Sirk

I figured twat was nicer than cunt.
I've learned my lesson!

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Sirk

oh I dunno. it's all hypothetical at this point. I was just trying to lighten things up.


"How Swearing Works"

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Good Wolf

That isn't a bad idea but then we get into the policing it too much and hurting people's feeling by being too strict. I think it has to be an all or none and if someone is using it in excess we can slap them on the wrist and break out the soap.

One thing we have to conisder is that it will most certainly turn some people off, both new members and prospective members. What do we have to gain from allowing it and what do we have to lose?

I already voted for mild profanity but the more I think about it I'm a wavering.

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Trina

I voted mild profanity. Quite often my kids are in the room with me, and they know how to read.

Nikita

I wasn't intending to point fingers or name names, just stating something in general. I've surfed the internet for a long time and am quite familiar with forums, there are always trolls and always drama, no matter who it comes from. I just find it amusing that because of the facelessness of the internet arguments seem to ignite much quicker and be more intense than in real life.

Sirk

The hard part comes in with who decides what's mild and what's not.
Someone could use a word that they thought was mild and have people obsess about said word instead of the main issue.



hypothetically...

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FooserX

Is there an off switch for that dirty mouth?!??

mmynedshlp

Yes the filter would affect Pms too. Atleast it did in another v bulletin forum. then again we were dealing with tons of teenagers. So it might be an optional thing.

I agree there is just things you need to let out and or to get point of something across mild swearing ( to actually to get to know the person you are talking to and what they are thinking) should be allowed.

Though I do believe the Funk word should be censored like F*** or changed to Funk

The C word used for female genitilia should never ever be used.
I think B ( female dog ) is ok on accasion Like " it was a total B** to open that baby toy package" or something like that lol.
I kept mine edited to respect those I know who do not want to read them and do thier best to ignore or skip the stuff they do not agree with.

Sirk

I don't think I know this word.

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Sirk

As a personal favor to me, when I say a naughty word can you give me bad rep? Then maybe I'll learn to catch myself.

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