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Massassi and Swearing
2007-08-25, 10:45 PM #1
What are your thoughts?
2007-08-25, 10:46 PM #2
if it aint broke
2007-08-25, 10:49 PM #3
Allow.
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2007-08-25, 10:52 PM #4
Originally posted by Connection Problem:
if it aint broke


Agree. It's fine as is.
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2007-08-25, 10:52 PM #5
I like the fact that I don't have to wade through a bunch of F words to read interesting stuff...

Besides what does it hurt to see **** instead of the other words for poop or sex?
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2007-08-25, 10:56 PM #6
Censorship is a stupid and misguided attempt to medicate the real problem, which is disrespect.
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2007-08-25, 10:58 PM #7
In #massassi, but not on the forums.
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2007-08-25, 11:08 PM #8
Originally posted by JediKirby:
Censorship is a stupid and misguided attempt to medicate the real problem, which is disrespect.


It's not censorship. Governments do that. There is no reason to allow it. I don't like when people "censor" part of a word and leave the rest(like "****ers").

I don't like how you're not supposed to call something "gay", "retarded", or something like that because somebody might get offended. Then, of course, the PC police here are all over you.

Although, Kirb, you are correct that disrespect is the main issue.
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2007-08-25, 11:11 PM #9
Originally posted by Wookie06:
It's not censorship.
Correct. It's not censorship; it's just annoying. I know exactly what you mean by **** most of the time.
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2007-08-25, 11:15 PM #10
As much as some people don't want to believe it, Massassi still has some very young members, young members that don't need to be around foul language. It's not just censorship or disrespect, it's keeping Massassi clean for those who don't need to be around things like that.
2007-08-25, 11:21 PM #11
Originally posted by Wookie06:
It's not censorship. Governments do that.


:confused:
2007-08-25, 11:24 PM #12
**** yeah! And it should allow ****ing drunk posting *****! :tfti:

Just kidding. Unless Massassi wants to.
2007-08-25, 11:31 PM #13
I say it's far more about atmosphere, and I find that important and thus say no, leave it "censored".
2007-08-25, 11:31 PM #14
Sure thing! Should we invite ReT back while you're at it?
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2007-08-25, 11:58 PM #15
Originally posted by Jon`C:
:confused:


It is impossible for the public to practice censorship. It isn't censorship unless a government is restricting somebody's right to free speach. Problem is that the definition of free speach has become so perverted now.
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2007-08-26, 12:19 AM #16
Originally posted by Wookie06:
It is impossible for the public to practice censorship. It isn't censorship unless a government is restricting somebody's right to free speach. Problem is that the definition of free speach has become so perverted now.


English

[edit] Etymology
censor + -ship


[edit] Pronunciation
(UK) IPA: /ˈsɛnsəˌʃɪp/, SAMPA: /"sEns@%SIp/
(US) IPA: /ˈsɛnsɚˌʃɪp/, SAMPA: /"sEns@`%SIp/
Hyphenation: cen·sor·ship

[edit] Noun
Singular
censorship
Plural
uncountable


censorship (uncountable)

The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression, such as passing laws to prevent media from being published or propagated.
2007-08-26, 12:31 AM #17
Are you guys ****ting me?

I say it stays as it is.
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2007-08-26, 12:56 AM #18
People can still swear here as much as they want, it will just be turned into those asterisks. And I reckon 99% of the time no information is lost. That alone tells how "important" it is, whether it's allowed or not.

Originally posted by Stormtrooper:
As much as some people don't want to believe it, Massassi still has some very young members, young members that don't need to be around foul language.


You mean young members living under piles of heavy rocks?

I really don't think anybody would need to visit an online SW forum to learn swearing. I'm sure they can and will get the required vocabulary easily enough from RL.
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2007-08-26, 12:58 AM #19
...is it possible to make an option in each user's CP that allows them to turn off the profanity filter for their session?
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2007-08-26, 1:08 AM #20
Yes, it is.
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2007-08-26, 1:08 AM #21
Originally posted by Jon`C:
English

[edit] Etymology
censor + -ship


[edit] Pronunciation
(UK) IPA: /ˈsɛnsəˌʃɪp/, SAMPA: /"sEns@%SIp/
(US) IPA: /ˈsɛnsɚˌʃɪp/, SAMPA: /"sEns@`%SIp/
Hyphenation: cen·sor·ship

[edit] Noun
Singular
censorship
Plural
uncountable


censorship (uncountable)

The use of state or group power to control freedom of expression, such as passing laws to prevent media from being published or propagated.


