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Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
Just a reminder.....that you can type out "sh*t" and "f*ck" all you want without the need of a word filter. There's nothing stopping you from doing that
Whereas I do this all the time, it's rough for newer people to the forums who are unfamiliar with the filters and for things an average person doesn't anticipate like trying to discuss South Carolina's football team.
Edit: For the record, I voted for the f*ck, sh*t, etc. filter.
Just a reminder.....that you can type out "sh*t" and "f*ck" all you want without the need of a word filter. There's nothing stopping you from doing that
Whereas I do this all the time, it's rough for newer people to the forums who are unfamiliar with the filters and for things an average person doesn't anticipate like trying to discuss South Carolina's football team.
All it takes is one post where the filter happens and the new person to say "Oh why did my word change" or "I don't understand that post" for somebody else who is a regular member here to point out the word filters. Then they are aware and go about their posting. It's not a steep learning curve and I think new members can pick it up pretty quickly.
I don't personally care one way or the other about the word filters. I believe they were here when I first signed up so I eventually got used to them. When I feel like posting with some cursing I tend to type out the asterisk one. People who like it can use it. People who don't can type out the asterisks or whatever. That's generally how I've always felt.
Whereas I do this all the time, it's rough for newer people to the forums who are unfamiliar with the filters and for things an average person doesn't anticipate like trying to discuss South Carolina's football team.
All it takes is one post where the filter happens and the new person to say "Oh why did my word change" or "I don't understand that post" for somebody else who is a regular member here to point out the word filters. Then they are aware and go about their posting. It's not a steep learning curve and I think new members can pick it up pretty quickly.
I don't personally care one way or the other about the word filters. I believe they were here when I first signed up so I eventually got used to them. When I feel like posting with some cursing I tend to type out the asterisk one. People who like it can use it. People who don't can type out the asterisks or whatever. That's generally how I've always felt.
Why does there need to be a learning curve at all? People who don't like to swear can self-censor. "That's the way it's always been" is a really weak reason to keep the filters.
Whereas I do this all the time, it's rough for newer people to the forums who are unfamiliar with the filters and for things an average person doesn't anticipate like trying to discuss South Carolina's football team.
All it takes is one post where the filter happens and the new person to say "Oh why did my word change" or "I don't understand that post" for somebody else who is a regular member here to point out the word filters. Then they are aware and go about their posting. It's not a steep learning curve and I think new members can pick it up pretty quickly.
I don't personally care one way or the other about the word filters. I believe they were here when I first signed up so I eventually got used to them. When I feel like posting with some cursing I tend to type out the asterisk one. People who like it can use it. People who don't can type out the asterisks or whatever. That's generally how I've always felt.
In peak season, it's somewhat bothersome to have that same conversation repeatedly in the same thread. Regardless of the ease of understanding the concept, I would assume that it reduces the readability of the forum for those who are newer.
I'd prefer the auto-asterik version personally, but I'm not going to be bent out of shape if it stays the same. Like yourself, I have accustomed myself to typing the asteriks. It'd just be easier to not have to do it.
I still get confused with the word filters. I think if there was an easily accessed list of what they are, it'd help.
I don't have an issue with cursing, but I don't like reading through a thread and coming across a string of expletives. Personal preference. The filters also amuse me greatly.
All it takes is one post where the filter happens and the new person to say "Oh why did my word change" or "I don't understand that post" for somebody else who is a regular member here to point out the word filters. Then they are aware and go about their posting. It's not a steep learning curve and I think new members can pick it up pretty quickly.
I don't personally care one way or the other about the word filters. I believe they were here when I first signed up so I eventually got used to them. When I feel like posting with some cursing I tend to type out the asterisk one. People who like it can use it. People who don't can type out the asterisks or whatever. That's generally how I've always felt.
Why does there need to be a learning curve at all? People who don't like to swear can self-censor. "That's the way it's always been" is a really weak reason to keep the filters.
Like I said....I don't really care one way or the other about them. Just giving another point of view on the topic.
Post by SilentEyedStorm on Nov 7, 2013 10:37:37 GMT -5
I voted to remove the filters, but not for cuss words, for things like d*ck, etc. I personally would not want to see the straight up "f" word all the time (it's so overused anyway). "Quack" is a much better substitute
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Why does there need to be a learning curve at all? People who don't like to swear can self-censor. "That's the way it's always been" is a really weak reason to keep the filters.
Like I said....I don't really care one way or the other about them. Just giving another point of view on the topic.
Side topic: how do we always end up discussing things in these debate threads when neither of us really care strongly about the outcome?
Like I said....I don't really care one way or the other about them. Just giving another point of view on the topic.
Side topic: how do we always end up discussing things in these debate threads when neither of us really care strongly about the outcome?
For example, I dislike waffles AND pancakes. I love salad AND soup. Neither spiders nor snakes freak me out.
Debate is fun! As long as it's about non-serious topics (why you'll rarely see me in any politically based thread or any other thread where people get worked up like sports).
