Today while playing WaW someone was using the name " Windowlicker"! I have heard this used many time in TS in the past and no one seems to mind its meaning. For someone that has a special needs child  they would find this offensive and and hurtful. And I too  find it to be offensive.  Maybe the person using this name really didn't  give it much thought. Or the person that said in TS that " they didn't see anything wrong with it.'  But you know what....Its no different than labeling  a race with a particular name, we don't do it BECAUSE IT'S OFFENSIVE!  Words can be hurtful so please choose them wisely. It bothers me every time i hear someone using that name. If it continues then i don't want to be a part of this clan!  

Window licker
(derogatory) ~ sl.: euphemism for a person of mentally challenged status. Etymology: C20 - Derived from the stereotyped behavior of mentally challenged people, observed to place their open mouths into prolonged contact with the external windows of public or private transport on which they are seated.
It is offensive and wrong to name a person people who is mentally challenged a 'window licker' or a 'retard'.

Agreed

No one wins here.

agreed...btw should this be in the BK only section??

I don't think I have seen that being used but I do agree it is offensive

If it is a guest using the name in game it should be a general topic, nothing wrong with letting guests & members know our policy.

Learn something new everyday, I had no clue on that one., and seeing that it is defined as such. Yes I agree he/she will need to change their name in game

I was in game & TS at the time, and honestly thought (and said in TS) it was another term for dogs. I stand corrected and i also agree, not on our servers.

Have heard it used in TS, but it was meant to describe a camper at a window. With that said, now we know another meaning it should not be used period.
Happy

I have not heard it used but agree it's offensive.

Never heard of the term ..but I too see it as offensive and should not be used for whatever reason....

agree

Agreed 100%. This is definitely a derogative term and there is no room for that on our servers. Good call Thumper.

I agree

I agree again