Why was I banned?

[Deco]

Hi, I honestly have no idea why I was banned in the first place. I was playing fine yesterday until I tried to join this morning. It read that I was banned but for reasons I don't know, I hope someone can help me. I was also previously known in-game as "Zhayen", until I changed my it to "Deco".

[LuNaR]

You were banned when playing under the name "ew lol xd" by @Cow

[Deco]

what the hell is "ew lol xd"? My name is Deco and has been ever since I changed it from "Zhayen". It's not me, but what exactly was "ew lol xd" banned for? It must be another person because I got my copy of COD4 from a friend. Please check again because I didn't do anything.

Edited September 13, 2023 by Deco

[LuNaR]

Well, your friend or likely someone they shared the game with was caught wallhacking and you're caught up in their ban.

That's one of the consequences of using a shared copy of the game. I recommend using your own legitimately purchased copies of games to avoid these types of situations.

[Deco]

Oh damn, is there any way I can get out of this situation right now?

[LuNaR]

You could purchase your own copy of the game from a reputable vendor.

Also note that if you get the game from Steam, there are extra steps: https://net-jam.com/home.html/steam-call-of-duty-4-owners-please-read-r3/

[Deco]

Ah ok, thanks

[Deco]

But I'm broke 💀

[Cow]

As will the developers of the game be if nobody ever pays for it. It is like $9.99 on steam, give up a latte or two. SMH