy a ps3 remote control if you’re that way inclined
