It might be time to hit drawing board again if you're in the process of making a sick dick-shaped creation in StarCraft II's map editor. Blizzard Entertainment will be deleting user-created content that it or other users designate as "inappropriate."
In a recent message board thread (spied by Big Download) on SCII's official forum, social manager "Lylirra" said that all maps are subject to review by Blizzard. She also shed some light on the removal process.
"While players are encouraged to share the maps they create through Battle.net, published maps are subject to review to ensure that they promote a fun and safe environment for all players," Lyrilla said. "If a map is found to contain inappropriate content, it will be removed from Battle.net and the map maker will be contacted via e-mail. Should a player have any questions or concerns regarding a specific action, he or she is welcome to contact our support representatives by using the following web form: [URL]."
"Because we can," Bashiok said. "Literally. We have a support department now of size and ability to enforce these types of things. It simply wasn't possible when our in-game support used to consist of approximately 20 technical support agents."
The topic had users who were unsure of why their content was deleted. The content policy is handy, but Bashiok suggested that Blizzard might drop detailed information in the future when it comes to moderation, that way owners of maps called "Badass Wanger" won't be confused when their stuff is deleted.
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