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
So do you people that don't want them changed dub over TV shows or movies so you don't hear curse words? Or do you scribble out curse words in books? Hey, we are all adults, but lets use nonsensical little kid gibberish because 'ol Baby Ears can't see "the f word."
Like I said....I don't really care one way or the other about them. Just giving another point of view on the topic.
Side topic: how do we always end up discussing things in these debate threads when neither of us really care strongly about the outcome?
I sometimes like giving other sides to look at since most of the time a majority of the board doesn't even know any discussion/debate is going on. Also, I've got nothing else more exciting to do haha.
Is there a way that we can have an option in the user settings where words are filtered or not? That way those that want them gone can have a readable board and those that want them to stay can have it remain the same.
I think that'd be great but not sure if that's possible. I'll look into it though.
Is there a way that we can have an option in the user settings where words are filtered or not? That way those that want them gone can have a readable board and those that want them to stay can have it remain the same.
Side topic: how do we always end up discussing things in these debate threads when neither of us really care strongly about the outcome?
For example, I dislike waffles AND pancakes. I love salad AND soup. Neither spiders nor snakes freak me out.
Debate is fun! As long as it's about non-serious topics (why you'll rarely see me in any politically based thread or any other thread where people get worked up like sports).
I have another food related poll coming up when I feel the time is right. Don't you worry.
What was the real reason we have word filters again? Is it because of people viewing this at work? I don't understand why your company would be okay with you spending all your time on this website but only if there are no curse words. Either you are allowed to surf the internet at work or you aren't. Regardless of the word filters, you are getting paid for being on a message board.
I'm writing this from work. If someone sees me on this website (which they won't because I have a sweet corner cubicle with a "window" so I have a 3-5 second time frame to minimize my screen when someone comes to talk to me), they will only care that I'm on a message board instead of working.
What was the real reason we have word filters again? Is it because of people viewing this at work? I don't understand why your company would be okay with you spending all your time on this website but only if there are no curse words. Either you are allowed to surf the internet at work or you aren't. Regardless of the word filters, you are getting paid for being on a message board.
One of the reasons originally given when Adam was in charge was that having curse words would trigger work firewalls or something so then people would be blocked from the forum. I never really got that and others who know more about firewalls/blocked sites explained things in more detail. I don't think it's an actual issue but if others have any reason to believe it is please let us know.
I wasn't a mod until the last few years so I'm not sure how it all came about or what the specific reasons for it were. It pre-dates me
It wasn't about "I can't view this at work if there are curse words...my bosses don't like that" but people saying/thinking "if there are curse words my job will block the site for profane/obscene language" but again....I'm not sure if that's legit.
What good comes from axing the word filters? What makes it worth doing?
It would also be nice to say the proper name Tent Pole, or band names like War on druqs or Quack Buttons (or post links with those words in the title) and have people know what the Quack you're talking about.
Oh, I forgot all about the links issue. That is a pain sometimes.
What was the real reason we have word filters again? Is it because of people viewing this at work? I don't understand why your company would be okay with you spending all your time on this website but only if there are no curse words. Either you are allowed to surf the internet at work or you aren't. Regardless of the word filters, you are getting paid for being on a message board.
One of the reasons originally given when Adam was in charge was that having curse words would trigger work firewalls or something so then people would be blocked from the forum. I never really got that and others who know more about firewalls/blocked sites explained things in more detail. I don't think it's an actual issue but if others have any reason to believe it is please let us know.
I wasn't a mod until the last few years so I'm not sure how it all came about or what the specific reasons for it were. It pre-dates me
It wasn't about "I can't view this at work if there are curse words...my bosses don't like that" but people saying/thinking "if there are curse words my job will block the site for profane/obscene language" but again....I'm not sure if that's legit.
It's not. That's just something dumb that Jess kept repeating.
What good comes from axing the word filters? What makes it worth doing?
It would also be nice to say the proper name Tent Pole, or band names like War on druqs or Quack Buttons (or post links with those words in the title) and have people know what the Quack you're talking about.
The link posting thing is annoying but that is something that can be fixed if it's brought to our attention when it happens. This will happen because I think some words have the "whole word" get censored....meaning any variation of it would also be censored. This is definitely an issue, though, when the word appears in other, longer words and links.
The band name thing is lame as well....and while I'll say you can type in asterisks or whatever it's still annoying when you don't think to do that ahead of time and submit your post and then have to edit it or leave it with changed words.
Post by monkybunney on Nov 7, 2013 14:46:03 GMT -5
The filters as is don't bug me too much except when I'm not swearing and they garble my post. I opt for the Sh*t F*ckers option, however I wouldn't mind it being slightly stricter like S*** F***ers. On the other hand the world filter for nigger is perfectly acceptable.
Soooo are the quacking child locks gone yet? The poll is pretty lopsided here for Quacks sake.
A. You're not helping B. As it stands now, it looks like 35 people want to keep the filter (but just disagree on the format) and 27 people want to get rid of it. So it's not as lopsided as you're desperately wanting it to be.