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Unfound accusations by challenge opponent

nana28282nana28282 Posts: 133
I am engaged in a 'egg selling' mission. I quickly bought, and immediately sold eggs several times and got far ahead of competition when one of the players sent me a note calling me a cheater using "3rd party software" or something, and calling me an "a-hole". I sent note back (no name calling) explaining how I did it, and he immediately sent another, again calling me names while saying I admitted to cheating and he is reporting ME for harassment. I responded saying I was doing no such thing and he sent note saying 'reported for harassment #2...and seems intent on continuing in this vain.
I find it frustrating that some people are this bitter about others doing what is perfectly acceptable and within norms here. I mean, I have been beaten in challenges by scores of people doing the same thing.
I have no put him on ignore. Hopefully, I never hear from him again.
How do you deal with people who accuse you of harassment when you did nothing wrong?
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  • Amanda Maye4Amanda Maye4 Posts: 39
    edited 07.11.2013
    Wow, I never thought of buyng and selling eggs to get the egg sold missions done, how clever. Although, I can honestly understand why someone would think that is cheating. The "spirit" of the mission is to collect then sell eggs and you and others who have done this are using a technical loophole to.... uhm... well cheat.

    I think ignoring the player is the best you can do. I know when harrassment reports are made the game mods look at a log of events/chat/email to decide if it was truly harrassment, so you will likely not see any ill effects from this complainer. Next time, just ignore them from the beginning.
  • nana28282nana28282 Posts: 133
    edited 07.11.2013
    thanks, Amanda. Actually, the 'buying/selling' is a common practice among any higher level players. It took me a couple of losing rounds to figure it out :0) I no longer really participate in missions, but occasionally it is necessary to complete coop missions. I think what bothers me is the immediate name-calling and the obvious ill will and th effort the person put into deliberately trying to spoil the enjoyment of the game for me.
    Definitely will ignore immediately next time.
  • Amanda Maye4Amanda Maye4 Posts: 39
    edited 07.11.2013
    Good to know about the missions as I get higher in levels.
    I do hate people that take a silly game so seriously, and I have always found that resorting to name-calling is a good indicator of a less-educated, lower intellect, even in cyberspace. I usually end up feeling sorry for them. Gotta just shrug it off. The rest of us want your gameplay to be enjoyable... So far I think it's actually a pretty great little community, if you can ignore the lower intellects, LOL :)
  • Lilypaddle (INT1)Lilypaddle (INT1) Posts: 614
    edited 07.11.2013
    I never thought about doing the egg selling mission that way either when I first started this game. I was always perplexed how people got so ahead and figured they were just wasting their gold! I personally have never reeceived an email like that, but if I did I wouldn't even bother responding to it. Wasted energy. Put them on ignore and move on.
  • FarmerTess (AU1)FarmerTess (AU1) Posts: 2,393
    edited 07.11.2013
    nana

    Rest assured you are not cheating by your method of play. :) You are also not the only one that buys the eggs and then sells them. You can take a screen shot of the offending mail and report the member to support if you wish, as you are well within your right to do that.

    Tess
  • SpljushkaSpljushka Posts: 67
    edited 07.11.2013
    I would keep his messages (or screenshots of them), just in case he really reported you to GGS. It would be easier to explain what happened if they ask.

    Buying eggs - lol, nice idea :0))). The game allows it and it can be used by everyone, so it's no cheating in any way.
  • nana28282nana28282 Posts: 133
    edited 07.11.2013
    Thank you for your support, everyone. It really spoiled my enjoyment of the game. Oddly, he is a coop leader...one would think good manners would be useful for that position :)
  • monica79538monica79538 Posts: 1,932
    edited 07.11.2013
    Well if he is a leader...(not going to say it).

    I think it is best to turn in such PM's to support staff and let them deal with it.

