Posted by Dr. Bob on July 4, 2003, at 15:49:53
In reply to Re: please be civil » Dr. Bob, posted by tina on July 2, 2003, at 20:04:12
> Is it just the f-word you object to Doc cuz there wasn't anything uncivil about Nikki's post that I could see.
In Nikki's post, yes, it was just that word. But in general, I'd like posters not to use (or at least not to spell out completely) any obscene or vulgar words. What to consider obscene or vulgar I've been leaving up to the online Merriam-Webster Dictionary:
> In fact, I'm not even offended by the use of the f-word. SOmetimes it's the only one that aptly fits a particular description of a situation. Dontcha think?
> point taken though.You might not be offended by it, but others might be. If it's the only word that fits, just put a * in it? Thanks for taking the point.
> be well
You, too!
Bob
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