Miiverse: account restrictions now apply to all accounts on the same console

Today, Nintendo made a major change regarding account restrictions on Miiverse. Just like pretty much all places where people can post content on the internet, users have to obey a certain set of rules on Miiverse. If those rules are broken, then the user’s account may be restricted depending on the nature and the frequency of the violations.

Unfortunately, there was a loophole: users with a restricted account could simply create another account (or use an already existing one) and keep on posting despite the restriction. But this loophole is no more: from now on, when an account is restricted, all accounts used on the same Wii U and/or Nintendo 3DS will also be restricted. Of course, all accounts created after the restriction has been issued will also be impacted.

In other words: be careful when posting on Miiverse, as you might get the accounts of your family members restricted.

Here’s the message from Erika on Miiverse:

Hi Miiverse friends! Today, I would like to share with you an important change to the way we handle account restrictions.

 

As I’m sure you already know, if someone’s post or message violates the Miiverse Code of Conduct, their Nintendo Network ID may be restricted depending on the details and number of violations. However, in many cases, a restricted user would simply create a new Nintendo Network account, or use a previously-created one, and continue posting despite receiving the restriction.

 

To prevent this in the future, we have decided to implement a new system in which the restriction applies to all accounts that use the same Wii U console or Nintendo 3DS system. This will also apply to accounts created after the restriction has been issued.

 

The restriction period may vary, so make sure to read the administrator’s message carefully if you get one.

 

To keep Miiverse a fun and safe place for everyone, please be sure to read and follow the Miiverse Code of Conduct. To review the Code of Conduct on your Wii U console or Nintendo 3DS system, select “User Page”, followed by “User Menu”, then “Manual/Miiverse Code of Conduct”, and finally “Miiverse Code of Conduct & FAQs”. If you’re using the web version, select “User Page”, followed by “User Menu”, and then “Miiverse Code of Conduct & FAQs”.

 

That’s all for today. Thanks for reading!

Source: Miiverse