Nickname Policy

Overview

Your in-game nickname is your identity in Bullet Echo. It's visible to all players in matches, syndicates, and leaderboards. We want everyone to feel welcome and safe, so we enforce rules on what nicknames are allowed. Violating this policy may result in a forced name change or account restrictions.

Prohibited Nickname Categories

The following types of nicknames are not allowed:

1. Hate Speech & Discrimination

• Racial, ethnic, or national slurs (including the N-word, variations, and coded language)
• Anti-LGBTQ+ slurs or derogatory terms
• Antisemitic, Islamophobic, or other religiously targeted language
• Slurs targeting people with disabilities (ableist language)
• Derogatory terms aimed at any gender

2. Supremacist & Extremist Content

• References to white supremacism, Nazism, or any hate groups (e.g. "Hitler", "1488", "SS", swastikas in text form)
• Coded hate symbols and dog whistles (e.g. numeric codes like 1488, 88, etc.)
• Names of terrorist organizations or mass shooters
• Propaganda slogans of extremist movements

3. Profanity & Obscenity

• Explicit profanity in any language
• Sexual or sexually suggestive content
• References to genitalia, sexual acts, or bodily functions intended to shock

4. Harassment & Bullying

• Nicknames targeting specific individuals (e.g. "[Name] is a loser")
• Threats of violence or harm (e.g. "IWillUnaliveYou")
• Insults directed at family members (e.g. "YourMomIs...")
• Doxxing-style content (real names, addresses, phone numbers)

5. Impersonation

• Pretending to be a Bullet Echo developer, moderator, or official staff
• Imitating other well-known players with intent to confuse
• Using names of real public figures in a mocking or misleading way

6. Other Prohibited Content

• Promotion of drugs, alcohol, or illegal substances
• Advertising, spam, or commercial content (URLs, promo codes)
• References to self-harm or suicide
• Names that are purely gibberish designed to exploit or break the UI

Key Rules

1. All languages apply. Offensive nicknames are prohibited regardless of language, script, or alphabet used (English, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, etc.).
2. Creative spelling doesn't help. Deliberately misspelling words, substituting characters (e.g. "H1tl3r"), using leetspeak, mixing alphabets, or inserting symbols to disguise offensive content is still a violation.
3. Context matters, but rules are rules. Even if you didn't "mean it that way," a nickname that is offensive to other players will be flagged and actioned.
4. If in doubt — don't. If you're unsure whether a nickname might be inappropriate, it's better to choose something else.

What Happens If You Violate This Policy

Note: Penalties are applied at the support team's discretion and may be escalated faster for particularly severe content.

How to Report an Offensive Nickname

If you see a player with an inappropriate nickname, send an email to [email protected] with:

• A screenshot of the offensive nickname
• A brief description of why you find the nickname offensive

All reports are reviewed by our team. We will never reveal who submitted a report.

FAQ

Q: My nickname was changed but I don't think it was offensive. What do I do? A: Contact our support team to discuss it. We'll review the decision and explain the reasoning. If it was an error on our side, we'll lift any penalties applied to your account.

Q: Can I appeal a penalty? A: Yes. Submit an appeal through the support system. We review all appeals, but the final decision rests with the moderation team.

Q: My nickname is from my native language and it's not offensive — why was it flagged? A: Some words may be offensive in another language or culture. We moderate across all languages. If it was a false positive, contact support and we'll review it.

Q: Someone has an offensive nickname but nothing happened to them yet. A: We rely on reports and periodic reviews. Please report the player — it helps us act faster.