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Post by Tara on May 19, 2005 14:52:53 GMT -5
Okay... does anyone have a problem with the word d-a-m-n? (spelled like that b/c of censor) The reason why I ask is b/c sometimes we mods can't make up our minds on which words we should censor and which ones we shouldn't. Right now, that one is. I don't take offense to it. I use it a lot and most of the time in a joking manner.
There are some other words, but I'm too lazy at the moment to go check them out. lol (that's sad)
Oh yeah, and is there anything you want censored or you see around the forum that should be censored?
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Post by dianaholberg on May 19, 2005 20:00:59 GMT -5
No... though there are a couple of words that I'd love to be able to use without them being changed, specifically u-s-e-r and the name D-i-c-k (short for Richard).
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Post by Amalcas on May 19, 2005 20:10:09 GMT -5
Just keep the few really offensive ones censored. If a word is used in an offensive manner, I'll do my own censoring of it.
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Post by PhantomsPandora on May 20, 2005 6:45:43 GMT -5
Hmmm, well the only the only thing I mind is when the censor picks up perfectly clean words and thinks they're dirty.
D-a-m-n should be ok in my book, especially since it is used in some religious texts.
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Post by Mestemia on May 26, 2005 19:16:39 GMT -5
Just keep the few really offensive ones censored. If a word is used in an offensive manner, I'll do my own censoring of it. I agree. I have posted to forums where I am talking about an ass, the animal, and have it changed to butt. Talk about confusion... |
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Post by Tara on May 26, 2005 19:24:31 GMT -5
Hehe, thanks for the suggestions epople. I'll do what I can to change some of the words.
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Post by littlepea on May 27, 2005 9:34:17 GMT -5
you might have noticed me saying stuff like: shít, fúck, twát etc. - is this ok? cos to me it's just the same as saying sh*t, f*ck, tw*t, except it looks a bit more like original word  what's the problem the censorship is meant to solve - is it to stop people reading offensive language or is it so that you can access the website from school computers (which often block pages containing swear words)? if it's the former i might stop doing the í, ú and á things, but if it's the latter then i may just continue  |
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Post by Tigress on May 27, 2005 17:17:03 GMT -5
The idea is that this is a religious message board and we want everyone to feel welcome here. So please just let the censor do it's thing.
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Post by Tara on May 28, 2005 9:14:22 GMT -5
Well, some words like damn and ass should be let go because they are used in the Bible and that's a religious text. But I think other offensive words are okay to have on the list.
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Post by Mestemia on May 29, 2005 10:38:47 GMT -5
To an extent I agree, but then I also disagree. I believe it is dependant upon the intentions of usage. I am fairly certain that many of those who do not mind the use of the word dam n would get rather upset if the word god were to be in front of it. My parents used to say that we can only use the words that apper in the dictionary. Well, we found a dictionary with the words she did not like (I am sure you all can figure out which words those were) included. So the point is, I know it's about time  They are just words. Nothing more, nothing less. The taking offense is all in the person hearing/reading the words. Since I have yet to find any sacred text that presents a list of words that people are not supposed to use... And when the Bible speaks of cursing, it is NOT refering to the use of certain words. It, the Bible, is refering to: It was not until much later that they added: [/i]. A censure, ban, or anathema. 6. Slang. Menstruation. Used with the. [/ul][/quote] edited to fix coding |
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Post by dianaholberg on May 29, 2005 11:30:24 GMT -5
Words have more power than you give them credit for.
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Post by Tigress on May 29, 2005 17:16:52 GMT -5
I hate censorship. Believe me, I'm generally of the attitude that if someone is offended by what I say or do, that's their business and I'm not going to change to accommodate them. However, when you are running a message board that welcomes everyone and in return, claims tolerance, you must realize that a level of political correctness will have to be adhered to.
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Post by littlepea on May 30, 2005 13:10:17 GMT -5
can't people just learn to tolerate my coarse language? it's not like i'm being abusive to anyone, i just swear every now and then and i like to write how i talk ... don't worry, i know what you mean, some people will be put off when they see coarse language, so i'll keep a lid on it if you insist  |
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Post by Mestemia on May 31, 2005 0:27:17 GMT -5
Words have more power than you give them credit for. No they don't. Words have no more power than the person hearing them gives them. |
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Post by dianaholberg on May 31, 2005 6:03:33 GMT -5
You've never heard of a person's reputation being damaged by things they haven't even heard?
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