    Buying eggs to sell them for that mission is the only way I can have a chance at winning. Shake it off and move on;)
  • Larino (INT1)Larino (INT1) Posts: 4,572
    edited 07.11.2013
    I think he felt responsible for the co-op project they were doing and got upset because he could not win and not get those RP to finish the project. On the other hand, it is wrong to show it in such a way. I think indeed the best you can do is send it to support. For using such language as you described, one deserves to be punished and reported.
  • maxfammaxfam Posts: 11
    edited 08.11.2013
    for certain when you take on a mission you go in with the intent to win...just hope he learns composure in the future....a graceful loser is always a good thing to strive for
  • GuestChintzGuestChintz Posts: 11
    edited 08.11.2013
    Oh Yeah! why didnt I think of this---buying and selling!!! Infact stopped taking on any missions as I felt I was competing with those at much higher levels...now I know :)
  • WinnerMy_philWinnerMy_phil Posts: 17
    edited 08.11.2013
    WOW! When i do the sell egg mission i buy and sell as i know others are doing to get ahead and win.Never have i been contacted for doing it,i would have to say sore loser on their behalf,it is a game for us to enjoy,sorry you had to endure that kind of profanity,i agree screen shot the mails and send to support,if that was my child who received such mail i would want them reported and steps taken so they couldnt do that to other or their children,so report and hope you can continue to enjot the game as so many of us do,good luck
  • flitchflitch Posts: 8
    edited 08.11.2013
    Hi nana
    Like others I buy and sell on missions when it suits. I use gold when I choose to, it is not cheating. Using game money or bought gold to do so is a choice matter. Sadly there are some envious player, you only have to read the forums and hear rants about it. You have been most professional in not naming and and shaming the person. You have done the correct thing by reporting them to support as the are breaking the rules by causing offence. Support will take action where needed. You have helped others understand how to increase chances of winning by your post. Keep on playing and enjoying your farms x

    Happy Hens Coop currently ranked # 6 is recruiting adult players
  • nana28282nana28282 Posts: 133
    edited 08.11.2013
    Once again, thank you for your responses. I appreciate all the positive feedback and advice.
    xox Nana2828
  • Latten (DE1)Latten (DE1) Posts: 6,246
    edited 08.11.2013
    Regarding this case, neither using gold or just buying eggs only to sell them is considered 'cheating' :) Both variants are well within the rules of the game.
    Some people aren't aware of one or both of these tactics (as you can see in this thread, too), and for them it may sound reasonably suspicious if the numbers go up this high.

    You know what I would do after that PM? I'd contact the user back, tell him what I did and how I managed to get this numbers in the mission :) He will 'get' how to use the market trading for missions and will be better prepared for future missions, and I don't think he will be angry at you afterwards anymore ^^

    Anyway, in general: If players insult you, you are absolutely within your rights to send a screenshot to our support team. They will check and take appropriate measures. I have to say though, our Support team is currently drowning in tickets regarding a certain other GGS game, so a reply may take a while. Just so you know you might have to wait a bit :)

    Have a great weekend everyone!
    Timo
  • Larino (INT1)Larino (INT1) Posts: 4,572
    edited 08.11.2013
    nana28282 wrote: »
    [...]I sent note back (no name calling) explaining how I did it, and he immediately sent another, again calling me names while saying I admitted to cheating and he is reporting ME for harassment. I responded saying I was doing no such thing and he sent note saying 'reported for harassment #2...and seems intent on continuing in this vain. [...]
    Latten wrote: »
    [...]
    You know what I would do after that PM? I'd contact the user back, tell him what I did and how I managed to get this numbers in the mission :) He will 'get' how to use the market trading for missions and will be better prepared for future missions, and I don't think he will be angry at you afterwards anymore ^^[...]

    Latten, I do not think this person liked being explained how to (in his opinion) 'cheat', would you think? After reading the part of the OP I quoted here? :P Just sayin' :D
  • monica79538monica79538 Posts: 1,932
    edited 08.11.2013
    Yes, I agree with Larino. Sending the PM explaining the strategy is what started the nasty exchange to begin with. I think the only option is to ignore and send the PM's to support.

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