Posted by Shar on June 23, 2002, at 5:55:03
In reply to what is the rule for language? « krazy kat, posted by Dr. Bob on June 21, 2002, at 10:10:48
I like the idea of being allowed to use real language in our posts, including the occasional 'swear' word. As grownups, I think we can handle the milder ones ok, and for George Carlin's "7 words" that can't be said on tv (or stronger ones) asterisks should suffice.
Part of what I find special about this particular site is that people seem to write as they might speak, that's partly responsible imho for how close knit the group has been at times. I'd really hate to see that change.
It appears to me with the addition of PBC's for offenses not previously addressed, we are approaching a standard of expression allowed in about the jr. year of high school. I don't think this is a good thing IF one of the goals of the Psychos is to allow people to be 'real' or as real as possible.
Plus, I hope you are tracking implementation of these newly designated infractions so you can include them in any research papers that may cover this time period. There could be a change in the depth of what people express, if it needs to be 'formal' or devoid of that energy that leads to the use of 'bad' words while telling about anger, disappointment, hurt, grief, frustration, etc.
OTOH, I completely understand the appeal of a simple rule.
Shar
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