5HV3N Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Why is that allowed? Also, all purple trade offers i see are mild to heavy ripoffs. And never I've seen purple text in trade not being offer. Why those people get to keep their privilege in trading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insizer Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I don't trade much, but what privilege? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) I don't trade much, but what privilege? Suppose the purple text is seen as the privilege. Allows their offers to stand out more than others. Therefore an unfair advantage. To be honest I do agree. Their text and names (if they are purple) should be white, like everyone elses in trade and any other relevant social sections. This is in the wrong section though. Maybe UI or something. Edited February 10, 2016 by Naith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sziklamester Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I suppose this isn't a founder non founder stuffs like but sometimes ago I noticed the similar and if that makes more advantages then those purples should changed back to white. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(PSN)D4rk50ul-v2 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 It's a problem I've noticed and had multiple clan members notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kthal Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) As a note, they do have the ability to temporarily disable their own purpletext. The reason why they usually have high value offers is Guides of the Lotus are mostly experienced players, who are only looking for a select few items or to stockpile Platinum. I usually find myself in the same boat. Edited February 10, 2016 by Kthal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insizer Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Suppose the purple text is seen as the privilege. Allows their offers to stand out more than others. Therefore an unfair advantage. To be honest I do agree. Their text and names (if they are purple) should be white, like everyone elses in trade and any other relevant social sections. This is in the wrong section though. Maybe UI or something. Eh, I can see that, but I also think we're making a mountain out of a molehill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Eh, I can see that, but I also think we're making a mountain out of a molehill. Well, hardly. He's noted a complaint which is valid. He isn't being dramatic as if it's the end of the world writing up war and peace. It's just something that needs addressing as I can see some people actually becoming dramatic about it as they see it as unfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyN00b Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Purple text is not a privilege but a way to show you're GoTL and people can ask help from you. And I don't see how having purple text in trading gives you any advantages. It's not blurring the white text...you can see it all. I guess people in trading look for good offers, not for people with different text colors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Insizer Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Well, hardly. He's noted a complaint which is valid. He isn't being dramatic as if it's the end of the world writing up war and peace. It's just something that needs addressing as I can see some people actually becoming dramatic about it as they see it as unfair. Fair enough, the fix isn't too dramatic either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urdillo Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Purple text is not a privilege but a way to show you're GoTL and people can ask help from you. And I don't see how having purple text in trading gives you any advantages. It's not blurring the white text...you can see it all. I guess people in trading look for good offers, not for people with different text colors? A different color, like caps, is more easy and atractive to read. So they're more likely to be read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(PSN)AngelShur Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Suppose the purple text is seen as the privilege. Allows their offers to stand out more than others. Therefore an unfair advantage. To be honest I do agree. Their text and names (if they are purple) should be white, like everyone elses in trade and any other relevant social sections. This is in the wrong section though. Maybe UI or something. This is not an UI bug. Purple text is not a privilege but a way to show you're GoTL and people can ask help from you. And I don't see how having purple text in trading gives you any advantages. It's not blurring the white text...you can see it all. I guess people in trading look for good offers, not for people with different text colors? Eh, I can see that, but I also think we're making a mountain out of a molehill. These^ I don't see nothing unfair about it. It's a choice they (Sr. GoTL) make in using the purple text.. they can also set their text color to normal and without it being bold (like everyone else). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) This is not an UI bug. I don't see nothing unfair about it. It's a choice they (Sr. GoTL) make in using the purple text.. they can also set their text color to normal and without it being bold (like everyone else). Funny, I didn't see me saying it was a UI bug. It can very easily be deemed unfair because in some shape or form, they've got an advantage, no matter how you twist it. Also, their choice is irrelevant. Edited February 10, 2016 by Naith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_Lex Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Note that purple text refers to a Senior Guide of The Lotus. It's use serves as a beacon for people so that they can see guides and request help if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_Lex Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) Funny, I didn't see me saying it was a UI bug. It can very easily be deemed unfair because in some shape or form, they've got an advantage, no matter how you twist it around. Also, their choice is irrelevant. Might want to try to withhold from answering people that just refuse to read everything or missed out something , so we don't derail in a discussion. You might say they are obligated to help.... So if they have an advantage it only seems fair. Edited February 10, 2016 by sniperbro-captian-PS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_Lex Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 its an issue GOTL's are assocaited with de ....would make a pretty good bet that if 5 offers came to trade chat and all 5 were the same except 1 offer was from a a purple text GOTL the GOTL would be seen as a more preferential trade partner than the rest for a number of well established socialogical and psyclogical reasons yes, but would you rather go for a good trade or a bad trade in purple? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(PSN)AngelShur Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Funny, I didn't see me saying it was a UI bug. It can very easily be deemed unfair because in some shape or form, they've got an advantage, no matter how you twist it. Also, their choice is irrelevant. Well, it's neither something that DE must enforce on them (that they Must use normal text colors for otherwise, it's unfair) *(ノಠ益ಠ)ノ [flips a table]* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urdillo Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 yes, but would you rather go for a good trade or a bad trade in purple? It's easier to miss a good trade in a white sea that a bad trade (that sometimes can't be sure if it's good if you don't compare with other offers) that is atractive to read. Just because the fact of being easier to be read, gives them an obvious advantage. Maybe DE don't consider this to be an issue that deserves their time (I would say that have an easy fix but who knows), that is up to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Well, it's neither something that DE must enforce on them (that they Must use normal text colors for otherwise, it's unfair) *(ノಠ益ಠ)ノ [flips a table]* Weeeell I don't see why not because it's eventually, if not now, cause some issues like what the OP has decided to post about and other people have posted. Think we're going to go in circles here though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(PSN)AngelShur Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Think we're going to go in circles here though. I think so aswell! I was trolling a bit ^.^ If DE feels fit to change this, they will eventually. Just a side note... all ComMods and GoTL can switch their bold purple text to normal. Good day to you all! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5HV3N Posted February 10, 2016 Author Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) All this guide of lotus talk... Their operating area is region chat and low lvl relays. What kind of advice would a newbie be looking in tradechat anyways? And I've never seen ANY gotl spreading anti-omega scam knowledge in tradechat for example. This makes it hard for me to swallow it. Also there is no way for me to deal with it. exhibit A: During shadow debt there was purple text stating "wtb argon scope, 70p". When I was trying to gouge 200p for it. Suddenly all offers sent to me went down from 100-150 to 50p. It IS affecting other players. And there is NOTHING I can do about it. exhibit B: Today, recurring, purple "wtb [lowball] rhino" text ruined my sales. Edited February 10, 2016 by 5HV3N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrVonTuckIII Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I can certainly see why it would be unfair, but honestly it's not that big of an advantage if at all. I'm cool with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusBF Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) A lot of people in game still think purple text are used by some kind of administrator or DE staff, They don't know what GOTL is, that give them a huge advantage in trade channel. Edited February 10, 2016 by LotusBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(PSN)Galaxy_Cicada Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Lol at guy complaining purple text stopped him from gouging other players. Total opposite complaint from op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantIHaveAShow Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I play a different game where I am part of its GOTL equivalent. I get a special tag to stand out, The chat tag is toggleable so I'm only allowed to put it on when I'm ready and willing to help new players. If I was ever found abusing it in such a matter that gives me any personal gain I would have my privilege taken from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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