Topic: 3 Ways to Protect Yourself on Xbox LIVE (Read 349 times)

Xbox-Scene · « **on:** September 30, 2006, 04:22:00 PM »

3 Ways to Protect Yourself on Xbox LIVE
Posted by XanTium | September 30 18:22 EST

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Some people in the online forums have recently expressed some concerns about how to protect themselves from potentially inappropriate behavior from others using the Xbox Live Vision Camera on Xbox Live. So I decided to go and talk to Christopher, the Xbox Live Policy Program Manager here at Microsoft who manages the feedback that we receive from Xbox Live users to find out what happens to complaints that get submitted using the File Complaint system in the Xbox Live dashboard.

Christopher told me that every complaint that is sent in using the File Complaint system is counted. He mentioned that not only has action been taken on thousands of the individuals that have been reported, but he has terminated accounts as well (which includes the loss of the person's Gamerscore and any time left on their Xbox Live subscription).

So what can you do to help protect yourself from unwanted images? Here are 3 things you can do to help make Xbox Live an enjoyable environment for everyone:

1. Block Communications - If you run into someone in online play that does something that you don't like, you can quickly mute all communications, and you will no longer hear, or see anyone.
For example in UNO, click Start > Help & Options > Camera Settings > (Y) Disable Camera.

2. Set Communications to Friends Only - Within the privacy settings, you can change your preference to only communicate online with people on your Friends List. This means that only your friends voice and video will come through to you.
From the Dashboard, click your Gamer Profile > Edit Gamer Profile > Privacy Settings > Communications > Friends Only. You can also block all communications in the same menu.

3. File a Complaint - If you encounter someone that breaks the Xbox Live Code of Conduct, be sure to use the File Complaint system. All complaints are reviewed by Xbox Live (however, Xbox Live policy does not disclose the status or results of individual complaints). Trust me it works.
From a person's Gamer Profile: File Complaint > Complaint type > File Complaint.

gsharpshooter · « **Reply #1 on:** September 30, 2006, 03:38:00 PM »

Hey not bad ideas here good to protect lil jimmy

MeanMF · « **Reply #2 on:** September 30, 2006, 03:51:00 PM »

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bucko · « **Reply #3 on:** September 30, 2006, 04:23:00 PM »

^ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/jester.gif), back on topic, I'm sure most of you already new this =/ ?

This post has been edited by bucko: Sep 30 2006, 11:25 PM

HamSandwhich · « **Reply #4 on:** September 30, 2006, 04:33:00 PM »

Man some people are uptight about stupid shit, "don't watch a live football match there maybe a streaker!

". time for me to expose myself to little children

iPwn · « **Reply #5 on:** September 30, 2006, 04:38:00 PM »

QUOTE(HamSandwhich @ Sep 30 2006, 11:40 PM)

Man some people are uptight about stupid shit, "don't watch a live football match there maybe a streaker!

". time for me to expose myself to little children

lol, im sure u guys seen that 23 banned topic at xbox.com of that one kid who showed his nuts to EVERYONE, hes not banned yet, just 2 suspensions in a row, so probably a ban coming soon.

but i do use this when necessary, becuase i like to keep xbox clean, i have lil cousins that love uno and stuff, so the last thing they need is to see a old man's knockerz

HamSandwhich · « **Reply #6 on:** September 30, 2006, 06:08:00 PM »

Well then if children are going to be playing use that block feature

Beware, my balls coming to a HDTV near you!

LMAO Just joking children, no need to get overly excited

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proger · « **Reply #7 on:** September 30, 2006, 07:18:00 PM »

QUOTE(HamSandwhich @ Sep 30 2006, 08:15 PM)

Well then if children are going to be playing use that block feature (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) Beware, my balls coming to a HDTV near you! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/muhaha.gif) LMAO Just joking children, no need to get overly excited (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) .

....Please!??? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

j3y q · « **Reply #8 on:** September 30, 2006, 07:26:00 PM »

the balls and ass are inevitable so just set up the cock blocking(pictures of the male penis) before it happens

MN-Mod-Man · « **Reply #9 on:** September 30, 2006, 09:01:00 PM »

I'm coming for you Ricky Bobby......

VancityPimP · « **Reply #10 on:** September 30, 2006, 10:01:00 PM »

All the females better watch out! Im cumming for you!!!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/grr.gif)

Boydster · « **Reply #11 on:** September 30, 2006, 10:11:00 PM »

There should definitely be a way to block only the camera communications to friends only, rather than cam and mic.

throwingks · « **Reply #12 on:** October 01, 2006, 05:12:00 AM »

nevermind me

This post has been edited by throwingks: Oct 1 2006, 12:12 PM

skylined · « **Reply #13 on:** October 01, 2006, 05:49:00 AM »

i remember when the camera was first announced and everyone started saying that all your gonna see is pictures of peoples nuts and the such. my friend and I thought it was funny (that people would do that, and that people were freakin out about it) that as soon as i got my camera in i hooked it up and instantly sent him a picture of my nuts....good times

twistedsymphony · « **Reply #14 on:** October 01, 2006, 06:50:00 AM »

I haven't yet seen any nudity over the camera yet (watch after posting this I'll get barraged with picture messages) but I think most adult players can easily stomach such things long enough to block someone.

Personally I think the camera is great, voice is OK but being able to see someone and where they are is pretty cool and adds a whole new dimension to games like Uno.

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