Xbox One: MS banning users from Skype and Upload Studio for swearing

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Xbox One gives you the ability to record your voice to accompany a gameplay clip and upload it to Xbox Live using Upload Studio, and it appears that multiple users have been temporarily banned for swearing in those clips.

Polygon has collated a set of reports from various places, such as the Xbox forums and a Reddit thread suggesting that users were banned for uploading gameplay clips in which they use profanity, it is unclear what is considered profanity. The banned users are unable to use Upload Studio or upload any clips they captured.

Microsoft appears to have lifted the ban for one user on Reddit by the name of MakVolci, he said, ” Okay I got a hold of a Microsoft representative. They’ve told me that my standing is “good” and don’t see an issue with my account – I’m in ‘good standing’.” He later added, ” I hopped on Upload Studio about twenty minutes ago and tried it out. It is now working for me, and I was successfully able to upload my Kinect footage and DVR footage to both Xbox and SkyDrive. It appears as though the Upload Studio suspension is a 24 hour suspension, as I believe it was for me.”

One Twitter user is reporting that he’s not able to use Skype for swearing in a private call, and receiving the following message:


Users who have been banned for using profanity in their Upload Studio clips are also reportedly being banned from using Skype. Polygon has reached to Microsoft for a comment.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/11/25/xbox-one-microsoft-is-reportedly-banning-users-from-using-skype-and-upload-studio-for-swearing/

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Toasty-Posted:

I'm pretty sure Microsoft wouldn't ban you for swearing n a private Skype chat, but if you are recording I get it. Can you please upload where it says that in the terms of conditions please?

TheStonefatherPosted:

Tend A bit creepy that there basically listening to your private skype conversations.


Users who have been banned for using profanity in their Upload Studio clips are also reportedly being banned from using Skype. Polygon has reached to Microsoft for a comment. just sayin'

DrRagefacePosted:

People aren't being banned for swearing in general. Those that are being banned are those that are uploading videos with cussing in them. Microsoft confirmed this. But there is no actual proof that they are banning people for their private calls. And to me it sounds like these rumors are by people trying to bash the Xbox One. Until there's proof people can't just take these rumors for facts.

TendPosted:

A bit creepy that there basically listening to your private skype conversations.

WishPosted:

I feel that this is absolutely ridiculous. But there's nothing that we can say that will change it ...

GazziPosted:

HOF well their games cuss? Their people cant?


for real this makes zero sense. I could see how uploading videos with swear words could be an issue. but the Skype call? total bull****.

And as for the people asking if MS can listen and watch Skype calls I believe they can see the video calls because I saw a story of some kid being banned for "exposing himself"
but I highly doubt MS listens in on EVERY call.

LostPosted:

I doubt it's just from swearing. Probably harassment or something along those lines.

KillzonedPosted:

chevyrydinhigh2 Is it me or does this look fake because of the "Because of your past behavior, you can't Xbox Live Gold is required to use Skype for Xbox One" bit not making much sense. If MS really is doing this, this is sad.


Yeah, seems fake with the "Can't Xbox Live Gold"

maascourt13Posted:

its only for uploading clips, they wont listen to private calls

AustraliansPosted:

What? This is ridiculous, everyone has to say a few f**cks and c*nts every now and f**kin then :(


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