Posted by Emme on December 31, 2006, at 16:31:00
In reply to Re: The No Offensive Language Rule, posted by Dr. Bob on December 31, 2006, at 16:00:23
> > if anyones offended by the full spelling of the words then wouldnt they be just as equally offended by the words not so cleverly disguised by that stupid asterisk?
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> Would it be better just not to allow the words at all?
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> BobI've thought briefly about that. On the one hand, I don't particularly like swear words. But then I'm not horribly offended by them either.
Ideally, this would be a place where everyone feels comfortable reading and I imagine there may be people who feel more strongly anti-swearing. But as I see it, there are already a lot of administrative issues surrounding rules and I would not like to see that increased. As long as they are not directed at anyone, I see swear words as a minor issue compared to things like personal attacks, DNPs, etc.
Perhaps a poll could be taken on this question?
emme
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