Yeah, what I said. Confirms that massassi cannot, by definition, engage in censorship.
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2007-08-26, 1:09 AM #22
Massassi isn't a group?
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2007-08-26, 1:17 AM #23
**** **** *****
2007-08-26, 1:20 AM #24
More like group-rape.
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2007-08-26, 1:20 AM #25
Originally posted by lassev:
You mean young members living under piles of heavy rocks?

I really don't think anybody would need to visit an online SW forum to learn swearing. I'm sure they can and will get the required vocabulary easily enough from RL.


My point was that Massassi is supposed to be 'G' rated, the forum rules state so (or at least did last time I read over them). Just because someone hears swearing all the time at home or school doesn't mean that it's okay, or that it's okay for Massassi to let it go as well. They can hear it at home, they don't have to hear(read) it on Massassi.


Besides, Massassi has been just fine thus far with filtering. I personally enjoy the forums because of this.

If there's a possibility of adding an option in the CP, I'm all for it, but make it optional.
2007-08-26, 1:25 AM #26
Originally posted by JediKirby:
Yes, it is.

...so why is this even being voted on, Vinny?
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2007-08-26, 3:05 AM #27
Because I like to cuss.

Seriously the youngest person in the channel is Genki.
2007-08-26, 3:19 AM #28
I don't think the swearing thing has anything to do with age.

Hell, every 4-year-old I've ever seen has cussed like a maniac (especially when their parents are gone). Or any kid in general. Unless it's a religious kid, and those are quite rare in the land of Kveens these days.
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2007-08-26, 3:21 AM #29
That's because every word in Finnish is a swear.

That's why you all learn English, so you can talk in church.
2007-08-26, 4:28 AM #30
I like things how they are. Swearing is a poor way of expressing one's self (I do it far too often and far too casually) and I like being forced to think of better ways of getting my point across.
2007-08-26, 4:28 AM #31
I like the no swearing rule cause it forces some level of maturity.
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2007-08-26, 4:49 AM #32
There is no such rule here.

With the censoring filter, there's no need for such a rule, you know.
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2007-08-26, 6:20 AM #33
Originally posted by Roach:
...is it possible to make an option in each user's CP that allows them to turn off the profanity filter for their session?


No it is NOT.

The forum uses post caches and such. Hacking in an option such as this would severely hurt the performance of the forums.
2007-08-26, 6:21 AM #34
I believe Jon`C once proposed that we allow swearing, and then simply ban anyone who can't exercise some self-restraint when using a typed, editable medium of communication.

I support this. But I also support no swearing.
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2007-08-26, 7:23 AM #35
Originally posted by Wolfy:
I believe Jon`C once proposed that we allow swearing, and then simply ban anyone who can't exercise some self-restraint when using a typed, editable medium of communication.

I support this. But I also support no swearing.


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2007-08-26, 7:41 AM #36
I don't particularly have anything against swearing in general, but I don't believe that allowing it on Massassi will improve anyone's experience with the forums and it'll certainly exacerbate issues somewhere along the line.
2007-08-26, 7:55 AM #37
What a deprived forum software.
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2007-08-26, 8:18 AM #38
Originally posted by Martyn:
I like things how they are. Swearing is a poor way of expressing one's self (I do it far too often and far too casually) and I like being forced to think of better ways of getting my point across.


I really like the fact that you can't swear on these forums - it's a refreshing change from the endless swearing you hear out and about, that I hear working with maladjusted teenagers, and which (against my will) pervades my own vocabulary at home. I think I have to admit that mother was right about this one!
2007-08-26, 8:32 AM #39
Originally posted by Izzy:
I really like the fact that you can't swear on these forums - it's a refreshing change from the endless swearing you hear out and about, that I hear working with maladjusted teenagers, and which (against my will) pervades my own vocabulary at home. I think I have to admit that mother was right about this one!


Yes, so do I.

I voted for it to be permitted in the chat, but I really wouldn't mind if it was banned there as well - I kinda miss having a 'clean' chat (think #massassi 3-4 years back).
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2007-08-26, 8:41 AM #40
Quote:
I don't like when people "censor" part of a word and leave the rest(like "****ers


Just so you know, this is because of the software, not the person. If you say, uh, 'f-bombers', the forums will filter out the f bomb but not the 'ers' you tacked on to the end. Although I guess your point is probably more that people shoudn't be saying that stuff in the first place, but I'm just saying is all.
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