Posted by zazenduckie on January 31, 2007, at 17:33:22
In reply to Re: re; disparaging language,a gentle reminder » zazenduckie, posted by gardenergirl on January 31, 2007, at 17:03:27
Dr Bob please consider adding this word to your list of offensive language. I believe it meets your criteria.
I believe it would be better to asterisk the entire word rather than just one vowel in the case of disparaging or derogatory or offensive words or labels about others. This would seem especially appropriate for labels describing races, sexes, ethnic groups, disabled people, etc.
A single asterisk might be reserved for mere vulgarities if you wished.
GG I didn't think you had control, I thought you might have information. Thanks for directing my question to the proper source.
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FAQ
Please don't be sarcastic, treat injury or death lightly, suggest that others harm (or use this site to exchange information that could be used to harm) themselves or others, jump to conclusions about others, post anything that could lead others to feel accused or put down, harass or pressure others, use language that could offend others,.....
What exactly do I mean by "language that could offend others"? It depends, but will probably include words and phrases considered often or usually disparaging, obscene, offensive, or vulgar by Merriam-Webster OnLine. If you have automatic asterisking turned on (and don't bypass it), the server takes care of potentially offensive language, but some unnecessary asterisking may occur. If you turn off automatic asterisking, you have more freedom to express yourself, but you're also responsible for your language
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> > Shouldn't this word be written with an asterisk? I personally would prefer that disparaging language not be used but I believe Bob wants it asterisked. I thought that was done automatically.
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> > From Merriam Webster
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> > Main Entry: m*·ron
> > Pronunciation: 'm*r-"än
> > Function: noun
> > Etymology: irregular from Greek mOros foolish, stupid
> > 1 usually offensive : a mildly mentally retarded person
> > 2 : a very stupid person
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> You'd have to ask Dr. Bob that. I have no control over what is and what is not automatically asterisked.
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> namaste
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> gg
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